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NIPISSING UNIVERSITY MACE
The design of Nipissing University’s mace is a complex mixture of artistry and power. Its presence represents the authority vested in the University to grant degrees, yet its design signifies more than the right to certify students as knowledgeable; it incorporates all the effort, history and tradition that surround both the site of and the vision for the University.
Designed after Nipissing received its degree-granting charter on December 10, 1992, the mace masterfully pulls together the many symbolic elements important to its identity: the University’s crest, the Athenian owl pictured on the crest, the Nipissing University logo, Nipissing’s motto “Integritas” and the traditions of the Ojibwa people who have been keepers of the land on which the University stands.
The Nipissing University mace is an expression of growth and transformation within a context of harmony and equanimity with the world in which we dwell, specifically, the Nipissing landscape. From the wisdom of the Anishinabek people, the mace draws the symbolism of the four orders of creation – mineral, plant, animal and human (and the gifts of the Four Winds):
• the mineral elements are represented by the local red granite, gold, silver, bronze and polished stones that signify the four cardinal directions – red, yellow, white, and black;
• the plant world is represented in the form of oak and maple leaves carved into the shaft of the mace;
• the animal world finds its representation in the owl; and
• the human element is represented by the hands that hold the mace and the hands that crafted it.
As well, in keeping with Indigenous tradition, the mace joins Mother Earth and Father Sky as it journeys symbolically from the fragment of granite at its base through the trees to the golden sphere of the sun and the owl of the air.
Like the institution it represents, the mace is not static; it expresses growth, movement and perpetuity. Time is asserted through the four seasons and the transformation of the oak and maple from buds to leaves to fruit. The movement of the eagle feathers, the beads of the “medicine wheel”, and the owl, poised with an ambiguous relationship to flight, add to the dynamics.
The University itself is represented by the embossed silver and enameled emblem repeated to form a band, by the four coats of arms that support the crown, and by the embossed silver motto “Integritas.” The mace is designed to represent those attributes which make Nipissing distinct: Harmony – Growth – Perpetuity.
NIPISSING UNIVERSITY
CONVOCATION 2025
faculty of Education and professional studies
faculty of arts and science
Nipissing University sits on the territory of Nipissing First Nation, the territory of the Anishnabek, within the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
We are grateful to be able to live and learn on these lands with all our relations.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 AT 2:00 PM
The History of Nipissing University
Nipissing University is a young and dynamic institution whose strategic focus on student success and experience has translated into consistent top rankings in the country in the areas of student support, student experience, faculty, and residences.
The University received its charter as an independent university in 1992, and was created to specifically address the needs of Northern Ontario. Nipissing’s strategic priorities regarding the student experience as well as academic and research excellence is grounded in this commitment. Over the course of the past 29 years, Nipissing has conferred over 40,000 degrees and positively impacted millions of lives.
Nipissing’s roots, however, extend much deeper, stretching back more than a century to 1909 and the opening of the North Bay Normal School, the precursor to Nipissing’s highly respected Schulich School of Education. As a result of the vision and perseverance of local citizens to establish a university in North Bay, Northeastern University was formed in 1960 and later renamed Nipissing University College in 1967 as an affiliate of Laurentian University.
Nipissing is proud to be a primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, science, professional programs and with four distinct nursing programs, it is proportionally the most nursing intensive university in Ontario.
As a premier destination for students seeking innovative academic programming in a student-centered community, Nipissing is renowned for its ability to provide a personalized education in a supportive environment with dedicated faculty who are creating new knowledge through research that positively impacts our communities, locally and globally. Students find themselves in a high-quality academic environment that is student-focused and based on personal teaching practices and innovative approaches to learning.
Nipissing University is home to a burgeoning research culture that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to perform graduate-level research. Students and graduates consistently give top marks to the university in high-profile surveys that measure student satisfaction, such as the National Survey of Student Engagement.
Recognizing the value of supporting an international profile for our students, Nipissing holds exchange agreements with institutions around the world, actively recruits international students and provides funding for refugee students. As well, the Schulich School of Education operates a unique international teaching program which provides the opportunity for students to teach abroad.
