Jun 21, 2024
Vancouver, BC – This week, the Langara College community proudly watched as over 1,600 Langara graduates from over 130 diverse programs crossed the grand stage of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, June 18-20, 2024. Langara’s 58th annual convocation ceremonies featured Musqueam drumming, led by Alec Dan, Langara Theatre Arts student Emma Abbott singing her rendition of the national anthem, O Canada; an address from Dr. Paula Burns, Langara College President and CEO; a convocation address from a graduate; the announcement of Emeritus and Graduation Award recipients; the presentation of graduates; and a welcome to all graduates as new alumni.
At each ceremony, Dr. Burns congratulated the graduates, and said "The Langara College convocation ceremonies symbolize the culmination of our students' hard work and dedication," said Dr. Paula Burns, Langara College President and CEO. "We are immensely proud of our graduates and their achievements, and we look forward to witnessing their future success and contributions to society."
Langara College's convocation ceremonies serve as a pivotal milestone in the academic journey of graduates, recognizing their accomplishments and marking the beginning of their professional or future academic endeavours. The diverse range of programs offered at Langara College ensures that each graduate emerges with the knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields.
Nine graduates received awards for their outstanding academic achievements and commitment to community service.
Langara proudly announced the conferral of the 2024 Emeritus Awards celebrating distinguished service. Emeritus is an honourary title given to retiring or retired faculty or professional staff to recognize their outstanding contribution to teaching, research, service, or leadership in their professional field. This year’s recipient is Darrell Kean, Faculty Emeritus, Criminal Justice.
At the close of each ceremony, Simone Le Blanc, Executive Director, College Advancement welcomed graduates to the Langara alumni family that is now over 115,000 strong.
View the 2024 Convocation Program.
Each ceremony was recorded in high-definition video and can be viewed on Langara’s Youtube channel, or by following the link for each ceremony listed below.
Ceremony One | June 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm | Program (PDF) | Photos available on Flickr.
Graduates of the General Education program and Continuing Studies.
Featuring Convocation speaker Meitel Bolanos, Diploma in 2D Animation and Digital Art graduate.
Ceremony Two | June 19, 2024 | 9:30 am | Program (PDF) | Photos available on Flickr.
Graduates of Arts and Science, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Social Sciences & Community Programs.
Featuring Convocation speaker Andres Viloria Garcia, Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics graduate.
Ceremony Three | June 19, 2024 | 2:00 pm | Program (PDF) | Photos available on Flickr.
Graduates of the Faculty of Management.
Featuring Convocation speaker Ellie Khalifa, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management graduate.
Ceremony Four | June 20, 2024 | 11:00 am | Program (PDF) | Photos available on Flickr.
Graduates of the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Arts.
Featuring Convocation speaker Montana Ogilvie, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate.
About snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College
Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College provides University, Career, and Continuing Studies education to more than 19,000 students annually. With more than 1,700 courses and 130 programs, Langara’s expansive academic breadth and depth allows students of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages to choose their own educational path. Langara is also known as snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓, a name given to it by the Musqueam people on whose unceded traditional territory the College is located.
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Wendy Weston
Strategic Communications & Marketing
604.323.5884
wweston@langara.ca