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The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Watch: Celebrating student accidentally kicks girl in the face doing backflip at graduation ceremony
Watch the moment a celebrating high school graduate backflips and kicks a fellow student in the face during a graduation ceremony in Florida on Sunday (1 June). South Plantation High School senior students were accepting their diplomas on stage when one elated student jumped into a backflip. He then collided with the girl behind him, who had moments prior been all smiles as she waited eagerly to collect her certificate. She quickly fell to the floor with her mortarboard hat sent flying, with shocked students around her helping her get back up to her feet.
Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Collège Boréal celebrates more than 900 new graduates at its 30th convocation ceremonies
Web version) SUDBURY, Ontario, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nine events across Ontario are honouring the Spring 2025 graduating class from Boréal's campuses in Hearst, Kapuskasing, Nipissing, Ottawa, Sudbury, Timmins, Toronto, Windsor and Boréal Online. In the presence of parents, families, and loved ones gathered for the occasion, Collège Boréal President Daniel Giroux, along with members of the senior leadership team, will present no fewer than 901 diplomas this spring. Governor General's Academic Medal Roxanne Daoust, a graduate of the Early Childhood Education program offered through Boréal Online, received the Governor General's Academic Medal. This honour is awarded to a full-time student who achieves the highest academic standing in a diploma program of at least two years in length. Honorary Diploma This year, Collège Boréal is awarding an Honorary Diploma in Business and Community Services to Maxim Jean-Louis, President and CEO of Contact North. Under his leadership, Contact North has significantly expanded access to distance post-secondary education for people living in rural communities. Thanks to his efforts, more than four million individuals in remote areas now have access to quality training without having to leave home. Over the years, Maxim Jean-Louis has deepened his community involvement, contributing his expertise to the boards of the International Council for Open and Distance Education, the Renewed Technology Council, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Laurentian University, the Art Gallery of Sudbury, and the Hôpital Montfort Association. Collège Boréal President's Award and Board Chair Award Presented respectively to private-sector and community-based organizations, Collège Boréal's President's Award and Board Chair's Award recognize outstanding contributions to the development of the College and its communities. This year's President's Award is being presented to Technica Mining in recognition of its generous equipment donations, which have significantly enhanced training for students in the Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, Civil and Mining Construction Engineering Technician and Mechanical Millwright Technician programs. Technica Mining's ongoing support – through the hiring of Boréal student interns and the endorsement of the College's pre-apprenticeship program proposals, including those aimed at women – makes it a key partner. The Board Chair's Award goes to Health Sciences North (HSN). A key partner to post-secondary institutions, HSN provides placement opportunities to Boréal students in a range of health programs. This collaboration allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience, sharpen their skills, and prepare for the workforce. Like Collège Boréal, HSN relies on cutting-edge technology and simulation-based learning to support the training of health professionals. Boréal Foundation Thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations that supported the Boréal Foundation in 2024–2025, nearly 3,300 scholarships were awarded to Boréal students, for a total of close to $1.7 million. Quotes 'It is with immense pride and gratitude that the entire Collège Boréal team joins me in celebrating the remarkable success of each and every one of our graduates. Their perseverance in upholding the French language in their communities, their adaptability – especially among our international students – and their academic excellence are matched only by the boundless opportunities that await them thanks to their unique backgrounds. Congratulations to all!' Daniel Giroux – President, Collège Boréal 'Collège Boréal is proud to be preparing a highly skilled workforce that meets the real needs of our communities. The commitment and strong motivation our graduates demonstrate in fields such as the trades, environmental studies, technology, business, and community services are a true asset for Ontario, especially given the urgent need for housing and healthcare professionals. We look forward to seeing your careers take flight!' Since its founding in 1995, Collège Boréal has awarded 24,540 diplomas across its 8 campuses, from Northern to Southern Ontario. Related Links Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremonies Contact North Technica Mining Health Sciences North Information Benoît Clément Manager, Communications and Media Relations 705-560-6673, ext. 2722 About Collège Boréal Created in Sudbury in 1995, Collège Boréal is a French-language post-secondary education and training institution committed to the development and growth of the various Ontario communities it serves. Through its 34 sites including 8 campuses in 27 communities, Collège Boréal offers a high level of expertise in post-secondary education, basic training, apprenticeship, immigrant services, employment services, customized training and applied research.
