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Spelling success Meet mastermind behind Alphabet Photography

Hot off the press Former Toronto Star editor makes headlines in NC newsroom

Passport to Success Industry leaders applaud College Hospitality Chair

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Building dreams through Hospitality.................. 11 Meet three Top 30 under 30 grads.................... 12 Former Star editor shines at NC.......................... 13

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Celebrating Green Day........................................... 18 Al Unwin leads environmental conference ....... 18 Exploring solutions for a greener planet............ 19

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Going Green WELCOME TO ENCORE’S ‘GREEN’ ISSUE. Like the College itself, this issue of NC’s magazine is ‘going green’ to focus on our strategic priority of bringing environmental sustainability into all of our programs and operations.

In these pages, you’ll learn about the exciting progress we’ve made over the last year in pursuit of our environmental goals and the work that lies ahead. You’ll read about the important role our students are playing in creating a new ‘green’ culture at NC, and the faculty and staff who are lending their time and expertise to our environmental efforts. We’ve also included an inside look at an NC applied research project that’s helping small- and-medium-sized businesses adopt digital technology to increase production, and become more efficient and sustainable.

As we wrap-up exciting fall and winter terms, we’re pleased to share stories of success and achievement by our College, and our students, staff and alumni. Whether it’s our return to the top ranking college in student satisfaction, exceeding our Building Futures Campaign goal, or individual accomplishments, you’ll find this issue of encore full of interesting and inspiring news from our College community.

The greatest measure of our success as a College is the success of our graduates, who continue to make their mark in all parts of our society.

In this issue, you’ll find stories about the great things our grads are doing at one of Canada’s national television networks, an alumna whose photography company is making headlines around the world, and a graduate and filmmaker whose debut documentary earned a nomination for one of Canada’s top cinematic awards.

I hope you enjoy this issue and, as always, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your comments, alumni updates and story ideas to encore@niagaracollege.ca.

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FOCUSING ON CULTURE

At a Glance

Students in NC’s first Digital Photography class, graduating in June 2012, are in the spotlight.

Their travelling exhibit is touring Ontario colleges and high schools as part of a 2012

Caps off to this first class

Cultural Capital of Canada Program, supported

RAISE YOUR GLASS to the first graduating class of Brewmaster students

by the Government of Canada and the Niagara

in Canada. They were among the first to hop on board when Niagara

Region. Visit niagaraculture2012.ca.

College’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute launched the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Diploma program in 2010 and opened its on-

COMPETITION FLATLINES AGAINST NC PARAMEDIC STUDENTS

campus Teaching Brewery in spring 2011. The program, which addresses a growing need in the country’s craft brewing industry, draws students from across North America.

NC Paramedic students proved they were among Canada’s best at the National Paramedic Competition. While combined average scores from NC’s teams gave them the highest overall marks in the student category, students Emma Stanton and Erin Donst captured a second-place win, and David Plyley and Ian Klingenberg (all secondyear students at the College) finished third place.

Community clinics offer a shot in the arm for Niagara health services NC’S BUSTLING DENTAL CLINIC HAS A NEW NEIGHBOUR that is bringing streams of visitors to the Welland Campus. The South Niagara Health and Wellness Centre, located within the Applied Health Institute, is now home to Adult Day Services for physically frail seniors, the Niagara Stroke Clinic, the LHIN-funded Feet First program (a medical foot clinic for diabetics or at-risk seniors) – and a geriatric assessment clinic. Run and supported by partners including the Niagara Health System, the Niagara Region, the March of Dimes, Community Care Access Clinic, and the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network, the clinics are aimed at enhancing education for students, as well as improving access to health services in the Niagara region.

Pictured: Carolyn Triemstra, chair, Allied Health at Niagara College.

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CROWDS CHEERED WITH THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE as a banner unveiled the news: “Number one in Student Satisfaction.”

The College hosted events at its Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses in April 2012 to announce its first-place ranking after results of the provincial Key Performance Indicator Student Satisfaction Survey were released. Administered at all 24 Ontario colleges each year, the survey is conducted by an independent research firm for the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). The College had an additional reason to celebrate: It was the seventh time NC had achieved number one status during the past eight years.

Results from 2011-2012 revealed that a whopping 85.7% of NC students were satisfied with their experience at the College – a 2.6% increase from last year’s result, and a more than 2% higher than the provincial average.

“Our faculty and staff dedicate themselves to our students’ success, and we’ve made tremendous investments in our facilities, equipment and learning resources over the past few years,” said acting president Steve Hudson. “We’re very pleased that our hard work is reflected in this year’s results.”

Survey results also reported good news on the employment scene, revealing that 85.4% of NC graduates were employed within six months of graduation. It also showed that 93.7% of employers were satisfied with the NC grad that they hired.

“What this shows is the value of a college education in today’s rapidly changing economy,” said Hudson. “College graduates are getting jobs, and they’re showing themselves to be well prepared and ready to hit the ground running.”

The student satisfaction portion of the survey measured satisfaction in four key areas of College life. Results included:

From left: Sean Kennedy, acting vice-president, Academic; Brian Constantini, outgoing SAC president; Katryna McKenna, incoming SAC president; Knightro, College mascot.

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• 91.1% of students said they were satisfied with their program;

• 83.6% said they were satisfied with the quality of the facilities and resources; and

• 86.6% said they were satisfied with the overall quality of the learning experiences;

• 81.7% said they were satisfied with the overall quality of the services.

The survey brought additional good news that more NC students are completing their studies.

With an overall graduation rate of 65.7%, the College exceeded last year’s graduation rate of 64.2% and the provincial graduation average of 65%.

New source for inside information NC HAS CHANGED THE WAY IT SHARES INSIDE INFORMATION. Through its staff news website, launched in early 2012, it provides the College community with up-to-date College news.

InsideNC, developed primarily for staff, is updated daily and includes announcements, news items, information for staff, people profiles and more.

“InsideNC is an easily accessible, timely and interactive way to share information within the College,” said Gord Hunchak, director of Marketing and Communications and acting vicepresident, Student and External Relations. “It reduces the need for paper and email-based communiqués and newsletters, and allows us to share news and information immediately.”

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WINNERS’ CIRCLE WIDENS At NC’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute, competition is an integral part of the learning experience. Competing locally, nationally and internationally enhances the students’ learning experience and fires up new opportunities to showcase their skills.

2011-2012 winners include: ›› Nathan Dawe, winner, National Chaines Des Rotisseurs Apprentice Competition; ›› Bong Jae Kim, winner, Fresh Chef competition; ›› Donguk Sul, second place, International Culinary Student Tapas Competition; ›› Janine Hall, winner, Tabasco Street Heat National Junior Chef competition; ›› Chad Shetty, winner, The Pulp Kitchen Rising Chef Citrus Cook-off; ›› Brittany Calsavara and Marliese McGee, winners, Decadence 2012; ›› Kellye Robertson, winner, Garrison Brewing’s 2012 Ultimate Homebrew Challenge; ›› Niagara College Teaching Winery, two-time winner, Cuvee Awards Gala; ›› Janine Hall, Sabrina Butt, Scott McInnery and Trevor Littlejohn, gold winners, Bartley Challenge; and

Pictured across from top left: CFWI team wins gold at Bartley; Chad Shetty wins Citrus Cook-off; Cuvee Awards; Decadence winners Brittany Calsavara and Marliese McGee; Donguk Sul wins Tapas competition; Nathan Dawe wins national competition; Duck Race champs Bianca Aversa and Jonathan Williams.

›› Bianca Aversa and Jonathan Williams, winning team, Great Amazing Duck Race.

College launches new programs ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ENHANCING YOUR EDUCATION or exploring new career ideas? Niagara College has three new post-secondary programs lined up for 2013: Automotive Fundamentals, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Child Development Practitioner (apprenticeship). They piggyback several exciting new programs to begin fall 2012. Post-secondary programs include: Electrical Techniques (one-year certificate), Office Administration – Medical (two-year Ontario College diploma) and Sport Management (three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma); while Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations, Autism and Behavioural Science, and Exercise Science for Performance are among

GRAD MAKES THE CUT FOR TOP CHEF CANADA HUNDREDS AUDITIONED BUT ONLY 16 CHEFS WERE HANDPICKED to appear on Season 2 of the Food Network’s popular TV series Top Chef Canada.

NC grad William Thompson was one of them.

This Caledonia native, who graduated from the Canadian Food and Wine Institute’s Culinary Management program in 2002, was formerly

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executive sous chef for St. Anne’s Spa in Grafton and worked for a Michelin-star chef in Italy before answering the show’s casting call.

Thompson is enjoying his newfound fame since his reality show debut. These days, he has a lot on his plate, with spots on local television and food shows.

Through it all, Thompson recommends Niagara College as the best culinary experience in the province and hopes to return to Niagara someday.

“It’s all about the passion and love for it,” he says. “Being a tight community of farmers, wineries and chefs makes Niagara a special place to grow, and sets a standard that Toronto can’t match.”

the one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs.

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Welcome to ‘NC TV’ For Peter Raymond, a career in broadcasting means having a front-row seat to history as it unfolds.

SINCE HE GRADUATED FROM NC 15 YEARS AGO and climbed the ranks at CTV to his current position as senior manager, Technical Training, Raymond has worked behind the scenes to air some of television’s most-watched events – from the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl, to the Olympic Games and the Royal Wedding.

“When you walk down the hall, it’s impossible to not see someone from NC.”

The NC– CTV connection NC’s special relationship with CTV dates

It’s a fast-paced, high-stress world that never sleeps, where everyone is acutely aware that even the

back about 25 years, and no one remembers

slightest error can cause a storm as it ripples through to millions of viewers.

it better than Harold Wesley, senior director

In this environment, he thrives.

of CTV’s On-Air Operations. He was looking

Raymond was set on his career path as a teenager. He grew up in Newfoundland and has been working in television since high school. He was working at NTV, a CTV affiliate, when he heard about NC’s three-year Broadcasting program and enrolled to further his education and training.

“The best thing about the NC program was that it gave me real-world experience, working on

for temporary hires to replace full-time staff during the summer holidays.

What impressed him most about NC’s three-year Broadcasting: Radio, TV & Film

live shows and projects, they really treated us like real broadcasters,” he says. “It’s so important

program was its emphasis on technical skills,

that the program gives students experience in all three areas – radio, television and film.”

unlike any other college he had seen. So he

Raymond was an NC student intern when he first arrived at CTV in Toronto. During his placement, he worked in master control, and behind the scenes for Canada AM. “Like it is today, we were more than just interns. We had a chance to actually do the work, operate switchers, do edits, switching cameras,” he said. “We had a chance to prove ourselves.”

After getting his foot in the door at CTV, he was offered a position as technical director for CTV

decided to take a chance and ask for the College’s top students.

The first batch of NC students succeeded, and the network’s relationship with the College grew. Every spring, he continues to

News Channel where he worked for nine years, until taking a faculty job at NC for the Broadcasting

recruit the best candidates from NC to fill

program. Then CTV reeled him back in 2009 with a technical training job that opened doors for

positions at CTV – students with the strongest

him to work across the country.

technical skills and the right attitude.

One of the biggest career highlights for Raymond has been the Vancouver Olympics. He

“I tell the students when they start, ‘your

recalls the incredible experience which brought 1,400 CTV staffers to one site to build about

college has a good reputation, so don’t ruin

eight control rooms and six studios. It was quite a feat and, as technical producer, Raymond had

it,’” he says. “I have very high expectations of

the job of ensuring operations ran without a hitch. The Games broke record after record, with the

them because they are from Niagara College.”

opening ceremony becoming the most watched show in Canadian history, a record that was soon

Interns can be found throughout CTV,

broken by the gold medal hockey game. Behind it all was Raymond and his crew, with several NC

at News Channel, TSN, and all the specialty

students in tow.

channels, performing jobs from editing and

“We were airing 22 hours a day on five networks, and everything worked great,” he said. “It’s an amazing feeling to be a part of it all.”

