2021 Spring Convocation: Business

OKANAGAN COLLEGE

2021

CONVOCATION SPRING

JUNE 5, 2021 - 12 P.M.

OKANAGAN COLLEGE Okanagan College draws on a rich heritage of post-secondary education and training in the region that can be traced to the early 1960s when the B.C. Vocational School was established in Kelowna. Growth, changes and mergers led to the development of Okanagan College and by 1968, the first university and career transfer students were registered in a full complement of academic and vocational programs.

Okanagan College began to offer third- and fourth-year university courses in co-operation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the University of Victoria (UVic) in 1989. By 1992 it had received its new mandate and was named Okanagan University College (OUC).

OUC offered joint degrees with UBC and UVic until 1995 when new legislation enabled university colleges to grant their own baccalaureate degrees. OUC conferred its first degrees on 123 grads at the Spring Convocation in 1998. At OUC’s last convocation ceremonies 900 degrees and diplomas were conferred.

On July 1, 2005, OUC evolved to become two new institutions, Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan. Okanagan College offers a broad array of diploma and certificate programs and three degree programs.

With campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm (as well as several education centres), Okanagan College is the largest college in the interior. It is an institution that serves the education and training needs of the region – stretching south to Osoyoos, west to Princeton, to Mica Creek in the north, and Revelstoke in the east.

Okanagan College has become a vital and integral component of the social and economic fabric of B.C.’s interior. It serves not only this region, but also the world through its programs, services, community activities and enterprises.

Okanagan College is dedicated to providing learning opportunities for people at every stage of life and educational experience. The College offers programs that lead to a full range of credentials, from basic literacy skills to bachelor’s degrees, and that cover a broad spectrum of subject matter, career opportunities and interests. Okanagan College transforms lives and communities.

PROCESSIONAL

O CANADA Ben Klick OKANAGAN SONG Amber Cardenas Penticton Indian Band MOMENT OF SILENCE Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College OPENING REMARKS Dr. Andrew Hay Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College ADDRESS Honourable Anne Kang Minister, Advanced Skills and Education Training Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College Gloria Morgan Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors

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PROCESSIONAL

STUDENT ADDRESS Ty Cooper Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours Nicole Sapieha Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours Marin Carruthers Bachelor of Business Administration PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS Dr. Chris Newitt Chair, Education Council CONFERRING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Neil Fassina President, Okanagan College READING OF THE GRADUATING STUDENTS William Gillett Dean, Okanagan College School of Business CLOSING REMARKS

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Betz, Rebecca Chiu, Hsin-Chieh *Forsyth, Stephanie Leigh Markova, Lucie Martin, Laurie Jean Monteith, Jennifer Diane Elizabeth Ringham, Stacey Michelle Schillaci, Krystylyn Noel Siv, Cheang Wicik, Jana *Williams, Dezzaray Certificate in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lindquist, Paula Marlene Certificate in OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Fuks, Denise Kramer, Karen Pinili, Kiara Mae Dictaan Powder, Roxanne Silda Certificate in BUSINESS STUDIES Imrich, Jake Willem Financial Services Siddiki, Sharif Aysha Accounting Certificate in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bridge, Joshua Karl *Embleton, Eric Robert William Ewart, Alehandro Anthony Kaestner, Ellen *Melnyk, Marina Regala, Dione Cunanan Strand, Sydney

Post-Diploma Certificate in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Milljour, William Marketing Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in ACCOUNTING Barad, Sagarkumar Bhikhabhai Ffrench, Deneisha Kelly *Hizon, Helina Carmela Catuncan Mohammed, Michelle Christine Pitcher, Courtenay Michele Robinson, Shamoya Amanda *Scott, Scelesia Simone Seok, Moonhee Woody, Vanessa May Yang, Xiaochen Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Balvir Singh McPherson, Shaneque Taneisha Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in MARKETING Rajwinder Singh Satwinder Singh Dhaliwal, Kamaldeep Kaur Jose, Kevin Kooran Thariyan, Varghese Sandhu, Gagandeep Singh Sebastian, Antony *Sharma, Umesh Diploma in COMMERCIAL AVIATION Brown, Robert Taylor

