Premiering over YouTube, both ceremonies began with Master of Ceremonies Debbie Thompson celebrating the success and perseverance of the 2020 and 2021 convocates, who have demonstrated determination, hard work and intellect while completing their studies during a global pandemic.
Territorial acknowledgement was made by Elder Calvin Williams, followed by greetings from Earl Dreeshen, MP, Red Deer - Mountain View and Nathan Cooper, MLA Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. Andrew Thun, President, Olds College Student Association, introduced the Valedictorians for 2020 and 2021.
The 2020 Valedictorian Address was given by Applied Science - Agribusiness convocate Jamie Kuzma, with the 2021 Valedictorian Address given by Business Management Diploma - Sports Management Major convocate Katharina Oeltermann.
Stuart Cullum, President of Olds College, delivered a message to the convocates, recognising their perseverance to succeed during a global pandemic and urging them to put forward their knowledge from Olds College and to take advantage of the opportunities as they present themselves.
Honorary awards were presented to Sheldon Kennedy for 2020 and posthumously to Robert Clark for 2021.
Convocation concluded with graduation award presentations, with awards presented by the Olds College Board of Governors, the Alumni Association, the Faculty Association of Olds College and President Stuart Cullum.
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Governor General's Academic Collegiate Bronze Medallion David John Klaver, Horticulture Technologist Diploma
Olds College Alumni Association Graduation Award Michael Frankiw - Agricultural Management, Production & Agricommerce Major
Olds College Alumni Association Proficiency Graduation Prize Brendan Klassen, Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Certificate Calnek North - Agricultural Management, Production Major
Olds College Faculty Association Outstanding Student Awards Mariflor Pasa, Business Management Certificate Kyle Howard, Turfgrass Management Certificate Brent Sereda, Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Diploma |
Governor General's Academic Collegiate Bronze Medallion Lacey Evelyn Edwards, convocate of the Land & Water Resources Diploma, with a Reclamation & Environmental Stewardship Major
Olds College Alumni Association Graduation Award Michael Frankiw - Agricultural Management, Production & Agricommerce Major Katherine Sopotyk - Agricultural Management, Production Major
Olds College Alumni Association Proficiency Graduation Prize Katharina Oeltermann - Business Management Diploma, Sports Management Major Devin Vriend, Agricultural Management, Production & Agricommerce Major
Olds College Faculty Association Outstanding Student Award Caoimhe Swords-Beales, Land and Water Resources Diploma, Reclamation & Environmental Stewardship Major Mariflor Pasa, Business Management Diploma Grayson Chalmers, Apparel Technology Diploma, Fashion Apparel Major
Olds College Presidential Instructional Excellence Award Karen Lesnick, Animal Health Instructor, School of Life Science and Business |
Congratulations to the Olds College Class of 2020 and 2021!
The 2020 Convocation Ceremony will premier at 1 p.m.
The 2021 Convocation Ceremony will premier