Volume 3, Issue 2 (February 2022)
Stay up to date with Georgian College's Conference and Events Services!
The Keynote is the monthly e-newsletter from the Conference and Event Services team at Georgian College. Designed to keep you well informed of what is happening on campus, showcase recent events at the college, and offer tips and tricks to assist with your future events. 
A warm Georgian welcome
Katie and Kirsten are excited to welcome two new members to the Conference and Event Services team! At the beginning of January, we saw the addition of Shelby Mollett, Convocation Officer. Convocation is one of the largest events the college plans every year. Previously part of the Office of the Registrar, having convocation join the Conference and Event Services portfolio allows for even more opportunities to expand and innovate the way Georgian students cross the stage. At the end of January, we were also joined by Melissa Hood, Coordinator, Conference and Event Services. Melissa joins us from Holland Marsh Wineries where she oversaw the sales, planning and execution of corporate and social events, including upwards of 80 weddings a year. We're very excited to have her expertise on our team!

Get to know our new team members:
Shelby Mollett

Shelby has an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration with an Accounting focus. Prior to completing her postsecondary education she worked in the hospitality industry for 10 years. Shelby joined Georgian College in 2016 as the Convocation and Records Assistant, advancing into the role of Convocation Officer one year later. Over the past six years, Shelby has overseen more than 40 convocation ceremonies and helped thousands of students become graduates. Although her background in numbers makes the data and analytical aspects of convocation so enjoyable, her favourite part of the event is seeing the pride in each graduate as they cross the stage. 

For more information on upcoming ceremonies or to watch past ceremonies, please visit the Convocation page.
Melissa Hood

Melissa graduated from Durham College in 2016 with a diploma in Special Events Planning. After graduating, she took a Catering Coordinator role in Durham Region following which she moved to Holland Marsh Wineries as the Lead Sales and Events Coordinator for over four years. After starting her academic journey at Georgian College in Massage Therapy, Melissa was drawn to the concept of bringing people together through events, and so she changed paths.

She is excited to be back at the college that influenced this change and led her on a path to executing events that have left impressions on countless attendees. Melissa’s favourite events are those that create opportunities for attendees to learn, grow and develop both personal and professional skills.
To learn more about our team and the services we offer at Georgian, please visit our website.
Virtual events for you
Reflections of a Six-time Paralympian - March 3

We are sitting down with World and Paralympic Champion Brad Bowden for a conversation about his relationship with Georgian, and to reflect on his experiences as a member of Team Canada. Prepare to be inspired!

Blog rewind
Hybrid events and the future of the event industry

As in-person events slowly make a comeback, it's no surprise to see that hybrid-style events are here to stay. Take a look back at our blog on why hybrid events can be such a worthwhile option!

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