Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) honoured the achievements of its students from both the Grande Prairie and Fairview campuses with a virtual Convocation celebration today June 26. 

Newly installed GPRC President and CEO, Dr. Robert Murray congratulations the 2020 graduates with a virtual address.  

“As my first graduating class as President and CEO, I wish we could be celebrating together in-person, but no circumstance, not even a global pandemic, could take away from what you’ve worked so tirelessly to achieve,” said Dr. Murray.   

This year’s Fairview Valedictorian is Animal Health Technology diploma graduate, Victoria Ivanus who is honoured to be representing her fellow classmates virtually.  

“I know how hard my classmates, and everyone else on the Fairview campus, have worked to get here,” said Ivanus. “This is why it’s such an honour to have the privilege to represent them as their Valedictorian.”  

Grande Prairie campus’ Valedictorian, Educational Assistant Certificate graduate, Jillian Brace praises her fellow classmates for their resiliency during this unprecedented year.  

“The class of 2020 faced and overcame challenges unheard of in past years. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit like a storm, and our campuses were closed, we didn’t waver for a single second. The quality of work that came from the students graduating this year is undeniable,” said Brace.  

Anticipation leading up to the virtual celebrations provided students, staff and community members the opportunity to submit congratulatory messages to graduates shared on the College’s website.  

Students have been encouraged to participate through the College’s website and social media platforms. Graduates have been mailed special “Wolf Pack” packages including letters of congratulations, an alumni pin, stickers and most importantly, their graduation cap to wear proudly in advance and to amplify today’s celebrations.   

This unique celebration for graduates and the entire GPRC community is available to view at GPRC.me/Convocation.