You’ve completed your schooling and are excited for the next chapter of your life to start. Prairie College wants to help you celebrate and commemorate this important day.
To receive your graduation document:
Please note that there are 4 potential graduation dates but only one ceremony generally held on the last Saturday in April. Your graduation date will be on the official graduation day in April, June 30th, August 31st (for PN, PCP, AAMA only) or the last day of final exams in December.
Graduands who have amounts owing on their student accounts are requested to have them paid in full prior to the graduation ceremony. Official transcripts will not be released until your account is paid in full. Please contact Doug Johnson if you have any questions regarding your account.
You are responsible to make sure you fulfill grad requirements. Please review our Academic Guide Section 2 for our Graduation Policy.
You will also need to prepare according to the information found in this document.
Once you’ve reviewed the Graduation Policies, you can fill out the needed form(s). These can be found on Populi under Files/Graduation.
Baccalaureate | Dr. Megan Roberts
Dr. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics (with High Honours) from Moody, a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis (with Honours) from Wheaton, and a PhD in Christian Theology (Old Testament) from McMaster under Dr. Mark Boda. Her PhD thesis was titled “Remembering and Forgetting in Isaiah 40-55: Memory and the Problem of Comfort” which draws on sociological memory studies and trauma theory to argue that a shared memory framework is essential for the exilic Judeans to receive God’s restorative comfort and healing from exilic trauma. This research connects to both her teaching and work in the local church, “as we seek to be transformed into the likeness of Christ and as we seek to share that transforming Life with others who are broken and lost.”
Dr. Roberts joined the Prairie College faculty from Colorado in the summer of 2021 and quickly endeared herself to the student community through both her excellence in the classroom and her care for students’ lives outside of the classroom. She has been the recipient of the student nominated Graeme Crouch award in 2022 and 2023, and the student nominated Connie Kondos award in 2022, living out her teaching philosophy that “excellence in teaching content and pedagogy must flow out of the first priority of being a conduit of God’s love for my students. In this way students and teacher together pursue lives that bear the Kingdom’s good fruit.”
Dr. Roberts has had extensive experience in cross-cultural ministry contexts, having participated in two-dozen one-week mission trips to Juarez, Mexico, completing her university summer internship in Nepal working with Bible translation projects, and teaching for five years at the Logos International School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
She is active in her church community leading music and preaching, hosting weekly women’s prayer group, and serving as a deacon, noting “My teaching vocation grows out of my rootedness in the local church as I recognize that the ultimate goal of my teaching and mentoring is to build up and deepen the Church wherever it might be found.”
Dr. Roberts also enjoys running, gardening, cooking, and a cup of coffee on a quiet Saturday morning.
The class of 2024 is honoured to invite Dr. Roberts to present their baccalaureate address on their theme from Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God”, a topic she has frequently discussed with them this year–being present so that we can encounter God.
Commencement | Myles Hamilton
Myles Hamilton graduated with honors with a BA in Business Administration from Washington State University in 1984. His drive and vision have led him to become a successful business executive and entrepreneur.
Upon graduating from college, he worked six years for Procter and Gamble in sales and marketing roles. Following his time at P&G, Myles moved on to become the Vice President of the Western Canada division of Frito – Lay or PepsiCo Foods for 15 years. After working successfully for Corporations, he decided to follow his dream and became an entrepreneur.
Myles has owned companies including Spitz Sunflower Seeds, Canada favorite Sunflower Seed brand and more recently was President of CanMar Foods. Canada’s largest processor of Food Grade Flax.
Myles serves as a Director of Verdex Capital (an Ag & Food VC ), and is just completing serving 9 years on the Board of Prairie College.
Myles is an active member of Center Street Church in Calgary which is one of the largest Churches in Canada. He served on the Board of Center Street church for 9 years and has spent the last 10 years serving as the Chair of the Building Committee which just completed $60 million of construction with a new church in Bearspaw, and a 95,000 square foot addition on the main campus.
Myles and Corinne Hamilton will be celebrating their 40th anniversary later this year. They have 2 married adult children, Luke who is an actor living in New York City, and Carly who has her own Creme Puff bakery business in Calgary.
