
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus celebrates outstanding graduates
More than 860 students mark a major milestone as they graduate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic today.
Among them are several outstanding award recipients who have made impacts, not just within their classrooms but also the community.
Harishgowtham Shanmugam, a graduate of the Business Diploma program, received the Outstanding Citizenship Award. He was vice president of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students Association and started a community pantry project initiative which helped students facing food insecurity by providing accessible food options on campus.
“Many were silently struggling, and I wanted to offer a barrier-free accessible solution,” said Shanmugam. “If you are hungry, you won’t be able to concentrate on the class. So, this community fridge helps you to have at least a meal free of cost. It’s located in all four campuses right now.”