For months, Raymond and the CTV team have been preparing for this summer’s Olympic

master control to VTR operations and tape production. They’ve been working behind the scenes on everything from dramatic breaking

Games in London, England. Once again, they will broadcast the Games 22 hours a day on five

news, sporting events, high-profile award

networks and NC students will be working with the crews behind the scenes.

shows, and the popular programs Canadians

While it has been many years since he left NC, Raymond is in good company at CTV where he is surrounded by many fellow NC grads. While viewers may not realize it, Raymond points out there is an NC connection to most shows Canadians watch every single night.

“When you walk down the hall, it’s impossible to not see someone from NC,” he says. “Now, even the students I taught at NC are working here.”

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enjoy every day.

One of the biggest challenges interns face is learning to deal with the pressure of making mistakes that have serious consequences.

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Peter Raymond, CTV’s senior manager Technical Training, got his start at the national network as an intern from Niagara College.

“This has been the number one network in Canada for the past 10 years, and how serious

Broadcasting students for the task.

“When they found out, they said, ‘Are you

Photo: CTV

BRTF program says Broadcasting students have an advantage of getting trained in all

a student takes this will determine how far he

kidding, getting college students to launch our

three streams from their very first year, before

or she will go in this industry,” he says. “Master

channel?’” he recalls. “My name was on the

zooming in on a specialty. Their versatility often

control is our last line of defense so if someone

line but I felt totally confident.”

pays off once they begin searching for jobs.

makes a mistake on American Idol, the

Those students were so successful that

During their second and third years, TV

Academy Awards, or the Juno Awards, there’s

when the channel launched, the NC students

students gain experience in everything from

nothing they can do to fix it.”

were hired on as well, says Wesley.

audio and camera operating to script assisting,

Those who work for News Channel, Wesley

Wesley often hires NC students who begin

directing and producing. Students learn

says, face some of the most challenging

as interns, since they are already trained in

everything they need to know about putting

pressures of them all. They are working on

every aspect of the business.

on a TV show, Otto says. Working on their

live TV and must rotate between different

“A good 95% of students who come here

TV show, Inside Niagara, the environment

functions – from audio, camera, tape operator

as placements become full-time,” he says.

mimics a real TV studio. The students even

to technical director. Only a special person

“Walk through this building anytime of the day

cover live sports from the program’s mobile

can take on that role, he says, and many NC

or night and there will be NC students here.”

truck, broadcasting everything from high

students have done just that.

Over the years, Wesley has become a cheerleader for NC. When Alliance

school to college games and even national

Do-it-all mentality

championships.

“We’re the college whose grads do it all,”

Atlantis turned to him for help to get them

When it comes to preparing students

he says. “That’s the mentality we instill from

technically ready for launching Showcase,

for careers, Tom Otto says he believes NC is

day one in our students, and that helps them

Wesley assembled a team of third-year NC

number one. The program coordinator for NC’s

succeed at places like CTV.”

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Cheering NC’s top student athletes ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE NIAGARA COLLEGE KNIGHTS

Marieka Ouimette, a standout on the women’s volleyball team, and

came to a close with the 43rd Annual Athletic Awards banquet, where

Alex Campbell, who starred on the men’s basketball team, received top

more than 80 student athletes were recognized for their accomplishments

honours as male and female athletes of the year. Campbell also captured

on and off the field of play.

the Rookie Male Athlete of the Year award. Nicole Schoonderwoerd, a key player on the women’s volleyball team, was named Female Rookie Athlete of the Year.

Brandon Halchuk and Melissa Borowski – both stars on the Knights curling team – were named male and female tournament players of the year, while men’s soccer striker Jordan Arnott and women’s volleyball setter Ava Sarkis received the male and female leadership awards.

Top scholastic awards went to Tracy Carreau of the curling team, who had a 94.2% Grade Point Average, and men’s soccer player Josh Giancola, who had a 94.3% Grade Point Average. It was the second consecutive scholastic award for Carreau.

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NC nets men’s 2013 CCAA volleyball championship COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL’S SPOTLIGHT WILL SHINE on Niagara

Second national championship held at Niagara College since 2011

The Athletic Centre includes a double-varsity gymnasium with

College next spring, as the top eight men’s volleyball teams gather in

seating for 1,000 spectators, as well as expanded fitness and aerobics

Niagara to vie for the national championship.

areas, central athletic therapy area, change rooms, and a two-storey

The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) announced in March that Niagara College will host the 2013 CCAA Men’s Volleyball Championships March 7-9, 2013.

“We’re excited to be selected to host the 2013 CCAA Men’s

entry concourse.

Ironwood Wealth Management Group of Fonthill, a firm of independent financial advisors that serves the Niagara region, was introduced as the title sponsor for the championships. The company’s

Volleyball Championships, and look forward to welcoming the best of

senior vice-president Blair Cudmore is also a Hall-of-Fame Knights

collegiate volleyball in 2013,” said NC’s acting president Steve Hudson.

volleyball player and coach.

“Our Athletic Centre was built to host provincial- and national-

“Having played 13 championships at the national level myself, I

level sporting events, and we’re pleased to bring such a high-profile

know how important this championship is to young men and for the

championship to our community.”

fans to get this experience,” he said.

This will mark the second national championship to be held at the Welland Campus Athletic Centre since it opened in 2011. The 2011 CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championships games were held

“We’re extremely pleased to be the title sponsor of the upcoming men’s national championship.”

The Ironwood Wealth Management CCAA Men’s Volleyball

in the state-of-the-art facility, and NC’s success with that event played

Championships will be streamed live across Canada. Further

a big role in its selection for the men’s volleyball championships,

sponsorship opportunities are available for the championships at a

according to CCAA executive director Sandra Murray-MacDonell.

variety of levels.

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TOAST TO CFWI’S NEW SIGNATURE EVENT A NEW EVENT AT NIAGARA COLLEGE’S CANADIAN FOOD AND WINE INSTITUTE has not only stirred up a playful rivalry between the College’s wine and beer students but has the public thinking twice about what type of beverage to enjoy with a meal.

Called Caps, Corks and Forks, the event has the College’s wine and

The event shines the spotlight on all three areas at the CFWI – wine, food and beer education – with students taking centre stage.

“The event gives beer and wine students a chance to shine as they sell their stories about their pairings to the crowd, while guests enjoy an amazing meal prepared by our culinary students,” said Jon

beer students battling for the best pairing. Guests are served a meal

Ogryzlo, dean of the CFWI. “At the same time, it offers an educational

elegantly prepared by the CFWI’s culinary students, with a beer and

experience – not only for the students who work hard to prepare for the

wine – carefully selected by the students – to accompany each course.

event, but for the guests who learn that they can have an amazing food

Caps, Corks & Forks

experience with both wine and beer.”

Guests vote on the pairing they liked best after each course.

The CFWI has hosted two highly successful Caps, Corks and Forks events at Benchmark restaurant so far in 2012. The first was emceed by The Thirsty Traveler host Kevin Brauch while the second was hosted by CFWI chair Craig Youdale. As for which beverage reigned supreme, both events culminated in a narrow victory

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The winning wine team from the inaugural Caps, Corks and Forks event, pictured left to right: Morgan Juniper, Jody Curry, Jacklyn Boyd, Mary Catherine Wasilik, Andrea Fujarczuk and professor Jennifer Wilhelm.

Caps, Corks and Forks event during the fall of 2012.

BENCHMARK RENO RAISES THE BAR CHANGE WAS ON THE MENU FOR BENCHMARK RESTAURANT THIS YEAR. The on-campus dining hotspot which draws community visitors to the College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus re-opened for business in January with a new look.

Anchoring the newly renovated restaurant is a modern 23-foot-long white marble-topped bar. The new bar is not only provides ample space to stock and serve wine and beer products from the College’s Teaching Winery and Teaching Brewery as well as other labels, it has become the perfect platform for demonstrations to showcase students’ skills.

A renovated entrance welcomes patrons with new signage and wall panels made of blackened steel and white oak.

By incorporating crafted raw materials and handmade details, the redesign was intended to parallel the art and experience of food and wine production.

Wine and beer pairings have also popped up on the menu since the renovation, integrating the trio of culinary, wine and beer programs at the CFWI. Benchmark restaurant is hands-on learning facility for NC students open for public dining. For information visit NiagaraCollege.ca/dining.

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17 MILLION REASONS TO SMILE

The Niagara College Foundation had more than 17 million reasons to celebrate this spring.

Staff, students and faculty were excited to reveal the final amount raised through the four-year fundraising campaign.

ON APRIL 17, THE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCED THE SUCCESSFUL

Foundation and NC’s acting vice-president Academic. “The new

CONCLUSION OF THE BUILDING FUTURES CAMPAIGN – and the

buildings and equipment enhance our ability to produce the highly-

fact that the campaign’s original goal was surpassed by $1.2 million.

skilled workers who drive our economy.”

Launched in 2008, the campaign has raised $17.7 million for

The facilities portion of the campaign supported the construction

new facilities, equipment, learning resources, and scholarships and

of six new buildings at the Welland Campus, as well as the

bursaries. With matching funds from the provincial government’s

construction of the Wine Visitor + Education Centre (opened in 2009),

former Ontario Trust for Student Support program, the campaign’s

the Niagara College Teaching Brewery (opened in spring 2011) and

total impact on student learning and success is $21 million.

expanded culinary facilities (opened in fall 2011) at the Niagara-on-

“We’re overwhelmed by the outstanding support we’ve received from our students, staff and faculty, and community donors,” said

the-Lake Campus.

In Welland, the master plan project included the construction of an

acting president Steve Hudson. “The money raised through the

Athletic Centre, Student Centre, Learning Commons, Academic Wing,

Building Futures Campaign not only supports the largest capital

Applied Health Institute and an expansion of the Rankin Technology

expansion in our College’s history, but will also contribute to the

Centre, which were all completed by spring 2011. Including the

ongoing success of our students, through scholarships and bursaries,

student pledge, the campaign raised $13.2 million for the construction

and the purchase of equipment and learning resources.”

portion of the master plan.

NC students pledged $10 million to the campaign – a commitment that will be shared by thousands of students over 15 years.

The student pledge supported the construction of the Athletics

The campus redevelopment was designed to increase capacity in programs that serve Niagara’s key industries, healthcare, skilled trades, technology, winery and viticulture, and hospitality and tourism,

Centre and Student Centre at the Welland Campus. The campaign

while providing much-needed improvements to aging facilities. The

also received outstanding support from Niagara College staff, who

remaining $4.5 million will be used to fund the purchase of new

contributed $270,000 to the campaign – almost tripling the goal of

equipment and learning resources ($1.2 million), and scholarships and

$100,000 in staff contributions.

bursaries ($3.3 million).

“Those who supported the Building Futures Campaign have

The campaign was led by co-chairs Anna Olson, celebrated chef,

invested in Niagara College, our students and the future prosperity of

author and TV host; and Mark Basciano, owner and president of the

the Niagara region,” said Sean Kennedy, CEO of the Niagara College

Mountainview Group of Companies.

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Building dreams through hospitality

mother – culinary activist and author Anita Stewart, who is also a Fellow of the Institute – was honoured with an OHI Gold Award on the same night. His mother has been a huge inspiration to him, he says, leading him to pursue a career in hospitality.

Stewart, who grew up in Elora, began working in the hospitality industry as a teenager. He worked his way up from washing dishes to small food prep to cooking, before gaining skills in the front of the MEET THE NC CHAIR

house. He trained as a red-seal certified Chef, and earned a Bachelor

WHO WAS INDUCTED

of Commerce at the University of Guelph before completing his MBA at

AS A FELLOW BY THE

Wilfred Laurier University.