Guest Speaker | Heather Dirks
Prior to her current role as Interim Dean in the School of Health & Wellness, Heather’s journey as a registered nurse began in rural public health. She then transitioned to a manager of community health in Northern British Columbia where she had the privilege of working with communities in Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert. Heather’s interest in education led her to complete her Masters of Nursing with a focus in teaching, and to a faculty position at Mount Royal University. Heather was recognized for her contributions to nursing education by being honored with the MRU Distinguished Faculty Award. Heather has extensive experience in leadership and has experience working with Indigenous communities and developing curriculum related to trauma informed care and Indigenous health utilizing virtual reality as an alternate form of assessment. With two decades of diverse experience in post secondary education, her career has been marked by a commitment to providing quality nursing education for both baccalaureate and diploma students.
Wednesday, April 17th
12:30PM | Overcomer Luncheon – Graduates first Alumni Luncheon.
Friday, April 19th
7:00PM | Community Choir Concert
Monday, April 22th
10AM | Student Awards
Thursday, April 25th
7PM | EP Showcase.
Friday, April 26th
1:30PM | Commencement Rehearsal. All graduates must attend.
6: 00PM | Grad Banquet and Baccalaureate Service. Purchase tickets HERE
Saturday, April 27th
10:00AM | Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony.
2:00pm | Commencement Ceremony 2024.
4:00PM | Refreshments and Mingle.
* All times are in Mountain Daylight Time.
We are excited to celebrate with our graduates and their families at the Grad Banquet and Baccalaureate Ceremony which will take place Friday, April 26th.
Ticket Purchases
Please check the schedule above for our Graduation weekend. **Note that all graduates must attend Commencement Rehearsal on Friday afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm**
Hotel Recommendations
Super 8 by Wyndham
403-443-8888
201 18 Ave N, Three Hills
Best Western Diamond Inn
403-443-7889
351 7 Ave NE, Three Hills
Lamplighter Inn
403-443-5919
1204 2 St N, Three Hills
Rest Easy Motel
403-443-2188
981 2 St N, Three Hills
Restaurant Recommendations
Prairie College Sanford Hanson Dining Hall
Breakfast – 7:30-9:00 am Lunch 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Supper (Thursday only) 5:00-6:00pm
(All you can eat buffet includes salad bar, main entrée, grill choices, pizza, dessert and drinks. Ages 5 and under eat free.)
Bell 720
403-443-5224
750 2 St N, Three Hills
Harvest House
403-443-7336
126 4 Ave N, Three Hills
E&W Restaurant
403-443-2388
1011 2 St N, Three Hills
Grad Invitation
Please share the Commencement link with your family and friends once it is published!
Dress Code for Commencement
Ladies – dress pants or skirt, nylons and dress shoes.
Men – dark pants, dress shoes, long sleeved dress shirt, tie.
Nurses – may wear lighter colored clothing under the white gowns, nylons, and dress shoes (preferably white).
All Grads – Please carry a Bible.
Grad Gowns
Pick up your cap & gown on Friday, April 26th in the Maxwell Centre – MX 101 Boardroom after grad rehearsal. Return your gown and hood by 5:00pm after Commencement to the MX 101 Boardroom. Please bring the hangers back, but the plastic wrappings do not need to be returned. If the gown and hood are not returned, you will be charged $100. The cap and tassel are yours to keep.
Caps & Tassels
To keep from blocking your neighbour’s face, please wear the cap so that the mortarboard is level. Please try your cap on ahead of time. If it comes too far down on your forehead, make a tuck in the cap with a straight pin so it will fit properly.
Removing Caps: Men are asked to remove caps for prayer, performing and speaking (leave it at your seat). Ladies may leave caps on.
Undergrad tassels will be on the right side before Graduation and moved to the left later in the ceremony when the President indicates.
Would you consider the chance to support the faculty and staff who have supported you on your academic journey? Please donate to the Prairie Faculty Professional Development Fund. This is how to give a gift.
Thank you so much for helping Prairie faculty and staff this year.
Join us in-person for Graduation weekend April 28 – 29, 2023 or virtually on Saturday April 29th, 2023 as we celebrate the Graduating class of 2023!
Ceremony LIVE Links
2022/2023 Prairie College Commencement
2023/2023 Commencement Brochure
Questions about our Graduation weekend can be directed to Nancy Toews.
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In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.
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