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Vancouver 2010 NC at the Winter Olympics supporting Canadian athletes

Niagara College Teaching Brewery New program brewing for Fall 2010

Icewine gets new identity Students develop exciting new brand for Pillitteri Icewine

Student satisfaction Students rank NC # 1 – for the sixth year in a row!

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NC students, alumni and staff shine at

2010 Winter Olympic Games

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Niagara Culinary Institute Fine dining and delights

Niagara Waters Spa Relaxing spa services

Niagara College Teaching Winery Wine tasting and boutique

Niagara College Greenhouse Student grown plants and flowers

Niagara’s favourite four-way stop.

The enterprise operations at Niagara College’s, Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus: stop by and enjoy a little indulgence.

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Mailing address: Niagara College Canada 300 Woodlawn Road Welland, Ontario, Canada L3C 7L3 Vice-President, Student and External Relations Sean Kennedy Director, Marketing and Communications Gordon Hunchak Manager, Marketing and New Media Dorita Pentesco Director of Development, Niagara College Foundation and Alumni Relations Lyn Russo Editor Senior Communications Officer Michael Wales Contributing Writers Elise Auger, Sylvie Berry, Alison Burgoyne, Steve Cino, Gosia Puzio, Lyn Russo, Joanne Cousineau, Josh Ladouceur, Tracy Leblanc, Michael Wales Photography Luke Gillett, Gosia Puzio, Michael Wales, J.T. Lewis, Angie Griffith Graphic Design Mark Hughes Comments and submissions are welcome. Contact encore@niagaracollege.ca

myCollege 2 President’s welcome 3 Number 1 for the sixth year 4 New programs brewing for Fall 2010 5 Master Plan update 6 PenFinancial donates $10,000 for bursary 6 NC’s SIFE team claims championship 6 Program earns national accreditation 7 In Your Backyard 8 SAC Green-Up 8 Dan Patterson named NOTL Citizen of the Year 8 Culinary students find success 9 Knowfire project earns national recognition 9 New home for local family 9 Many Hands “In the Orchard”

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22 Raise The Roof 22 Shiny Smiles 23 Albert Cipryk celebrated 23 Craig Award scholarship announced

myConnection 24 Alumni events 25 Alumni profiles 25 Alumni benefits and services

myFuture ON THE COVER Heather Clark, Professor, Hospitality and Tourism, and Alumni Erin Grenville (Graduate, Event Management and Tourism Marketing), take a break at the Canada Olympic House.

26 2010 Seafood Gala generates $275,000 27 Donor list 29 Invest in Niagara

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A Year Like No Other Without a doubt, 2009-2010 was a year like no other. We’ve watched as our campuses are transformed through a $90 million campus redevelopment – the largest capital expansion in our College’s history. Our enrolments continue to grow and, of course, we hosted high-profile visits by both the Prime Minister of Canada and the Prince of Wales. Some have pointed out that we accomplished more in 12 months than any other organization would be happy to accomplish in a decade.

Successes like this rarely happen by chance. The accomplishments and highlights of the past year reflect the hard work and commitment of our faculty and staff, and a vision focused on our students’ success. Our growing reputation has earned national and international attention, and established Niagara College as a model of responsive, industrylinked applied education.

This year of growth and success culminates with our Spring Convocation ceremonies, where more than 2,500 of our graduates receive certificates, diplomas and degrees. Convocation is the highlight of our College calendar, as it celebrates dreams fulfilled and marks the start of an exciting new phase in the lives of our students, whether it’s the start of a new career or the next stop on a learning pathway.

These graduates are the newest members of our active community of more than 50,000 alumni. I urge our graduates to stay connected to NC, whether it’s through reunions and other networking events, social media, our alumni web site (NiagaraCollege.ca/alumni) our alumni e-newsletter and, of course, encore.

The excitement continues this fall, when we will open seven new buildings, and launch five new programs. Much of this excitement and success is captured in the pages of this issue of encore. You’ll read about the role our staff, faculty and alumni played in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, and the positive impact our students and staff make in our communities through important projects like Many Hands and Shiny Smiles. This edition also celebrates the successes of our faculty, staff and students – from technology Professor Don Gemmell, who was inducted into the Skilled Trades Hall of Fame, and Food and Wine Sciences Dean Jon Ogryzlo and Professor Jennifer Wilhelm, who were honoured at Cuvée, to students from Business programs, Food and Wine and Public Relations who have distinguished themselves on the national and international stage.

I hope you’ll enjoy this issue and, as always, we’d love to hear from you. Questions, feedback and story ideas are welcome at encore@niagaracollege.ca.

Dan Patterson, Ph.D. President, Niagara college Canada

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in Student Satisfaction KPI data shows high quality of Niagara College programs

For the sixth straight year, Niagara College has ranked first in student satisfaction among all Ontario Colleges, according to the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results.

In all, 83.1 percent of students said they are satisfied with the education they’re receiving at NC, which is especially remarkable in light of record enrolments, and the growing need to accommodate tremendous growth and major construction projects over the past few years.

While the student satisfaction results often attract the most attention, the KPI results include very important data that speaks to the quality of our programs. This is especially evident in the area of employer satisfaction, where more than 93 percent of employers indicated they are satisfied with the graduates they’ve hired, and in the graduate employment rate, which shows that 86.2 percent of graduates were employed within six months of graduation – a very significant result in light of the current economic challenges. Also 79 percent of graduates said they’re satisfied with the education they received.

“I think this is something for which we can all feel proud,” said Len Crispino, Chair of the Niagara College Board of Governors. “Accolades are, of course, always welcome. But this is different; it originates directly from those receiving Niagara College’s services. I believe there is no better and more direct testimonial than this.”

The data also shows that NC’s graduation rate continues to climb. Our rate of 65.8 is above the provincial average and marks the third straight year it has exceeded 65 percent. This result speaks to the effectiveness of the retention strategies that have been developed and implemented over the past few years.

Other Niagara College results include: 91.3 percent of students said they are satisfied that their program is providing the knowledge and skills that will be useful in their future careers; 86.1 percent said they are satisfied with the overall quality of the learning experiences in their program; 77.5 percent said they are satisfied with the quality of facilities and resources at the College; 77.5 percent said they are satisfied with the overall quality of the services at NC. Further results are available online at NiagaraCollege.ca/kpi

LEFT TO RIGHT: NC students Amanda Wanyana, Caitin Frank, Khalid Hussain and Joshlyn Birdgeneau celebrate six consecutive years of being voted #1 in student satisfaction with Knightro

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Exciting New Programs Brewing for Fall Niagara College will launch five new programs this fall, including a unique Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program designed to fill the gap in the burgeoning craft brewery industry.

Also launching this fall are two-year diploma programs in Digital Photography, Recreation Therapy, Computer Systems Technician and Welding Technician. The programs are designed to meet demand for skilled and knowledgeable workers in key industries in Niagara and beyond.

The Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program will be housed in a teaching brewery currently under construction at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus. The program will provide significant hands-on training, including specialized instruction in beer making, brewing technology and operations, sales management and sensory evaluation. Based on Niagara College’s experience and expertise with the Niagara College Teaching Winery, Canada’s first and only commercial teaching winery, this program provides the necessary equipment and experience for students to be successful in the industry.

“Breweries require knowledgeable professionals to brew and manage their businesses,” said John Hay, President of the Ontario Craft Brewers Association.

“Niagara College has a proven track record in its contribution to the wine segment and the Ontario Craft Brewers agree the time is right to expand programs into the field of beer, brewing and brewery management.”

Based at the Welland Campus, the Digital Photography program will allow students to train their artistic eye, master digital imaging technologies, develop an individual style and create a cutting-edge portfolio. A strong hands-on approach provides students with specific career-relevant skills training in portrait, commercial, advertising and event photography, including photojournalism. Entrepreneurial and business principles give the knowledge and confidence needed to satisfy an employer,

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establish a studio, and deal with clients and other professionals.

Also at the Welland Campus, the Recreation Therapy program will prepare graduates for a profession that provides service to, and advocates for, individuals with physical, mental, social, behavioural or emotional limitations in a variety of settings including hospitals, long-term care, day programs, communitybased programs and mental health centres.

The Computer Systems Technician program will equip graduates with the necessary skills to combine hardware, software and network technology in a manner that will leverage information technology to improve business operations. Students learn to provide support for databases and web sites, as well as a variety of computer hardware, operating systems, application software and network architectures.

The Welding Technician diploma allows graduates to gain opportunities in a number of areas, such as welding shops, manufacturers of metal products, piping/structural contractors, automotive/aircraft manufacturers, repair and maintenance services, building and construction, railroad and railcar industries and manufacturers of wind turbine equipment. Students take advantage of learning in a state-of-the-art, well-equipped and fullsize weld shop and fabrication lab (both an accredited Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) and Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) test centre facility). With emphasis on hands-on learning, students learn industry-standard inspection procedures and follow metal fabrication projects from engineering drawings through the cutting and forming stages to the welding process.

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We’re going through an exciting transformation... we’re creating top quality learning environments for our students, and an important community resource that Welland and Niagara can be proud of.

President Dan Patterson

The redevelopment of the Welland Campus is also the rebirth of our city.

Welland Mayor Damian Goulbourne

New Era of Transformation Underway This fall a new era of transformation begins at Niagara College, especially at the Welland Campus, where new facilities and dramatic changes to the campus grounds will bring a new face to the College.

New additions are also in store at Niagara-on-the-Lake, with the addition to the Niagara Culinary Institute (NCI), and construction of the teaching brewery, which will house the new Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program.

