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Welding level C program graduate, Michael Gaber received the
Lieutenant Governor’s Medal at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s
2008 Convocation ceremony held at Kwantlen’s Surrey Campus.
For immediate release
June 12, 2008
Kwantlen honours Delta graduate with Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
(DELTA/TSAWWASSEN, B.C.) Welding level C program graduate, Michael Gaber has received the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s 2008 Convocation ceremony held at Kwantlen’s Surrey Campus.
On behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C., a medal is awarded to a graduate studying a substantial vocational or career program less than two years in duration. Kwantlen is pleased to match this medal with $500. The student has not only excelled in studies, but contributed in a positive way to the life of Kwantlen or the community; and may have a faculty recommendation.
Receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal may have come as a shock to Michael Gaber, but he was a clear choice to the faculty and staff of the welding program who nominated him for the honour.
“I am humbled by the honour of receiving this award,” remarked the welding level C program graduate.
Since suffering a brain injury, this single dad has overcome many hurdles to get to where he is today. Gaber explained, “Since my injury the world has changed in so many ways—I take nothing for granted. I try to work hard at everything, including what, to others, may seem fairly easy.”
What he learned later through his rehabilitation was that he had improved faster and farther than a moderately brain-injured adult would be expected to recover. “Even today, this reinforces and reminds me what hard work can do. If you put your mind and body to it—the limits are what you make them.”
This Tsawwassen resident’s hard work and dedication to reaching his goals are evident as he graduates today. Upon graduation, Gaber plans to further his experience in the industry and expand his welding education in the future.
The education Gaber has received at Kwantlen has prepared him for a successful career. He explained, “The knowledge I have gained at Kwantlen gives me the opportunity to live my dreams. This accomplishment makes me want to constantly learn and improve so that I can have other opportunities in my career.”
His advice to other Kwantlen students: “Just work hard, set your goals and you can do it.”
For more information about Kwantlen’s welding programs and the College of Trades and Technology, visit: kwantlen.ca/trades
Kwantlen’s mission is to create an exceptional undergraduate learning environment committed to preparing learners for leadership, service and success. On April 22, 2008, B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell officially announced university status for Kwantlen, renaming us Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Legislation is required to enable the transition in status and we expect to begin the 2008 academic year under our new name and new identity. In the meantime, we will be changing our name for marketing purposes but not for legal or contractual matters.
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For more information, contact:
Audrey Wang
Manager, Communications
Tel: 604.599.2385
audrey.wang@kwantlen.ca