Convocation refers to a gathering together, and thousands did so on June 12 and 13 as the University of the Fraser Valley celebrated its graduates at three ceremonies at the Abbotsford Centre.
More than 2,100 individuals graduated with more than 2,700 credentials this year, over the two days of ceremonies.
That meant a lot of handshakes for several UFV officials, including President and Vice Chancellor Mark Evered, Alumni Association Chair Justin P. Goodrich, and Chancellor Brian Minter (who was presiding over his final convocation ceremonies, as his term expires this fall).
Evered greeted the crowds with salutations in several languages, reflecting the many nations represented by UFV grads.
He noted that UFV awarded nearly double the credentials conferred just six years ago, and alluded to the university’s 40th anniversary, noting that UFV has come a long way since starting out in church basements and storefronts in 1974.
The following is a list of UFV grads from the Aldergrove area for 2014:
Desirée Monique Alderliesten, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Clarissa Booth, Diploma in Library and Information Technology
Marc I. Cayer, Professional Cook Certificate
Irene Chen, Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Pei-Hsuan (Cindy) Chen, Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care
Wen Yuan Irene Chen, Diploma in Business Administration
Freya Alleen Choboter, Certificate in Teacher Education
Karen Custodio, Bachelor of Social Work
Kimberly DeVries, Certified Dental Assistant Certificate
Joelene Alexandria Gropp, Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice)
Jayme Lynn Hannah, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Taylor C. Jack, Professional Cook Certificate
Lauren Jonas, Bachelor of Arts
Stephanie Rose Laframboise , Certificate in Integrated Pest Management Essential, Certificate in Livestock Production, Certificate in Current Agricultural Practices Essentials, Milker Technician , Certificate
Kayla Lanctot, Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care
Brandon Lum Law, Bachelor of Science
Ashley Chantal Leclair, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Audrea Marie Lewis, Veterinary Administrative Assistant Certificate
Daniel Thomas Lowen, Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
Kirk MacFarlane, Bachelor of Kinesiology
Silke McClure, Health Care Assistant Certificate
Jocelyn Dawn McKay, Bachelor of Arts
Krystina Meadows, Bookkeeping for Small Business Certificate
Gregory A. Moffatt, Bachelor of Kinesiology
Leslie Emma Mufford, Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Jennifer Nesdoly-Power, Certificate in Teacher Education
Jennifer Michelle Nickel, Bachelor of Arts
Angela Marie Oldale, Bachelor of General Studies
Gina Louise Parcels, Diploma in Library and Information Technology
Spencer Thomas Pinkney, Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice)
Katie Alexandra Roberts, Certificate in Applied Business Technology
Ashley Lynn Christina Shayler, Certificate in Applied Business Technology
Samantha Shon, Bachelor of Arts
Charissa Smith, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Alison Jean Thorpe, Bachelor of Arts
Angela Lucia Vecchies, Bachelor of Arts
Jessica Marie Wade, Bachelor of Arts
Kaitlyn E. Walker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sarah Mackenzie Williams, Certified Dental Assistant Certificate
Tanya Leanne Wilson, Bachelor of Social Work