Access and equity have been a longstanding priority of Nipissing with a focus on students who, without interventions and support, might not otherwise participate in postsecondary education. For example, Nipissing has experienced continued growth in the enrollment of full-time first generation students as well as increases in the number of students with disabilities and number of full-time Indigenous students enrolled at the University.
Nipissing is committed to making an impact and playing a positive role in the educational, social, cultural and economic life in the communities it serves.
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A History of Teacher Education in North Bay
Theroots of the Schulich School of Education reach back more than 100 years, to the opening of the North Bay Normal School in 1909. The Normal School was renamed North Bay Teachers’ College in 1953. In 1972, the College moved into a new home at The Education Centre, which was specifically designed for the integration of Nipissing University College and the Teachers’ College. Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Education program was one of the first teacher education programs to be fully accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers and is one of the most well recognized Education programs in the province. In 2010, Nipissing’s Faculty of Education became the Schulich School of Education, thanks to a generous gift from Mr. Seymour Schulich.
The Schulich School of Education is renowned for graduating leaders. The mission of the School is to promote the professional growth of teachers through pre-service, in-service and graduate programs, and to provide educational leadership and support through consultation and research. The School provides students with an understanding of the basic philosophical, psychological and sociological foundations of education, to enable them to use a system-based approach in their teaching, and to introduce them to a rationale for curriculum design through a study of the various strands of the curriculum.
The continuing evolution of the Schulich School of Education includes the introduction of Nipissing University’s first PhD program in Education with a focus on Educational Sustainability. The School is also home to the Bachelor of Physical Health Education program and the Master of Education program.
The Schulich School of Education focuses on equipping students with critical thinking skills, humane values and practical skills necessary to become lifelong learners. The aim is to take learning beyond schools and direct students to apply their knowledge actively in the larger world.
Dear Graduate,
On behalf of the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB), we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your Convocation. We are thrilled to welcome you to the alumni family which is comprised of over 42,000 graduates and counting!
Convocation signifies the completion of an important phase of your journey with Nipissing University. For some, this is the culmination of several years of effort as an undergraduate student, for others, this day marks a higher level of academic achievement. Throughout your time at Nipissing, you have grown academically, professionally, and personally, laying the groundwork for your future. In this next phase, as a Nipissing University alumnus, we hope you will find your experience, and new relationship with the University, to be equally rewarding.
What does it mean to be a Nipissing alumnus? It means you are now part of a diverse network of inspiring and driven individuals with whom you share a common Nipissing experience. It also means that you have connections with fellow alumni in 54 countries around the world who hold valuable information about the path that lies ahead and who are eager to support your success. Nipissing alumni have a profound impact on the University, and there are many ways you can continue to engage with us as you start this next phase of your journey. For you, engagement might mean sharing your NU experience with future students or joining our mentorship platform the NU Café, to offer advice to current students. For others, it might mean attending alumni events such as Homecoming or chapter events in your region, to connect with old classmates and cheer the Lakers on to victory. Engagement could also mean supporting the University through volunteerism on our advisory board, during events, or through a donation back to the institution where your knowledge was rooted and nurtured. However you choose to stay connected, we look forward to following your journey and celebrating your successes.
Nipissing University and your Alumni Association are proud of all that you have achieved throughout your student journey and will continue to champion your future accomplishments as members of our alumni family. We invite you to keep in touch by following us on social media and reading our monthly e-newsletter. Staying connected will also give you the opportunity to enjoy exclusive alumni benefits and discounts.
Once again, congratulations on your incredible achievement!
All the best,
Laurel Muldoon, NUAAB President
Click here to view our New Alumni welcome page for information on how to get the most out of your lifetime alumni association membership. www.nipissingu.ca/alumni/new-alumni
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDALS
The Governor General’s Medal, established in 1873, is one of the most prestigious awards that can be received by a student in a Canadian educational institution for exceptional academic achievement.
