Durham College (DC) is continuing to celebrate the achievements of the class of 2021 with a virtual celebration and lawn sign pick-up event for all fall graduates. While a physical convocation ceremony wasn’t possible this year, festivities are once again in full swing as friends, family and the entire college community come together to celebrate the hard work of its more than 1,300 graduates.

Filled with elements typically seen at convocation, like messages of congratulations from DC’s leadership team and Board of Governors, as well as important information about alumni perks and benefits, the college’s Convocation Recognition Website officially launched on October 28 as a celebratory send-off for students who have achieved their credential. While grads will be invited to attend an in-person ceremony when it is safe to do so, it was important to mark the completion of their credentials once the semester ended.

The site also features:

• The names and programs of all graduating students.
• The names of student award winners.
• Virtual shout-outs and recognition for grads submitted by family, friends, faculty and more.
• A list of frequently asked questions related to graduation.
• Links to order DC merchandise, from grad rings to flowers.
• Information about life as college alumni.
• Digital DC swag so #DCGrad2021 pride can be shared online.
• Acknowledgement of the Alumni of Distinction awardwinners for 2021.

The DC Alumni Association (DCAA) also celebrated graduates with two days of exciting events centered around the pick-up of a free, DC-branded lawn sign for display at graduates’ homes to proudly mark their achievement.

“On behalf of the entire college community, I’d like to extend congratulations to each and every one of our fall graduates on their incredible achievements, as well as the resilience and perseverance they’ve shown during a particularly challenging year,” said Don Lovisa, president, Durham College. “These graduates are job ready with an education grounded in transformative, hands-on learning and innovation that has prepared them to meet the world head-on. We couldn’t be more DC proud of them.”