Convocation 2026
Thank you for signing up to make Convocation 2026 a success! Roles have been assigned based on the preferences indicated in the sign-up form. Your team lead will be in touch soon with additional details about the day.
Light snacks will be available in the Staff Lounge (timing to be announced).
If you can no longer fulfil these duties, please contact Kate Tait.
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Registration and Check-in
You will be one of the students’ first points of contact on this exciting day. Please welcome and congratulate students, then guide them through the registration process (grouped by <program/last name>). This year, no students will be allowed to attend if they have not pre-registered for convocation.
Team lead: Nadya Sofonoff
Morning Ceremony: 7:45–10:30 am
- Khushali Mashruwala
- Jessica Cripps
- Sarah Somerville
- Sarang Rana
- Rachel Tetreault
- Gaganjeet Singh
- Valerie Escher
- Jose Padilla
Afternoon Ceremony: 10:30 am–1:30 pm
- Khushali Mashruwala
- Jessica Cripps
- Sarah Somerville
- Sarang Rana
- Rachel Tetreault
- Lisa-Ann Parker
- Dene Shipowick
- Bronwyn Krause
Hallway Greeter
You may be the student’s first point of contact upon entering the building for this exciting day. Please warmly welcome and congratulate students as they arrive, then guide them through the registration process.
Team lead: Laurie Langille
Morning Ceremony: 8–11 am
- Angela Kelly
- Katie Comrie
- Anya Hamill
- Leeza Perehudoff
- Michael Konkin
- Kate Nott
Afternoon Ceremony: 11 am–2 pm
- Anya Hamill
- Leeza Perehudoff
- Katie Comrie
- Claire Philipson
- Angela Kelly
- Kate Nott
Student Gown Room
Your role is to distribute caps and gowns to students and direct them to their Student Gathering Room. You will also help collect gowns after the ceremony.
Team lead: Kim Verigin
Morning Ceremony: 8 am–12 pm
- Beth Engel
- Ana Morales Zamudio
- Jocelyn Templeman
- Jacqueline Hood
- Marianne Batty
Afternoon Ceremony: 11 am–4 pm
- Beth Engel
- Crystal Shullman
- Carol Ridge
- Alison Daly
- Lena Sherstobitoff
Faculty and Instructor Gown Room
You help employees find their gowns, pin their stoles and return their gowns after the ceremony.
Team lead: Aubrey Price
Morning Ceremony: 8 am–12 pm
- Denise Pappin
- Ravneet Buttar
- Dene Shipowick
Afternoon Ceremony: 12–4 pm
- Meadow Johnston
- Jennifer Lashek
- Amanda Wollenberg
Usher and "Behind the Curtain"
You will welcome guests into the gym and answer questions as they arrive. Then, during the ceremony, two ushers will move "behind the curtain" to help guide students to walk across the stage in the correct order. The remaining ushers will guide students back to their seats.
Team lead, usher: Todd Solarik
Team lead, behind the curtain: Jenny Latremouille
Morning Ceremony: 8 am–12 pm
- Theresa Negrieff
- Darcy Falkenhagen
- Claire Philipson
- Victoria Peebles
Afternoon Ceremony: 12–4 pm
- Betty Li
- Therese Negreiff
- Jessica Adrain
- Penny Goupil
Parking
You will be directing traffic as it approaches from Frank Beinder Way to ensure smooth traffic flow to and from the parking lots. You will receive a hi-vis vest. This role is outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Please bring a water bottle.
Team lead: Marissa Carrasco
Morning Ceremony: 7:30–10:30 am
- Kathryn Kimmerly
- Natasha Makortoff
- Natasha Croston
- Kerri Webb
Afternoon Ceremony: 10:30 am–1:30 pm
- Kathryn Kimmerly
- Natasha Makortoff
- Natasha Croston
- Laura Neigel
- Kai Pearson
Student Gathering Room
Your objective is to manage students in this room with a major focus on keeping them in the room until their queue time. Main points to communicate are no booze, stay seated and no carry-ons.
Team lead: Jill Long
Morning Ceremony: 8:30–9:40 am
Arts and Technology
- Emily Millard: LAR 10
Health and Human Services
- Kathleen Young: SEN 221
- Lisa Gates and Erin Rodier: SEN 219/220
- Tasha Kanigan: SEN 221
Hospitality and Tourism
- Mallory Attorp: LAR 12/16
Industry and Trades Training
- Kat Zaworonok: LAR 15
Afternoon Ceremony: 11:30 am–12:40 pm
Academic Upgrading and Development
- Maria Van Der Star and Lisa Young: SEN 220
Business
- Jamie Bliss, Darcy Falkenhagen and Mike Konkin: LAR 10/12/16
Environment and Geomatics
- Allison Lutz: LAR 15
University Arts and Sciences
- Jennie Barron and Kerri Webb: SEN 219