Convocation

Meet our Valedictorian Graeme Smith

As we prepare for the upcoming 2025 Spring Convocation, we are pleased to highlight our valedictorians who will be speaking to their respective classes during their ceremonies.

Graeme Smith is graduating from the Powerline Technician program in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence.

During Graeme’s first three terms, he earned nothing below an A-. Additionally, he has contributed to the Powerline Technician program by offering many welcome suggestions for program improvement.

More information about the Algonquin College convocation ceremonies can be found here.

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Entrepreneurial spirit brings opportunity for Interactive Media Design graduate

In the lead-up to Convocation Spring 2025, Algonquin College is featuring unique stories of graduates and their post-secondary education journeys.

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Paulo Garcia

Originally from the Philippines, Paulo Garcia spent 17 years working in Dubai before deciding to pursue post-graduate education overseas. With a background in graphic design, Garcia knew he wanted to further his skillset in digital fine arts and began researching programs in Canada. Continue reading

Pinning Ceremony celebrates Practical Nursing graduates

Practical Nursing program graduates on the stage of the Algonquin Commons Theatre.

The 2023 graduating class of the Practical Nursing program.

More than 100 graduates from the Practical Nursing program were recognized at a pinning ceremony on Thursday, June 1 at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on the Ottawa Campus. During the ceremony, a special pin is affixed to the graduate’s clothing by a fellow practicing nurse, symbolizing their professional entrance into the nursing field.

A reception preceded the ceremony where students and their families gathered to mingle and sample various canapés on offer. Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé was on hand to take part in photos with students in front of a practical nursing backdrop.

President and CEO Claude Brulé poses with graduates in front of a black backdrop with green and gold balloons.

President Brulé with Practical Nursing program graduates.

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