The project will help to accommodate the College’s record enrolment growth and will support economic development by creating expanded capacity in programs that serve key industries. It also creates the opportunity to incorporate new technologies and state-of-the-art learning environments. The buildings are being constructed using the latest in “green” technologies – including wind and solar power, and geothermal heating and cooling, and promise to be among the most environmentally sustainable buildings in Niagara. Campus grounds are being developed as a “green lung” – a park-like setting that will include reforestation and walking paths.

“We’re going through an exciting transformation,” said President Dan Patterson. “We’re creating top quality learning

environments for our students, and an important community resource that Welland and Niagara can be proud of.”

Welland Mayor Damian Goulbourne said the redevelopment of the Welland Campus is key to assisting the City’s transitioning economy and applauded the College’s strategic investments - particularly in the areas of applied health and technology.

“The redevelopment of the Welland Campus is also the rebirth of our city,” he said. “We’re very grateful to Niagara College and to the provincial and federal governments for their faith in Welland, and for the possibilities that can be realized in all of Niagara.”

The majority of construction projects are slated for completion in late summer in time for occupancy in the fall, including a new academic wing, athletic centre, technology skills expansion, learning commons and student centre at the Welland Campus. At Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Niagara Culinary Institute expansion and the new teaching brewery are also scheduled for completion by the start of the Fall term.

The $40 million Applied Health Institute at the Welland Campus is scheduled for completion in spring 2011.

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SIFE NIAGARA COLLEGE CLAIMS FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TITLE

PenFinancial Credit Union Bursary PenFinancial Credit Union made a $10,000 donation to the Building Futures Campaign to establish a bursary to benefit a first-year Niagara College student with financial need. The gift will be matched by the Ontario Trust for Student Support to establish an endowed fund, which will provide an annual $500 bursary.

“PenFinancial Credit Union is very proud to support the Niagara College Foundation by investing in a bursary to be awarded annually to a student entering a Community Services program at Niagara College,” said Bob Watson, Chief Executive Officer at PenFinancial. “As a Niagara based financial institution,

Niagara College’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team claimed the 2010 TD SIFE Entrepreneurship Challenge National Championship, a first for the College, at the 2010 Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) National Exposition, which took place May 11 in Calgary.

The team claimed the national title for its dedication to underprivileged cooperatives in developing countries, aspiring student entrepreneurs and current business owners. The team’s

we place a high value on the efforts of our community and social services sector, as they help to make Niagara a safe, healthy and vibrant place to live and work.”

The bursary will help students in Community Services programs: Child and Youth Worker, Community and Justice Services, Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support, Early Childhood Education, Health and Fitness Promotion, Recreation and Leisure Services, and Social Service Worker.

‘Fair Trade Niagara’ project helps create economic opportunities for underprivileged cooperatives in developing countries where it has generated over $123,000 in economic opportunity. The ‘Ready. Set. Succeed.’ project educates and assists entrepreneurs in the Niagara Region in creating a sustainable business through one-on-one mentorship. Currently, this project supports 11 local businesses, with a collective economic impact of over $500,000.

The team was represented by (as pictured, left to right) Jim Butko, Chair of the Niagara College Business School; third-year Business Administration-Marketing student, Akwasi Nti Bonsu; second-year Business-Sales and Marketing students, Yusuf Serag el-din and Tarig Serag el-din; fourth-year Bachelor of Applied Business-International Commerce and Global Development student, Kari Spry; and Business professor and SIFE Niagara College Faculty Advisor, Robert Greene, who was recognized with the John Dobson ACE Fellow of the Year Award for his commitment and support of the Niagara College team.

From left to right, Dr. Dan Patterson, Niagara College president; Bob Watson, CEO of PenFinancial Credit Union and director on the Niagara College Foundation Board; Sean Kennedy, CEO of the Niagara College Foundation and Vice-President of Student and External Relations; Kathryn Nero and Emily Van Kampen, second-year students in the Early Childhood Education program, and David Veres, Dean of Community Studies.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION The Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) granted national accreditation status to Niagara College’s Construction Engineering Technology program, marking the first time a program of this type has been accredited in Ontario, and only the second in Canada.

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) presented Niagara College’s Construction Engineering Technology program with a national accreditation certification.

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Spring Arrives in NC’s Backyard Niagara College celebrated the arrival of spring with the annual “In Your Backyard” event, which included the 41st Annual Horticultural Open House and Plant Sale, at the Niagara-onthe-Lake Campus throughout the weekend of March 20-21.

The popular event has grown to incorporate the work and talents of students in the College’s culinary, wine, esthetics, golf management, hairstyling, hospitality and tourism, and environmental program areas.

This year, students in the Event Management Graduate Certificate program played a lead role in organizing the two-day event.

throughout the day, with focus on the achievements of student researchers, support of faculty experts and the vision of the research industry and community partners.

A colourful selection of thousands of student-grown plants was available to purchase in the Greenhouse. All plants were grown by Niagara College students, with revenues from plant sales supporting Guests enjoyed speakers, student displays, demonstrations, applied research projects, exhibits and expert garden advice. More than 40

educational programs at Niagara College. For more information, visit NiagaraCollege.ca/inyourbackyard

local vendors took part in the successful ‘Backyard Marketplace,’ including clothing, jewelry, food exhibits, viticulture, and garden and home décor. Among this year’s exhibitors and presentations were Valleybrook Gardens, Perennial Combinations to Knock your Crocs Off, Skyhunters Birds of Prey, Arvinda’s Healthy Gourmet Cooking School, featuring an interactive presentation, and a live broadcast with Bruce Zimmerman from 105.1 FM The River, as he hosted the “Garden Show” live from the Niagara College Greenhouse.

The event also featured hair and fantasy make-up competitions, mini-manicures, kids cooking class, and wine seminars and demonstrations at the new Wine Visitor + Education Centre. Visitors sampled award-winning Niagara College Teaching Winery wines and culinary creations at the Niagara Culinary Institute (NCI). The third annual Niagara Research Open House was also held on Saturday, featuring over 30 presentations and 20 poster demonstrations

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CULINARY Students find recipe for success Niagara College culinary students are dishing up success, with two students from the Niagara Culinary Institute earning top prizes in recent competitions.

Baker Lewis, a second-year Culinary Management student, claimed first-place and took home a cheque for $2,000, after defeating top students representing some of Canada’s leading culinary schools, at this year’s ‘Making the Grade: Rising Chef Citrus Cook-Off’. The competition took place at the Winterlicious 2010 event held in Toronto, January 29 to February 11.

Lewis competed head-to-head in a grapefruit challenge that required the creation of an appetizer, entrée and dessert featuring the citrus fruit.

Baker Apprentice, Ruth Bleijerveld, took home the gold medal, a prize package worth $2,200, and the title of Intercollegiate Chocolate Master 2010, during the World Chocolate Masters - Ontario Intercollegiate Chocolate Championship, which took place at Humber College’s Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts & Science in Toronto, April 23-25.

The event allowed competitors eight hours per day to construct a one-to-two metre chocolate sculpture on the first day, and six plated desserts and 40 chocolate candies (20 dipped and 20 moulded) on the second day. The theme of the competition was an inspiration from Aztec legend and the origins of cocoa.

Campuses “Green Up” Thanks to SAC After an eight-month fundraising campaign by the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (SAC), the students, along with 50 volunteers, planted 400 trees at both the Welland and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campuses on April 10, during ‘GreenUp,’ as part of the SAC Green Program, which began last year with the initiative to switch to compostable packaging in the student centres, reducing the College’s carbon footprint. The trees will provide a beautiful backdrop for the campuses, and a sanctuary for migrating birds and studying students for years to come. Below, from left, SAC executive vice president Katie Miller, Niagara College Vice President, Student and External Relations Sean Kennedy, and incoming SAC president Brian Costantini plant a tree at the Welland Campus during the Green Up! event. For more information, visit ncsac.ca.

BUSY year ahead for new SAC Pres Brian Costantini, pictured above at right, took the helm of the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (SAC) May 1 and will guide the student government through what is shaping up to be one of its most exciting years. Costantini, a graduate of the College’s Computer Engineering Technology program, will oversee the move to a new student centre, the implementation of new branding and the launch of a new SAC web site. Other key priorities include the renegotiation of the U-PASS transit pass for students and a new “green” committee that will build on last year’s GreenUp campaign.

Niagara College President Named Citizen of the Year Niagara College President, Dr. Dan Patterson, was honoured as Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Citizen of the Year for 2009.

The Lord Mayor’s Award of Excellence – Citizen of the Year award acknowledges an individual’s lifetime achievement and vast contributions to the community that make Niagara-on-the-Lake a terrific place in which to live and do business.

Patterson has been Niagara College’s President since 1995. Under his leadership, the College has doubled its enrolment to over 8,000 full-time students in over 90 programs. Patterson has played an integral role in establishing and strengthening partnerships with a variety of industries and public sector organizations – a key priority under his leadership.

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Knowfire Project Earns National Recognition Knowfire, an innovative partnership between Niagara College, Brock University and Niagara’s local fire departments, received a Global Best ‘Honourable Mention Award’, in the Building Learning Communities category for the global region ‘the Americas,’ at the 10th International Education Business Partnership Conference, held in Toronto, April 25-28.

Launched in September 2009, Knowfire is a fire safety and prevention program featuring a series of unique fire safety videos aimed at educating college and university students living on and off campus.

“It was a real honour to have our work - and the success of the partnership - recognized this way on an international stage,” said Chiki.

“There were over 60 partnership nominations filed from around the world - and all of them were very impressive.”

