Durham College to honour class of 2012 at annual spring convocation ceremonies Posted on June 15, 2012 at 3:23 pm. Event will also feature Honorary Credential recipient; three Alumni of Distinction award winners and two Emeritus recipients OSHAWA, Ont. – Durham College will celebrate the convocation of more than 2,000 graduates next week as the college holds its annual spring convocation ceremonies on Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22 at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa. On June 21 graduates will be joined by family and friends as well as college faculty and staff as they receive their diplomas and certificates from the schools of Business, IT & Management; Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology; Health & Community Services; and Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services followed by ceremonies for the schools of Justice & Emergency Services; Continuing Education; Media, Art & Design; and Science & Engineering Technology on June 22. In addition, the college will present its third-annual Honorary Credential to Bill Robinson, in the category of Business Administration – Operations Management during the afternoon ceremony on June 22. Robinson, who established himself as a nuclear power industry leader during 13 years at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), is a well-recognized philanthropist and volunteer with Durham College who has significantly impacted his professional and personal communities. He moved to Durham Region in August 1998 to join OPG’s nuclear division as a maintenance mentor at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and quickly became a respected and dedicated leader in his efforts to re-establish OPG’s nuclear program as one of the best in the world. In February 1999, Robinson was appointed assistant vice-president of OPG followed by progressively more senior positions including being named senior vice-president of the Pickering ‘A’ Return to Service Project in October 2002. In this role, he provided strategic management and oversight of all activities related to the return to service of two Pickering ‘A’ nuclear units, a milestone achievement for OPG. In December 2005, Robinson was appointed senior vice-president, Nuclear Programs and Training, responsible for all nuclear training and major programs to ensure best practices were implemented across the entire fleet of nuclear units. In November 2008, he was appointed executive vice-president, Nuclear Refurbishment Projects and Support, responsible for leading the preparation and ultimate execution of nuclear refurbishment projects within OPG and managing the overall nuclear operations portfolio. In July 2011, Robinson became executive vice-president, Business Transformation Projects, and led an organizational review of OPG designed to ensure the company continued to provide the best value for its customers, shareholders, stakeholders and employees while meeting the changing demands of the future. Robinson retired from OPG at the end of 2011 after an extremely successful career. Two Durham College retirees, Ted Seath, former professor, School of Business, IT & Management, and Diane Anderson Campbell, former director Liaison, Student Recruitment, will receive the designations of Professor Emeritus and Staff Emeritus respectively for their exemplary service during their time at Durham College and outstanding contributions post-retirement. Alumni of Distinction awards will also be presented to alumni Norm Lambert, Marc MacRae and Lesley Wagner. A 1978 Nursing graduate, Lambert’s most ambitious work has been seen at Toronto Emergency Medical Services where he has held various positions including superintendent, commander and deputy chief. In 2008, Lambert was recognized for his accomplishments by the Governor General of Canada with an Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal. MacRae, a 1984 Sports Administration graduate, is vice-president, Consumer Sales and Marketing, at RMP Athletic Locker Limited, an athletic clothing store. He is responsible for brand building, business analytics, retail marketing, profit building and more. Wagner, a 1985 Legal Administration graduate, has spent more than 27 years in the legal sector working at various corporate law offices. In addition, she has spent the last 12 years as a professor at Durham College with the School of Justice & Emergency Services. She is committed to the success of Durham College including its programs and students and through her professionalism, experience and strong networking connections, Wagner ensures her students graduate prepared to meet employer demands. When: Thursday, June 21 10 a.m. School of Business, IT & ManagementSchool of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology 2 p.m. School of Health & Community ServicesSchool of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services Friday, June 22 10 a.m.School of Justice & Emergency ServicesSchool of Continuing Education 2 p.m. School of Media, Art & DesignSchool of Science & Engineering Technology Where: General Motors Centre99 Athol Street EastOshawa, Ontario For more information contact: Rhonda DaleyCommunications and Marketing905.721.2000 ext. 2197rhonda.daley@durhamcollege.ca SHARE:
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