Convocation Ceremonies (Fall 2024 Graduates)

Congratulations
Graduates!

We are excited to celebrate your success.

Use the links below to watch convocation ceremonies, download the Convocation Program, and learn about alumni benefits.

Land Acknowledgement

Mohawk College is situated on the traditional territory of the Hodinohsó:ni and Anishnaabeg Nations, within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement, and is currently home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island.

For resources to create your own land acknowledgment, please visit land-acknowledgement.

Watch Convocation Ceremonies

Watch graduates cross the stage live. Or, use the links to watch the recorded ceremony.

Date and TimeProgram Ceremony Video Stream
Thursday, October 17, 2024-9:30am

School of Health

Allied Health

Medical Imaging

Nursing

McKeil School of Business, School of Creative Industries and General Studies

Business

McKeil School of Business and Centre for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, October 17, 2024-2:00pm

McKeil School of Business, School of Creative Industries and General Studies

Business

Thursday, October 17, 2024-7:00pm

McKeil School of Business, School of Creative Industries and General Studies

Creative Industries and General Studies

School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Studies

Community Studies

Social Services and Justice Studies

Communication and Liberal Studies

Marshall School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship

Building Systems and Sustainability

Electrical, Transportation and Innovation

School of Engineering Technology and Aviation

Building and Construction Sciences

Chemical, Environmental, Biotechnology and Aviation

Computer Science and Information Technology, Cyber Security and Digital Health

Continuing Education and Academic Development

Marshall School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship

Alumni Speakers

Mohawk College proudly welcomes these outstanding graduates to share words of inspiration and advice with graduating students as they move forward in their careers.

Will Kay portrait

Will Kay,

Business - Marketing ‘05 
 

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9:30 AM

Read about Will Kay

After graduating, Will Kay continued his education at Brock University completing an honours degree in Sports Management in 2009. That same year he started a career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as an account service representative. Over the years, Will has held numerous increasingly senior roles with the organization including group sales manager and director of business development, before taking on his current role as vice president of ticketing and hospitality.

Some of Will’s career highlights include being part of the transition from the closing of Ivor Wynne Stadium to the opening of Tim Hortons Field. He was also the ticket sales and revenue lead on both the 2021 and 2023 Grey Cups which were hosted in Hamilton.

Ben Tonin,

Business Administration ‘16
Business Analysis ‘17

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 2:00 pm

Read about Ben Tonin

Upon graduation Ben Tonin turned assistant coach for the Mohawk Men’s Volleyball team and stayed involved with his athletics roots by contributing as a Mohawk Athletics Hall of Fame Committee member.

Before creating his own business, Ben’s work experience included being a business analyst for Mohawk College, a golf administrator at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and a referee with the Ontario Volleyball Association.

Today, Ben is the owner and operator of Clubhouse Sport Simulators which focuses on custom built golf simulators.

Matt Cupido,

Health, Wellness and Fitness ‘12

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 7:00 pm

Read about Matt Cupido

Matthew Cupido is a former Mohawk Men’s Varsity Basketball player. He and his teammates were 2012 CCAA National Champions and inducted into the Mohawk College Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.

Since graduating, Matthew has worked as a golf coach and has earned a PGA of Canada Professional certification. His career has included working as a supervisor for The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, an assistant professional at Glendale Golf and Country Club, an assistant professional and golf services manager at Hamilton Golf and Country Club.

Most recently, Matthew joined GolfTec Hamiton as a golf coach.

Uncover the many benefits available as a Mohawk Alumni member

As a member of the thriving community of over 165,000 fellow graduates living and working in Canada and around the world, we want to ensure you are accessing the many benefits available.

Your moment in time, we’ve got on video!

We’ve got a gift for you! The week following convocation you’ll receive in your email a personalized video of you crossing the stage. Your graduation video can be shared with your family, friends and to socials! Plus be viewed for up to one year and downloaded to save. Should you prefer your video not to be stored for up to one year please email alumni@mohawkcollege.ca.

      Mohawk Family Ties|       A Legacy of Learning

Grads, is your parent, grandparent, sibling or guardian also a Mohawk College Alumnus? Tell us your connection and receive a gift for you and your family member following the Convocation Ceremony. Share your connection with Alumni today.