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Outgoing Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton will deliver his final graduation address next week.
The college will conduct its first online convocation ceremony next Saturday morning and graduate more than 2,000 students.
“Having presided over more than 60 convocation ceremonies during my time at Okanagan College, I’ve been thinking about this one, my final ceremony as president, for a long time,” Hamilton said in a press release. “I never imagined it wouldn’t happen face to face. I have witnessed so many times how human beings, when faced with challenges in their private lives, in their communities or on a global scale, will rise to the occasion and apply their energy, skills and intelligence to turn adversity into opportunity.
“Our students successfully navigated an astonishing amount of change. This resiliency and fortitude will serve them well in the years to come. On behalf of the Okanagan College community, I am honoured to congratulate each of you on your graduation.”
The ceremony will begin online at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, and it will confer credentials to students across all programs, including arts, science, business, technologies, trades, and health and social development.
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