Confederation College Graduates Recognized at Thunder Bay Convocation

More than 900 graduating students from Confederation College’s Thunder Bay Campus crossed the stage recently at the 2023 Convocation Ceremonies, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs. In all approximately 1800 students are graduating this academic year. The local graduates join the many students graduating from Confederation College regional campuses across northwestern Ontario.

President Kathleen Lynch presided over the ceremonies. “Convocation is an exciting time for everyone at Confederation College,” Lynch says. “As we watch students cross the stage, we are all moved by their great accomplishment and proud of the hard work and commitment they have demonstrated to reach this important milestone. We wish our graduates continued success as they move forward into the next phase of their journey and remind them that Confederation College will always support them.”

Following the presentation of certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, several academic awards were handed out on behalf of the Board of Governors, President, and Student Union. The College also proudly announced that Jacqueline Ramage has been awarded the Governor General’s Academic Medal for the 2023 Convocation. This award is one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive. It is granted to the graduate who has achieved the highest academic standing across all diploma level programs. Ramage, graduating from the Recreation Therapy program was selected as the recipient of this award, with a weighted average of 97.684%.

The graduation ceremony was attended by family, friends, faculty, and college staff. Confederation College’s convocation ceremonies began recently at the Northshore Campus in Marathon, and concluded June 14 in Dryden. This year’s regional convocation ceremonies took place in Marathon, Fort Frances, Kenora, and Dryden.

Confederation College has been serving the citizens of northwestern Ontario since 1967 meeting the educational needs of students in a catchment area of some 550,000 square kilometres. Along with its main campus in Thunder Bay, Confederation College has seven regional sites located in Dryden, Fort Frances, Greenstone, Kenora, Marathon, Sioux Lookout and Red Lake, as well as a growing Distance Education?division.

Confederation College delivers exceptional education and training to an average of 7,000 combined full- and part-time students per year and currently has a total of 600 full- and part-time employees. Confederation’s regional economic impact and contribution is valued at $707.3 million annually.