ONTARIO HOSTELRY INSTITUTE

Once his hospitality career took flight, it became his passport to world-wide opportunities. He has worked on the front lines at respected establishments across Canada – including On the Twenty in Jordan, Scaramouche in Toronto, Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island – and around the world, including Patout’s in New Orleans, and Le Moulin de Main Brun in Cognac, France. He also has taught hospitality and tourism classes in the former Soviet Union and Peru.

Stewart is now happy to now call Niagara region “home.” Since he arrived at the College about eight years ago, he has been a part of countless student success stories and has played a vital role in the growth of his department.

“It’s fantastic when you hear them say, ‘I had a dream and now I’m doing it.’”

He began as a Tourism professor and developed curriculum for the College’s hospitality, food, culinary and service stream. He was also instrumental in the development of the college’s Bachelor of Applied Business and Hospitality Operations Management (BABH) program. He became coordinator for Tourism and began to work across the College as a curriculum coach for the Centre for Education and Professional FOR JEFF STEWART, ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING PARTS OF HIS JOB IS TO SEE GRADUATES SUCCEED. It makes him smile to click

Development.

Since he became chair, he has seen enrolment in three streams of

on email messages sent from former students and read about how far

his department – Hospitality, Tourism and Administration – surge year

they’ve gone and what they’ve accomplished since they left the College.

after year as the College became increasingly known as a leader in the

“It’s fantastic when you hear them say, ‘I had a dream and now I’m

field.

doing it,” says NC’s chair of Hospitality, Tourism and Administration.

These days, Stewart is also looking forward to even more growth at

“It’s so great to be a part of that, and enable them to do things that I

the College. He looks forward to the addition of the Sport Management

and my faculty have done, whether it’s a career in Niagara or anywhere

program this fall which he says will be an exciting extension of the NC’s

in the world.”

existing programs, such as Golf Management, into a highly competitive

One email he recently received however, was not about his students’ successes but his own. Early in the new year, Stewart received the news

industry.

While his roots have remained firmly planted in the Niagara region

that he would be inducted by the Ontario Hostelry Institute as a Fellow

since he arrived at NC, Stewart’s global village philosophy remains at the

of the Institute. The honour is bestowed upon those whose personal and

heart of his work.

professional achievements in the industry are unquestioned.

“It’s an honour to be recognized by my peers for the contributions I and my team are making,” he says.

In March, Stewart was inducted by the OHI at its annual gala event in Toronto. The evening was particularly meaningful for him because his

“The idea of diversity and inclusion is a substantial value of mine, and it’s all about providing high-quality access to education to improve lives,” he says. “The importance of inter-cultural understanding is paramount to who we are as a school and who we’re becoming as a College.”

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MEET THREE GRADS NAMED TOP 30 UNDER 30

BY THE ONTARIO HOSTELRY INSTITUTE ANDREW MIELE

DAVID PENNY

YANNICK WERTSCH

Hometown: Niagara-on-the-Lake Graduated from: Bachelor of Applied Business - Hospitality Operations Management (2007) Age: 27 Job: Development manager - Latin America and the Caribbean, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Current residence: Miami, Florida Job description/career accomplishments: Travel is one of the most exciting aspects of my role. Because we are responsible for finding new hotel and resort opportunities to grow the brand, we must visit each of the potential markets/development sites.

What do you find rewarding about your career?

I am privileged to do business with some of the most influential real estate developers/owners in the industry.

Hometown: Port Credit Graduated from: Diploma in Culinary Management (2004); Bachelor of Applied Business - Hospitality Operations Management (2008) Age: 28 Job: Executive chef, Inniskillin, Jackson Triggs, Le Clos Jordanne Niagara Estate, Vincor Canada Current residence: Niagara-on-the-Lake Job description/career accomplishments: No two days are alike. Overseeing culinary operations for a multitude of functions and events for two wineries keeps me and my team busy.

What do you find rewarding about your career? Watching our culinary team members grow as individuals both personally and

Hometown: Niagara-on-the-Lake Graduated from: Winery and Viticulture Technician (2008) Age: 24 Job: Owner/winemaker, Between the Lines Winery Current residence: Niagara-on-the-Lake Job description/career accomplishments: As a part owner of a new winery in Niagara, it has been a steep learning curve on everything that is required to run and operate a winery. As winemaker and owner I have direct influence on what the wines taste like and what direction the winery can take, which is a privilege for someone as young as I am. I can use everything I learned in school to improve wines or experiment with styles.

What do you find rewarding about your career?

Secret to your success? I was always keen to go out of my way to meet people and establish personal connections. Networking in the industry was a big part of my success.

How has NC contributed to your career success? I am a firm believer that the technical and hands-on approach of the BABH program – what NC prides itself in – is the cornerstone of its strength and where I found the most value and applicability in my career.

Having been in the industry for a number of years, the faculty were able to apply real world examples to what they are teaching.

professionally.

Secret to your success? Leading by example and constantly being present has been crucial to my success.

How has NC contributed to your career success?

The culinary program offered basic skills and kitchen knowledge crucial to begin my culinary career and most critically gave me access to our industry which led to jobs in some of the region’s top kitchens. The bachelor’s degree provided another basis for critical thinking and problem solving as well as the opportunity for further networking with the industry.

My biggest reward is seeing people enjoy the wine I made and leaving the winery happy.

Secret to your success? I don’t believe there is any secret to it. It was more about getting all the education I could, working with my brother to split the duties of operating the winery and then hard work and long hours. If something has to be done then it should be finished today and not tomorrow.

How has NC contributed to your career success? Niagara College gave me the foundation I needed to pursue more education in Germany.

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Former Star editor makes headlines at NC

CHARLES KOPUN, A WRITER AND EDITOR WHO HAS SPENT MORE THAN 25 YEARS IN ONTARIO’S NEWSROOMS – from community weeklies to the largest dailies in Canada – joined the faculty of NC’s Journalism program in 2011.

Most recently an assistant managing editor at The Toronto Star, Kopun is teaching copy editing, newspaper production and electronic media fundamentals in the Journalism program, and serves as managing editor of the studentproduced newspaper, Niagara News.

“I wanted to be part of something where I could put my experience and industry connections to use,” he said. “I wanted a program where I could make a difference.”

Kopun began teaching in Ryerson University’s School of Journalism while working at the Star, where he oversaw the paper’s print and online design and graphics. His position at the Star gave him the opportunity to work with different journalists as well as interns, which he described as his “entrée” into teaching.

“It’s a great time to be in the journalism education business,” he said. “There’s going to be a

“It’s a great time to be in the journalism education business.”

huge shift. There’s a whole new world emerging that I don’t know the industry is prepared for.”

While the face of newspapers are changing through web-based and mobile journalism – something Kopun has extensive experience in – he believes strongly in the value of print journalism.

“The newspaper still pays the bills,” he said of the rapidly-changing print-media landscape.

As the industry evolves, so too does NC’s Journalism program. The Niagara News website continues to grow, along with a focus on teaching mobile journalism.

“We continue to teach the core skills that can be applied across multiple platforms,” he said.

Kopun earned his undergraduate degree in History from McMaster University in Hamilton, and studied Journalism at the University of King’s College in Halifax. Before landing at the Star, he served as a writer and editor in papers from Port Hope to Peterborough, as well as the National Post – where he worked as an editor, copy chief and art director, and was part of the launch of the national daily in 1998.

Kopun said he’s committed to continuous learning, and he’s currently pursuing graduate studies in communications and leadership through Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. With his ongoing thirst for learning new things, he finds Niagara College a perfect fit.

“The lifelong learning approach of the college system is very useful,” he said.

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special feature | sustainability

Going... Going... Green NIAGARA COLLEGE IS IN THE MIDST OF A GREEN

Environmental and Horticultural Studies, and a leading-edge program

SHIFT. Driven by a desire to lead by example in Niagara and meet

in renewable energies technology, operating in a way that aligns with

the expectations of its environmentally-aware student body, Niagara

the lessons taught in the classroom is simply the right thing to do.

College has renewed its focus on environmental issues and is building a responsible, sustainable College community.

It’s a direction that makes sense in a number of ways. It reduces

“As an educator, we provide comprehensive programs in environmental education and renewable technologies, and our graduates are making positive contributions in all areas of this emerging sector,”

costs – from paper to utilities – and it puts the College in line with the

said Teresa Quinlin, Niagara College’s vice-president of corporate

region it serves, a region that aspires to be a hub for ‘green’ industries in

services and co-chair of NC’s Sustainability Committee. “We’ve also

a province that is looking to renewable energy technologies as the key to

made it a key strategic priority to reduce our own environmental impact

future prosperity.

and to incorporate sustainability into all our operations – inside the

Most of all, for a College that is home to a well-respected School of

classroom and out.”

GREENING THE CAMPUS IN 2008 NIAGARA COLLEGE SET UPON THE LARGEST CAPITAL

which use vegetation to absorb rainwater and provide insulation – were

EXPANSION IN ITS HISTORY. By 2011, two new buildings and expanded

also installed on the Applied Health Institute and Athletic Centre.

culinary facilities were completed at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus,

A chiller replacement at the Welland Campus has dramatically reduced

and six new buildings opened at the Welland Campus where major

energy consumption and netted the College Welland Hydro’s largest-ever

improvements were also made to the campus grounds, including the

rebate payment under the province’s RETROFIT program.

construction of more than 6 km of walking trails and the planting of tens of thousands of shrubs, trees and plants.

The $90-million project also provided the opportunity to incorporate new technologies into the facilities – including ‘green’ technologies that helped lower the College’s environmental impact and reduce operating costs.

The redevelopment saw the installation of motion-activated lighting,

“Incorporating sustainable technologies into our new buildings made sense strategically and financially,” said Quinlin. “We’re realizing significant cost savings thanks to some of the innovative aspects of our buildings’ designs and it aligns well with our organizational goals.”

While there was a focus on incorporating green technologies into the campus redevelopment, there was a desire among students to see environmental responsibility in the day-to-day operations of the College.

a geothermal heat pump in the Rankin Technology Centre and 500 solar

Students enrolled in environmental programs in particular wanted to

panels on the Applied Health Institute and Voyageur Wing roofs as part

ensure that the lessons that are taught in the classrooms reflect the way

of the Ontario government’s Feed In Tariff (FIT) program. Green roofs –

things are done at the College.

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special feature | sustainability

WALKING THE WALK IN SPRING 2011, TARYN WILKINSON was among a group of Environmental Management and Assessment students who shared their concerns with College president Dan Patterson.

By that fall she was part of the solution.

As NC’s environmental project coordinator – a position she accepted after graduating in 2011 from the EMA program – she’s responsible for implementing the Environmental Management System.

“Dan was very receptive,” she said. “I’m so surprised by how quickly things have been put into place.”

Patterson

formed

Niagara

College’s

Sustainability Committee in late spring 2011 to identify the College’s key environmental impacts and recommend ways for the College to achieve its environmental goals. As a reflection of how high a priority environmental sustainability is to the College, the committee reports directly to the president.

Under acting president Steve Hudson, the committee has carried through on its mandate, calculating the College’s environmental impacts and determining where it needs to go in terms of environmental responsibility.

The committee began its work by developing an environmental management system (EMS) – a systematic approach to dealing with the environmental aspects of an organization. The

Al Unwin, Taryn Wilkinson and Evan DiValentino stand on the roof of the Welland Campus Voyageur building where 500 solar panels were installed during the campus redevelopment.

