The Gaspé Campus Educational Achievement Gala honouring 176 graduating students

Last May 2nd, members of the Gaspé campus community gathered to celebrate the achievements of the students completing their college studies. Surrounded by their loved ones, the 176 graduates were honoured during an evening filled with pride and emotion.

A celebration of the Cégep’s English-speaking community

That morning, the English-speaking section of the Gaspé campus brought the academic year to a close in style with a gathering at Chez Oscar café. The event highlighted the achievements of 17 students from the Adventure Tourism, Natural Science, Social Science and Travail Social programs, 12 people who completed an English as a Second Language immersion program and 2 anglophones who completed a French Language immersion program, and 9 students from Vanier, Dawson and John Abbott Colleges who came to Gaspé as part of a mobility program. The gathering also provided an opportunity to recognise the accomplishments of individuals who had particularly distinguished themselves over the course of the year.

The Gaspé Campus Gala

The graduation ceremony honouring this year’s graduating students took place in the afternoon at the Marcel-Bujold Sports Centre.

The Governor General’s Academic Medal was awarded to Clara Deruelle, a student of the Social Science program, in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement.

Thanks to the generosity of numerous partners, 32 scholarships totalling $18,500 were awarded in recognition of perseverance, commitment, academic achievement and contributions to student life.

Educational awards ($500, $1,000 and $2,000)

• Scholarship for Academic Achievement (English-speaking): Samuel Bouchard
• Scholarship for Academic Achievement (French-speaking): Ian Labbé
• Cornelius-Brotherton Scholarships for Excellence: Evelyne Courtemanche and Jonathan Chassé
• Language Promotion Scholarship: Ellie Couturier
• Helen-Bond English Language Award: Josie Sears
• Initiative and Innovation Scholarship: Ahalyaa Balasingam
• René-Lévesque Scholarship: Marissa Boutin
• Scholarship of Excellence: Clara Deruelle

Programme scholarships ($500)

• Techniques de comptabilité et de gestion: Carolanne Côté
• Techniques de travail social: Amélie Luce
• Techniques d’éducation spécialisée: Lorianne Samuel
• Techniques du tourisme d’aventure: Adèle Zeitoun
• Adventure Tourism: Marissa Boutin
• Sciences de la nature: Ellie Couturier
• Natural Science: Josie Sears
• Arts, lettres et communication: Sarah-Lee Noël
• Techniques de l’informatique: Angie Pelletier
• Archives médicales: Stéphanie Morin-Cloutier
• Technologie de maintenance industrielle: Ahalyaa Balasingam
• Technologie forestière: Jeanne Goursaud
• Technologie du génie électrique: Ian Labbé
• Attestation d’études collégiales (AEC) Intégration à la profession infirmière du Québec, site de Gaspé: Hanane El Qadi
• AEC Guide d’aventure: Julien Belleau-Magnat
• Soins infirmiers: Amy Briand Fournier
• Sciences humaines: Manu Thériault
• Social Science: Hannah Patterson

Other awards ($500)

• Philosophy: Ellie Couturier
• Literature: Alice Duceppe
• Fit and healthy: Sean Cronier
• French as a second language: Hannah Patterson
• General Education: Sara-Lise Bernier

A brand-new scholarship for initiative and innovation was awarded this year across all Cégep campuses. This scholarship has been made possible thanks to Mr André Poirier, founder and shareholder of A.P. Chevrolet Buick GMC in New Richmond.

Meanwhile, scholarships for academic excellence have been increased across all campuses thanks to the support of Alexis Deschênes, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine–Listuguj, and one partner per campus. Promutuel Assurance Côte-Est generously contributed to the scholarship for the Gaspé campus.

The Cégep would like to extend its warmest thanks to the many donors and partners who have made these scholarships possible. Their support plays a direct role in fostering the success and involvement of our students.

Major donors

• Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles Foundation
• André Poirier, founder and shareholder of A.P. Chevrolet Buick GMC in New Richmond
• Alexis Deschênes, Member of the House of Commons for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine–Listuguj
• Promutuel Assurance Côte-Est
• Georges Smith Fund
• Caisses populaires Desjardins de la Gaspésie et des Îles
• Université du Québec à Rimouski

Gold Partners  

• Executive Association of the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
• CISSS de la Gaspésie
• Union of professionals at the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
• Language Promotion Committee of the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

Partners  

• General student association of the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles, Gaspé campus
• Gaspé Lions Club
• Stéphane Sainte-Croix, Member of Parliament for Gaspé
• Groupe Ohméga inc.
• Continuing Education Department at Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
• La Côte-de-Gaspé Regional Municipal Council
• Annabelle Lachance and Marilou Curadeau-Savage Jean Coutu Pharmacy Ltd.
• Uniprix Pharmacy
• Placements Réal Côté et Dawn Casey
• RE/MAX Alexis Gourjade
• Support Staff Union of the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles in Gaspé
• Gaspé Campus Teachers’ Union
• Ville de Gaspé

Paired partners  

• Home Hardware Égide Dupuis et fils Renovation Centre
• Knights of Columbus, St Albert Council
• Dr Fannie Boulanger’s Chiropractic Clinic
• Gaspé Coopsco
• Les petits plats Lilo
• Librairie Alpha
• Mr Michael Briand
• Opto-Réseau – Gaspé En Vue clinic

The Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles congratulates its graduating students and wishes them every success in pursuing their dreams! 

The Bleu Marin Gala

An event dedicated to the athletes of the Bleu Marin teams will be held on Thursday, May 7. This ceremony will celebrate 80 student athletes for their athletic achievements this season. Scholarships and certificates will also be awarded to a number of individuals. The recipients of these awards will be announced on the Cégep’s Facebook page.