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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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Metallica, Simple Plan managers speak to class about careers in music industry

Learners in Algonquin College’s Music, Media and Film Foundations program are getting career inspiration directly from industry insiders — including the manager behind Metallica. 

Recent guest speakers include Peter Mensch, who previously managed Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse and Josh Groban; Rob Lanni, Co-Founder of Coalition Music, who helped launch and guide the success of Our Lady Peace and now represents acts like Simple Plan, Amanda Marshall and Preston Pablo; and Devi Ekanand, Vice President, Marketing, Promotions, and New Media at Coalition Music.

Rob Lanni and Devi Ekanand of Coalition Music join the Music, Media and Film Foundations class on Apr. 3, 2025.

Rob Lanni and Devi Ekanand of Coalition Music join the Music, Media and Film Foundations class on Apr. 3, 2025.

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