EMS helps the College control the impact of its

To get a handle on carbon emissions, the

activities on the natural environment. Through

College turned to the Niagara Sustainability

this process, the committee identified the

Initiative

aspects with the largest environmental concerns

committed to building collaboration among

and established College’s five sustainability

public, private and non-profit agencies, and

targets for the coming years, including cutting

helping them measure and manage their carbon

its paper consumption in half and achieving a

emissions.

(NSI),

a

non-profit

organization

65% diversion rate for waste, reducing electricity

The NSI was founded by Niagara College

consumption by 10%, greenhouse gas emissions

Environmental Management and Assessment

by 10%, and water consumption by 5%.

graduate Evan DiValentino, who is now teaching

NC’S FIVE SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS: ›› Cutting paper consumption by half

Much of Wilkinson’s work this year has

part-time in the program. Niagara College is

›› 65% diversion rate for waste

been around collecting baseline data – from

among the 10 local organizations that partnered

working with suppliers and College departments

with the NSI in 2011.

›› 10% reduction in electricity

to determine everything from paper usage and utilities to carbon emissions.

“It was a lot of tricky information gathering,” she said. “This information had never been

DiValentino said. “The proper response isn’t to

›› 10% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

pay a consultant to do your environmental work,

›› 5% reduction in water use

“You can’t manage what you don’t measure,”

it’s to build it from the ground up.”

looked at like this before.”

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special feature | sustainability

Paper usage

USING AWARENESS TO INSPIRE CHANGE THE DATA COLLECTED BY THE COMMITTEE AND THROUGH THE NSI was presented at this year’s Day of Reflection – an annual event where

Water consumption

staff and faculty gather to explore and discuss key issues facing the College. Dedicating the day to an open and frank discussion of environmental issues at Niagara College was an important step in changing the culture of the organization, and getting faculty and staff to think hard about their everyday habits and behaviours.

The information that was shared at Day of Reflection was eye-opening – and it was presented in a way that helped people quantify the College’s

Waste generation

environmental impact.

For example, the amount of paper the College uses in a year – more than 46 million sheets – when stacked would equal the combined height of more than eight CN Towers. The College’s water consumption is the equivalent of leaving a tap running for 15 years. Enough waste is generated in the average year to fill the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus courtyard more than four times. Carbon

Emissions

emissions are the equivalent of what a car would generate driving around the circumference of the earth 576 times.

It’s data that might be shocking to some, but it’s the reality for a multi-campus organization with more than 9,000 students and 1,000 staff members. It’s also the information people need before they can begin to understand the environmental consequences of their everyday

Hydro usage

actions, says Al Unwin, chair of the College’s School of Environment and Horticulture and cochair of NC’s sustainability committee, and Katie Altoft, a Sustainability Committee member and professor in the Environmental Management and Assessment program.

“People are shocked when they learn what

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special feature | sustainability

their impacts are,” said Altoft. “It’s about getting

resources, professional development and a

Association where she was the project manager

people to understand how big their impact is, and

unique framework for demonstrating the value

for many of the group’s environmental standards,

getting them to start to thinking about it.”

of sustainability.

both nationally and internationally, and has

“You have to convince people that whatever

NC’s Sustainability Committee is also working

they do is going to make a difference and help

with the Commonplace Eco-Village to develop a

them see the big picture,” added Unwin. “As

program where Commonplace would use the

individuals, our impact is significant.”

spent cooking oil from NC’s Canadian Food and

Once they understand it, people need to start

Wine Institute.

thinking about what they can do as individuals –

Moving forward, said Unwin, the College

and what the College can do as an organization

needs to make effective use of the resources

– to make a difference.

it has on hand – including its student body,

“We’ve set our goals but it’s going to be up to

a large segment of which is environmentally

all of us to come up with the ideas and initiatives

aware and anxious to play a role in the greening

that will help us reach those goals,” Unwin said.

of Niagara College.

Many initiatives are already underway.

Niagara College students are involved in the

Printers and copiers at the College are being

award-winning Niagara Environmental Corps,

programmed to automatically make double-

a student-led organization dedicated to raising

sided prints and copies. Garbage cans have been

awareness of environmental issues at Niagara

removed from classrooms and are now installed

College and in the community, and the Niagara

in hallways beside recycling containers, and

College Student Environmental Sustainability

hallway drinking fountains are being modified so

Committee, which aims to build environmental

that they can be used to fill water bottles. Formal

awareness at NC and support efforts to make the

paper reduction and recycling campaigns will be

College more sustainable.

introduced in fall 2012.

“We need to make it easier for people to make the right decisions,” Wilkinson said.

The College has also entered into strategic partnerships that will help it achieve its goals. In addition to the NSI, the College has signed the

worked as a Director of Education for a major environmental organization.

“Students are more receptive to new ideas and concepts,” said Wilkinson. “They’re the ones that push and make sure we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing.”

Maude Barlow, national chair, The Council of Canadians, spoke at the 2012 Day of Reflection event held at NC’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus.

Unwin agreed. “Students want to be engaged and they want to help.”

Association of Canadian Community Colleges

Another resource is the expertise of faculty

Altoft played a significant role in gathering

(ACCC) Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability,

and staff – especially those in the technology

NC’s environmental baseline data, and with her

an agreement among participating colleges to

and environmental areas who offer the benefits

experience she can help put that information

provide leadership to their internal and external

of impressive credentials and years of experience.

to work.

communities and maximize their contribution to a sustainable future.

Among them is Altoft, who holds an undergraduate

degree

in

Environment

“We need to be strategic and identify

and

areas that are important, and put a system in

NC has also joined the Association for

Resource Studies from Waterloo University and

place to achieve our targets,” she said. “We’ve

the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher

an MBA in organizational sustainability from the

gathered our data. Now it’s about action plans

Education (AASHE), which provides college

Schulich School of Business.

and making change.”

leadership with tools – including knowledge

She has worked at the Canadian Standards

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UNWIN TO CHAIR WORLD CONFERENCE ON ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AL UNWIN, CHAIR OF NC’S SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HORTICULTURAL STUDIES, has been announced as chair of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s fifth World Conference on Ecological Restoration – a gathering of ecological restorationists from around the globe – to take place in fall 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin.

The conference marks the 25th anniversary of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). This year’s theme is Reflections on the Past, Directions for the Future. It is expected to bring together more than 1,500 delegates from around the world to explore issues such as natural resource management, climate change responses, biodiversity conservation, local and indigenous communities, environmental policy, and sustainable livelihoods.

The SER is an international organization that promotes ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth. It has chapters and members on all continents. Unwin has been involved with the organization since 2001, and has served on its Board of Directors and Executive.

“We’re pretty active on the international policy front and in helping the profession grow,” he said. “We’re helping form policy on an international level and it’s very exciting to be involved.”

This is Unwin’s second term as the chair of the annual conference. His first term was in 2001 when the conference took place in the immediate aftermath of the events of September 11. Coordinating an international event that relied so heavily on air travel to bring in guests from around the world was a challenge, to say the least, he noted, with attendance and planned excursions to the United States affected.

“I’m glad to have another crack at it,” he said.

GREEN DAY SHEDS LIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY A GROWING NC TRADITION CONTINUED THIS SPRING WITH THE NIAGARA ENVIRONMENTAL CORPS’ GREEN DAY EVENT, which brings together College students and staff with local environmental leaders and ‘green’ organizations.

Held in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus courtyard, this year’s Green Day featured exhibitors and vendors, a fundraising barbecue to support NEC projects, and a line-up of speakers.

Al Unwin, chair of the School of Environmental and Horticultural Studies and co-chair of the College’s Sustainability Committee cited Green Day as an example of the leadership role that students have taken in terms of environmental sustainability at the College and in the community.

He applauded students for being a driving force in the move to create a more environmentallyaware culture at NC. “We’ve come a long way in a short time and the impetus was from our students,” he said.

Better yield from the field MIKE DUNCAN, NC’S CHAIR OF VISUALIZATION SCIENCES was awarded a five-year, $1-million Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Precision Agriculture and Environmental Technologies.

The grant will be put toward developing new technologies in precision agriculture and pursuing commercialization opportunities with several industries including fruit tree

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growers and viticulture.

With the new funding, Duncan will develop new technologies in precision agriculture, including the PrAgMatic system; commercialize techniques to bring them to farmers; and build new e-learning tools for farmers.

The project will also be deployed to introduce hazelnut tree farming to Ontario, which has a potential for much higher revenue, as well as to develop a cold-hardy grape bud for the wine industry.

myBalance

Exploring solutions for a greener planet Can technology help make the world a greener and more sustainable place? Evan DiValentino believes it will.

THE NIAGARA COLLEGE FACULTY MEMBER and founder/executive director of the Niagara Sustainability Initiative has been working on the Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP) with about 20 small- and medium-sized Niagara businesses. NC’s Niagara Research department accessed funding for the federal program through the Colleges of Ontario Network Industry Innovation (CONNI) in August 2011 and turned to NSI as a partner to help deliver it.

“We think that sustainability is directly tied with efficiency, which means spending less time doing things and using fewer resources,” he said. “Using less water and energy, or travelling less for the same results or greater productivity is sustainability.”

In the first phase of the project, DiValentino and his team have assessed how participating companies utilize software and digital technology, and introduced them to a list of technologies that could help

DiValentino has been working for the past two years to help

increase their productivity. Real-time energy management software, for

Niagara become a more sustainable place. In 2010, the same year he

example, allows users to view energy being used as it happens, helping

graduated from the College’s Environmental Management program,

them control their usage. Online collaboration software such as Cloud

which he completed after obtaining his Biology degree at Brock

technology – which allows companies an information storage alternative

University, he founded the Niagara Sustainability Initiative with a group

to servers – and file-sharing such as DropBox – which reduces need for

of like-minded grad students by his side. The non-profit organization

printing and faxing and even travel between sites – offer sustainable,

connects government, industry, the community and academia to boost

time-saving solutions. DiValentino also points to mobile applications,

environmental and economic performance and promote sustainability.

such as smartphones.

Through its Carbon Project, the NSI measures and aims to reduce

“One thing we point out to people is that cellphones now have the same capacity as the computers NASA used to send astronauts to the moon in 1969,” he said. “We can fit them in our pockets.”

DiValentino and his team are also examining what may be preventing companies from incorporating digital technologies into their practices.

He noted that because it can be challenging for small- and mediumsized businesses to take on new things, despite realizing the importance of keeping current, the project is particularly valuable.

“With the economy the way it is, many organizations we spoke with were worried about not being up-to-date on their software and not being as efficient as possible could put them at an even greater disadvantage

greenhouse gas emissions in the region, as its partners – including Niagara Colllege – participate in a voluntary carbon reduction program.

This spring, The NSI marked a significant milestone by hosting its first evening of recognition where the success of its partners was shared with the public.

“The forward-thinking organizations in the region should be recognized. They’re the ones being environmentally responsible.”

DiValentino’s leadership is helping more than the environment. Many

with offshore competitors,” he said. “At the same time, a $30,000

young professionals working with the NSI, many on a volunteer basis,

upgrade may not be feasible for a small company.”

are gaining employment after working with companies on projects.

The first phase of the project wrapped up in March 2012. The group

“I’m thrilled that we’re able to provide them with experience and

is now hoping to do a more in-depth examination at the businesses to

link them to jobs here in the region,” he said. “It goes beyond the

see which solutions can be implemented.

environmental win – it’s a social and economic win as well.”

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Zooming in on success NC grad Jennifer Blakeley’s flashes of inspiration are followed by clear focus JENNIFER BLAKELEY MAY MAKE SUCCESS LOOK AS EASY AS ABC,

Cafe in St. Catharines, a new concept in the Laundromat industry

BUT SHE SPELLS IT DIFFERENTLY – A-C-T-I-O-N.

and the first one of its kind in the area. The business won a Niagara

This Niagara College grad’s creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and focused determination to put her ideas into action has turned her passion for photography into a multi-million business that has become a household name – Alphabet Photography.

