Malaspina College's first convocation was held at Bowen Park in May, 1971.
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May 1971: The first Malaspina College convocation, held at Bowen Park, featured a performance by a Tillicum Haus intertribal dance group. This is believed to be the first intertribal dance group to perform at a BC college convocation. See article below.
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"Native Dancing To Set A Convocation 'First'" - Nanaimo Daily Free Press
Article courtesy of Nanaimo Daily Free Press, May 1971
"Malaspina College Has First Convocation" - Cowichan Leader
Malaspina's first convocation (1971) was held at Bowen Park, Nanaimo.
Image courtesy of Cowichan Leader, May 1971
Image courtesy of Nanaimo Daily Free Press, May 10, 1972
"50 Diploma Winners Listed By College" - Nanaimo Daily Free Press
Malaspina College's first convocation was at Bowen Park in May, 1971. 50 diplomas were awarded to students from Nanaimo and South and North Vancouver Island communities.
Article courtesy of Nanaimo Daily Free Press May 31, 1971
"College Students Win French Awards" - Nanaimo Daily Free Press
Students studying French at Malaspina College won awards which were presented May 1971 by President Opgaard.
Image courtesy of Nanaimo Daily Free Press, May 19, 1971
May 29, 1974: Alan Martin (left) receives congratulations from Don Hammond, chairman of Malaspina College Council after accepting the Governor-General's Medal Award for academic excellence. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a 4.0 GPA.
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Grade celebration and open house, 1975.
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