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in CULINARY MANAGEMENT Andres, Jean Irene Balibalita Gagni, Eric Jayson Yatco Oliva, Daisy Loren Domalaon Trinchera, Arlene Gevada Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Akshit General Studies Bhavnoor Singh General Studies Bikrampal Singh General Studies Gurleen Kaur Tourism and Hospitality Management Gurpavitar Singh General Studies Jobanpreet Kaur Accounting Parveen Kaur Human Resources Management Sukhmani Kaur Management Alvarez, Jonalyn Quibuyen Accounting Arcaya, Menchie Velmonte Marketing Armstrong, Amanda Pauline Management Arora, Rianshu Management Attwood, Ethan Jameson Ried Marketing *Audet, Jordann Lee Marguerite Management Becerro, Lizel Eder Management *Berry, Candice Rae Human Resources Management Bleem, Arash Management Bolduc, Manuel Alberto General Studies

Brar, Kanwarpal Singh Financial Services Cao, Phat Ba Hanh Marketing *Capnerhurst, Mackenzie Rae Accounting *Caunt, Makena Rain Marketing Chani, Anmolpreet Singh Marketing Chopra, Himanshu Management Cote, Lisa Marie Human Resources Management Davies, Paige Kendall Accounting deVos, Joy Ethel Alice Accounting *Eneas, Sabrina Marie Frances Accounting *Esperidion Espina, Natalia Alejandra Accounting Euverman-Holenstein, Brayden Mark Management *Francisco, Melissa Avendano Accounting *Gaetz, Jackson Riley Financial Services Ganz, Ruggero Financial Services Gono, Fadziso Nicole General Studies Goodman, Curtis Cruz Financial Services Kapoor, Peyush Marketing Kaur, Simran Tourism and Hospitality Management Kettles, McKayla Hope Accounting Kim, Hyunah Accounting Langedyk, Tiana Angelique Marketing Laverdure, Rhea Kathleen Rose Marketing

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Leavitt, Conner Quinlan Management Lezard, Summer Accounting *Liang, Shiyong General Studies Lowry, Vincent General Studies Macdonald, Stacey Brianne Human Resources Management *Mandaione, Maximus Carmine Costic Marketing Martinez Morales, Sandra General Studies McWillis, Cayj Bryan Accounting *Miller, Hayden Riley Marketing Miller Yuckin, Blake Management Nagpal, Bobby General Studies *Natividad, Merlita Obedoza Accounting Oland, Jamie Campbell Marketing Ovie, Ejiro-Oghene Brooks General Studies *Pelayo, Diana Maniago Human Resources Management Poirier, Nicolas Jeffrey Lloyd General Studies Ren, Xu General Studies

Sandhu, Simran Tourism and Hospitality Management Seronik, Jillian Rose Marketing Sharma, Anjali General Studies Shipley, Stefanie Marie Accounting Singh, Pawandeep General Studies Sohi, Ajita General Studies Stewart, Joel Angus Accounting *Velzeboer, Suzie Tourism and Hospitality Management Westlake, Cassandra Brianne Accounting Wiebe, Brayden Rylee Marketing Wightman, Mariah Stephanie Financial Services Williams, Avery Alexander General Studies Wilson, Stephanie Jean General Studies Xue, Long General Studies Yang, Xin Mu General Studies Zajicek, Marcella Monica General Studies

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Arkesteyn, Taylor Avery Grace General Studies Armeneau, Alexa May Finance Bajwa, Amanveer Kaur Finance Bajwa, Tajinder Kaur Marketing Berlinski, Kayla Cheyanne Accounting Bernard, Katherina Finance *Bilodeau, Lauren Human Resources Management Bin Halabi, Khaled Khamis Khaled General Studies Bin Halabi, Mohammed Khamis Khaled General Studies Boast, Adam Petrus Marketing *Bootsma, Kierra Accounting Braam, Spencer David Management Bredo, Todd Leigh Finance Bruschinsky, Riley Jordan Accounting Byrne, Kelsey Brayden-James Finance Cabana, Evan Laurent Marketing Cairney, Saydee-Ann Olga Accounting Carpenter, Kolten Accounting Carruthers, Marin Argyle Gill Management Claggett, Thomas Matthew Finance Clegg, Ashley Jane Accounting