Her Niagara Falls-based business, launched six years ago, has been

Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Innovative Small Business category in 2008.

About two years later, after reading Alphabet City to her young nephew, Blakeley became intrigued by the idea of taking photographs of objects that resemble letters. She picked up her camera and began to

featured on almost every major media outlet on the continent including

assemble her collection of artistic letter photos. Her new project soon

CNN, Inside Edition, The View and ABC World News. The 33-year-old

became a business sensation.

photographer, marketer and entrepreneur’s work has captured hearts

The letters create unique artwork décor, as they are combined to

around the world and has garnered a roster of celebrity clients including

form any words her customers desire – often names and meaningful

Drew Barrymore, Ryan Seacrest, Nelly Furtado, Prince Charles, Prince

words such as ‘family’ and ‘home.’ They became an immediate hit when

William, and the Duchess of Cambridge. If the fame of her artistic

Blakeley took her work to a local craft show. Every letter was sold on the

letter-shaped images weren’t enough, her brainchild – the Christmas

first day. She and her husband Sam, a computer programmer, printed off

Food Court Flash Mob of 2010 – broke a YouTube record with more

more that night and they brought home $3,500 that same weekend.

than 35 million views.

“I never would have imagined this kind of success 10 years ago,” she

“I felt like I won the lottery,” she says.

The money was re-invested into building Alphabet Photography.

says. “Every step forward was in little bits and it all equals into one big

She purchased the domain name Alphabetphotography.com and her

thing.”

husband built the website. Twenty minutes after the site went live

Blakeley’s first shot at photography came as an 18-year-old

– without the help of marketing or social media – she made her first

university student. As soon as she took her first photography class, she

online sale to a purchaser from Pennsylvania. That’s when it clicked: her

was hooked.

client base was unlimited.

“I just loved it. It felt like this was what I am supposed to do,” she said.

Her father, an entrepreneur, tried to steered her onto a more practical path. “He said ‘you’re not going to make any money in photography,’” she recalls.

Taking his advice to heart, Blakeley majored in Psychology, but

Blakeley’s constant quest for new and interesting letters has led her across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. She began to see the world in terms of shape.

Sales and accolades keep rolling in for Blakeley and Alphabet Photography. The company has filled more than 100,000 orders during the past five years. Blakeley was named in Profit magazine’s Top 100

clung to Photography as a minor. After graduation, she returned to the

female Entrepreneurs in Canada twice and as one of the Top 10 Women

Niagara region and, faced with a challenging job market, she decided to

to Watch. She received the Niagara Entrepreneur of the year Award

enroll in the College’s Human Resources Management program hoping

in 2010 and was nominated for a Premier’s Award for outstanding

to land a job in the field.

graduates in 2011.

It was at NC where she met her friend Matthew Miller who

It wasn’t all picture-perfect for Blakeley, however. Almost three

would become her first business partner soon after graduating from

years ago, in the 30th week of her pregnancy, the unthinkable happened.

the program in 2004. The two opened up Sips and Suds Laundromat

She permanently lost vision in her right eye due to a rare condition. The

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myExperience

Photo: Bryan Caporicci Photography

experience shook her to the core, and fearing that she might become

“When I have an idea, people hide. They know we’ll have to do it.”

completely blind led her to a realization. “I wanted to capture things that were really important to me because who knows if I’ll be able to see tomorrow.”

Little did she know during those dark days that even brighter horizons were ahead. Blakeley not only continued as a photographer despite her loss of vision, she forged a path in a new direction. After her daughter Brooke was born, she began her new venture in newborn and maternity photography. She enjoys working from her home studio because it gives her the freedom to spend more time at home with her daughter. She is also clicking with the whole new area of photography,

the Hallelujah choir, her idea began to develop.

“I thought the choir was the perfect thing, and what if we could get them into a mall food court?”

The move proved to be history in the making. The Alphabet

since capturing special family moments on camera is, she admits, much

Photography video has since acquired more than 37 million hits on

different than photographing letter-shaped objects. She finds the new

YouTube.

work particularly meaningful.

Blakeley now divides her time between newborn and maternity

Driven by a desire to evolve, Alphabet Photography continues its streak of innovation. Blakeley launched Human Alphabet,

photography, and Alphabet Photography. While she continues to be the

photographing gymnasts from the Canadian Olympic team who form

mastermind behind the company she built, she now feels comfortable

the shapes of letters. Proceeds from this special line are donated to

passing on the reins to her staff.

support the Olympians. She has also created Word Chaos, an iPhone

“My husband works there full-time along with our management who all went to Niagara College – we call ourselves ‘the NC alumni

word scramble app that uses her photography.

What inspires Blakeley’s seemingly endless bursts of creativity? She

Association,’” she says with a chuckle. “Alphabet Photography is a well-

says she has always been motivated by her father, and likes to keep words

oiled machine.”

that drive her close at hand. A glimpse into her wallet reveals a collection

Blakeley’s continued involvement in Alphabet Photography led to

of quotations such as “Don’t judge those who try and fail; judge those

one of its highest profile moves yet, its famous Christmas flash mob in

who fail to try,” or H. Jackson Brown’s “If your life is free from failure,

2010. The idea to produce her own flash mob was planted in her mind

you’re not taking enough risks.”

since she saw them being done on an episode of Celebrity Apprentice. She recalls how she was rather critical of the teams’ progress on the TV show when her husband suggested – perhaps with a hint of sarcasm – that she should organize her own flash mob. She took him up on the challenge.

She explored the idea as a way for her to thank Alphabet Photography’s clients during the holidays. Once her thoughts turned to

“I get a feeling of excitement with each new project that propels me forward,” she says.

Once inspiration strikes, Blakeley is unstoppable. Perhaps no one knows this trait better than her staff, she admits.

“When I have an idea, people hide, ” she says. “They know we’ll have to do it.”

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Days Film Festival in Waterloo, the Open Roof Festival in Toronto, the Gimli Film Festival, Winnipeg Cinematheque, and Dark Bridges Film festival.

Cheel had a chance to walk the red carpet in March 2012, as a Genie Award nominee in the Best Feature Length Documentary category.

“I’m pretty surprised that the film was nominated and we’re all definitely thrilled,” Cheel said. “It’s nice to see the Genie’s giving a nod to a character-driven documentary that isn’t really socially or politically relevant. After having so much fun making the film, this has been a nice bonus.”

Cheel had always been passionate about filmmaking, and attended

Broadcasting grad reels in Genie nom THE FIRST TIME WAS A CHARM for Niagara College grad Jay Cheel.

Just a few years after graduating from the college’s Broadcasting: Radio, Television and Film program, Cheel wrote, directed and edited his first feature-length film Beauty Day which has not only appeared on big screens around the world, but was nominated for a Genie Award in early 2012.

In Beauty Day, Cheel focuses on the life of Ralph Zavadil, who movie promoters call “the original Jackass.” Zavadil was known during the ‘90s for his daring – and often hilarious – exploits on The Cap’n Video Show which had a cult-like following in Niagara.

Cheel grew up watching the show and was captivated and inspired

by Zavidil’s “obsessive creativity,” which led him to pursue the film project.

“It’s that quality that drives people who are so passionate about a certain thing that they’ll do just about anything to complete it,” he says.

For Zivadil, this amounted to goofing off that seemed to know no limits, culminating in such exploits as tobogganing on rooftops, skiing across clotheslines, using combustible liquid on his face as an instant razor, and diving into a covered swimming pool from a ladder – the latter which tragically resulted in a head-first, neck-breaking landing on a concrete deck.

While the serious-minded young filmmaker may not seem to have much in common with his daredevil muse, Cheel is certainly no stranger to risk taking – albeit, the less physically-threatening variety. In fact, it took a gigantic leap of faith for Cheel to follow his own passion.

After two years of filmmaking, Beauty Day premiered in New York City at the Museum of Modern Art in March 2011 and made its Canadian debut at Hot Docs Canadian Documentary Film Festival in April. Since hitting the big screen in theatres in June 2011 – including a showing at the Empire Theatres in the Pen Centre – it has captivated audiences across Ontario and Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. It also toured the film festival circuit, appearing at Canada

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Niagara College to pursue his dream. He says his NC experience not only equipped him with the skills to create films, but to pitch and raise money for them as well.

“I think that aspect of the program really separated those of us who were serious about filmmaking and those who weren’t,” he said.

While making features was something he always aspired to, Cheel never imagined his first feature would have evolved out what began as a small side project. He had filmed several shorts during his time at NC and after, and his work on Zavadil began with the same end in mind. Its destiny became greater however, as the story unfolded.

“I would never walk in and think ‘I’m the guy who made it.’

You always have to give yourself a reality check when you pursue a career in film.”

“When I first started, I thought it would just be a 15-minute short that we would put online – a short profile of the guy who is the original Jackass,” he says. “But as we started filming, Ralph would share personal things with us and it became apparent that there was a feature there.”

At 33 years old with his first feature film and a Genie nomination under his belt, there’s no doubt Cheel has come a long way since he graduated from the College in 2005. But he is not one to bask in his credits or pop the champagne at film festival parties.

“I don’t drink, I’m not really into that whole scene,” he says. “I’d much rather be out making more films.”

For Cheel, it’s not about how far he’s already come, but how much farther he would like to go. He would love to work on more genre film projects and further explore his passion for horror flicks, and is working on a script about time travel.

“I would never walk in and think ‘I’m the guy who made it.’ You always have to give yourself a reality check when pursuing a career in film,” he says. “I’ve made one doc and that’s great – it’s a tough hump to pass – but there’s still a lot to do.”

Do you know a NC grad that has moved on to a highly successful career? Let us know at encore@niagaracollege.ca.

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RECIPE FOR SUCCESS College partners with Niagara Food Festival NIAGARA COLLEGE WILL BE A KEY INGREDIENT IN THE 2012 NIAGARA FOOD FESTIVAL. A long-time sponsor and vendor at ‘The Peninsula’s Tastiest Party,’

fantastic opportunity for an enhanced partnership with Niagara College.”

NC was introduced this spring as the title sponsor of the event, which is

This year, the Niagara Food Festival will move from its traditional

expected to bring thousands of food enthusiasts to downtown Welland in

early-October date to early September. The date change will accommodate

early September 2012.

one of the key elements of NC’s sponsorship: making the festival’s

The new partnership creates the opportunity to combine the College’s

opening night, Friday, September 7, Niagara College Night at the Niagara

Orientation events into the Food Festival while raising the profile of NC

Food Festival, capping off the College’s Orientation Week. The event will

across southern Ontario.

feature a major headline act on the main stage, as well as other College

“We recognize and appreciate that this is a very well-run family-friendly connections designed to draw new and returning NC students, staff, faculty event that is also a major highlight among Niagara’s many great festivals.”

and alumni to the festival.

said Gord Hunchak, acting vice-president of Student and External Relations at NC. “Now, with the new festival date in early September, this creates a

“We believe the Niagara Food Festival is the ideal venue to celebrate the return of Niagara College students to Niagara and to warmly welcome those here for the first time,” said Hunchak. “For students who are new to the College or new to our community, whether they are from across Ontario or from across the world, Niagara College Night at the Niagara Food Festival will be a chance for them to see firsthand the warm hospitality of Welland and the Niagara region.”

Further details of the sponsorship include the re-branding of the Niagara Food Festival’s Mobile Culinary Theatre to highlight Niagara College and its Canadian Food and Wine Institute, and the return of the Niagara College Teaching Winery as the festival’s exclusive wine

Pictured from left: Chair of Niagara Food Festival Brad Morgan, Welland mayor Barry Sharpe, NC acting VP Student and External Relations Gord Hunchak, and culinary apprentice student Ben Carlsen toast to new partnership.

vendor.

