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c o n vo c at i o nDECEMBER 9, 2021Conestoga College Institute of Technologyand Advanced Learning

Approved in 1977 by the College of Arms inLondon, England, Conestoga’s coat of armsand crest together comprise the full armorialbearings. Each element is rooted in thetraditions of heraldry and conveys aspecifc meaning.The three phoenix heads rising out of the famesrepresent art, and the creative process exercised byall artists in their chosen media.The wheel in the centre of the shield symbolizestechnology, since it is both the most ancient ofinventions and the technological base from whichall modern achievement stems. The wheel is alsoreminiscent of the Conestoga wagon wheel andthe “hex” symbol, which has been used by thecollege to signify its link with its Canadian heritage.The themes of art and technology reappear in thecrest. The rainbow with all its colours signifes art.Technology is represented by the faming torch,which in the language of heraldry also stands forscientifc achievement and the development ofknowledge.The maple leaves that entwine the torch and formpart of the crest acknowledge the national identityof the college, as well as the Province of Ontario.The college motto is Transcend.

president’s message tograduatesOn behalf of the Board of Governors and the Conestoga community,I am pleased to ofer my most sincere congratulations to the Class of2021. This is a time of celebration as we recognize the accomplishmentsof Conestoga’s newest graduates.This has been a year like no other, and you are graduating into a worldthat has changed dramatically. You have shown yourself to be resilientand adaptable by successfully completing your studies despite themany challenges resulting from the global pandemic. These qualitieswill serve you well as you build a successful future.Across the community and around the world, Conestoga graduates areknown for their talent, their drive and their entrepreneurial spirit. Theyare innovative thinkers with the training and knowledge to solve someof the greatest challenges we face: they make a diference. And as youjoin their ranks today, I am confdent that you will make a diference too.Convocation is not the end of your journey: the adventure is justbeginning. I urge you to keep growing. Build on what you’ve learnedand accomplished. Commit yourself to making an impact in yourworkplace, in your community, and in your world.As a member of an alumni community more than 150,000 strong, youwill always be welcome at Conestoga. We are committed to helping yousucceed in your career and encourage you to stay connected, whereveryour adventures might take you.I wish you every success in the future.John TibbitsPresident & CEOConestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

the board of governorsof conestoga collegeFrank Boutzis, ChairJane Black, Vice ChairHeather McLachlin, Vice ChairSana Banu, Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI)Bill DahmsKrystal DarlingMartha GeorgeKimberley HoganAmar KumarBob MageeMary Anne MelansonMike PhillipsAaron ScheeweMinto SchneiderHarmandeep SinghReal TanguayJohn Tibbits, President (ex ofcio)Lisa TrimbleDave WaldenJacinda Reitsma, Secretary-TreasurerThe Board of Governors extends special thanks to the members of the ConvocationCommittee and the many volunteers who have contributed to the planning andpresentation of our convocation celebrations.2

