AC alumna Marlayah McLeod performs the national anthem at the college’s 2026 Spring Convocation.
Meet Marlayah McLeod, an artist, producer, performer and proud Algonquin College alumna. McLeod graduated from the School of Media and Design in 2024 and joined the College community as the 2026 national anthem singer at Algonquin College’s Spring Convocation ceremonies held in Ottawa. The event consisted of twelve ceremonies over four days, celebrating over 12,000 eligible graduates.
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Earlier this year, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark approached John McKinlay-Key, Program Coordinator, Cabinetmaking, with a unique request. The embassy was seeking a custom pølsevogn, hotdog stand, for an event on June 2 to commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations with Canada.
Cabinetmaking students pictured with their Program Coordinator John McKinlay-Key, inside the completed hotdog stand.
Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada.
On May 13, Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada, led a discussion at the Polytechnics Canada Showcase on democratizing AI and making enterprise technology accessible to main street business and social sector organizations.