Mohawk’s Distinguished Fellows make invaluable contributions to the college through academic advisement and student engagement, community outreach and strategic advisement to Mohawk’s senior leadership team. The distinction is conferred during Convocation by virtue of hooding. Participation in Mohawk College’s Distinguished Fellow program is by invitation only, with the title conferred and service to the college recognized during Convocation ceremonies.

Peter Vicano was inducted during the Convocation ceremony for the School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships on Tuesday, June 14. From modest beginnings that included himself, a pick up and borrowed tools to a major construction company with an impressive list of industrial, commercial and institutional projects, Peter built a company to be proud of. Founded in 1973, Brantford-based Vicano Construction has completed thousands of construction projects throughout Ontario, with individual projects in excess of $50 million. Under Peter’s leadership Vicano Construction has earned a reputation for ability, integrity, fiscal responsibility and sound management in serving clients. Peter graduated from Mohawk College’s Architectural Technology program in 1972.

Winnie Doyle was inducted during the Convocation ceremony for the School of Health Sciences on Wednesday, June 15. A healthcare professional with more than 35 years of experience, Winnie serves as Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Winnie has worked in clinical practice, research and more recently as a senior administrator in acute clinical programs. Winne is an advocate and leader when it comes to ensuring that clinical placements are made available to Mohawk students. She has worked tirelessly to create opportunities in all disciplines for a wide range of students at all levels. Without her support, Mohawk would not be able to achieve the high level clinical experiences required to sustain the college as a leader in Health education. Winnie received her Master of Nursing Administration from the University of Toronto in 2000.

Ann McLaughlin was inducted during the Convocation ceremony for the School of Human Services on Thursday, June 16. An entrepreneur, educator and community builder, Ann is a retired business owner with strong connections to the Hamilton community. Among her many accomplishments, Ann helped build a local business that caught the eye of Toshiba industries and resulted in that company establishing itself in Hamilton. Deeply committed to social justice and the creation of a diverse, tolerant and culturally rich community in Hamilton, Ann has served on numerous boards and advisory committees including Co-Chair for Workforce Planning Hamilton, Mohawk College’s Access Hamilton Employer Engagement Steering Committee, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s HR Committee and as Chairperson of the Turning Point Giving Circle with YWCA Hamilton. Ann has an MBA from McMaster University and an Honours B.A. in Physchology from the University of Guelph.

Richard J. Brennan was inducted during the Convocation ceremony for the School of Media and Entertainment on Thursday, June 16. A newspaper reporter for 43 years, Richard covered a variety of stories from his days at the Ingersoll Times weekly newspaper to the Toronto Star where he worked as a National Affairs reporter and most notably as a political reporter with the paper’s Queen’s Park and Ottawa bureaus. It was at Queen’s Park where he earned the nickname the Badger for never letting go of a story. It was a reputation that preceded him to Ottawa where shortly upon his arrival in 2007 he was elected president of the 400-member Parliamentary Press Gallery – the only person to hold that title both provincially and federally. Richard graduated from Mohawk’s Journalism program in 1972.

Approximately 5,000 students graduated from Mohawk during nine Spring Convocation ceremonies. More than 115,000 students have graduated from Mohawk since the college first opened its doors in 1967.

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• 2:00 pm – Business (Aboriginal Small Business Management, Advertising and Marketing Communications Management, Event Management, International Business Management, Office Administration, Public Relations, Tourism and Travel)


• 7:00 pm – Media and Entertainment // Interdisciplinary Studies

• 2:00 pm – Engineering Technology (all Technology programs not listed at 7:00 pm)


• 7:00 pm – Skilled Trades // Engineering Technology (Architectural Technician, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technology, Transportation Engineering Technology, Urban and Regional Planning)

• 2:00 pm – Justice and Wellness


• 7:00 pm – Health Sciences

• 9:30 am – Human Services (Autism and Behavioural Science, Child and Youth Worker, Concurrent Disorders, Early Childhood Education)


• 2:00 pm – Human Services (Educational Assistant, Educational Support, Human Services Foundations, Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired, Recreation and Leisure, Recreation Therapy, Social Service Worker)


• 7:00 pm – Business (Administration, Accounting, Marketing, General, Financial Services, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Business Fundamentals, Insurance)

Mark your calendar:

Tuesday, May 31: Have your say. Academic Plan Consultation session for staff and faculty at STARRT Campus. Register here.

Thursday, June 2:  7th Annual Mohawk College Alumni Association Golf Classic. Flamborough Hills Golf & Country Club.

Mohawk College 2011 SPRING CONVOCATION

Monday June 13th, 2:00 p.m.
School of Human Services
- except Autism and Concurrent Disorders

Tuesday June 14th, 9:30 a.m.

School of Heath Sciences
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Language Studies
School of Human Services
- Autism and Concurrent Disorders only

Tuesday June 14th, 2:00 p.m.
School of Business
- Business, Business Foundations, Business Administration,
- International Business, Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Insurance, Accounting, Marketing, Advertising

Tuesday June 14th, 7:00 p.m.
School of Business
- Office Administration
- Travel and Tourism
- Event Management, Public Relations
School of Media and Entertainment

Wednesday June 15th, 3:00 p.m.
Sanderson Centre, 88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford
School of Public Safety and Security Studies

Wednesday June 15th, 7:30 p.m.
Sanderson Centre, 88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford
All Brantford programs in
·         School of Health Sciences
·         School of Human Services
·         School of Business Media and Entertainment
·         School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Brantford Apprenticeship Programs

Thursday June 16th, 10:30 a.m.
School of Building and Construction Sciences
School of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Technology

Thursday June 16th, 3:00 p.m.
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
School of Transportation and Industrial (STARRT)
School of Electrical Fuels and Green Technology (STARRT)
All Stoney Creek and Fennell Apprenticeship Programs