Alumni Assembly
Event Details:
Join inspirational Parkside Alumni and a gym full of current Parkside students for an afternoon of stories, performances, presentations and surprises. The Alumni will show Parkside students what’s possible in their futures. Come help them see all they can be and how it’s possible to overcome any obstacles they might face.
The program will include a cross-section of Parkside Alumni. We're not just looking for people who have become "famous" or "successful", but also for people who have inspirational stories to tell. We hope to find alumni to cover some of the following areas:
Business, Science, Technology, Education etc.
Arts, Music, Media, Sports
Medicine, Law, Politics
Police Services, the Canadian Forces
Cultural Diversity
LGBT
Humanitarian projects
Philanthropy
Family
Overcoming obstacles: e.g. handicaps, addictions, social pressures
It will follow with Meet-a-Mentor sessions where students spend some time with Alumni from a variety of industries and the arts. Please contact us if you’d like to contribute to the assembly. You’re also welcome to attend in the special Alumni reserved section.
Date:
Thursday, May 27
Time:
Assembly: Noon-1:30pm
Meet-a-Mentor Sessions: 1:45-2:40
Location:
Assembly: Parkside Gym - Reserved Alumni Section in Balcony
Meet-a-Mentor Sessions: Parkside Gym, Cafeteria, Classrooms
Cost:
Free entry. Voluntary contribution to Parkside Legacy Fund appreciated.
Includes:
Parkside Passport Event
Alumni planning to participate:
1. Colleen McEdwards (1980s) News Anchor CNN International more>
2. Robin McCubbin (1978) Global IBM Executive - IBM Singapore more>
3. Wendy Southall (1960s) Chief of Niagara Regional Police Force more>
4. W. Ian Walker (1980) President Emlian Communications more>
“Overcoming education obstacles, moving onwards from ADHD to a successful career in Arts Administration and Fundraising”
5. Derek Evans (1988) Director of Finance, Halton Children's Aid Society
"Education doesn't end with High School. Be open to the opportunities."
6. Dr. Grant Pierce (1971) Executive Director of Research, St. Boniface Hospital; Assistant Dean of Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba more>
7. Laura Hollick (1994) Soul Artist more>
"Creating a thriving life as a creative spirit"
8. Anna Onufer (1978) Instructional Designer, Canadian Space Agency (designs and develops training for the Mobile Servicing System - Canadarm2. Previously with the Canadian Navy.
Helpful Information:
This event will be webcast live.
Wheelchair accessible.
Return often for updates. Details subject to change.
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