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The Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB) has elected a new President and Vice-President to lead the board over the next three years. Laurel Muldoon, who served as NUAAB’s Vice-President from 2020 to 2023 will step into the President role while, while Melissa (MacNabb) Larochelle will serve as Vice-President.

Nipissing University student, Sarah Pecoskie-Schweir, has been chosen as one of 10 students from across Canada to receive a 2023 3M National Student Fellowship, Canada’s top award for post-secondary educational leadership and innovation. A well-respected leader on campus, Pecoskie-Schweir is known for her passion for student success, interest in education, and contributions to the campus community.

Nipissing University is pleased to congratulate three deserving alumni for their success at the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce’s “Bell Evening of Excellence” event that took place earlier this fall. This event celebrates the winners of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The Nipissing alumni who took home awards were Natasha Snoddon (BBA ‘18), Michael Valenti (BBA ‘98), and Tyler Langlois (BBA ‘15).  

Dr. Kristen Ferguson, Professor in the Schulich School of Education and Dr. Melissa Corrente, instructor in the Schulich School of Education’s Bachelor of Physical and Health Education program, presented their research and toolkit on teacher mental health to teachers’ federations across Canada at the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) National Staff Conference in Ottawa, November 16-18, 2022.

Meet Clémence (Clem) Martineau, an exchange student from France currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration. During her time at Nipissing, Clem was actively involved within the Nipissing community, volunteering her free time to the assist at the Athletics Centre and with events at NUSU.

An accomplished student, researcher, and athlete, Alexander (Alex) Maycock graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (BPHE) in 2020 and is expected to graduate with a Master of Science in Kinesiology in October 2023.

Megan Odd graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology) in 2022. During her time at Nipissing, Megan was actively engaged in her research and community as both an undergraduate and graduate student.  

Nipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristen Ferguson as the new Dr. Elizabeth Thorn Chair in Literacy. Dr. Ferguson is a Professor in the Schulich School of Education and has been a faculty member at Nipissing since 2005.

Nipissing University student, Shandon Ashitei, is one of just 10 students from across the country to receive the prestigious 2022 3M National Student Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding leadership. A well-respected leader, known for his excellence in the classroom, on campus and in the community, Ashitei is the first student from Nipissing University to receive the Fellowship. 

Nipissing University’s Dean of Teaching, Dr. Pat Maher, has been elected Vice-President (Canada) of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2022.