Humber College - Spring 2022 Convocation - Faculty of Business [3]

. ≫ GOOD EVENING AND WELCOME TO THE 22 CONVOCATION CEREMONY HERE GRADUATION IS AN OCCASION VERY IMPORTANT TO THE GRADUATES AND ALL OF THEIR GUESTS. WE ASK YOU RESPECT THE OCCASION AND REMAIN IN YOUR SEATS ARE THE DURATION OF THE CEREMONY AND REFRAIN FROM TALKING. WE ASK YOU PLEASE SILENCE ALSO PHONES AND PERSONAL DEVICES . WE REMIND YOU THE MASK MANDATE IS IN EFFECT REQUIRING YOU TO KEEP YOUR MASK ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT. FIRE REGULATIONS STATE WE MUST KEEP THE BACK OF CONVOCATION HALL CLEAR AT ALL TIMES WE ASK YOU NOT STAND IN THIS AREA. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE KNOW YOUR NEAREST EXIT AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION OF THE STAFF.

AND NOW FOR THE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR, PLEASE RISE IF YOU ARE ABLE, AND JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE GRADUATES OF 2022. [ Cheering and Applause ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] ≫ PLEASE BE SEATED. WELCOME TO THE 2022 CONVOCATION CEREMONY FOR THE GRADUATES FROM THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS. IN FACT,, THIS IS THE THIRD CEREMONY FOR THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS GRADUATES. THE OTHER TWO CEREMONIES WERE HELD EARLIER TODAY.

HELLO, MY NAME IS DR. ALVINA CASSIANI THE SENIOR DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS. GETS MY PLEASURE TO BE YOUR MASTERS OF CEREMONIES THIS EVENING. WELCOME. [ Cheering and Applause ] WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT YOU TURN YOUR ATTENTION TO THE SCREEN AT THIS TIME FOR OUR PLANNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ I WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN OUR CEREMONY BY INTRODUCING OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HUMBER COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING, DR.

CHRIS WHITAKER AND YOUR PLATFORM PARTY. [ Cheering and Applause ] AT THIS TIME I'D LIKE TO REQUEST THAT YOU TURN YOUR ATTENTION TO THE SCREEN OR GREETINGS FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ IT'S NOW MY PLEASURE TO INVITE PRESIDENT DR. CHRIS WHITAKER TO SAY A FEW WORDS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022. ≫ SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT! ≫ I'LL TRY.

Good evening. Thank you, Alvina, for that warm introduction, and for your hard work and leadership. ≫ I HOPE YOU'RE READY TO CELEBRATE I HEARD ONE PERSON'S, MAY BE TWO. [ Cheering and Applause ] MEMBERS OF THE PLATFORM PARTY HONOURED GUESTS, FACULTY AND STAFF FAMILY FRIENDS ESPECIALLY OUR GRADUATES This week, we'll recognize more than eight thousand graduates across ten ceremonies, a significant number and certainly thousands of reasons to celebrate. Thank you for being here with us to mark the occasion whether here in person or via our live stream. Thank you as well to the many Humber staff and faculty who help make this special ceremony happen. From when our graduates

arrive and receive their gowns, to when they cross the stage in a few minutes, you work tirelessly to make this day memorable for our graduates and their families, and we are grateful for your efforts. LET'S GIVE THEM A ROUND OF APPLAUSE, PLEASE We are so pleased to be able to greet graduates, family and friends once again in the Toronto Congress Centre to share best wishes, heartfelt congratulations, and selfies. If you haven't already, I encourage you to take a picture and share it with your classmates, family, and friends using the hashtag HumberGrad. I have often said that

convocation is one of my favourite times of the year. It is an opportunity to think about the future and the contributions that you, our newest Humber graduates, will make in communities locally and around the world. This year's ceremonies are very special for me, as they will be my last as Humber's President and CEO. Like you, I am beginning a new chapter as I retire in a couple of weeks. ≫ TO BE PRECISE IT'S TWO WEEKS TOMORROW Each graduating class that I have seen cross this stage has had to overcome unique challenges. All of you graduating today will now embark on something new - perhaps a new program, a new job, the next step on your career journey, travel, or a well-deserved break - all opportunities that have emerged from the challenges of recent years.

There was a time when the path to a career or establishing priorities for your life was linear. And the thought that your plans might not follow that path exactly in the time you laid out could be frightening. Those days are long behind us.

Over these past few years, we have learned that everything can change in an instant and as a result of our experiences of living through the pandemic, we are better equipped to respond to what comes next. Whether part of our plans or not. In December 2021, the New York Times published an article entitled "How We Make Sense of Time", by Elizabeth Dias. In this article, Dias says that our methods of keeping time have shifted as we have adapted to stopping and starting elements of our lives during the pandemic. As a result, we have learned that pausing, reviewing priorities, taking a rest or focusing on wellness is both important and necessary to adapt and succeed. In the article, Joy Harjo, the United States poet laureate is quoted as saying, "I like to think of a new year being possible at any moment, as every moment is a kind of doorway. You can go any direction, although directions can be impeded.

" There may be obstacles to overcome along the way, but now we know that we can start, stop, start again or move on and still succeed. What we have all experienced has changed us. You have persevered and completed your studies during a challenging time and are better poised than any other graduating class to be life-long learners. The world of work you are going out into is not the same as it was when you began at Humber. The opportunity for innovation and positive change is now. And what you have learned about your field of choice and the experience you have gained while at Humber will help you be successful.

