News articles tagged with Alumni
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Nipissing University BComm alumni excel at Lekadir LLP
GeneralAlumniBachelor of Commerce graduates, Mathew Barber and Nemanja Djelmo, now both staff accountants at Lekadir LLP, have shared how their education at Nipissing University prepared them for their successful careers in accounting. -
A Transformative Force: Nipissing University alumnus Dr. Joyce Helmer champions culturally responsive Indigenous education
GeneralSchulich School of EducationAlumniDr. Joyce Helmer's career journey in education is as unique as it is inspiring. A Nipissing graduate with both a Bachelor and Master of Education, her story began in an unexpected place—a wrong classroom on the first day at Fanshawe College. Enrolled in the Social Service Worker Program, Dr. Helmer mistakenly attended an Early Childhood Teacher Education class instead. This serendipitous mistake set the course for a career that has profoundly impacted the educational landscape, especially for Indigenous communities in Ontario. -
Nipissing in the News Roundup (June 8 to June 21, 2024)
GeneralAlumniWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines. -
Embracing Endurance: Isabelle Sauvé's lessons in discipline and determination
GeneralAlumniResearchPsychology DepartmentIsabelle Sauvé is a 2001 graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at Nipissing University. Isabelle’s academic journey at Nipissing University was more than just a pursuit of a degree; it was a transformative period that ignited her passion for endurance sports and physical challenges. -
Nipissing raises over $600,000 for Student Support Fund
GeneralAlumniAdvancementNipissing University hosted its inaugural fundraising gala, An Evening at Nipissing: Together for Students, last week benefitting the Student Support Fund. The sold-out event, held at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre, marked the culmination of an eight-month fundraising campaign for the Student Support Fund, resulting in over $600,000 for the cause. -
Alumni Profile – Robyn Jones (MESc ’20)
GeneralAlumniRobyn Jones graduated from Nipissing University in 2020 with a Master of Environmental Science. She relocated from northwestern Ontario to attend Nipissing, bringing her closer to family and to professors conducting leading research in her field. -
Alumni Profile – Melissa Larochelle (BBA ’99)
GeneralAlumniMelissa Larochelle graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1999. Growing up in North Bay, Ontario, Melissa’s decision to attend Nipissing University provided her the opportunity to live at home while pursuing her degree. -
Alumni Profile – Jason Bramburger (BA ’11)
GeneralAlumniJason Bramburger graduated from Nipissing University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. -
2023 Reflections: A heartfelt thank you to our alumni, donors and friends
GeneralAdvancementAlumniAs 2023 comes to a close, I wanted to share a moment of gratitude and a humble thank you for your continued engagement with the University. Here at Nipissing, we have a lot to be proud of, and we couldn’t do the work we do without the engagement of our incredible community. 2023 presented us with many reasons to connect, and we look forward to continuing the conversation in 2024 and beyond. -
Alumni Profile – Eric Yung (BBA ‘07, BEd ‘09)
GeneralAlumniEric Yung graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2007 and a Bachelor of Education in 2009. Initially recruited by Nipissing to play soccer, Yung ended up becoming a two-sport athlete, playing on both the Lakers soccer and volleyball teams.
