Institution honours its graduates and award recipients
June 8, 2023 – Today Saskatchewan Polytechnic celebrated the learning journey of graduates, along with award recipients, at the Moose Jaw campus convocation ceremonies. More than 1,300 students were invited to attend Moose Jaw campus convocation, many of them being international students. Sask Polytech Moose Jaw graduates are joining a dynamic and diverse alumni network that is more than 150,000 strong.
“Congratulations to our Moose Jaw campus graduating class of 2023,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, Sask Polytech president and CEO. “As you cross the stage at convocation, know that your hard work, dedication and perseverance have brought you to this momentous occasion. Your credentials represent the accumulation of applied learning, critical thinking, hard work and resilience. Thank you for choosing Sask Polytech. We are proud of all you have accomplished and wish you every success on your career journey.”
It is a Sask Polytech convocation tradition to recognize extraordinary graduates, faculty members and community leaders who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and exemplified the institution's vision, mission and values. Sask Polytech’s vision is to empower a better Saskatchewan and its mission is to inspire success in every learning journey. Congratulations to the Moose Jaw campus award recipients.
Adrianna Voth was recognized with the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal for the highest average in the Moose Jaw campus Adult 12 program.
Laura Jensen, a graduate of the Business Information Systems program, was recognized with the Governor General’s Academic Collegiate Bronze Medal for the highest average at the Moose Jaw campus.
Lynda Stykel and Adrienne Bodnarchuk, Business – Accounting specialty instructors, each received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. Stykel and Bodnarchuk were recognized for treating students and colleagues with respect and kindness. They are excellent instructors and experts in their fields.
Lindsey Boechler, research chair for Cultural Empowerment, received the Applied Research Award for Excellence. Boechler is breaking new ground as a researcher in paramedicine and is making her mark as a leader in health research in Canada.
Ujjval Chavda, a graduate of the Supply Chain Management post-graduate certificate, was recognized with the Outstanding Citizenship Award. Chavda served as the vice president of Sask Polytech’s Students' Association (SPSA) and was a member of the Youth Advisory Committee for City of Moose Jaw and volunteered regularly at local community events.
Sask Polytech awarded an honorary degree in Applied Studies to Brett Lauther, Saskatchewan Roughrider.
More than 5,000 students from all four Sask Polytech campuses are expected to graduate this academic year.
Sask Polytech is known for its exceptional graduates and offering high-quality programming. We fuel provincial growth by providing qualified, work-ready graduates to meet labour market demand. This is demonstrated by consistently high graduate employment rates. Sask Polytech currently has a 96 per cent graduate employment rate and 94 per cent Indigenous graduate employment rate. One out of every 24 jobs in Saskatchewan is supported by the activities of Sask Polytech, its students and alumni.
The Moose Jaw campus ceremonies are broadcast live so graduates, family, friends and the polytechnic community who were unable to attend in-person could participate. To view the livestream or previously recorded video please visit www.saskpolytech.ca/convocation or view the below videos.
2023 Convocation – Moose Jaw 9:30 a.m. ceremony
2023 Convocation – Moose Jaw 1:30 p.m. ceremony