Throughout your time with us, you have been learning about leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and many key skills that will set you apart. You learned about systems thinking and how to understand connections within a complex world in order to match challenges with solutions. This past year has brought our interconnection into sharper focus, and you are ready to make a difference as a global citizen. We encourage you to be life-long learners, think critically, and ask questions. Be collaborative and inclusive, and embrace diversity in all its forms.

Challenge the norms, and lead the change you want to see. We already know you can do remarkable things. As you start your next chapter, know that you are now and forever part of the Humber family and no matter where you go, our doors are always open, and you are always welcome home. You are now one of more than two hundred and ninety thousand alumni who are the college's reputation in action. While I will also be moving on to something new, I know I speak for the entire Humber community when I say - we can't wait to see what you do next. Congratulations. Thank

you! [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THANK YOU DR. CHRIS WHITAKER FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP AND YOUR SERVICE TO HUMBER COLLEGE. WE WILL MISS YOU. WE HAVE NOW REACHED THE MOMENT THAT ALL THE GRADUATES HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR, THE AWARDING OF THEIR CREDENTIALS. WHAT THE GRADUATING CLASS, PLEASE STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE. STAND. [ Laughter ] I ALWAYS GET A LAUGH.

GRADUATES, TODAY YOU ARE ADMITTED INTO THE PROUD FELLOWSHIP OF THE GRADUATES OF HUMBER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING, AND HONOUR BESTOWED ONLY UPON THOSE WHO HAVE MET LONG-ESTABLISHED STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND LEARNING. IN THE NAME OF HUMBER COLLEGE I HEREBY CHARGE YOU TO SAFEGUARD THE PROFESSIONAL DIGNITY AND ETHICS OF THIS FELLOWSHIP. TO CULTIVATE THE SPIRIT OF INQUIRY AND EXPERIMENT. TO MAINTAIN THE FRESH VIEWPOINT DEMANDED IN AN AGE OF RAPID CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS.

TO CONTRIBUTE GENEROUSLY TO SOCIETY AND THE COMMUNITY AROUND YOU. PRESIDENT DR. CHRIS WHITAKER MAY I PRESENT TO YOU THE GRADUATES OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS. WE ALL ASK -- ALSO ASK THAT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND TODAY'S CEREMONY, WHO ARE GRADUATING AN ABSTENTION YOU. I CERTIFY THAT EACH GRADUATE HAS MET ALL OF THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CREDENTIAL THEY ARE ABOUT TO RECEIVE, AND WE ASK FOR YOUR APPROVAL ON BEHALF OF HUMBER'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

APPROVED. GREAT. [ Cheering and Applause ] THANK YOU. WE NOW ASK THE FIRST ROW OF GRADUATES TO PROCEED TO THE STAGE TO RECEIVE THEIR CREDENTIALS. THE REMAINING GRADUATES AND NOW BE SEATED. TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IS ABLE TO ENJOY THE CEREMONY AND HEAR THE NAMES OF THE GRADUATES AS THEY ARE CALLED, WE ASK THAT YOU HOLD YOUR APPLAUSE UNTIL THE LAST -- UNTIL THE LIST OF NAMES FOR EACH PROGRAM HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND REMAINED SEATED THROUGHOUT THE CEREMONY.

IT'S ONLY RESPECTFUL TO DO SO TO YOUR CLASSMATES. WE WILL ALSO BE ANNOUNCING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR THE STUDENT -- TOP STUDENT IN EACH PROGRAM. ≫ IT'S MY PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE THE GRADUATES FROM THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS. PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE GRADUATES FROM THE BAKER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.

YOUR APPLAUSE. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE GRADUATES FROM THE COOK APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE GRADUATES FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE GRADUATES FROM THE CULINARY SKILLS PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE GRADUATES FROM THE SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ]

≫ HE IS THE ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE OF RECIPIENT. ≫ PLEASE WELCOME THE GRADUATES FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] SHE IS THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ PLEASE WELCOME THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ACCOUNTING PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ACCOUNTING ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT.

[ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DIGITAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DIGITAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE FASHION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE FASHION MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT. ≫ THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ]

≫ THE GRADUATES FROM THE BUSINESS OF COMMERCE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ]

≫ THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THE ACADEMIC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT. ≫ THE GRADUATES FROM THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE MARKETING PROGRAM. [ Cheering and Applause ] ≫ THIS CONCLUDES THE AWARDING OF CREDENTIALS.

[ Cheering and Applause ] CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022, YOU DID IT, YOU DID IT! [ Cheering and Applause ] I'D LIKE TO THANK EACH OF THE GRADUATES, GUESTS, FACULTY, AND ALL THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE MAKING THIS CONVOCATION CEREMONY POSSIBLE. WE INVITE ALL THE GUESTS TO JOIN US IN THE ALUMNI HALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CEREMONY. PLEASE REMAIN STANDING AS WE SAYING NO CANADA, PLEASE HER MAIN STANDING AS YOU ARE ABLE WHILE THE PLATFORM PARTY IN THE GRADUATES EXIT. CONGRATULATIONS, YOU DID IT! [ Cheering and Applause ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ] [ ♫♫♫ ]

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