
Virtual Convocation
Okanagan College respectfully acknowledges that our Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon campuses are located on the unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people, and our Salmon Arm campus is located on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc.
Congratulations!
Okanagan College hosted its first-ever virtual convocation ceremony and we invite you to watch the video below.
Watch the Virtual Convocation video below
Virtual Convocation Ceremony Program
TRADITIONAL WELCOME TO THE TERRITORY
Mrs. Pamela Barnes
Mr. Wilfred “Grouse” Barnes
syilx Knowledge Keepers
HONOUR SONG
Ms. Amber Cardenas
Penticton Indian Band
PRESENTATION OF THE EAGLE STAFF
Mr. Richard Jackson Jr.
Lower Nicola Indian Band
O CANADA
Mr. Ben Klick
OKANAGAN SONG
Ms. Amber Cardenas
Penticton Indian Band
OPENING REMARKS
Dr. Andrew Hay
Provost and Vice President Academic, Okanagan College
ADDRESS
Mr. Jim Hamilton
President, Okanagan College
Ms. Gloria Morgan
Chair, Okanagan College Board of Governors
PRESENTATION OF THE HONORARY FELLOWS
AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
BY THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
upon
Mrs. Pamela Barnes
Mr. Wilfred “Grouse” Barnes
Mr. Robert Foord
Mr. Louis Thomas
Mr. Don Turri
Dr. Jayne Brooks
REMARKS FROM THE HONORARY FELLOWS
AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
STUDENT ADDRESS
Mr. Braeden Rahn
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
June 2020 Graduate
Ms. Hannah Worthington
Practical Nursing
January 2021 Graduate
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Mr. Jim Hamilton
President, Okanagan College
PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS
Dr. Chris Newitt
Chair, Education Council
CONFERRING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
Mr. Jim Hamilton
President, Okanagan College
CLOSING REMARKS
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Academic Achievement Awards
In case you missed it, congratulations to the Class of 2020 from the OC community
The Okanagan School of Business send their congratulations to graduates
Congrats from the OCAA
You are now part of the Okanagan College Alumni Association (OCAA).
The OCAA offers benefits and networking opportunities to OC graduates and celebrates them by sharing their stories and recognizing their achievements through awards such as the Distinguished & Young Alumni Awards.
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Buy a grad a gift
Purchase a souvenir of graduation or celebrate your favourite graduate with these gifts. Options include diploma frames, OC branded apparel and alumni socks.

Send a grad flowers
Use code OC2020 to receive a discount on a long-lasting bouquet from Callia. This Canadian, female-founded flower company is partnering exclusively with Okanagan College to give our grads a discount on a beautiful bouquet that can be delivered to many cities across Canada including Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and more. Check site for details.