Supported by the Conference Board of Canada and the International Partnership Network, the Global Best Awards celebrate outstanding and effective business, education, and community organization partnerships that have a significant impact on the communities in which they operate. The awards are offered bi-annually and judged by an international panel.

Knowfire is a made-in-Niagara fire safety and prevention program designed to educate students, as well as parents and landlords, using multi-media in a format that resonates more effectively with the 18-24 year-old student demographic. The primary format is a series of six 1-2 minute dramatic high-quality videos, accompanied by a website, print materials and workshops. St. Catharines’ fourgrounds media produced the videos, and students and graduates from various Niagara College and Brock University media arts programs participated as actors, videographers and scriptwriters. Student Councils at each school also supported the production of the videos. Knowfire’s business and promotional sponsors include Kidde Canada, Duracell and Campus Living Centres.

For more information on the Knowfire program, visit knowfire.ca.

Fruits Of Many Hands Project Unveiled “In The Orchard” NC students, as part of the Many Hands Project, unveiled the fruits of the 2010 renovation project at In The Orchard (ITO) Programming for the Arts in Fonthill, on April 10.

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The renovations included the extending and upgrading of washroom facilities, replacing of doors and windows, building of a new staircase to connect the basement to the main level, resurfacing of concrete flooring, and enhancing the interior structure of program activity areas and art displays.

The renovation work was completed primarily by students in the Renovation Technician-Construction program, led by Professor Colin Robinson, and logistics and planning were handled by the Many Hands Committee, composed of students in the Event Management Graduate Certificate program. The Event Management students also organized events to help raise funding for the project, which resulted in $10,000 to assist in the renovation of ITO. Canadian Tire Financial Services - the founding sponsor of the Many Hands Project - was once again the lead sponsor for the event.

ITO focuses on creating and providing innovative programs for youth, including “at-risk” youth in communities surrounding Fonthill.

By providing workshops, programs and events where the youth can freely express themselves through different art mediums in the areas of Visual Arts, Drama and Music, ITO believes that youth gain important life skills, including increased self-esteem and confidence.

Home For A Local Family NC students have been busy working with Habitat for Humanity Niagara to complete a fifth home build project, in partnership with the Niagara Homebuilders’ Association, to be handed over to a family chosen by Habitat for Humanity Niagara.

Located on Frazer Street in Welland, the home has been constructed with the help of 60 students in Niagara College’s Construction Techniques and Renovation Technician programs. The build site is utilized as a Living Lab for classes on Building Codes, Blueprint Integration and Construction Materials. Students in the Construction Engineering Technology - Architecture program are also involved with the project in the design phase.

This home-building project is a part of a unique partnership between Niagara College, the Niagara Homebuilders’ Association and Habitat for Humanity Niagara. Canadian Tire Financial Services was a founding sponsor and partner in the project. This house is the second to be built with an EnergyStar certification.

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Niagara College Knights Celebrate a successful season The Niagara College Knights marked the end of their 41st season with the Annual Awards Banquet on April 10, where 114 awards were presented – the most in Niagara Knights history. The event capped a successful year for the Knights, which saw the College’s first-ever national golf champion Chris Hargest, a major tournament win for the women’s indoor soccer team, and playoff appearances by the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Volleyball players Kevin Krajcik and Kerissa Van Amersfoort were named 2009–10 male and female athletes of the year. Krajcik and Van Amersfoort were also selected as OCAA first-team all stars. Alex Shaw, a forward on the men’s basketball team, and Marieka Ouimette of the women’s volleyball team were the male and female rookie athletes of the year. Hargest, and Alison Wiseman, of the Women’s Indoor Soccer team were selected as male and female tournament sport athletes of the year. Serianni Construction was the sponsor of all major awards at this year’s banquet.

Left to right: Male and Female Rookies of the Year Award Winners - Alex Shah (Men’s Basketball), Marieka Ouimette (Women’s Volleyball) Female Athlete of the Year Award Winner - Kerissa Van Amersfoort (Women’s Volleyball)

Niagara College to Host National, Provincial Championships In 2011

Scheduled for completion by the Fall of 2010, Niagara College’s new Athletic Centre, located at the Welland Campus, has been selected to host two high-profile championship tournaments in 2011. The College will host the 2011 Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Basketball Championships, March 15-19, 2011. This national championship is among the premier collegiate sporting events in Canada and will generate national exposure for Niagara College and the community.

The College will also partner with E.L. Crossley Secondary School to co-host the 2011 OFSAA Triple A Girls Volleyball Championship, March 8-9, 2011. Both tournaments will bring hundreds of student athletes, parents and coaches to Niagara.

Male Athlete of the Year - Kevin Krajcik (Men’s Volleyball)

Niagara College Launches New Athletics Bus Niagara College athletics has partnered with Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches to provide the Niagara College Knights varsity athletics teams with a bus they can call their own. The 56-seat coach is a travelling billboard for Niagara College and its athletics programs, with College logos and athletics action photos on the exterior. The bus was designated for use by Niagara College’s varsity athletics teams, with more than 120 student athletes, for the 2009/10 season, and was also available to College academic programs for field trips.

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A“very good year” at Cuvée award-winning 2010 Cuvée Weekend – and this year it wasn’t just the wine that drew accolades.

Along with a Gold designation for the 2007 Dean’s List Pinot Noir Canadian Oak Project, Jon Ogryzlo, Dean of Food and Wine Sciences, and faculty member Jennifer Wilhelm, were also honoured for their contributions to the Ontario wine industry.

The Cuvée Weekend ran February 19-21 and included the Cuvée Gala, the Cuvée Awards, and Cuvée en Route, a celebration of the Ontario wine and food in Niagara wine country. The Cuvée Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars” of the Ontario wine industry, are the only awards in Canada where winners are selected by winemakers. This year, 45 winemakers tasted more than 200 wines to determine the winners.

The Niagara College Teaching Winery’s (NCT) 2007 Dean’s List Pinot Noir Canadian Oak Project was named top Limited Edition Red Wine. It’s the second year in a row an NCT Winery Dean’s List Pinot Noir has won at Cuvee – another feather in the cap of Winemaker/Professor Terence Van Rooyen and students from Niagara College’s Winery and Viticulture Technician program.

Aged in Canadian Oak, the 2007 Dean’s List Pinot Noir Canadian Oak Project has a black cherry nose with spicy vanilla oak and long finish. It sells for $38.95 and is available at the Wine Visitor + Education Centre at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus.

Ogryzlo was recognized with the Tony Aspler Cuvée Award of Excellence for Leadership and Vision in the Ontario Wine Industry in recognition of his role in the creation of the state-of-the-art Niagara College Wine Visitor + Education Centre. As Dean of Food and Wine Sciences, Ogryzlo leads an academic division that includes the NCT Winery, the Winery and Viticulture Technician and Wine Business Management programs, the Niagara Culinary Institute and the College’s postsecondary and apprenticeship culinary programs.

“It’s particularly rewarding to be honoured by the very industry that we serve,” said Ogryzlo. “This is a testament to the hard work and talents of our staff, faculty and students, and our College’s vision for innovative wine education that helps drive one of Niagara and Ontario’s key industries.”

Jennifer Wilhelm, coordinator of the College’s wine programs, was also named Wine Educator of the Year in the Promote the Promoters Competition. A Certified Professional Sommelier, Wilhelm teaches in Niagara College’s Wine Business Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management postsecondary programs and Continuing Education and Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers courses.

Students and staff from the NCT Winery and NCI were on-hand at the Gala to share in the success. Culinary students prepared and served food for guests and students from the College’s wine programs poured wine.

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Green Team is Paying it Forward Paying it forward, one fewer plastic water bottle at a time: that’s the message Richmond Street Public School students are conveying to the world.

By Sylvie Berry And Josh Ladouceur – Niagara News

Richmond Street Public school (RSPS) has undergone an extreme green makeover in the past four months with the help of Niagara College Environmental Management and Assessment students Daniel Lusina, 27, Erica Dobie, 21, and Sam Ondrias, 26. The project is made possible by the Niagara Research Student Research Opportunity Fund, which provides resources to encourage students to engage in innovative activities that benefit Niagara College and/ or external partners.

The trio introduced faculty and students to the EcoSchools status program in November 2009. Dobie was inspired one afternoon when picking up her cousin; she spotted a sustainability poster in the school describing its importance and how much it’s needed.

“I saw it [the poster] and it kind of sparked something, an interest to get involved and see what they were doing, if there was something that I could contribute,” says Dobie.

She later pursued the Learning Resource teacher Joe Bond, now the school’s Green Team co-ordinator, and the combo got the ball rolling immediately.

The EcoSchools program is an environmental education program that demonstrates environmental learning for all students in the classroom. To achieve EcoSchools status, the students must demonstrate knowledge and improvements in all major categories of the program. The main focuses are on energy conservation, sustainability (the greening of school grounds), minimizing waste, ecological curriculum-based teaching and the school wide initiatives.

Points are awarded by following the guidelines provided by EcoSchools resources. A school can be awarded with a gold, silver or

bronze status.

At RSPS, students in the Green Team monitored the use of energy in the classrooms daily, meaning shutting off the lights and computer monitors when necessary; they managed waste, and were responsible for taking the green bins outside at the end of the day and inside in the mornings. As a whole, the school eliminated close to 90 per cent of the plastic water bottles coming into the building.

During the week of Feb. 22 to 26, the trio performed a formal waste audit at the school, sorting through all green bins, recycling bins and garbage bins. Waste was measured and sorted into specific categories such as aluminums, plastics, cardboards and organics.

While the project’s intentions are to stimulate the students’ awareness of the environment and the impact they have through their day to day activities, Bond has another perspective. Referring to the movie, Pay It Forward, Bond has chosen to convey to the students the power of passing on the message of conservation and sustainability.

