Meet Student Leader Jordan Cascagnette

Nipissing University is pleased to have recognized Jordan Cascagnette from Penetanguishene with the Dave Marshall Leadership Award, one of it's most prestigious accolades.

Annually, 25 full-time students are recognized with a Dave Marshall Leadership Award. These students have made an outstanding extracurricular contribution to their academic program, to the campus, or to the greater community. They have demonstrated leadership, initiative, commitment, and an ability to motivate and influence others toward the betterment of Nipissing University.

This award is a prestigious, non-monetary award in recognition of the dedication and leadership Dr. Dave Marshall demonstrated during his 18 years of consecutive service as the Dean of Education and President and Vice Chancellor of Nipissing University. Dr. Marshall’s tenure at Nipissing University is a reflection of his commitment to higher education, vision for the future, and leadership in external community service. These were all characteristics reflective of Dr. Marshall’s position at Nipissing University and are qualities embodied in the students chosen for this award.

Jordan is working towards a Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate/Senior Divisions with Physical Education and Biology Teachables.

Throughout his time at Nipissing university, Jordan has demonstrated his campus leadership through his roles as an Athlete, Assistant Coach, and Volunteer. He has volunteered to assist the Varsity Rowing Team, the Nordic Ski Club, and to help with the OUA's in 2018. He balanced being an athlete on the Nordic Ski Team and Cross Country Running Team while completing his previous degree and is currently balancing his role of Assistant Coach for the Ski Team while completing his Bachelor of Education.

Jordan has represented Canada at three major international competitions for Nordic Skiing: the World Junior Championships in Estonia in 2011, the World University Games in Italy in 2013, and the World University Games in Kazakhstan in 2017. In addition to these competitions, Jordan won two gold medals at the OUA’s in 2018. He currently has 27 notable athletic achievements, including a number of gold, silver, and bronze finishes in the OUA Championships and Canadian National Championships.

Jordan's attitude and willingness to help his teammates have played a large part in propelling Nipissing to one of the top schools in the country for Nordic Skiing. He is the kind of leader who inspires others to get involved and this has directly resulted in new athletes joining the Nordic Ski Team.

Jordan is hardworking, modest, and always puts others first. After graduation, he hopes to combine his passions for sport, coaching, and education into a meaningful career path as a varsity or youth level coach or as a Phys Ed Teacher.

The university community congratulates Jordan on his Dave Marshall Leadership Award in the Campus Category!