MANY HANDS PROJECT REACHES OUT TO ST. JOHN AMBULANCE AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCE IN NIAGARA IS BETTER OFF THIS YEAR THANKS TO NIAGARA COLLEGE’S MANY HANDS INITIATIVE. This year, the 15th annual renovation project, which provides an important real-world learning opportunity for NC students, benefited the Lincoln County Branch of the St. John Ambulance.

Between January and April, students and volunteers worked in collaboration with St. John Ambulance to renovate the agency’s Church Street facility in St. Catharines.

“Many Hands is an effective way for students to learn and acquire skills in a real-world setting, and it’s an important way for them to learn the benefits of contributing to their community,” said NC’s acting president Steve Hudson. “It’s one of the many ways that our students, faculty and staff are making a positive contribution to life in Niagara.”

The renovation work at St. John Ambulance was completed by the College’s Construction Studies students in collaboration with members of St. John Ambulance. Students from the Construction Renovation Technician program, under the supervision of faculty and in collaboration with sub-trades contracted by St. John Ambulance, undertook a number of projects designed to make the facility barrier-free, make better use of existing space, and ensure safety standards are met for St. John’s training courses.

The organization of the project was handled by students in the College’s Event Management Graduate Certificate program, who also organized and executed a series of successful fundraising events and activities in support of the initiative.

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Circle of Giving honours leadership support ABOUT 80 GUESTS WERE HOSTED BY THE NIAGARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION at its Circle of Giving event to recognize leadership support of $100,000 or more to the Building Futures Campaign.

Representatives attended from student government, corporations, foundations, estates and municipalities. The total giving from these supporters was 82% of the $17.7 million raised through the campaign.

Each group was presented with a commemorative print in recognition of their outstanding campaign support.

From left: Elsie Vrugteveen and Heather Brekelmans, past presidents of the Student Administrative Council (SAC); Bob Martin, chair, NC Foundation Board of Directors; Sean Kennedy, CEO, NC Foundation; Brian Costantini, outgoing SAC president; and Katryna McKenna, incoming SAC president.

FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT SERVES UP STUDENT SUPPORT Fallsview Casino Resort made a $50,000 donation to help fund the expansion of Niagara College’s culinary facilities, specifically a new food lab that supports the teaching of largescale, high-volume cooking styles.

From left: Craig Youdale, academic chair, NC’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute; Jon Ogryzlo, dean,

THE TANNER FAMILY DONATED $20,000

Canadian Food and Wine Institute; Steve Hudson, acting president, Niagara College; Richard Taylor,

to establish the Frances E. Tanner Memorial

vice-president Operations, Fallsview Casino Resort; and Greg Medulun, director of Communications,

Scholarship. This endowed fund supports an

Fallsview Casino Resort. Culinary students are shown in the background.

award for a student who has demonstrated an interest in helping disabled individuals fulfill their potential. Frances Tanner was a passionate advocate for those with disabilities, focusing on

The School of Hospitality, Tourism and

accessibility and inclusiveness in events of the

Administration held its annual Awards

hospitality and sporting worlds.

Ceremony and Reception in March for 40 volunteers and 120 award recipients. From left: donors Pat Dunk and Ruth Thompson, representing the Fraser Thompson Memorial Award; and award recipient Amy Beverly, second-year student in the Hospitality Management – Hotel and Restaurant program.

The Business and Management academic division held its first awards ceremony in April to thank donors, and celebrate students receiving bursaries, scholarships and awards. Donors included (front row, from left): Cindy Liu, SIFE Student Entrepreneur Award; Alex Fournier, SIFE Student Entrepreneur Award; Lisa Borg, Human Resources Professionals Association of Niagara Bryan Dowling Award; Carrie Kelley, Canadian Federation of University Women Laura Sabia Award; Joy Flegg, E.P. Flegg Memorial Award; and Silvana Stuppiello, Accounting Advisory Committee Award; and (back row, from left) Taylor Robertson, Chown Cairns Barristers & Solicitors Award; Sean Vanderklis, Metis Nation of Ontario Award; Mike Scott, Mike Scott Award; Stephen Quesnelle, Metis National of Ontario Award; Anne Kirkpatrick, Canadian Federation of University Women Laura Sabia Award; and Lesley Befort and Rashmi Biswas, Niagara Area Business Women’s Network.

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From left to right: Manager of Student Services Sheryl Johns, acting vice-president Student and External Relations Gord Hunchak, Linda and Scott Tanner, Bill and Mary Jane Tanner, and Ken and Carol Tanner.

myFuture

Seafood Gala raises $100,000 The Niagara College Foundation’s 23rd Annual Seafood Gala, held April 13 at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, generated funds to support student learning and success

From left: Bob Martin, chair NC Foundation; Richard Taylor, vicepresident of Operations, Fallsview Casino Resort; chefs Anna Olson and Michael Olson, coemcees of the gala; and Steve Hudson, acting president, Niagara College.

Lower left: Gala guests enjoy the excellent buffet and fun atmosphere. Lower right: Some of the more than 60 student volunteers are shown at the Gala.

CLOSE TO 600 BUSINESS, COMMUNITY

and contribute to the success of the largest

AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS attended the

campaign in the College’s history,” said Sean

Foundation’s premiere annual fundraising

Kennedy, CEO of the NC Foundation.

event, which raised $100,000.

Eighty percent of the revenue will help

Gala chair, Bob Jackson, led the gala

a variety of programs volunteered for the event.

Lead sponsors included Fallsview Casino Resort, Sun Media Niagara Newspaper Group, TV Cogeco and TD.

planning team in creating an exciting

purchase equipment and learning resources,

atmosphere that featured a spectacular buffet,

SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, April 6, 2013,

and 20% will fund scholarships and bursaries.

and live and silent auctions valued at $67,000,

the 24th annual Seafood Gala will be held at

including the Vintage Land Rover Experience,

the Fallsview Casino Resort.

The gala was the final fundraising activity under the umbrella of the Building Futures

a WestJet trip to Punta Cana, and brunch with

Campaign.

chefs Anna and Michael Olson.

“This was an outstanding event, and

Entertainment was provided by The Doubts,

we are grateful to our sponsors and guests

Juliette Dunn and Peter Shea, Maneli Jamal,

who help our students achieve their dreams

and Frank Krahn. More than 60 students from

To view this year’s gala photo gallery visit: niagaracollege.ca/seafoodgala.

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Benefits and services available for our grads MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, July 21, 2012 MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT, TORONTO

Join fellow grads for a bus trip to Medieval Times, a great family outing. NC grads can purchase up to four tickets at our special rate of $65 per person including entrance ticket and bus transportation.

NiagaraCollege.ca/alumni/medievaltimes Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 NIAGARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC

Grads are encouraged to put a foursome together for the Niagara College Foundation Golf Classic at Peninsula Lakes Golf Course in Fenwick. Proceeds will fund scholarships for student athletes.

NiagaraCollege.ca/golfclassic Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 ALUMNI CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE DINNER White Oaks Resort, Conference Centre & Spa This special evening will celebrate alumni success. All grads are welcome to attend.

Check the website for more details.

NiagaraCollege.ca/alumni

Social networking with NC alumni Join our Facebook fan page, Niagara College Canada Alumni, to learn about activities and reconnect with other Niagara College graduates.

Join our Linked-In group, Niagara College Canada Alumni, and learn about professional opportunities and events, apply for jobs, post jobs and network with NC grads in your field.

Follow @niagaracollege to keep in touch with NC activities and news.

Free access to OptimalResume™

Alumni Relations provides free access to OptimalResume™, a comprehensive career management platform with a variety of tools to help you create, present, manage and share your professional credentials. ›› Generate a professional resume in variety of formats with Resume Builder ›› Create an online gallery of your work with Portfolio Manager ›› Refine interviewing skills with real-to-life, multi-media interview scenarios with Optimal Interview Alumni access code at: NiagaraCollege.ca/optimalresume. Check our website for other career services for grads.

Grad frames available

We have frames in stock for a certificate, diploma, degree or photo. For more information and/or to place an order, visit: NiagaraCollege.ca/alumni or call 905.735.2211, ext. 7551.

Discounts and special offers

We have a loyal group of affinity partners, which offer competitive group discounts for NC grads. For every client that signs up, these companies provide financial support to help fund equipment and learning resources for students.

Performance Cars ›› Special rebate for graduates, students, staff and retirees on all new and used cars purchased or leased ›› 15 brands with a model suitable for any time in life ›› Amount of the rebate depends upon cost of the car ›› Visit for details: pcrebates.ca/nc/ Johnson Insurance – Home and Auto ›› Monthly premium payments with no interest or service charge ›› Access to scholarships and academic grants ›› Personal priority attention, 24 hours a day MBNA Mastercard ›› No annual fee ›› Credit limit up to $100,000 ›› Around-the-clock fraud protection ›› Emergency replacement within 48 hours Canada Life – Life, Dental and Health Insurance ›› Low cost coverage term life plans that pays a tax-free lump sum payment of up to $250,000 ›› Select a health and dental plan to optimize your coverage ›› Get a no-obligation quote online National Group Mortgage Program Get the best rate from the lender of your choice with the financial flexibility you deserve ›› One-stop convenience and impartial advice – computerized service provides access to group rates

Have a story to share?

We’re always looking for stories to share with the NC community. Send your profile to us and we may include it in a future edition of encore.

Contact us!

For more information, please visit: NiagaraCollege.ca/alumni.

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Golf Classic 2012

Niagar a College foundation

Proceeds will fund scholarships for student athletes!

GOLF PACKAGE: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, select competitions, professional golf clinic, lunch and dinner.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Noon Tee Off To register online, visit:

niagaracollege.ca/golfclassic

Peninsula Lakes Golf Club Hwy #20, Fonthill Ontario

Or call: 905-735-2211 ext. 7775

Receive a New or Used Vehicle Rebate!

PerformanceCars has partnered with Niagara College to give all students, graduates, staff, and retirees a rebate on new or used vehicles purchased at our St. Catharines and Grimsby locations. Plus, with every rebate issued, PerformanceCars will give back to the college to support student learning and success.

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17.7 Million Raised

$

Thank you!