Niagara College Research Project Manager Natalee Tokar said the project serves as a perfect example of the type of work the Student Research Opportunity Fund was created to support.

“The Student Research Opportunity Fund provides an opportunity for Niagara College students to make their research and innovation ideas a reality,” said Tokar. “Niagara Research is extremely pleased with the outcomes of the student’s project with Richmond Street School. The students have been able to pass along the knowledge they have learned in the Environmental Management and Assessment program to elementary students in the community this initiative has been a true win-win for all involved.”

LEFT TO RIGHT: Niagara College students Sam Ondrias, Daniel Lusina and Erica Dobie help RSPS students pay it forward with the Green Team co-ordinator Joe Bond and custodians Anna Cavaricci and Laurie Shaule

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Top Student Earns Good Press for PR Program Niagara College was once again recognized in the field of public relations, as the Canadian Public Relations Society-Hamilton Branch (CPRS Hamilton) awarded Katie Farr, a graduate of the Public Relations Graduate Certificate program, the Student Award of Excellence at this year’s CPRS Hamilton Pinnacle Awards, which took place at the Old Powerhouse Restaurant in Stoney Creek, April 28.

“Katie has a depth of talent and solid personal ethics well suited to the demands in the field of public relations,” said Professor Nancy Geddie, Coordinator of the Public Relations Graduate Certificate program, Niagara College. “Not only has she excelled academically, but all faculty have admired her work ethic, enthusiasm, attention to detail, leadership in group activities, concrete application of the principles we teach and her positive participation in program activities. I believe we will hear of Katie in years to come.”

Each year, CPRS Hamilton presents five special awards at the ceremony, in addition to its various project awards. Katie was in competition with students from Mohawk College, McMaster University and Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

A graduate of the College’s Broadcasting-Radio, Television and Film (BRTF) program in 2009, Katie has been a cable (TV Cogeco) reporter for five years, worked for local radio (105.7 EZROCK, 610 CKTB and HTZFM) during her broadcasting co-op and is currently completing her internship at the Alzheimer Society in St. Catharines. While a BRTF student, Katie produced a documentary on Alzheimer’s, for which she earned a Best Video Documentary award at the annual G.R.A.F.I.T.I. Awards, a showcase and celebration of the best of student projects in the BRTF program.

Katie is also a recipient of the Volunteer Service Award from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.

“Not only has she excelled academically, but all faculty have admired her work ethic, enthusiasm, attention to detail, leadership in group activities, concrete application of the principles we teach and her positive participation in program activities. I believe we will hear of Katie in years to come.”

Niagara College has a history of doing well at the Pinnacle Awards. This is the seventh time a Public Relations student at the College has won the Student Award of Excellence. Last year, Elise Auger won the award, following in the footsteps of Andrea Laciok (2008), Janine Westera (2006), Jumoke Isekeiji (2004), David Holmes (2003), Colleen Lowe (2002) and Alan Cimprich (1999).

In 2004, Jennifer Murphy took home the CPRS National Student Award of Excellence.

The Student Award of Excellence is awarded to a CPRS Hamilton student member of a full-time public relations program.

The student will have demonstrated a clear understanding and application of the principles of public relations theory, professional actions and behaviour, leadership in personal and scholastic activities, commitment to the future of public relations and perceived to have the ability to make future contributions to the status and acceptance of the public relations profession.

Established in 1990, the Pinnacle Awards recognize excellence in public relations and communication management of CPRS Hamilton members throughout the Hamilton-Wentworth, Halton and Niagara regions.

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PILLITTERI PICKS STUDENT-DEVELOPED BRANDING FOR VIDAL ICEWINE Pillitteri Estates Winery has a new brand for its signature product, Icewine, thanks to two Niagara College students.

the Niagara College Wine Visitor + Education Centre in Niagara-on-theLake. Kueh and Grenier win $1,500 for first place, and Pillitteri expects to launch the brand by the end of the year.

The project was initiated and came to realization through discussions

“Iceworks,” a brand concept developed by students Jessica Kueh and

between Pillitteri and Niagara College representatives that began in the

Jillian Grenier, incorporates a label depicting red and white fireworks and

Fall of 2009. The students began their creative work in February 2010.

the tagline “A toast to the world from Canada.” The brand will be used for

“This was a great opportunity for our students to take the skills and

Pillitteri’s Vidal Icewine, which is produced mainly for the Asian market.

knowledge they’ve developed in the classroom, and apply them in a real-

It was the winning submission in a contest that saw five student teams

world scenario for one of Canada’s leading wineries,” said Craig Youdale,

pitch their innovative visions for an Icewine brand name that holds global

Niagara College Chair of Culinary and Wine studies.

appeal. Four of the five teams included four students representing the Wine Business Management Graduate Certificate, Graphic Design Production - Art and Design Fundamentals, Business Administration - Marketing and Bachelor of Applied Business and Hospitality Operations Management programs. The winning team consisted of only two students: Kueh, a third-year student in the Bachelor of Applied Business and Hospitality Operations Management program and Grenier, a third-year student in the Graphic Design Production - Art and Design Fundamentals program.

The students pitched their ideas to a panel from Pillitteri on March 26, and the winners were announced April 9 during an awards ceremony at

Left to Right: Jessica Kueh and Jillian Grenier

Wine Visitor + Education Centre Wins Architecture Award

Niagara College’s Wine Visitor + Education Centre (WVEC) received the 2009 Niagara Community Design Architecture Award.

Designed by Emilio Raimondo of Raimondo and Associates Architects, Inc. of Niagara Falls, the WVEC was officially opened in November 2009, during a royal visit from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

The Niagara Community Design Awards are presented by the Niagara Region and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation, and recognize and celebrate excellence in community design in the Niagara Region. Focus is placed on projects that enhance the built environment, efficiently use land,

and demonstrate creativity and vision. The Architecture Award is sponsored by the Niagara Society of Architects.

Jurors noted that the building’s circular plan “gives the structure a distinctive shape, while offering panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and escarpment. The building has many green elements and was heavily influenced by the landscape and lines of the escarpment.”

“As a good wine reflects terroir, or place, we wanted this building to reflect its surroundings, specifically the Niagara Escarpment,” said John Gittings, Niagara College’s Manager of Planning and Development, who oversaw design and construction of the facility.

The exterior of the building uses Niagara Escarpment limestone, and the facility incorporates “green” elements, including passive solar design and a “buried” wine cellar that reduces cooling costs.

Construction of the WVEC was funded in part by the Province of Ontario, and the facility is part of Niagara College’s $90 million campus redevelopment project. The WVEC was constructed by Brouwer Construction Ltd., of St. Catharines.

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GM CANADA ENGINE DONATION PROVIDES A BOOST FOR MOTIVE POWER PROGRAMS Niagara College students in Motive Power programs received a boost in their hands-on education

all the Motive Power programs in the engine lab, allowing students to

with GM Canada’s donation of 50 new GM V6 engines, valued at

to completely dismantle, test and diagnose any internal components.

$100,000. Students will benefit from learning the latest in automotive

The College’s Motive Power co-op programs have a regularly-updated

technology. Some of the engines will be used on working stands,

curriculum that includes hybrid technology, alternative fuels and new

with computer systems intact to allow for engine running labs with

engine technologies.

gain knowledge in design and operation of the engines, and the ability

diagnostic capabilities. The remainder of the engines will be used with

Representatives from General Motors Canada present Niagara College‘s students and faculty with $100,000 worth of V6 engines.

MOTIVE POWER PROGRAMS GAIN MOMENTUM WITH GREEN ENERGY NC is showcasing a Toyota Prius Hybrid, wrapped in

is always very current and evolving with the technological changes

College graphics, to bring attention to the College’s involvement in green

introduced in new vehicles.”

energy within its Motive Power programs.

The Prius will also be displayed in trade shows and events

The Prius Hybrid represents the Motive Power Co-op (Automotive) Apprenticeship program’s innovative curriculum, which includes hybrid

throughout Southern Ontario to promote the College’s Motive Power programs and commitment to green energy.

and alternative fuels, as well as electric and hydrogen technology.

The Prius will allow the introduction of hands-on labs related to hybrid technology.

Students will gain important skills and an advantage in understanding the new technology, giving them an edge in the workforce.

“We are constantly adding new technology to our motive power programs to ensure our students are up-to-date and gain an advantage in the automotive industry,” said Wayne Toth, coordinator, Motive Power programs, Niagara College. “Our goal is to keep a curriculum that

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Niagara College At The Olympics All eyes were on Canada as Vancouver hosted the 21st Winter Olympics over two action-packed weeks, February 12-28, 2010.

Canadians witnessed history in the making as Canadian athletes claimed 14 gold medals, dominating the gold podium. Not only did Canada win a record number of gold medals in its Olympics history, but also a record number of gold medals won by a nation, or host nation, during a single Winter Olympics.

The 2010 Olympic Games also saw Canada set a series of gold medal records and marked a first gold medal won by a Canadian on home soil, a feat never reached in previous Olympic Games hosted by our nation, including the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.

Needless to say, Canadians vividly displayed their pride for their country, an act not known as being ‘very Canadian.’ Often opting to display a quiet sense of patriotism, Canadians took to the streets during the Olympic Games and showed the world what being a proud Canadian really meant.

Many of Niagara College’s students, staff and alumni were in Vancouver to witness first-hand the red and white patriotism felt throughout the nation, spurred by the strength and determination of our athletes.

