Posted on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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.
Clayton Cameron is the valedictorian from the Police Foundations program in the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
In the lead-up to Convocation Spring 2025, Algonquin College is featuring unique stories of graduates and their post-secondary education journeys.
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. Read more >
Posted on Friday, June 6th, 2025
Eric (eepmon) Chan. Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada.
Algonquin College alumnus Eric (eepmon) Chan has been named the first creator in residence at Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
Extending to October 2025, eepmon’s residency will see him interpret Canada’s archival legacy through digital and generative art as inspired by the extensive LAC collection.
Born and raised in Ottawa, eepmon is a two-time Algonquin College graduate, first completing the Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science program in 2003 followed by a Bachelor of Information Technology – Interactive Multimedia and Design in 2008, a joint program with Carleton University. As a celebrated College alumnus, eepmon was the 2023 recipient of the Alumni of Distinction Creative Arts and Design Award and a nominee for the 2023 Premier’s Award in Creative Arts and Design. eepmon’s many professional accomplishments include having his artwork featured in the Canadian Museum of History and the Canada Science and Technology Museum, as well as representing Canada on minister-led trade missions to China and Japan.