Clegg, Ryan Marketing Del Medico, Kiana Dorothy Pina Management Delwo, Jared Bryan Accounting DesChamp, Adrianna Jo-Ann General Studies deVos, Stefan Joshua James Accounting Dhaliwal, Premjit Singh Management *Di Lorenzo Biggs, Mickella Serifina Human Resources Management Diaz, Rochelle Louise Marketing Dornn, Ty Weston Finance Duthie, Cole Jonathan Sagan General Studies Farrell, Tyrell Joelen Marketing Fedorowich, Matty-Lyn Aldene Human Resources Management Ford, Andrew Graham Finance Gamble, Erin Diane Accounting *Ghadban, Lexi Marketing Gill, Jatinder Singh Management Glass, Tyson Curtis Finance Habuza, Jaymie Management Habuza, Kylie Jade Management Hammer, Chantal General Studies Hapke, Clayton Willliam Accounting Harrichhausen, Curtis David Marketing Hartman Freitas, Erika Dawn Human Resources Management

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Hawthorne, Makayla Finance Hoglund, Erik Axsel Accounting Hunter, Hailey Noel Human Resources Management *Jacobs, Cheryl Ann Tourism and Hospitality Management Karpuk, Brittney Marketing Kirkbright, Michelle Claudia General Studies Krupka, Sydney Jean Marketing Laird, Kyle Jayden Marketing Lauretta, Claudia Emanuela Management LeNoury, Michael John Accounting Love, Tyler Robert Management Marreck, Justin Tyler Finance Martin, Megan Kathleen Management Marwede, Jean-Christophe General Studies *Matheson, Shane Paul Accounting *Maw, April Eve Accounting Mazza, Sloane Elizabeth Accounting *McGarvey, Nina Marie Marketing Murphy, Sidney Leah Marketing *Naka, Brett Tadashi Finance Odermatt, Jennifer Elisabeth Accounting

Osborn, Caleb Geoffrey General Studies Perehudoff, Kelsey Patricia Human Resources Management Pollard, Lyndsey Dawne Management Polok, Davron Allen General Studies Postowski, Morghan Brynn Accounting Sandberg, Hannah Christine Finance Schwaerzle, Cassidy Laurell Accounting Selbee, Allen Patrick Accounting Smith, Emmet Andrew General Studies Smith, Jacob William Finance *Stevens, Haley Anne Finance Szeman, Summer Megan Human Resources Management Thomlinson, Tyson Hall Management Thor, Nicole Erin Accounting Tiro, James Jr. Sustino Marketing Turner, Alexia Antonia Human Resources Management Vancsa, Beata Gyongyi General Studies *Wadsworth, Austin Parker Accounting *Wehrmann, Rachel Marie Human Resources Management Wiebe, Jenna Lee Accounting *Wolczuk, Sydney Erika Human Resources Management *Woodmass, Kody David Marketing

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Admitted to the Honours Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Cooper, Ty Alexander Finance Girouard, Saige Taylor Human Resources Management Heller, Kevin Jeffrey Tourism and Hospitality Management Matte, Celina Marie Marketing McIntosh, Spencer David Finance Plaxton, Zackery Finance Rantucci, Justin Robert Finance Regehr, Jessica Lauren General Studies Sapieha, Nicole Lauren Marketing

*denotes with distinction The “with distinction” is awarded for academic excellence. It is awarded to students within the top 15 per cent of the program who have achieved a minimum graduating grade average of 80 per cent.

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE EDUCATION COUNCIL Christopher Newitt (Chair), Faculty, Arts Danny Marques (Vice Chair), Faculty, Trades Catherine Farrow, Faculty, Health and Social Development Youry Khmelevsky, Faculty, Science/Technology Amanda Krebs, Faculty, Foundational Programs Svan Lembke, Faculty, Business Administration Glen Coulthard, Faculty, North Okanagan Nicole Davis, Faculty, South Okanagan Similkameen Vladimir Neykov, Faculty, Central Okanagan Tim Walters, Faculty, Shuswap Revelstoke Simran Bajwa, Student, North Okanagan Choi Leong, Student, South Okanagan Similkameen Matthew Rice, Student, Central Okanagan Deana Slack, Student, Shuswap Revelstoke Michelle Somerville, Staff, Support Staff Bobbie Wyatt, Staff, Support Staff William Gillett, Educational Administrator Dean, School of Business Andrew Hay, Educational Administrator Provost and Vice President, Academic Joan Ragsdale, Educational Administrator Regional Dean, Shuswap Revelstoke Ross Tyner, Educational Administrator Director, Library Services

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Gloria Morgan, Chair Juliette Cunningham, Vice Chair Andrea Alexander Marcel Beerkens Sanya Choudary Shelley Cook Neil Fassina JoAnn Fowler Tina Lee Christopher Newitt Devin Rubadeau Dale Safinuk Karley Scott Nicolette Theil

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Okanagan College Alumni Association (OCAA) celebrates alumni by creating connection and opportunities.