The Olympic Flame began its 106-day journey across Canada on October 30, 2009, passing through all of Canada’s provinces and territories, and reaching millions of Canadians. After covering over 45,000 km, the longest domestic relay in Olympic history, the Olympic Flame concluded its run at the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games on February 12, 2010.

Police Foundations student, Tara-J Chevrier-Lavigne, was one of 12,000 Canadians chosen as an Olympic Torchbearer during the Olympic Torch Relay in her home of Timiskaming First Nation, Quebec, on New Year’s Eve. The Olympic Torch Relay is a symbol of peace and friendship, and it signifies a call to the Games.

“The human spirit was incredible. You could reach out and grab the energy and excitement in the air – it was like Christmas, New Years, your birthday and your wedding day all rolled into one,” said Niagara College Chef Professor Michael Olson. “You truly

saw people at their best; it was happiness and patriotism I didn’t think was possible.

There was no negativity – everyone was happy and excited.”

Michael and his wife Anna, a co-chair of Niagara College’s Building Futures Campaign, Food Network host and 2010 Olympic Torchbearer, spent several days at the Olympics representing Niagara College, Ontario and Niagara Region food and wine with food demonstrations at the Ontario pavilion. The pavilion featured ongoing food service operation by local Ontario caterers and food, beer and wine from Ontario and Niagara.

“We saw over fivethousand customers per day come and sample what our province and region had to offer,” said Michael.

Welland-native Jamie Szabo, graduate of the cook apprentice program in 1990, helped to further serve the Canadian culinary palette at the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa. Szabo worked with the Italian media, world-class athletes and guests stationed at the Hilton, including working hands-on with two Italian chefs to serve the Prince of Monaco, the President of the Olympic

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Committee and Italian Olympic medal winners.

“I was extremely excited,” said Szabo. “I knew I was going to take part in the largest organized event on the planet and be a part of Canadian history.”

Dr. Heather Clark, Niagara College Professor, Hospitality and Tourism, was a Volunteer Officer for Canada Olympic House (COH) in Whistler during the Games. The COH is a special restricted access venue for Canada’s athletes and invited guests.

The COH provided fabulous Canadian food and beverages. Clark was responsible to recruit, schedule and organize local volunteers for the COH and assisted with access, accreditation, operations and events inside of the COH. “I was at the Canada Olympic House every day for 21 days,” said Clark. “Personal moments between our Olympians and their families were memorable moments for me. It was special to see the family love and pride when Jon Montgomery entered the COH after winning his gold medal in the skeleton.”

Clockwise From top left: The Olympic Cauldron.

Erik Lauridsen, 2003 Broadcasting - Radio, TV & Film Graduate and CTV News Video Editor, poses at the waterfront in Vancouver during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Anna Olson, Building Futures Campaign Co-chair, and Food Network star, and Michael Olson, NCI Chef-Professor prepare for a food demonstration.

Olympic fans reveling in the excitement at the games.

Clark also witnessed visits from Governor General Michaelle Jean, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the King and Queen of Norway.

“I am proud to have been a part of a team and program that had the mission to support Canadian Olympians, allowing them to focus on their performance during the

Games,” said Clark. “The achievements of the Canadian Olympic team reinforce the value of support services, such as the Canada Olympic House. I am extremely grateful for my experience.”

Thanks to the support of the College’s Research Division, two students were able to join Clark at the Olympic Games. Kristina Siebring, first-year Tourism Management-Business Development (Co-op) student, and Brandy Strangway, fourth-year Bachelor of Business – Hospitality Operations student, who worked as volunteers in the COH. “You feel as if you are volunteering for Canada,” said Siebring.

“The national pride you feel is incredible and it makes you push yourself to go above and beyond your required tasks.”

Both students worked long hours ensuring guests of the COH, as well as Canadian athletes, had a great experience.

“I cannot describe the feelings and energy of the experience, but every time we won a medal, every one in the room smiled, cheered and a few cried. It was such a fulfilling and humbling experience and has forever changed my life,” said Strangway. “Niagara College helped me to achieve a goal of representing my country and be a part of something so big, by giving me the tools and networks to make a difference.”

Public Relations Graduate Certificate student, Dawn Thorp, was also one of the 14,000 volunteers at the Olympic Games. Thorp was part of the communications team at the Venue Communication Centre in the Richmond Oval and monitored the communication between the events and the venue. During slow periods, Dawn had the opportunity to be a seat-filler and watch some of the competition.

Greg Vallentin, a 2004 Journalism-Print and 2005 Public Relations graduate, also oversaw the tremendous communications exchange as a Media Relations Officer for Whistler Blackcomb, the official host mountain for the alpine and sliding events.

“I dealt with the media presence in Whistler – arranging interviews, pitching stories, getting media up the mountain, doing tours – we had about 1,200 media come through,” said Vallentin. “The Olympic Village was so alive and everyone had permanent smiles on their faces. I don’t think I slept more than a few hours the entire time.”

As part of BC Hydro, Dane Kirilovic, a 2005 graduate of the Electrical Engineering Technology program, was assigned to make the Vancouver Olympics the first modern Games by providing reliable power, while being 100 percent carbon neutral.

“It’s a little hard to imagine the feeling you get knowing that what you’re working on will keep the lights on during Canada’s moment in the world spot light,” said Kirilovic. “During my studies at Niagara College, I learned how to work in stressful situations and be efficient and effective with skills I gained in my program – a reason I was selected to be on the team.”

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With the world watching the Games in Vancouver, Niagara College alumni were busy making sure audiences could watch the excitement from home. Preparations of the broadcasting equipment began early, with the facility being built in a warehouse in Toronto. Before it was shipped to Vancouver, second and thirdyear Broadcasting-Radio, Television and Film (BRTF) students performed ‘stress tests’ on the equipment in October of 2009.

Peter Raymond, Senior Manager of Technical Training for CTV and Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, and 1997 BRTF graduate and former professor of the program, was responsible for overseeing all technical training of Production and Technical Operations staff responsible for broadcasting the Games into our livingrooms.

“I was part of the team primarily looking after the Broadcast Operations Centre in Vancouver, coordinating all Consortium signals coming into or leaving the International Broadcast Centre,” said Raymond. “We were responsible for recording all incoming signals into our servers so the edit suites and control rooms could access the material.”

Raymond led an incredible team that was needed to take on such an overwhelming task. More than 1,500 CTV staff were present in Vancouver to be part of a historic Canadian broadcasting effort, many were NC alumni.

“There are so many people working behind the scene, it’s incredible,” said Geoff Kamada, CTV Associate Producer for Figure Skating and 1997 BRTF graduate. “The viewer only sees the final product; they only see the pictures and hear the announcers – but to get those pictures and for the announcers to tell the story of the athletes, it all takes time and effort.”

Kamada was responsible for all Figure Skating events, working with a large team, putting together interviews, preview and wrap-up pieces, as well as including a clipped package of each skater to be used on all networks in Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium.

“During each skate, we would take in the world feed, along with the unilateral cameras down at Pacific Coliseum, that I could control, use and turn around,” said Kamada. “When the event was over, our commentators would do a wrap-up that would need to be turned around as quickly as possible. All of these pieces that came out of our edit suite would be used that day and the following day – these shows are a massive team effort.”

Erik Lauridsen, a CTV News Toronto Video Editor, and 2003 BRTF graduate, worked as an Ingest Control Supervisor at the Olympics. His primary responsibility was to ensure all video elements were recorded into a shared media server. Every event, camera and cutaway was recorded onto the server.

“It was hard work, and at times very stressful, but you feed off the energy and excitement around you, making it very rewarding,” said Lauridsen. “This was single-handedly the biggest television production done in Canadian history and it was an honour to have had the opportunity to be a part of it.”

“To be in Vancouver during the Olympics was amazing, the atmosphere in that city was just electric and you could feel that you were standing in the middle of a historic event,” said Chad Labonte, CTV A1 Audio Mixer and 2001 BRTF graduate. “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of one of the biggest Olympic broadcasting undertakings and to be part of that in your home country. You just can’t beat that and I was honoured to have the opportunity to do that.”

And just as quickly as the excitement of the Games came, it left. After more than two-weeks, 2,600 athletes, 86 events and 14

Jamie Szabo, 1990 Cook Apprentice, poses with Canadian 4-man bobsleigh bronze medalist Lascelles Brown

The International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) where broadcasters from around the world, including NC Alumni, worked during the Winter Games in Vancouver

Canadian gold medals, Canadians returned to their normal lives, but the effect of the unity and liveliness our nation felt lived on.

The Niagara College community played a tremendous role in the success of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and our pride and memories will last a lifetime.

“I will go back to the Olympics in my life,” said Michael Olson.

“I don’t care where it is, or how I’ll be involved, but I will go back.

It is incredible.”

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Hall of Fame Professor prides himself on students’ success

Don Gemmell never expected his interests in welding and metal fabrication to result in an induction into the Skilled Trades Hall of Fame, an enormous professional achievement of which he is very proud.

“It was a fantastic acknowledgement by my peers,” said Don, coordinator and professor of Niagara College’s Mechanical and Welding programs. “It reinforced that I am providing the necessary skills and training to my students, enabling them to be successful in their selected career choice.”

Don was among nine inductees to the Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades Hall of Fame, during the ninth annual Skills Canada – Ontario Building Futures, One Dream at a Time, Fundraising Gala on March 5, in Kitchener. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of skilled trades and technologies.

Don was chosen as an inductee for his leadership in developing outstanding programming and lab facilities at the College, and being instrumental in helping to raise funds for equipment in

support of high school technology training.