GOLD MEDAL
The Governor General’s Gold Medal is awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation from a graduate level.
Abby Strachan, MEd
SILVER MEDAL
The Governor General’s Silver Medal is awarded to the undergraduate student who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation from a bachelor degree program.
Caitlyn Aasman, BA (Hons)
PRESIDENT’S GOLD MEDALS
The President’s Gold Medal is presented to the graduating student who attains the highest academic average in their degree program. The student must have a minimum of 80% overall average. Each recipient will receive a President’s Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.
Faith Jaques, BA
Caitlyn Aasman, BA (Hons)
Kobe Seguin, BBA
Ayriell Nodecker, BCOMM
Rebekah Stoddart, BFA
Mackenna Galbraith, BPHE
Justin Tyler Wu, BScN
Makayla Geisler, BSW
Diljan Sidhu, BSc (Hons)
Samuel David Greco, BEd
Rilley Gagné, MA
Abby Strachan, MEd
Jason Maitland, MES
Yessey Ndyamuhaki, MESc
Ethan Cardinal, MSc
Vuong Hoang Tran, PhD
THE CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL FOR HUMANITY
The Chancellor’s Medal for Humanity is based on the core values of good citizenry which are excellence, respect, and compassion. The medal will be presented to a graduating student from any Nipissing degree program who has positively impacted the lives of others while demonstrating a dedication to scholarship and the service of humanity. The recipient must have demonstrated profound compassion toward their colleagues and fellow citizens from a diversity of communities and embody what it means to achieve success with empathy and kindness.
Hayden Lloyd, BScN
presentation of the chancellor’s award for excellence in service
The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service was established to recognize the importance of exceptional service of faculty who play a significant role in the education of Nipissing University students. Dr. Siva Prasad Ravi is this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service.
Dr. Siva Prasad Ravi
Dr. Siva Prasad Ravi is a Professor in the School of Business and served as its Director from 2016 to 2024. With 24 years of international teaching experience across Canada, China, Fiji, and India, Dr. Ravi has authored 134 academic publications and is the recipient of multiple institutional awards for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Since joining Nipissing University in 2016, Dr. Ravi has led numerous transformative initiatives. He developed and implemented the successful Post-Baccalaureate in Business program, which became a model for other academic units. Under his leadership, the School of Business revised its flagship BBA and BComm programs, expanded international recruitment efforts, and established partnerships with 10 Indian universities, significantly increasing international student enrollment.
Dr. Ravi championed experiential learning across the university’s offerings. He launched a Co-op Program that has placed over 40 students in paid roles and helped Nipissing achieve accreditation through Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada in record time. He also led the School through its IQAP selfstudy, the first such review completed at Nipissing since 2008.
At the institutional level, Dr. Ravi has served on the Senate and several key committees, including the Academic Quality Assurance and Planning Committee and the Research Ethics Board. He has contributed to numerous hiring processes and supervised more than 70 student-led research and experiential learning projects. His mentorship, open-door approach, and active support for the Nipissing University Business Community (NUBC) have had a lasting impact on student success.
Beyond the university, Dr. Ravi has cultivated partnerships with over 20 local businesses, secured recurring annual donations, allowing the University to earn accreditations from key professional associations. He also led the establishment of the Executive in Residence program, which welcomed Redpath CEO Dr. George Flumerfelt as its first appointee.
Internationally, Dr. Ravi serves on editorial and advisory boards, reviews doctoral theses, and has delivered keynote addresses at more than 15 global conferences. In 2024, he was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Global Knowledge Foundation for his contributions to the academic profession.
presentation of the chancellor’s award for excellence in teaching (fasbu)
The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching was established to recognize full-time faculty with an outstanding record of teaching, including evidence of engagement with the scholarship of Teaching and Learning and evidence of sustained innovation in teaching practice including, but not limited to, in areas such as teaching collaborations, experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching and those who play a significant role in the education of Nipissing University students. Dr. Susan Srigley is this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (FASBU).