Academic and Administrative Officersof the CollegeJohn TibbitsPresident & Chief Executive OfcerJon MasonDirector, Governance & RiskVeronique BoscartExecutive Dean, Health & Life Sciences and Executive Director,Canadian Institute for Seniors CareRose MastnakDirector, Conestoga Entrepreneurship CollectiveNorma McDonald-EwingDirector, Employee Engagement & DevelopmentSusannah MorrisonDirector, Compensation & BeneftsCathy PaisleyDirector, Ofce of the President & Executive AssistantConnie PhelpsDirector, Institutional Research & PlanningGreg PosteDirector, Construction ServicesFiona TetlowDirector, Budgeting & ReportingJanette ThorAssociate Director, Workforce Development & Corporate TrainingStephen ThomsonMagna Centre for Supply Chain ExcellenceSherri TryonAssociate Director, Employer Engagement & Career CentreAmin YazdaniDirector, Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & PerformanceShawn BrakeInstituteDean BullochMichelle ChrétienLaura DobsonExecutive Dean, Interdisciplinary Studies & Conestoga Languageand Director, IELTSAssociate Vice President, Human ResourcesAssociate Vice President, Research & InnovationChief Information Ofcer, Information SystemsMichelle GrimesDean, BusinessGary HallamVice President, International Education and Executive Dean, Businessand Hospitality & Culinary ArtsTanya KellDean, Workforce Development, Continuing Education &Online LearningBarbara KellyVice President, Academic/Student Afairs & Human Resources andResearchSuzanne MoyerDean, School of Trades & ApprenticeshipAaron BlairChair, BusinessAssociate Vice President, Marketing, Community Relations &Special ProjectsJames BoeschChair, BusinessKaren CainChair, Engineering & TechnologyJacinda ReitsmaVice President, Finance & Corporate ServicesAngelo CoscoChair, Trades & ApprenticeshipPejman SalehiExecutive Dean, Applied Computer Science & IT and CreativeIndustries and Director, Digital Learning SimulationsHeather CrossChair, NursingSandra SchellingExecutive Dean, Workforce Development, Continuing Education &Online LearningScott DartChair, Workforce DevelopmentAdam DaviesAssociate Chair, Trades & ApprenticeshipTim SchillAssociate Vice President, Facilities & Capital DevelopmentJim EdwardsChair, Applied Computer Science & ITExecutive Dean, Engineering & Technology and Trades &ApprenticeshipAmanda FeeserChair, Workforce DevelopmentDianna Fong-LeeChair, Health SciencesRussell FoubertChair, Applied Computer Science & ITAmy GleiserChair, BusinessRafk GuindiChair, Engineering & TechnologyLorna HartChair, Business - Continuing Education & Part-time StudiesRosie HessianChair, Interdisciplinary StudiesMichelle HeyerChair, Seniors CareJoni JeanChair, Engineering & Technology and Trades & ApprenticeshipCurt MonkChair, Informatics & Life SciencesKeith MüllerChair, Hospitality & Culinary ArtsMarvin MustinChair, Community SafetyJef OakesChair, Trades & ApprenticeshipCathy O’TooleChair, Human ServicesSarah PottierChair, PSW & Supportive CareLil PremsukhChair, School of BusinessNatalia RondaChair, Workforce DevelopmentHeather RyallChair, Creative IndustriesLorri SauvéChair, Social Services & Specialized ProgramsAndrew SchmitzChair, Interdisciplinary StudiesLinda Sheiban TaucarAssociate Research Chair, Canadian Institute for Seniors CareNadira SinghChair, BusinessCalin StoicoiuChair, Engineering & TechnologyLaura StoutenburgAssociate Chair, LINCKaren TowlerAssociate Chair, Nursing Post-graduateJef WillsieChair, Trades & ApprenticeshipSarah ZaminChair, Trades & ApprenticeshipPaul OsborneTony ThomaGoranka VukelichExecutive Dean, Community ServicesTrish Weigel-GreenAssociate Vice President, Student AfairsMike AbrahamDirector, Instructional TechnologiesKirsty Bradley-McMurtrieDirector, Safety & SecurityKathryn BrillingerDirector, Teaching & LearningKathryn BrubacherDirector, Facilities ManagementBrenda CassidyDirector, Corporate Communications & Government RelationsAnita CoutoDirector, International Enrolment & OperationsLinda CrawfordAssociate Director, Work-Integrated Learning Support ServicesStephen CrossDirector, Strategic Initiatives & Projects - Health & Life SciencesJoerg DallmeierDirector, Infrastructure & OperationsBrandy DwyerDirector, Ancillary ServicesPegah EnsafDirector, Business Transformation OfceJef FilaDirector, Academic Initiatives & Special ProjectsCarolyn GalvinDirector, Employee & Labour RelationsTimothy GibbinsAssociate Director, Research EngagementJaneen HooverDirector, Registrarial ServicesSaleh JiddawiAssociate Director, Research OperationsAssad KhanDirector, Srategic ProjectsAlice KnightDirector, Cowan Health Sciences Centre & PartnershipIgnac KolenkoExecutive Director, Centre for Smart Manufacturing andDigital InnovationAndreas KyriacouJen LagrotteriaDirector, Solution Design & DeliveryExecutive Director, Online Learning Centre and Academic OperationsPatti LartigueDirector, MarketingJulie MandalDirector, Library & Learning Services

the significance ofthe liripipegraduationacademic honoursThe liripipe originated in the 15th century - theRenaissance period of great artists, scholarsand explorers. A longer version of the presentuniversity hood, the liripipe symbolizes recognitionof an individual sufciently prepared to playa particular role in the world’s work, as well asattainment of a standard of excellence that willencourage recipients to seek, learn and improveupon the nature of their chosen roles.President’s Honour ListFor the graduating student in each diploma,graduate certifcate and degree program whoobtains the highest average in that program. Theaverage for all courses of the program must be aminimum of 90 per cent, with no failed courses.The Conestoga liripipe is a band of red velvet,edged and divided into four sections by gold trimand bearing four white tassels. It is draped overthe left shoulder to signify acceptance into thecommunity of Conestoga College graduates.the conestogabaccalaureatedegree hoodThe Conestoga baccalaureate degree hood isbestowed on graduates of Conestoga degreeprograms in approved baccalaureate felds. Thehood is in the traditional colour of black. The goldpiping around the edge symbolizes successfulattainment of a standard of excellence in aparticular degree program. The display area of thehood features Conestoga’s institutional colours ofred, blue and gold.4Graduation with High DistinctionFor students registered in diploma, graduatecertifcate or degree programs who achieve anaverage of 90 per cent or greater for all courses ofthe program with no failed courses.Graduation with DistinctionFor students registered in diploma, graduatecertifcate or degree programs of two or moresemesters in length who achieve an average of 8089 per cent in all courses of the program, with nofailed courses.Conestoga Honour ListFor students registered in Ontario collegecertifcate or apprenticeship programs whoachieve an average of 80 per cent or greater forall courses of the program or, for apprenticeshipstudents, all levels of their program, with no failedcourses.

graduation academichonoursGovernor General’s Academic MedalThis bronze medal is presented to the graduatingstudent who achieves the highest academic gradeaverage for all courses in a diploma program withno failed courses.The Governor General’s Academic Medal goes to:Seohee Jang, Packaging Engineering TechnicianPresident’s Scholar Award:This inscribed Conestoga Coat of Arms is awardedto the graduating student of a four-year degreeprogram who achieves the highest academic gradeaverage for all courses in the program, with nofailed courses.The President’s Scholar Award goes to:Weipeng Tang, Bachelor of Engineering Electronic Systems EngineeringPresident’s Award of Excellence inStudent LeadershipThis award is presented to a student who hasdemonstrated positive leadership through theircontributions to the program, the college or thecommunity, and who has demonstrated supportto students and the development of future studentleaders.The President’s Award of Excellence in StudentLeadership goes to:Jessica Coughlin, Human Resources Management