“Besides teaching students, I am driven to ensure that our students and faculty have the most current and safe equipment and operating procedures available to them,” said Don. As professor and coordinator of the Welding Technician, Welding Techniques, Mechanical Techniques - Multi-Skills Development, Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Apprenticeship and Welder Apprenticeship programs, Don takes pride in the success of his students.

“Watching my students develop life skills, as well as their welding/fitting skills, provides me with unimaginable pride when I see them successfully complete their program of study,” said Don. A seasoned veteran in skilled trades, Don began his career at an early age.

“During my formative high school years, I focused on the metal fabrication trades, which led to summer employment in a local boiler repair shop,” he recalls.

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“Watching my students develop life skills, as well as their welding/fitting skills, provides me with unimaginable pride when I see them successfully complete their program of study.”

Upon graduation, Don was hired on as a welder apprentice with Stelco Steel in Hamilton. He quickly progressed through many positions, including Maintenance Welder, Mechanical Shift Supervisor, Training Instructor, Engineering Quality Control Manager and Mechanical Trades Training Manager.

Eventually, Don began to teach various welding and steel fitting courses part-time for the continuing education departments at Mohawk and Niagara colleges.

“The most rewarding aspect of teaching, for me personally, is being able to provide students with the knowledge and techniques they need to be successful,” he said.

After 30 years in the steel industry and 18 years teaching parttime, Don decided it was time to retire and pursue a full-time teaching career. In January 2008, he joined Niagara College.

“During the interview process, I was very impressed with the facilities and resources made available to me, and the professionalism of the management team,” he said.

The welding trade is heavily regulated in Canada and demands that welders demonstrate their competency to produce welds in accordance with various codes and standards.

Welders are retested every year for boiler and pressure vessel welding or every two years for structural welding with either the Technical Standards and Safety Authority or the Canadian Welding Bureau.

Don holds several skilled trades qualifications, including a Level II Welding Inspector, CWB qualified Welding Supervisor and C of Q Metal Fabricator (Fitter).

“These [qualifications] greatly affect my teaching ability and enable me to demonstrate practically and interpret the pertinent codes and standards that apply,” said Don. “The training that I have received allows me to provide detail to the students from

Don Gemmel (2nd from right) poses with LEFT TO RIGHT: Minister Training Colleges and Universities John Milloy, President Niagara College Dr. Dan Patterson, Manager of Apprenticeship Training Kevin Hewitt, Dean Environment Media and Technology Ben Cecil, after being named a Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades Hall of Fame inductee on March 5, 2010

the tradesperson on the shop floor to the field installer, through to the Welding Inspectors perspective – something I would otherwise be unable to do.”

In 2007, Don was also presented with an outstanding achievement award from the Canadian Welding Association, while serving as Chairman for the Hamilton Chapter and supporting high school welding programs in Hamilton and the Niagara region.

Currently, Don is the Chairman of the Canadian Welding Association and sits on the Board of Governors for the International Institute of Welding. Since 1994, Don has also served as a Skills Canada – Ontario judge at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC).

In his spare time, Don enjoys woodworking and his 25-year passion for martial arts. He is currently working on his fourth degree black belt (Yodan) in Wado Kai Karate, within the Shintani Karate Organization.

He also enjoys spending time with his best friend, lifelong companion and wife of 28-years, Denise.

“Denise provides me with unwavering support and stability in my life,” said Don. Together, Don and Denise share two beautiful daughters, Deanna, an Environmental Technician with Amec Earth and Environment, and Carly, a first-year Tourism ManagementBusiness Development (Co-op) student at Niagara College.

“I sincerely enjoy the lively college environment and am blessed with having an excellent welding/mechanical team,” said Don. “With the fantastic support of management and enthusiasm of staff and students, I could not imagine a better job which gives me great pleasure coming to work each and every day.”

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Students Raise The Roof Over Homelessness

Shiny Smiles for all

More than 100 Niagara College business students helped to “Raise the Roof” and put a cap on homelessness through the sale of toques in support of key community agencies in Niagara.

Students in Niagara College’s Business – Sales and Marketing and Business Administration – Marketing programs gained practical experience by participating in the annual “Raise the Roof” campaign, which began February 2, during “Toque Tuesday.”

Over the past four years, Niagara College students have raised more than $100,000 in support of Community Care (St. Catharines) and Project Share (Niagara Falls). Students have also worked with Project Hope in Welland.

“Raise the Roof offers a great opportunity for our students to put theory into practice, in a way that benefits the community,” said Jim Butko, Chair of the School of Business and Management Studies. “It teaches important lessons in both sales and in citizenship.”

Raising the Roof is Canada’s only national charity focusing on long-term solutions for youth homelessness and one of many community initiatives through which Niagara College students gain hands-on experience, while serving the community.

Niagara College gave kids something to smile about during its annual “Shiny Smiles for All” clinics, a community outreach program that assists children from five local elementary schools at the College’s Dr. James Sim Dental Clinic at the Welland Campus.

Throughout February and March, the College hosted three preventative clinics, where Dental Hygiene students completed needs assessments, radiographs, cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants and provided oral hygiene education and instruction to the young patients. Initial dental examinations were performed by Dr. Day Hannah.

In April, the young patients returned for a restorative clinic. Local dentists, who donated their time to make the clinic possible, provided fillings for children who were identified as needing additional dental procedures during the preventative clinics.

“Shiny Smiles for All allows our students to gain important practical experience in a way that benefits our community,” said Ursula Pelissero, a member of Niagara College’s Dental Hygiene faculty and an organizer of the Shiny Smiles for All program.

Now in its fourth year, the project represents a unique community outreach program aimed at children who do not have access to dental coverage. The project is a part of the Welland Neighbourhood Project and a partnership among Niagara College dental programs, the United Way of South Niagara, the Niagara Peninsula Dental Association and Regional Niagara Public Health Dental Programs.

The clinics are at no cost to the families, with dental supplies and materials donated by the United Way of Niagara and Rotary Club of Welland.

NC Dental Hygiene students provide cleaning and needs assessments to local elementary students during a “Shiny Smiles for All” restorative clinic.

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Friends, Colleagues remember Albert Cipryk

Above LEFT TO RIGHT: Andre Roy, Brian Beccario, Ed Brooker, Dave Taylor and Dave Berry, model a selection of Albert’s ties. left: Dave Berry serves Margaret Cipryk

Photos by J.T. Lewis

Albert Cipryk’s family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Niagara Culinary Institute April 5 to celebrate the life of the late Chef Professor, who died in Fall 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. It was an evening of food and drink inspired by Albert’s passions and life of worldwide travel, along with a silent auction that included items from Albert’s private cellar. Proceeds from the event will support the Albert Cipryk Memorial Award, which will provide bursaries for students in the Cook Apprentice program. Cipryk taught in Niagara College’s culinary programs for more than 26 years and was a popular food columnist for the St. Catharines Standard.

Niagara Research Scholarship

LEFT TO RIGHT: The Ogryzlo family (Jordan, Jon and Lynn) present a cheque to NC representatives Sean Kennedy, CEO Niagara College Foundation and Vice President Student and External Relations, Marti Jurmain, Director, Research and Innovation, Garrett Lehman, SAC VP

The Craig Award, a new research scholarship founded by Jon and Lynn Ogryzlo in memory of their late son, Craig Persia Ogryzlo, will support innovative projects in agriculture.

The award will be based on successful research outcomes on a collaboration project between Food and Wine Sciences students, Niagara College’s Research and Innovation Department, and an industry or community partner. Lynn is a food and wine author and columnist, and Jon is Niagara College’s Dean of Food and Wine Sciences.

The $12,000 gift from the Ogryzlo family will be endowed and matched by Ontario Trust for Student Support, and will generate a $1,000 annual award. The donation is counted towards the $16.5 million goal for the Niagara College Foundation’s Building Futures Campaign, which is raising money for scholarships and bursaries, applied research, buildings, equipment and learning resources.

Agricultural innovation is happening in Niagara through research projects that range from current Niagara Research ventures such as Smemories, a joint project with Sheridan Elder Research Centre (SERC) to identify aromas and foods that elicit positive reactions in test subjects and discover food benefits beyond simple nutrition, or a joint venture with Karma Candy Inc. to discover new chocolate fillings recipes by incorporating Canadian flavours, such as ice wine or maple. Niagara Research ventures also include a new ice wine project, cabernet and chardonnay curd, caramel-coated fresh apples and Red Fyfe wheat pasta.

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1 / BABH Mix n’ Mingle Students and alumni of the Bachelor of Applied Business-Hospitality Operations Management program, share success stories.

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2 / Golf Awards Business Administration - Professional Golf Management 2009 award winners Phillip Scarpone, John Laliberte and Tim Allaby.

3 / Binational Speaker Series The planning team for the Binational Speaker Series includes Foundation Staff and the 22 students from the third-year events management course of the Bachelor of Applied Business Operations Management program.

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4 / CareerStart for GradSmart Alumni Toronto based alumni network at Jack Astor’s in Toronto.

5 / Niagara Falls Horticultural Society Members of the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society present a $6,000 cheque to establish a bursary for students in the Horticultural Technician program.

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7 / Event Management alumni Graduates from the Event Management program enjoyed some social time during the Festival and Events Ontario Conference in Ottawa.

8 / GradSmart Vendor Fair Alumni Affinity partners and discount providers promote their products and services.

9 / Student Award Donors Donors to the Niagara College Foundation gather for a group photo at the Red Hot Hollywood Gala. These donors had the opportunity to meet the students who received the scholarships and bursaries made possible through their financial support.

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10 / Niagara Area Business Women’s Network NABWN has been a generous supporter of Niagara College since 2000, offering bursary support to female students in a business management program.

