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Nipissing in the News Roundup (January 18 – January 31, 2025)
GeneralWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines. -
Nipissing students bring innovation to North Bay’s fire hydrant inspections
GeneralThree students from Nipissing University’s Environment & Sustainability Post-Baccalaureate program recently presented their work on a geospatial interface for the City of North Bay’s fire hydrant inspections during a special event at City Hall. During the program, they acquired skills in geospatial technologies (GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing), an entirely new area for them given their diverse scientific backgrounds. -
Leadership in Action: Past DMLA Recipients at Nipissing | Evan Gomes
GeneralDave Marshall Leadership AwardAlumniAs a student, receiving a DMLA reinforced Evan Gomes' confidence and highlighted Nipissing’s commitment to supporting students as whole individuals, both inside and outside the classroom. Today, as a Student Recruitment Officer at Nipissing, Evan channels those same values into his work. Whether encouraging students in leadership roles, or representing Nipissing on the road, he remains passionate about helping others grow. -
Leadership in Action: Past DMLA Recipients at Nipissing | Ysabel Castle
GeneralDave Marshall Leadership AwardAs a Geography, Biology and Chemistry instructor and research assistant at Nipissing, Lakers alumnus Ysabel Castle carries forward the values that earned her a DMLA during her student years. Her contributions included fostering critical thinking, sparking interest in geography, and creating meaningful change through research. -
Nipissing in the News Roundup (January 4 – January 17, 2025)
GeneralWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines. -
From Northern Roots to the Global Stage: How Alumnus Rebecca Wakelin is Helping Educators Thrive
GeneralSchulich School of EducationAlumniFor Rebecca Wakelin, the path to becoming an educator, and ultimately a leader in higher education development, began unexpectedly. Raised in Northern Ontario, Wakelin’s childhood dream was to become a lawyer. However, while applying to universities, she included Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Education program as a fourth choice, influenced by her roommates pursuing teaching.
NU professor and alumnus offers lifelong commitment to education
Dr. Glen Sharpe's connection with Nipissing University began serendipitously in the mid-90s when he stopped at the campus while driving from Thunder Bay to Bramalea, Ontario. Curious about the university, he entered the education office, where he was greeted with warmth and friendliness. That visit left a lasting impression, so when it came time to pursue a Master’s degree in Education, Nipissing was his first choice.