ORGANIZATIONS

17 Noir A. Cianfarani Dentistry Professional Corporation AECEO, Niagara Branch ACE Bakery ACE Niagara ARC Engineering Advanced Office Solutions Advantage Restaurant Supply Inc. Airon Group of Companies Alfidome Construction Algoma Central Corporation All Green Irrigation Alvarez Fitness AMEC Earth & Environmental Americana Conference Resort & Spa Amora Portrait Studios Andrew Hendriks & Sons Greenhouses Antel Optronics Inc. Anthony M. Apparel Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. Aramark Canada Ltd. Architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. Astral Media Radio-Niagara Atlantic Packaging Atrium Spa AVW Telav–Audio Visual B&M Marketing (Canada) Inc. Babcock Business Strategies Balanced Way Consulting Beatties Basics Beaupit’s Mixed Martial Arts BELAIRdirect Insurance Bell Besseling Mechanical Inc. Best Western Cairn Croft Best Western Rose City Suites Bird Kingdom Black and McDonald Ltd Blake Communications BLS Planning Associates Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd. BMO Bank of Montreal Borden & Elliot Boston Pizza Bowen Road Women’s Institute Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse & Wine Bar Brass Bell Bed and Breakfast Braymark Services Inc. Brazclean Technical Cleaning Services Brennan Paving Briggsy’s Sports & Promotion Brinkman Travel Brock University Brouwer Construction Ltd. BTY (Ontario) Inc. Business Education Council of Niagara Business Link Niagara Ltd. Calamar Enterprises Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Campus Living Centres Inc. Canadian Federation of University Women –St. Catharines Canadian German Chamber of Industry & Commerce Inc. Canadian Opera Company Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association Canadian Tire–Fort Erie Canadian Tire–Grimsby

Canadian Tire–Niagara Falls Canadian Tire–St. Catharines Canadian Tire Associate Store– Sandy McIntyre Retail Ltd. Canadian Tire Financial Services Limited Canadian Tire Store 282 Canadian Tire Store 40 –RJJ Holdings Ltd. Canadian Tire Store 90 Canadian Vintners Association Carlos Cantina Casa Mia Cataract Bowl Cave Springs Cellars Ltd. Cedarway Floral Inc. Centre for the Arts, Brock University Certified General Accountants of Ontario Charlesway Corporation Ltd Charter Building Company Chateau des Charmes CHCH News Chef Revival, Inc. Chef’s Hat Inc. CHESS Office Equipment Inc. Chip’N Charlie’s Bar & Eatery Christie’s Dairy Ltd. Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation of Canada Citrus Boutique City of Niagara Falls City of St. Catharines City of Welland Claussen Consulting Services COGECO Cable Canada LP Colio Estate Wines Inc. College Compensation & Appointments Council Colleges of Ontario Network for Education & Training Colleges Ontario Colour Your World Computan Innovative Solutions Connect Strategic Alliance Contours MD Convergent Telecom Inc. Copplestone Works Cotton Inc. Coyote’s Run Estate Winery CR Luxury Vacation Properties & Tours Credit Bureau of St. Catharines Creekside Estate Winery Criveller Company of Canada Crown Bench Estates Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls CRS Contractors Rental Supply D.W. Howard Realty Ltd. Dalhousie Yacht Club Daniel Lenko Estate Winery Dappar Holdings Ltd. Darien Lake Theme Park Days Inn Welland Dell Canada Inc. Dell Lewis & Krall Pharmacy Deloitte Touche LLP Delta Chelsea Downtown Toronto Design Electronics Diana’s House of Flowers Dill Family Foundation Bursary Direct Cash Management Inc. District School Board of Niagara DoubleTree Doug Forsythe Gallery Dramm Corporation DS Capital Inc.

Niagara College and the Niagara College Foundation thank the following donors and other supporters, who gave $100 or more during the Building Futures Campaign (2008-2012). This financial support helped fund new facilities, equipment and learning resources, applied research, and scholarships and bursaries to support student learning and success.

Dundee Securities Corporation Dynamic Funds E.S. Fox Ltd. Eclipse Technology Solutions Inc. Egg Farmers of Ontario Einstein’s Laminated Art Elle Du Monde Inc. Embanent ULC Empire Theatres Enbridge Gas Distribution Environics/Lipkin Fans & Mutual Friends of Fort Erie Racing Feastivities Events & Catering Fifth Avenue Collection Findlay & Thomas Medicine Professional Corp.

Finesse Interior Design and Home Décor Fireside Restaurant Flat Rock Cellars Flett Beccario Barristers & Solicitors Flying Saucer Restaurant Follett Higher Education Group Fox Aviation Framecraft Framing & Art Centre Franczak Enterprises Ltd. Fresh Collaborative Events Fringe Hair & Skin Group Frogpond Farm Organic Winery Front Row Sports Fulton Downtown Fitness Club G & H Wiley Ltd. G. O’Connor Consultants Inc. Galleria Jewelers Galvcast Manufacturing Inc. Gary Waters General Motors of Canada Ltd GIANT FM 91.7 Girasole Bed & Breakfast Glenridge Martial Arts Academy Golf Association of Ontario Golf Management Institute of Canada Golf Nutz Grand Niagara Grantham Home Hardware Grape Growers of Ontario Grapes for Humanity Great Wolf Lodge Greg Frewin Theatre Grimo Nut Nursery Grimsby Garden Club Group 92 Mechanical Inc. guard.me Gym-Con Limited Habitat for Humanity Hair Gallery Unisex Salon Hamilton Tiger Cats Harbour Estates Wines Harbour House Harrow Sports Hartleib Hopkins Colton Paint Centre Heart of Niagara Hotels HeavenSent.ca Heelis, Williams, Little & Almas, LLP Henry of Pelham Winery Hernder Estate Wines Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario

Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hockley Valley Resort HOCO Entertainment & Resorts Holiday Inn Express Honey’s Fashion Clothing Honeywell Ltd. Hooters Niagara Falls Hopkins IDA Pharmacy Hospitality Human Resources Professionals of Niagara HP Canada HR Off-Site Human Resources Solutions IODE Earl Mountbatten Chapter Icorm Imperial Cleaners & Tailors Imperial Sovereign Court of St. Catharines & Greater Niagara In Stride Productions Ltd. In Touch Day Spa Indulgences Infosilem Inn at Christie’s Mill Inn on the Twenty Inniskillin Wines Inc. International Wine & Food Society–Niagara Branch Intouch Day Spa J & J Floral Expressions J.D. Wiley Limited J.H. Ryder Machinery Ltd. Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate Winery Jeffery’s Greenhouses Inc. John Deere Foundation of Canada John Howard Cellars of Distinction John Howard Society of Niagara John Snowling-Royal LePage Johnson Insurance Inc. Jordan House Joseph’s Estates Wines Inc. Julia’s Ristorante Kimono’s Chinese Buffet Kool Katts Caribbean Restaurant KPMG LLP Kraun Electric Inc. L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc. L.J. Walters Insurance Brokers Ltd. Lailey Vineyard Lakeside Steel Corporation Lakeview Cellars Estate Winery Lancaster, Brooks & Welch LLP Lapennaco.com Super Centre Legends Estates Winery Leon’s Furniture Ltd. Les Marmitons Niagara Lex Parker Consultants Ltd. Limen Group Ltd. Lincoln Garden Club & Horticultural Society Lionhead Golf & Country Club –Kaneff Golf Group LochNess Links LuVITT Solutions M.K. Rittenhouse & Sons Ltd. M.T. Bellies Tap & Grillhouse MacKenzie Financials Mutual Funds Mafeking Holdings Inc. Magnacca Consultants Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company Ltd. Malivoire Wine Company Mama Mia’s Italian Eatery Mandarin Restaurant Franchise Corporation

Mapleview Charities Marineland Mark Ricker Studio & Gallery Mark’s Work Wearhouse Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa Martin Farms Ltd. Martin Sheppard Fraser LLP Massaville Holdings Inc. Master Gardeners of Niagara –St. Catharines MasterCard Worldwide Canada Region McLaren Press Graphics Medieval Times Mercer Tool Corporation Meridian Credit Union Metro Toronto Convention Centre Mick & Angelo’s Microsoft Midway Farm & Greenhouses Inc. Millcroft Inn Mirvish Productions Miss Dar’s School of Dance Mon Bijou Dining Room Monticellos Grille House & Wine Bar Mori Gardens Retail Garden Centre Mountain Road Wine Company Mountain Springs Resort Mountainview Homes MSE Micro Solutions Enterprises Canada Music Niagara National Art Centre Naturally Healthy Niagara Airbus Niagara Area Business Women’s Network Niagara Block Incorporated Niagara Bruce Trail Club Niagara Catholic District School Board Niagara College Retirees Association Niagara College Student Administrative Council & Students of Niagara College Niagara College Wine Club Niagara Community Foundation Niagara Construction Association Niagara Economic Development Corporation Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Niagara Falls Horticultural Society Niagara Falls Labour Charitable Foundation Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society (Firehall Theatre) Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Horticultural Society Niagara Ice Dogs Niagara Region Niagara Regional Broadband Network Niagara Regional Police Association Niagara Regional Police Services Niagara Rovers, Inc. Niagara Soft Cloth Car Wash Niagara Sportsplex Niagara Tools Ltd. Niagara Workforce Planning Board Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed & Breakfast Association Niagara’s Finest Inns Nickerson Appliances

Nokara Farms Nortel Network NRT Technology Corporation Oban Inn Limited OEB Enterprise Inc. Oh Canada Eh?! Dinner Show Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill Olson Foods Concepts One Stop Fireplace Shop Ontario Chamber of Commerce Ontario Craft Brewers Ontario Place Corporation Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association & Heavy Construction Association of Regional Niagara Ontario Wine Society– Niagara Chapter Ontario Wine Society– Toronto Chapter Opimian Society OPSEU Local 242 Oracle Canada Corp.

OSM Solar Corporation Oxford University Press Parkway Complex Patricia Meek Insurance Agency PCMA Canada East Chapter Pelham Horticultural Society Peller Estates Winery Pen Centre Promotion Fund PenFinancial Credit Union Peninsula Lakes Golf Club Personal Optical Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd. Picture Frame Warehouse Pillitteri Estates Winery Pinder’s Security Products Pinewood Homes (Niagara) Ltd. Port Colborne Country Club Premier Limousine Inc. Premium Wine Channels Primavera Concerts Inc. Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association Professional Carpet Systems Professional Hockey Players Association Prokleen Washing Services Promo Centre Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre Quick Solutions Inc. RA Shaw Designs Ltd. Rachel Delaney Insurance Agency Ltd. Radisson Hotel & Suites Raimondo & Associates Architects Inc. Rankin Construction Inc. RBC Foundation RBC Private Counsel Inc. Red Onion Restaurant Redchair™ Branding Inc Reif Estate Winery Reimar Forming & Construction Rice Road Greenhouses & Garden Centre Ltd. RickiJo’s Restaurant & Bar Ricoh Document Management Ridgehill Ford Riverbend Inn RJJ Holdings Ltd Robert Nowell Photographer Rogers Communciation Romance Collection Gallery ROMZAP Ltd. Loretto Centre Fallsview

Rotary Club of Welland Roy Cairns-Charlesway Corporation Ltd Royal Botanical Gardens Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Royal Niagara Golf Club Ruedi Hafen–Niagara Helicopters Limited Salon Eskada Salumatics Inc. Sandy’s Aesthetics Sapphires–Thomas Steele Jewellers Scotiabank Group Scott Construction Niagara Inc. Scott Laboratories Ltd. Scott Thornley & Company Inc. SDR Seating Inc. Seacore Seafood Inc. Sears Seaway Marine Transport Seguin Engineering Serenity Spa Serianni Construction Ltd. Shaw Festival Theatre Shear Image Salon Showboat Festival Theatre Siemans Simply Delicious Sinclair Dental Company Sizzling Solutions Inc. Skills Canada Ontario Sobeys Sodexo Somebuddy’s Family Dining Southbrook Vineyards Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild Spangle Grille Speedpro Colour Imaging Centre Spencer Steel Limited Spin-Doctor Inc. St. Ann’s Holy Name Bingo St. Catharines Golf & Country Club St. Catharines Horticultural Society St. Catharines-Thorold Chamber of Commerce Stamford Home Hardware & Fireplace Shop Starbucks State Farm Insurance Stephen Dominick Studio STF Construction Limited Stokes Seeds Ltd. Stoney Ridge Estate Winery StrategyCorp Inc. Stratford Shakespeare Festival Stratus Vineyards Sullivan Mahoney LLP Sun Country Leisure Products Inc. SunLife Financial SunMedia Group Sunshine Building Maintenance Inc. Suntastic Tanning Superior Car Wash & Express Detailing Swytch ABM Solutions Inc. Tannahill Funeral Home Limited Taylor Producto Inc. TD Group TD Insurance Meloche Monnex TD Waterhouse Telcon Datvox Cabling Solutions Teleperson Inc.