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Alumni Profiles

Niagara College has more than 50,000 alumni living and working throughout the world. We’d love to hear about what you are doing now!

Visit niagaracollege.ca/alumni to submit your profile or update your contact information.

Niagara region. Anthony is involved with the Kiwanis Club of Niagara, and plays baseball, volleyball and cards in his spare time.

Edward Thiessen Mechanical Engineering Technologist 1980, Indonesia Edward Thiessen started in the power generation business at Westinghouse in 1980. He moved to ABB in 1989 as the general manager for sales and marketing. Edward’s career has taken him around the world including Europe and Asia. Edward is the country president of ALSTOM in Indonesia.

Tim Morrison Mechanical Engineering Technology 1977, Cambridge, ON Tim Morrison is a project manager for Nuclear Equipment at Babcock & Wilcox in Cambridge, ON. He enjoys hiking the Bruce Trail and other outdoor activities.

Anthony Luongo BRTF, 2009, Niagara Falls, ON Anthony Luongo is a programming operator with TVCOGECO in Niagara Falls. He grew up in the city and is thrilled to be living and working in the

Barb Sockovie Executive Director, A Child’s World Early Childhood Education 1976 For 31 years, Barb has been a teacher and since 1992 executive director of A Child’s World child care centres located across the Niagara Region. Barb is also co-chair of the Early Years Planning Council of Niagara.

Jason West VP, Strategic Partnerships, iSport Media Business Administration Marketing (Co-op) 1999 Jason West has had a successful career. Currently Jason is VP at iSport Media–a sports marketing company specializing in sponsorship sales, event and athlete management, and digital media strategies. Through this position, Jason has been able to attend or work at almost every major sporting event in the world.

iagara College Alumni has partnered with these N organizations to benefit our students and alumni: Home and Auto insurance plan

Life, Health and Dental insurance

Discounted rates on your next mortgage

Competitive benefits for subscribers

Paul Marcov Production Operations Management 1993 St. Catharines, ON Paul Marcov worked in a management role for Ford Motor Company and Dana Corporation after graduating from Niagara College. Since then he graduated from the Ontario Real Estate College and is working for Re/ Max Garden City. Paul spends his spare time with his wife Kim, and two children Ben and Charlotte.

Jaime Wisnowski Human Relations 1995, Registered Nursing 1998 Niagara Falls, ON Jaime Wisnowski is a nurse manager, who owns and operates her own business of medical privacy sleeves.

She used her Human Relations diploma as a stepping stone for the Nursing program. Jaime worked in the community for several years as a visiting nurse.

Michael Galenkamp Electronics Engineering Technician 1991 Michael Galenkamp began his electronics career first as a control panel assembler and then moved to a CAD designer. He is self-employed as a CAD software representative, a freelance CAD drafter and an electrical CAD implementation specialist. Michael enjoys dabbling in e-commerce and web page design.

Plan a Class Reunion If you are interested in spearheading a reunion for your class, please contact Alumni Relations. Recent reunions have included a campus tour, time spent in the library archives, meeting with faculty and social time to catch up. Staff will help initiate the planning process and provide a comprehensive reunion handbook, which includes resources to assist with logistics and marketing. Call 905-735-2211, ext. 7865 or email alumni@niagaracollege.ca

Contact us!

We’re always looking for stories to share with the Niagara College Community.

Send your profile to us and we may include it in a future edition of encore.

Email Alumni Relations at alumni@niagaracollege.ca

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Social Networking for NC Alumni Join our Facebook fan page and learn about discount opportunities and reconnect with other Niagara College graduates. The Niagara College Canada Alumni fan page has 350 fans from more than 10 countries.

Join our Linked-In group and learn about professional opportunities and events, apply for jobs, post jobs and network with alumni in your field. The Niagara College Alumni Linked-In group has more than 130 group members ranging from grads just starting their careers to seasoned professionals.

Buy gift cards and help us help students The Niagara College Foundation sells gift cards from retailers like Canadian Tire, Cineplex Odeon, Zehrs, Petro Canada and more than 100 others.

You pay face value for the cards and the Foundation receives a rebate, which supports our efforts to help our students with scholarships and bursaries.

Whether you are buying your weekly groceries and gas or presents for employees or friends, purchase your gift cards from the Niagara College Foundation. Information and order forms are available at niagaracollege.ca/fundscrip or call 905-384-7454, ext. 7840

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Seafood Gala generates $275,000 for scholarships and bursaries More than 600 business, education and community leaders gathered at the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls April 23 for the Niagara College Foundation’s 21st Annual Seafood Gala.

The event raised $132,000 which, with the provincial government’s Ontario Trust for Student Support program’s matching formula, will increase to at least $275,000, and be added to the College’s endowment fund for scholarships and bursaries. In the past 20 years, the College’s premier fundraising event has raised more than $1.7

LEFT TO RIGHT: Richard Taylor, VP of Operations, Fallsview Casino Resort; Building Futures Campaign Co-Chair Mark Basciano; Chair Niagara College Foundation Board, Vic Kerschl; Campaign Co-Chair Anna Olson; and Niagara College President Dr. Dan Patterson

million in support of students.

“The ongoing success of the Seafood Gala is a true testament to the generosity of individuals within our community in supporting Niagara College students,” said Sean Kennedy, Vice-President, Student and External Relations and CEO of the Niagara College Foundation. “Without these events, many students would be unable to ABOVE and Right: Gala attendees enjoy the delicious seafood buffet and take in the evening’s entertainment

pursue their educational dreams.”

The 2010 Seafood Gala Chairperson, Vittoria Wikston, led the Seafood Gala Committee in creating an atmosphere that featured a spectacular buffet, silent and live auctions and entertainment by Elton Lammie, Adam & Sam, and dancing to the music of Jonesy.

Lead sponsors included the Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Cares, Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd., architects Tillmann Ruth Mocellin (aTRM) and Sun Media.

Proceeds from the Seafood Gala support the scholarships and bursaries portion of the Building Futures Campaign, which is raising $16.5 million towards the College’s $90 million Master Plan with $88 million for buildings, equipment and learning resources, and $2 million for scholarships and bursaries, and applied research.

For more information, visit NiagaraCollege.ca/SeafoodGala.

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Thank you to Foundation Supporters The Niagara College Foundation would like to thank the following donors and other supporters, who gave $100 or more between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010. This financial support was counted toward the Building Futures Campaign to help fund new buildings, equipment and learning resources, applied research projects, and scholarships and bursaries.

Organizations 2106919 Ontario Inc. Algoma Central Corporation Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. Aramark Canada Ltd. architects Tillmann Ruth Mocelin Inc. Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario, Niagara Branch @27 Atlantic Packaging Products B & M Marketing (Canada) Inc. Babcock Business Strategies Balanced Way Consulting Base Electronics Beatties Basics Beaupit’s Mixed Martial Arts Bell Mobility Best Western Rose City Suites Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd. BMO Bank of Montreal Bosch Rexroth Canada Boston Pizza Branscombe Family Foundation, The Brinkman Travel Brock University BTY Group Business Education Council of Niagara Business Link Niagara Ltd. BVT/Chef Revival, Inc Cade Holdings Inc. (Best Western Cairn Croft) Campus Living Centres Inc. Canadian Federation of University Women - St. Catharines Canadian German Chamber of Industry & Commerce Inc. Canadian Tire Associate Store - Sandy McTyre Retail Ltd. Canadian Tire Financial Services Limited Canadian Tire Grimsby Store Canadian Vintners Association Casino Cares Cataract Bowl Cedarway Floral Inc. Certified General Accountants of Ontario A. Cianfarani Dentistry Professional Corporation City of St. Catharines City of Welland Claussen Consulting Services COGECO Cable Inc. College Compensation & Appointments Council Connect Strategic Alliance Copplestone Works Credit Bureau of St. Catharines Criveller Company of Canada CRS Contractors Rental Supply Dell Canada Dell Lewis & Krall Deloitte Touche LLP Design Electronics Direct Cash Management District School Board of Niagara Doug Forsythe Gallery Dundee Securities Corporation

Elmhirst’s Resort Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Environics/Mike Lipkin Estate of Edith Mary Kees Fallsview Golf Inc. Findlay & Thomas Medicine Professional Corp.

Flat Rock Cellars Flett Beccario Barristers & Solicitors Follett of Canada, Inc. Fox Aviation Frogpond Farm Organic Winery Fruitbelt Development Fulton 24 Hour Fitness General Motors of Canada Ltd. GIANT FM 91.7 Girasole Bed & Breakfast Golf Association of Ontario Golf Management Institute of Canada Golf Nutz Grape Growers of Ontario Greg Darling Tournament Committee Grimo Nut Nursery Group 92 Mechanical Gym Con Hair Gallery Heavy Construction Association of Regional Niagara Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario Hockley Valley Resort HOCO Limited Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown Honeywell Ltd. Hospitality Resorts Inc. HR Off-Site Human Resources Solutions Infosilem Inniskillin Wines/Jackson Triggs International Wine & Food Society - Niagara Branch Intouch Day Spa John Deere Foundation of Canada John Howard Cellars of Distinction John Howard Society of Niagara Johnson Inc Joseph’s Estate Wines Kaneff Golf Group KPMG LLP L.J. Walters Insurance Brokers Ltd. Lakeside Steel Corp Lancaster, Brooks & Welch LaPennaCo Super Centre Legends Estates Winery Leon’s Superstores Les Marmitons Niagara Lincoln Garden Club & Horticultural Society Lochness Links MacKenzie Financials Mutual Funds Mafeking Holdings Inc. Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company Ltd. Malivoire Wine Company Mandarin Restaurant Franchise Corporation Mark Ricker Studio & Gallery

Martin Farms MasterCard Canada Matcor Advanced technologies Inc. McLaren Press Graphics Mercer Meridian Credit Union Micro Solutions Enterprises Canada Millcroft Inn Miss Dar’s School of Dance Mori Gardens Mountain Road Wine Company Mountain Springs Resort Mountainview Properties MT Bellies Tap & Grillhouse National Art Centre Naturally Healthy Niagara Airbus Niagara College Culinary Students Niagara College Radio Broadcasting Club Niagara College Retirees Association 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 Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Helicopters Ltd. Niagara Ice Dogs Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Sportsplex Niagara Waste Systems Ltd. Niagara Workforce Planning Board Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed & Breakfast Association NRT Technology Corporation OEB Enterprise Inc. Oh Canada Eh?! Dinner Show Olson Food Concepts Ontario Chamber of Commerce Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter OPSEU Local 242 Oracle Canada Corp.

