3 GEORGIANVIEW DIGITAL WINTER 2024-25
GEORGIANVIEW
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Greetings and special video message from Kevin Weaver,
President and CEO, Georgian College
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Meet and be inspired by our 2024 Premier's Awards nominees
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Skilled Trades nominee Solomon King (class of 2018)
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Creative Arts and Design nominee Markie Tuckett (class of 2013)
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Community Services nominee Zein Dhanidina (class of 2006)
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Business nominee Andrew Ojamae (class of 2001)
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Science, Technology and Engineering nominee Lisa Bertram
(class of 1989 and 1990)
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Health Sciences nominee Holly Martin (class of 2014) and Recent
Graduate nominee Jama Maxie (class of 2020)
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Staff spotlight: Kristina Burns (class of 2003) breaking down
barriers to veterinary care at Georgian and beyond
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Alumni speakers inspire thousands at convocation
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Student spotlight: skilled trades careers shaped by scholarships
Editors: David Bell, Kelly Pottage
Contributors: David Bell,
Kim Goggins, Kelly Pottage,
Phil Sach, Kristin Taylor
Cover photo: Giancarlo Pawelec,
@PAWELECphoto
Design: Michelle Al-Jbouri
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Solomon King's (class of 2018) turtle
sculpture is the centerpiece of the
new Indigenous Spirit Garden being
constructed on the west side of
Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square.
In this issue
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A publication for alumni, donors and
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