Telus Business Systems The Branscombe Family Foundation The Burke Group The Butcher Shoppe The Butterfly Gallery The Epicurean Ltd. The Fairmont Royal York The Greens at Brock The Keefer Mansion Inn The Laroque Group The Marchand-Kruczynski Group at Scotia McLeod The Niagara Parks Commission The Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation The Performance Group of Automotive Companies The Whole Shebang Thorold Horticultural Society Thundering Waters Golf Club Timbro Design Build Contractors Toronto Sun Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Toyota Canada Inc. Transam Properties Inc. tree Amigos Ultimate Women’s Fitness Studio UNIS LUMIN Inc. VandenDool Jewellers VANDENTECH Engineering Inc. Vanderwesten Rutherford Mantecon Inc. Vaughans International Cuisine200 Verge Insurance Group, Inc VIA Rail Canada Inc. Videls Village Furniture Vine Floral Vineland Estates Winery Ltd Vineland Research & Innovation Centre Vintage Hotels vxFusion Walker Industries Holdings Ltd Ward-Beck Systems Ltd. Webley Construction Ltd. Welland Horticultural Society Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp.

Welland Recreational Canal Corporation Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce Wellington Court WestJet Westmont Hospitality Group Westport Golf Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa Club Wiley Luxury Brand Auto Inc Wilfrid Laurier University Willow Heights/Wayne Gretsky Estate Winery Workopolis YMCA of Niagara Yoga by Sarah Youngs Insurance Brokers Zehrs Zonta Club of Niagara Falls

INDIVIDUALS

Anonymous (19) Robert Abela Mary Abrams Frank Addario Eileen Akershoek Don Alexander Dr. Michael Alexander Julie Alinotte Fiona Allan Jim & Martha Allan Darryl Andree Theresa Anzovino Helen Armstrong John Armstrong Cathy Ashby Doug Ashton John Ashwood David Atherton Sarah Baker William Baker Joanne Bakker Rick & Cheryl Baldin Ray & Heather Barfoot Craig Bartlett Ahmad Bashir Bev Beamer Donna Bell Joy Benner Robert Bennett Herb & Lorraine Bentley Lin Benway Judith Berglund Christine Berkhout Michael Berlis Maralina Bernardo David Berry Rick Betran Yolande Bissonnette Cecil Blackburn Rosemarie Blackwood The Blair Family Christopher Blake Laurie Blake Dr. Nicholas Bodo Dr. Peter Boersma Deborah Boutilier Ian Bowering Jim Bradley A.L. Branscombe Brian Brewer Diana Bridges John Brook Danielle Brown Dr. Ian & Tina Brown Dr. Christian Bruckschwaiger Ange Bruni Linda Bruni Annabelle Burbidge Hendrick Burgers Mary Burnett Marilyn & John Burt Thomas Busnarda Jim & Louise Butko Denise Camire Paul Campbell Heather Carter Martha Casson Holly & Anthony Catalfamo Dr. Ben Cecil Leo Chan Rick & Betty Ann Chandler Neil Chartrand Brigitte Chiki Dr. Xin Chong Erika Church Joanna Cielen Steve Cino Ed Ciprick Art Cipryk Fred Cipryk John Cipryk Rose Marie Cipryk John & Rebecca Clark Christa Clinchy

Clutterbuck Family Bill Cole Justice J.A. Colvin Nancy Connelly John Coomber Sean & Rachelle Coote Brian Corbey Joanne & Michael Cousineau Louise Cowitz John Crawley John Crossingham Bill Crumm Bob Cuipa Donna Cunningham Danny D’Addio Anthony D’Amico Joseph D’Amico Dr. Charles R. Daly Stephen Daub Beverley Davies Kristine Dawson Mark Dedinsky Rachel & Brian Delaney Frank Demizio Elizabeth Dempster Zane DeSilva Janice DesLauriers Sergio Di Zio Keith Dickinson Vince DiCosimo Family Frederick Dixon Gary Dolch John Domitrek Steve Done Captain Daniel Doyle Laney & Michael Doyle Philip & Louise Dyck Joseph Eigner Ian Ellingham Viviane Elltoft Estate of Amilcare Ramella Estate of Dr. Margaret Emily Bickle Estate of Edith Mary Kees Estate of Hans Koch Estate of Luigi Setacci Estate of Shirley Levay Pat Eversden Steve & Michelle Farley Danielle Fauquier Joanne Fedosov Irene Ferguson Stefane Filion Dr. Brian Findlay Kathy & Nik Finney Colin Fraser Wayne Gale Alanna Galeota Rene Galipeau Richard Gark Jim Garner Tom & Jane Gauld Nancy Geddie Peter Gill Pierre Giroux John & Jeannette Gittings Judith Gittings Allan & Margaret Goddard Martin Goldfarb Thomas Goldspink Debra Gollinger James Gossifidou Marilyn Goulding Valerie Grabove & Brian Green Walter Greczko Lorne Gretsinger Rick & Mary-Ellen Groom Greta Haanstra Nancy Halinda Richard Halinda Robert Hann Susan Hannah Lee Hanson Andy & Barb Harbison Dianne Harper

Jack Hamer Theresa Harris Gerald Harrison Cole Hayes Phil Hayes Margaret & Fred H. Hayward David Heath William E. Heelis Isobel Henderson Carmela Henry Dr. David Henry Rick Herkimer Garrett Herman Jean Hetherington Heather Hewitt Herb Hill Gail Hilyer Barclay Holbrook Norman Holmes Beverley Hotchkiss Steve Hudson Bette Jo Hughes Laurie Hughes Mel Hughes Dr. William Hughes Dick & Carolyn Hugus Gord Hunchak Sandra Huppe Robert Hurl Delia Iafrate Julie Iemmolo-Stuart Mark Inkster Lorraine Irwin Bob & Amy Jackson Karin Jahnke-Haslam Janet Jakobsen Ted Jarema & Lynne FergusonJarema Margaret Jarrell Ron & Pat Jaskula David Jastrubecki Eugene and Colleen Johnson Lois Johnson Darren Johnston Thomas Johnston Jerry Jones Dr. Robert Josefchak Helene Joy Marti & Peter Jurmain Erica Jurus Marie Kallan John Kaloyanides Michael Katz Joseph Kelly Kathleen Kelly Anne Kemp Paul Kendrick Sean & Kerry Kennedy Michael & Rosemary Kennedy Vic & Farida Kerschl Dr. Tillman G. Kershaw Dr. Mary Kilmer-Tchalekian Charmaine Kissman Eric Knudsen Nestor Komar Frank Krahn Dr. Bonnie Rose & Dr. Walter Kubiski Nelson Lacroix Paul Lamoureux Eleanor Lancaster Tracy, Kevin, Ryan & Jesse LeBlanc Esther Lee Jordan Leroux Barb Leslie Joseph Letwin John & Dot Levay Darlene Levinski Eva & Helen Lewis Keith Lindberg Edmund Lindsay Roy Lister Patrick Little Robert Loucks

David Lukas Edward Lutz Angus MacIsaac Tracy MacDonald Duncan MacFarlane Dr. Chelsea MacNeil Allan & Betty Magnacca Debbie Maloney Vince Malvaso Frank Mancuso Cindy Mannette Dr. Arthur Marchand Virginia Marr Margaret Marsh Bonnie Martel Bob & Kathy Martin Eileen Martin Jack Martin Patricia Martin David Mascio Justice Barry Matheson Raymond Matthews Rick Mauro Mike McArthur Joseph McCallum Dean & Susan McCann Gabriela McCotter Toby McCreadie James McEwen Sally McGarr Karen McGrath Neil McGregor Don McMaster Norma Medulun Patricia Meek Nathalie Mehra Fernando & Irene Mendes Agostino Menna Maria Menna Shelley Merlo Evelyn Merz Andrew D. Miall Lora Miani Ian Millet Dorothy Millett Marilyn Montgomery Donna Moody Dino Morabito The Moran Family Renato A. Morettin Howard Morgan Stacey Mori Tonie & Bill Mori Jan & Al Munro Julie Murray Alan Mutch The Nantel & Ward-Smith Family Robert Neill Nicole Neshevich Gary Neuman Cosmo & Gina Menechella & Family John Nitsopoulos Nancy Nix Angela North Michael Nutbeem Glenn A. O’Connor Shane O’Connor Ann O’Kelly Terrence J. O’Malley Jon & Lynn Ogryzlo Catherine Olsthoorn Fred Ortbach Flavia & Stevan Orvitz The Overholt Family Michael Page Kerry Painter Wing Pak Peter P. Papp & Estate of Valerie A. Lane David Pastirik Dr. Daniel & Saundra Patterson Harry & Ursula Pelissero Peter Pennacchietti

Dorita Pentesco Mary Perez Nicole Perreault The Pett Family Cheryl Phillips Donald Picken Margaret Pickles Janet Pizzati Blair & Lynne Pollard Jason Post Rena Posteraro Scott Putman Teresa Quinlin S. Ford Ralph Mike Rankin Doug Rapley Maryanne Ratcliffe William Rattray Mark Ravelle Kevin Reilly Candice Richards Nancy Ricker Rick & Jennifer Rienzo Harry Riesebosch Jacqueline Robarts Frank Roberts Margaret Robertson Melissa Rocco Larry Rose Andre Roy Lyn & Dan Russo Jim & Dora Ryan Linda Saari Sandra Sabo Sue Salzer Caroline Sanderson Parm Sandu Ray Sarkis Samuel Sarick Rex Sarson Ernie Scervino Kyle Schilke Allan Schmidt Donna Scott Michael Scott Brian Scriver Mary Anne Seppala Deborah Sevenpifer Barry & Patty Sharpe Samantha Sharpe Ronald A. Shaw Larry Sherk Eric & Linda Silvestri Mark Simchison Laurie Simpson Don Sinclair Heather & David Sloan Greg Smith John C. Smith Lloyd G. Smith Martin P. Smith Robynne Smith Eleanor Snider Allison Soave Betty-Lou Souter Jennifer Southward Edward Stark Dr. Brian Stewart & Dr. Carolyn Blair Jeff Stewart & Jackie Agnew Joan Storm Greg Swick Lucia Szeplaki Gary Talosi The Tanner Family Dr. Rose Tannous David Taylor Dr. Kenneth Taylor Robert Tedford David A. Thomas Dr. Gillian Thomas John Thompson John Thyret Orest Tkaczuk Jay & Barrie Tober

Natalee Tokar Phil Tregunno Colette Trent Mike Trojan The Honourable C. Anne Tucker Ross Tucker Dean Tudor Vicki Turchi Alan J. Unwin Laura VanClieaf & Family Ted Van Geest Maria Vandelaar Nicola Varalli Bhanu Vashishth Linda Vaughan David & Louise Veres Lou Vescio John Vieth Deanna Villella Leanna Villella Shuster Dr. Beth & Rob Visser Ian Waddell Paige Wadden Kim Walker Allan Walkinshaw Linda Walters Kelly Warford-King Jim & Charlotte Warren Washington Family Bob & Mary Watson Carol Watson Robert Watson Romeo Wawrow Paul Weerdenburg Adriana West Brian Whyte Lance Wiebe Vittoria A. Wikston The Wikston Family Dr. Robin Williams Matthew B. Wilson Paul & Mary-Lynn Winkler Janice Wismer Glenna Wood Mark Wood Malcolm Woodhouse Marsha Woods Jay Yatulis Norman Young Joanna Zalewa Antonio Zangari

IN HONOUR Angela North Dan Patterson Jim Ryan Elena Turroni

IN MEMORY

Reilly Kennedy Anzovino Ellie Burbidge Edna Burroughs Albert Cipryk Sarah Crawford Greg Darling Bob Delegall Edward Eldred Alex Fedorkow Goldie Hill Tym Hrycusko Mark Johns Don Johnson Gerald Kelly Dennis Glen Letwin Blanche Foisy McAuley Wayne McCreadie Chantal Millet John S. Mitchell Rob Petruniak Mary, Frank & Carmella Spano

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