The Independent
22-05-2025
- The Independent
Watch moment dad evades security trying to stop him taking infant son on stage to receive diploma
A dad has gone viral after rushing past security in order to receive his diploma alongside his infant son. The livestream of the commencement ceremony captures Jean Paul Al Arab running onto the stage with his baby while security guards chase them. However, the guards allow him to receive his diploma to cheers in the crowd before he walks off triumphantly. Al Arab, originally from Lebanon, was reportedly told he could bring his baby with him on stage after graduating from the University of Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in criminology. But on the day of the ceremony (18 May), security stopped him, citing safety concerns. However, the father told reporters that he had made a promise to his son.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
107-year-old Iowan receives his high school diploma
LAKE VIEW, Iowa (KCAU) – Many students across the U.S. moved their tassels to the left today, signifying the end of high school for them. However, not everyone gets to graduate right away. As a more than 100-year-old Iowan got his diploma in Sac County, after not being able to attend high school when he was younger. It's not every day someone graduates from high school at the age of 107. Orville was born in 1917 and had a rough start to life when his mother passed away at the age of 8 weeks old. And when Orville had just graduated from 8th grade, it was in the middle of the Great Depression. 'My dad kept me home to help him on the farm. My half brother, yeah I have a half brother, along behind me he was big enough now so he could handle what I was doing. So I went and got me a job and worked on another farm,' said Orville Von Ehwegen, a 107 year-old graduate. Not long after Orville served his country in WWII from 1942 to 1945. Eventually he made it back to the states working at a furniture store in Sac City, marrying his wife Ruth and having his daughter Patrica. Orville never went back to school. 'I missed it, I missed it, but I got my education the hard way,' said Von Ehwegen. Orville figured he'd never get his diploma, but it wasn't until the East Sac County Community School District reached out to him with the idea to give him one. 'Then here come on telephone. Hello? Yeah. What? You wanna have me. Well, where at? I can't believe what he was telling me,' said Von Ehwegen. Orville was stunned to receive his diploma, but still wishes he could have gotten in when he was younger. 'It's a wonderful thing to graduate. It's a wonderful thing to learn and be able to do things and you don't have to go through, you might say a school of hard knocks,' said Von Ehwegen. As the class of 2025 walks into the next chapter of their life, after living till the age of 107, Orville shared a bit of wisdom with the East Sac class. 'Be kind, have a smile. Don't hurt to put your arms around give em a hug. It's wonderful,' said Von Ehwegen. Orvell said his secret to a long life is to praise God every day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
He Denounced the Gaza War at Graduation. N.Y.U. Withheld His Diploma.
New York University is withholding the diploma of a graduation speaker who delivered an unapproved speech on Wednesday that referred to what he called 'the atrocities currently happening in Palestine.' The move by N.Y.U. to discipline the student speaker, Logan Rozos, is the latest flashpoint between free speech principles and discipline for pro-Palestinian advocacy on American college campuses. It comes as universities across the country brace this commencement season for pro-Palestinian speeches and displays from students and for the anger that pro-Israel voices often express in response. John Beckman, an N.Y.U. spokesman, said in a statement Wednesday that the university 'strongly denounces' Mr. Rozos' decision to express 'his personal and one-sided political views.' The student 'lied about the speech he was going to deliver and violated the commitment he made to comply with our rules,' Mr. Beckman said, adding that the university would withhold his diploma as it pursues disciplinary actions against him. That means that Mr. Rozos would not officially be considered graduated until the matter is resolved. 'N.Y.U. is deeply sorry that the audience was subjected to these remarks and that this moment was stolen by someone who abused a privilege that was conferred upon him,' Mr. Beckman added. Mr. Rozos, 24, was not immediately available for comment. Pro-Palestinian activism has diminished on campuses this academic year, in part because of stricter enforcement of disciplinary rules. N.Y.U. has been especially forceful in confronting such activism, including by barring more than two dozen law students from entering some university buildings after they held a sit-in outside of President Linda Mills's office in March, the student newspaper reported. Mr. Rozos' speech took place at the graduation ceremony of the Gallatin School, a small liberal arts school within the university. N.Y.U.'s universitywide commencement ceremony was held Thursday at Yankee Stadium. His roughly two-and-a-half minute speech included four sentences that referred to the bloodshed in Gaza. Video of the event showed that he appeared nervous as he began his remarks, saying he had 'been freaking out a lot about this speech, honestly.' 'The only thing that is appropriate to say in this time and to a group this large is a recognition of the atrocities currently happening in Palestine,' he began. A huge cheer erupted from the audience of hundreds at the graduation, held at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan. He continued by charging that 'the genocide currently occurring is supported politically and militarily by the United States, is paid for by our tax dollars and has been livestreamed to our phones for the last 18 months.' He added that he hoped to speak for 'all people who feel the moral injury of this atrocity.' Shouts that seemed to oppose the speech erupted as Mr. Rozos was concluding, as he condemned 'this genocide and complicity in this genocide.' Following his remarks, pro-Palestinian voices on social media praised the speech, while pro-Israel voices condemned it. 'We commend Logan for using this opportunity to demand an end to the bloodshed in Gaza,' said Afaf Nasher, executive director of CAIR-NY, a Muslim civil rights organization. 'We demand that N.Y.U. formally release Logan's diploma, which he rightfully earned, and suspend any disciplinary proceedings against him.' Scott Richman, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish civil rights organization focused on antisemitism, said the A.D.L. was 'appalled' by the speech. 'We are thankful to the N.Y.U. administration for their strong condemnation and their pursuit of disciplinary action,' he said. Mr. Rozos identifies himself in professional biographies as 'an actor, artist, and gay Black trans man" as well as an advocate for L.G.B.T.Q. people. He made his acting debut in 'David Makes Man,' a 2019 television series.
