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CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2020!

To the Class of 2020, we’re so #DCProud of you – congratulations!

Durham College (DC) is proud to virtually commemorate the hard work and perseverance of our 2020 grads. While there will not be an in-person ceremony at this time, grads will be invited to a future ceremony when it is safe to do so. However, it is important to mark this momentous occasion. Watch the videos below to hear special messages for the graduating class.

Greetings from President Don Lovisa
Greetings from Executive Vice-President, Academic Elaine Popp
Greetings from Chief Administrative Officer Scott Blakey
Greetings from Dean of Students, Tara Koski
Greetings from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Greetings from Minister Ross Romano

Convocation 2020 Spotify playlist

WE’RE #DCPROUD OF YOU

We’re #DCproud of you and so are your family, friends, professors and other members of the college community. Check out your school’s page to see their shout outs!

Submit your grad shout out

Justin Boland Electrical Techniques

Wishing my son all the success along his journey as he has started his adult life now gaining Apprenticeship hours. Very proud and happy of the man you have become. All our love mom, Briana, nan and grampa. xoxo

Submitted by Bonnie from Ajax, Ontario
Soulin Babu Social Service Worker

mmy hearty congratulations on your graduation.

Submitted by sooraj from OSHAWA
Adrienne Rogers

Adrienne, you make us very proud everyday. Love Shane and the boys!

Submitted by Shane from Bolsover, ON
Rawle Harris Project Management (graduate certificate)

We are extremely proud of you Rawle. Sky's the limit, wishing you a lifetime of success! -your wife and kids.

Submitted by Shari-Ann from Jamaica
Shanese Human Resources Management (graduate certificate)

Congratulations my sweet beautiful princess. You have finally done it. It has been a memorable journey with many ups and downs but through it all you have overcome. Remember if you can dream it, you can achieve it and you have achieved it. Love you baby girl. Kisses

Submitted by Phadraih from Portmore, Jamaica
Zameka Thompson Human Resources Management (graduate certificate)

Shout to our 2020 Grad Zameka Thompson for doing an outstanding job at achieving one of your many goals, We are proud of you and wish that your future is filled with even more greater achievements we love you and congratulations!

Submitted by Morris Myles Morgan from unionville
Britney Hendy-Zikic, Emily Noel, Mariah Watters Early Childhood Education

WE DID IT!! I am SO proud of us, and I can't wait to see what's in store for all of us. Thank you for making the last two years so memorable!

Submitted by Raine from Bowmanville
Jaeden Vesingi Child and Youth Care (compressed)

So proud of you!! Graduating college is a big milestone step to your future and your family couldn’t be more PROUD! Way to go Jaeden!!

Submitted by Shona from Ajax
Meshall Awan Social Service Worker

Congratulations Meshall!! <3 I am SO SO incredibly proud of you!! All those sleepless nights... all of your hard work...and unlimited dedication towards your studies has paid off. Seeing you meet all your goals and moving one step closer to your dream(s) makes me very happy and proud. <3 You are truly an inspiration and empower all those around you. I know you are going to achieve great things and I cannot wait to watch (and experience) every moment of this journey with you. Good luck babes! <3 <3

Submitted by Asiya from Pickering
Soulin Babu Social Service Worker

Congratulations dear❤️

Submitted by Alexander Chandy from Mumbai, India

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Land acknowledgment

Durham College is situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas and the territory that is covered by the Williams Treaty. We are thankful for the opportunity to teach and learn on the lands of the Peoples of Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.