Oxford University Press Patricia Meek Insurance Agency Pen Centre Promotion Fund PenFinancial Credit Union Peninsula Lakes Golf Club Performance Acura Peter Mielzynski Agencies Ltd. Picture Frame Warehouse Pilliterri Estates Pinder’s Security Products Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association Professional Carpet Systems Professional Convention Management Association of Canada East Chapter Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre Rachel Delaney Insurance Agency Ltd.

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...Foundation Supporters In Memory Reilly Kennedy Anzovino Ellie Burbidge Albert Cipryk Sarah Crawford Mark Johns Adam Paul Mendez Chantal Millet Martin Swick In Honour/In Celebration Martha Casson Elena Turoni Individual Donors Robert Abela Mary Abrams Frank Addario Don Alexander Michael Alexander Fiona Allan Jim & Martha Allan Theresa Anzovino Helen Armstrong Cathy Ashby Doug Ashton David Atherton Joanne Bakker Rick & Cheryl Baldin Ray & Heather Barfoot Craig Bartlett Bev Beamer Judith Berglund Maralina Bernardo David Berry Christopher Blake Laurie Blake Peter Boersma Jim Bradley Diana Bridges Ian & Tina Brown Ange Bruni Linda Bruni Annabelle Burbidge Hendrik Burgers Marilyn Burt Jim & Louise Butko Denise Camire Paul N. Campbell Martha Casson Holly & Anthony Catalfamo Dr. Ben Cecil Betty Ann Chandler Neil Chartrand Brigitte Chiki Xin Chong Steve Cino Ed Ciprick Rose Marie Cipryk Art Cipryk Fred Cipryk John Cipryk Bill Cole J.A. Colvin

Sean & Rachelle Coote Brian Corbey Joanne & Michael Cousineau Len Crispino Gary Cronkwright John Crossingham Bill Crumm Donna Cunningham Danny D’Addio* Charles R. Daly Joseph D’Amico Stephen Daub Rachel Delaney Elizabeth Dempster Zane DeSilva Janice DesLauriers Sergio Di Zio Keith Dickinson Frederick Dixon Daniel Doyle Laney & Michael Doyle Ian Ellingham Viviane Eltoft Danielle Fauquier Brian Findlay Alanna Galeota James Garner Nancy Geddie Peter Gill Pierre Giroux John Gittings Judith Gittings Debra Gollinger Valerie Grabove & Brian Green Angela Griffith Richard Halinda Jack Hamer Susan Hannah Lee Hanson Andy & Barb Harbison Jack Harmer Theresa Harris Cole Hayes Phil Hayes Fred & Margaret Hayward David Heath Isobel Henderson Carmela Henry Rick Herkimer Jean Hetherington Heather Hewitt Barclay Holbrook Norman W. Holmes Beverley Hotchkiss Steve Hudson Bette Jo Hughes Laurie Hughes Gordon Hunchak Sandra Huppe Robert Hurl Delia Iafrate Lorraine Irwin Martha Isbister Margaret Jarrell Thomas Johnston

Robert Josefchak Helene Joy Marti & Peter Jurmain Erica Jurus John Kaloyanides Joseph Kelly Kathleen Kelly Anne Kemp Sean & Kerry Kennedy Vic Kerschl Tillman G. Kershaw Mary Kilmer-Tchalekian Charmaine Kissmann Cathy Kotyk Frank Krahn Tracy LeBlanc Esther Lee Jordan Leroux Stephen Letwin John & Dot Levay Robert Loucks Ross MacFarlane Chesley MacNeil Allan S. Magnacca Debbie Maloney Vince Malvaso Arthur Marchand Margaret Marsh Linda Marshall Bob Martin Eileen Martin David Maschio Barry Matheson Raymond D. Matthews Dean & Susan McCann Toby McCreadie Karen McGrath Ruth McMullan Patricia Meek Fernando & Irene Mendes Agostino Menna Maria Menna Evelyn Merz Dorothy Millett Marianne Mokrycke Donna Moody Dino Morabito The Moran Family Howard Morgan Jan & Al Munro Julie Murray Alan Mutch Nicole Neshevich Nancy Nix Sandra Nuccitelli Glenn A. O’Connor Jon & Lynn Ogryzlo Ann O’Kelly Carl Oliver Daniel J. & Saundra Patterson Ursula M. Pelissero Peter Pennacchietti Dorita Pentesco Mary Perez Nicole Perreault Barbara Pett

Bryan Pett Graham Pett Sandra Pett Margaret Pickles Janet Pizzati Blair & Lynne Pollard Ted Poppe Jason Post Teresa Quinlin Doug Rapley Robert & Margaret Reid Kevin Reilly Candice Richards Nancy Ricker Frank Roberts Bonnie Rose Larry Rose Andre Roy Lyn & Dan Russo James Ryan Linda Saari Sue Salzer Caroline Sanderson The Lloyd Schmidt Family Walter Sendzik Mary Anne Seppala Eric Silvestri Laurie Simpson Don Sinclair Heather & David Sloan John C. Smith Jennifer Southward Jeff Stewart & Jackie Agnew Greg Swick Gary Talosi Rose Tannous David Taylor Dr. Kenneth Taylor David A. Thomas Gillian Thomas Barrie Tober Natalee Tokar Anne Tucker Dean Tudor Vicki Turchi Laura VanClieaf & Family Ted Van Geest Maria Vandelaar Nick Varalli Bhanu Vashishth David Veres John Vieth Leanna Villella Kim Walker Jim & Charlotte Warren Robert Watson Paul Weerdenburg Lance Wiebe Robin Williams Paul Winkler Glennna Wood Mark Wood Norman W. Young *Deceased

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Radisson Hotel & Suites Raimondo & Associates Architects Inc. Rankin Construction Inc. RBC Foundation RBC Royal Bank Redchair™ Branding Inc. Reif Estate Winery J. H. Ryder Machinery Limited Ricoh Canada Ricoh Document Management Riverbend Inn Rob Petruniak Golf Tournament Group Rogers Communications Inc. Salumatics Sandy’s Aesthetics Sapphires Custom Jewellery by Thomas Steele Scotiabank Scott Laboratories Ltd. Scott Thornley & Company Inc. SDR Seating Seaway Marine Transport Shaw Festival Theatre Sinclair Dental Company Skills Canada Ontario Sodexo Canada St. Ann’s Holy Name Bingo St. Catharines - Thorold Chamber of Commerce St. Catharines Golf and Country Club St. Catharines Horticultural Society State Farm Companies Foundation STF Construction StrategyCorp Inc. StudentGuard Health Insurance Sullivan Mahoney LLP Sun Media Sunshine Building Maintenance Inc. Superior Car Wash and Express Detailing Taylor Producto Inc. TD Bank Financial Group TD Commercial Banking TD Friends of the Environment Telcon Datvox Cabling Solutions Telus Teresa Casioli Charitable Foundation The Laroque Group/Richard Laroque Ltd. The Whole Shebang Thorold Horticultural Society Thundering Waters Golf Club Timbro Design Build Contractors Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Toyota Canada Transam Properties Inc. Tremont Group Holdings, Inc. Ultimate Women’s Fitness Studio Vanderwesten Rutherford Mantecon Inc. Verge Insurance Group, Inc. Vineland Research & Innovation Centre Vintage Hotels Walker Industries Holdings Limited Ward-Beck Systems Ltd. Webley Construction Ltd. Wellington Court Restaurant White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa Club Wilfred Laurier University Student Publications Workopolis YMCA of Niagara Youngs Insurance

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Invest in Niagara’s Future

“We are empowering the next generation of employees and future employers of this region and that is vitally important.

We are giving ourselves the tools to succeed.”

The Building Futures Campaign is Raising $16.5 Million to support the College’s $90 million Master Plan. The goal includes $14.5 million for buildings, equipment and learning resources, and $2 million for applied research, and scholarships and bursaries.

Anna Olson, Campaign Co-chair Celebrity chef, cookbook author and host of “Fresh with Anna Olson” on the Food Network

The Master Plan will accommodate dramatic enrolment growth and help the Niagara region meet the challenges that come with a changing economy and an urgent need for highly skilled workers.

“I think that Niagara College historically, presently and certainly with this campaign going forward is not only underscoring its leadership position, it’s highlighting it and ensuring it for the future.”

The College is enhancing the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus and transforming the Welland Campus by replacing and expanding aging buildings with improved facilities and new technology to create more than 2,000 new spaces in programs, where labour is in high demand in Niagara: skilled trades and technology, health, community services, hospitality, culinary and tourism. This project will significantly impact economic development in the Niagara Region. (See page 5)

Mark Basciano, Campaign Co-chair Owner and President of the Mountainview Group of companies

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