Convocation Program

Message from the Chancellor

Congratulations Class of 2023! The entire Ontario Tech community shares immense pride in your success. Your years of hard work and dedication crystallize on this single day as a rewarding and symbolic life moment to share with classmates, family and friends.

Your university family will continue to be here to support you in the years ahead as you achieve great things.

The degree you receive today embodies your innovative skills and your flexibility to take on unique challenges and signifies to the world your ability to adapt to technological change.

Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor

Class of 2023, congratulations on achieving this special milestone today! We are honoured to celebrate with you as you join our Ontario Tech alumni community and prepare for the next chapters of your journey.

The skills and knowledge you have acquired at Ontario Tech will serve you well in the future, whether in your professional life, your continued academic studies, or in the volunteer activities you engage in that make a positive impact on your community.

We are honoured to celebrate with you as you join our Ontario Tech Alumni community.

Savour the moment as you cross the Convocation stage. The degree you now hold recognizes and serves as a reward for all of your hard work, discipline, and commitment to your studies. Your degree also signals that you are prepared to lead and solve pressing problems through your proven capacity to develop and activate brilliant and creative ideas.

One of the things I’m most excited about, and that I believe truly makes Ontario Tech a top destination for students, is our focus on the ethical application of technology to build better communities and protect our planet. As a university we’ve made it our priority to ensure ‘tech with a conscience’ is woven into our teaching and learning practices, granting our students opportunities to participate in exciting projects, many of which are firsts of their kind.

Whether it’s getting involved in the development of Canada’s first electric vehicle, participating in hackathons to tackle nationwide challenges such as food insecurity, or incorporating virtual reality technology into surgical simulation and training, Ontario Tech students stand out among the rest for their academic knowledge, the hands-on experiences they’ve gained, and the accessible, impactful solutions they develop to make our world a better place. Having been immersed in Ontario Tech’s culture of entrepreneurship and social innovation throughout their academic journey, our graduates emerge from the university ready to achieve great things.

On behalf of our entire university community, congratulations again on a job well done, and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,
Dr. Steven Murphy
President and Vice-Chancellor

Message from the Provost and Vice-President, Academic

As we celebrate you on your special graduation day, I’d like to offer my sincere congratulations and share how proud the university’s entire Academic Team— the deans, professors, lecturers, lab technicians, teaching assistants, advisors, and academic support units—are of you today.

We are honoured to stand alongside you on this joyous occasion and reflect on your dedication, vision and tenacity, all of which have helped you succeed in your academic journey and personal growth. You’ve inspired us with your hard work on innovative projects and research collaborations, and with your efforts to connect with one another and build a caring community. Cherish these memories, knowing that your university experiences will set you apart and serve you well throughout your career.

Now that you are part of our Ontario Tech alumni community, we hope you stay connected and share with us the exciting things that come next for you. We will always be here to support you, and we look forward to learning about your future personal and professional achievements.

We are honoured to stand alongside you on this joyous occasion and reflect on your dedication, vision and tenacity.

Once again, congratulations on reaching this milestone, and best wishes for your future!

Sincerely,
Dr. Lori A. Livingston
Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Message from the Alumni Association

Convocation isn’t the end of your relationship with the university; it’s only the beginning. We’re committed to helping you succeed throughout your life.

Congratulations, class of 2023! You’ve persevered through lectures, labs, deadlines and even a global pandemic, and today, we celebrate all of your achievements. On behalf of the Alumni Association, welcome to our alumni family! Having endured unprecedented circumstances to complete your education, we cannot wait to see how you shape the future and become leaders of tomorrow!

Convocation isn’t the end of your relationship with the university; it’s only the beginning. We’re committed to helping you succeed throughout your life, whether it’s through alumni benefits or career development opportunities. I encourage you to visit our Alumni website (alumni.ontariotechu.ca) and social media channels to learn about everything available to you in your new role as #OTAlumni. From a wide variety of in-person and virtual programs to events and other services, the Alumni Association Council and Alumni Office are here to help.

Alumni are the university’s greatest ambassadors. You join our network of more than 26,500 graduates across our country and around the world. I hope you will join me in staying connected with our university and fellow alumni by sharing your experiences and accomplishments and by participating in alumni events. We are extremely proud of you and cannot wait to hear about everything you accomplish on your journey.

Congratulations, you did it!

Muhammad Mahad
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Class of 2016

Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, Class of 2020

Chair, Alumni Association Council