The Okanagan College Alumni Association has created many services, products and benefits to allow alumni and all those interested to get involved with the Association. The OCAA organizes events and creates programs to benefit graduates and friends of Okanagan College and its predecessor OUC. It provides opportunities to meet fellow grads and members of the community.

Okanagan College keeps in touch with its graduates via E-News, an electronic newsletter, the Alumni Association Facebook page, the Alumni Association LinkedIn page and the online community. Alumni are encouraged to stay in touch by notifying the Alumni Office of address and name changes, degrees from other universities and other important news that could be published in the newsletter.

Convocation marks the end of a student’s academic life at Okanagan College, but Okanagan College considers its graduates important throughout their lives as part of its history, and more importantly, as part of its future. Remember, you were students for a short time, but are now alumni for a lifetime!

To keep a connection with Okanagan College Alumni Association contact us: Okanagan College Alumni Association 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 Telephone: 250-862-5630 Toll-Free: 1-888-650-6968 Fax: 250-862-5627 Email: alumni@okanagan.bc.ca Visit our website at www.okanagan.bc.ca/alumni

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION The Okanagan College Foundation raises money by engaging interested businesses, organizations and generous individuals who want to help create excellent teaching and learning facilities and help students studying at Okanagan College achieve their goals.

Students apply for bursaries and scholarships which help cover tuition costs, textbooks, tools, housing and living expenses, as well as other costs, such as child care.

Okanagan College Foundation awards range from $750 to several thousand dollars. Some are awarded based on financial need, some on academic achievement, and some on both. Students may apply for and receive more than one award.

Become an Okanagan College Foundation donor and help students achieve their goals on their way to becoming tomorrow’s contributing citizens and leaders.

For more information, please contact: Okanagan College Foundation www.okanagancollegefoundation.ca Telephone: 250-762-5445, ext. 4775 Toll Free: 1-888-650-6968

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE EAGLE STAFF In September 2018, at the 10th Annual Youth Exhibition Powwow, Okanagan College was presented with a ceremonial Eagle Staff, created by Elder Richard Jackson Jr. of the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Jackson Jr., along with Elder Noel Ferguson of the Canoe Creek Nation, gave the staff to Okanagan College as a symbol of respect recognizing the College’s efforts to embrace Aboriginal culture and values in supporting Aboriginal learners.

Many Indigenous peoples consider the eagle to be the most honoured and respected animal in the natural world. The eagle relays prayers to the creator and often represents the voice of the people. The use of eagle feathers on the staff establish it as a sacred item of reverence. The staff is also adorned with jingle bells. They symbolize the jingle dress and the healing potential of the dance of the same name. The medicine wheels and four directions on the staff represent the multitude of teachings in holism, interconnectedness, and living in balance.

This ceremonial Eagle Staff plays a prominent role in Okanagan College commencement and convocation ceremonies. Signifying the respectful assembly of all nations gathering in unity to celebrate, the Eagle Staff is carried at the front of the Platform Party in the graduation procession. The staff is drummed into the ceremony with an Honour Song. When the procession reaches the platform, the staff is placed in the flag stand alongside the nation, Indigenous and institution flags. The role of the bearer is an honour bestowed on someone who is recognized as living in a good way.

The Okanagan College Eagle Staff joins the traditions of pipers, gowns, speeches and formalities which are the hallmarks of commencement and convocation ceremonies at Okanagan College. The staff has taken its place as an integral part of an institutional culture which recognizes the value of inclusion, respect and an appreciation of diversity in ways of knowing.

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O CANADA O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all of us command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free!

From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

OKANAGAN COLLEGE 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 4X8 Tel: 250-762-5445 Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266 www.okanagan.bc.ca