Dr. Susan Srigley
Dr. Susan Srigley is a Professor of Religions and Cultures who has been teaching at Nipissing University for 20 years. She previously received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2008 and is once again being recognized for her dedication to pedagogy and her enduring impact on students.
In addition to teaching courses in religious studies, Dr. Srigley has developed innovative offerings in death studies and palliative care. These interdisciplinary courses attract students from both the humanities and professional programs such as Nursing and Social Work. Her teaching explores subjects like death, dying, and spirituality, as well as the social justice dimensions of end-of-life care.
Dr. Srigley is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and compassionate classroom environment, particularly when addressing sensitive topics. Her students often remark on how her openness and enthusiasm allow them to engage deeply with their own perceptions of death. By encouraging thoughtful discussion, she helps students cultivate greater death awareness, which they carry forward into their personal lives and professional practices.
She has shared her pedagogical approach internationally, including at the Contemplative Care Symposium at the Garrison Institute in New York, and she has co-presented with her students at Lifting the Lid, an international online death festival. Dr. Srigley has also contributed to several podcasts and recently authored an article on cultivating death awareness in the university classroom.
presentation of the chancellor’s award for excellence in teaching (casbu)
The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (CASBU) was established to recognize contract academic faculty members with an outstanding record of exceptional teaching and who play a significant role in the education of Nipissing University students. Dr. Tiffany Roberts is this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (CASBU).
Dr. Tiffany Roberts
Dr. Tiffany Roberts is a passionate educator, dedicated mentor, and lifelong learner. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and History (Honors) from Trent University, a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University, a Master of Education and PhD in Education from Nipissing University and is currently completing a Master of Arts in Social Justice at Lakehead University. She has also completed numerous additional qualifications in education and a certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Roberts has worked in education for nearly three decades. After teaching secondary school for ten years, she became a curriculum coordinator at the Rainbow District School Board in Sudbury, a role she has held for the past 18 years. In this capacity, she collaborates with educators to support curriculum design, assessment, and professional learning across multiple subject areas.
While completing her doctoral studies at Nipissing, Dr. Roberts served on the Board of Trustees for the Nipissing University Consortium for the Study of Leadership and Ethics in Education (NUCSLE) and regularly presented her research at international conferences hosted by the affiliated Consortium for the Study of Leadership and Ethics in Education (CSLEE). Her dissertation, supervised by the late Dr. Heather Rintoul, received the Paul T. Begley International Award for Graduate Student Research. She now serves as a board member and awards committee chair for CSLEE and is co-editor of the Journal of Authentic Leadership in Education (JALE).
Since joining Nipissing University as a part-time instructor in 2021, Dr. Roberts has brought her expertise, energy, and compassion to the Schulich School of Education. Her students consistently highlight her commitment to authentic, student-centred teaching and her ability to model effective relationship-building, lesson design, and assessment practices. She considers it a privilege to help shape the next generation of educators.
Dr. Roberts is honoured to receive the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (CASBU) and dedicates this recognition to her students. She also extends heartfelt thanks to her family for their unwavering support of her personal and professional journey.
presentation of the chancellor’s award for excellence in research
The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research was established to recognize and celebrate the value and importance of research conducted by Nipissing University faculty. Research by faculty and their students plays a significant role in the growth of Nipissing University and the education of students. Dr. Kirsten Greer is this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research.
Dr. Kirsten Greer
Dr. Kirsten Greer is a globally respected historical geographer whose scholarship exemplifies community-driven research and interdisciplinary collaboration. An Associate Professor in the Departments of Geography and History at Nipissing University and a member of the Master’s in Environmental Studies/Environmental Sciences program, Dr. Greer has held the Canada Research Chair in Global Environmental Histories and Geographies since 2015.
Greer earned her BA in Geography from McGill University, MA in Geography from Wilfrid Laurier University/University of Waterloo, and PhD in Geography from Queen’s University. Before joining Nipissing in 2013, she completed a prestigious SSHRC postdoctoral fellowship in History at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom.
Her Canada Research Chair program is rooted in reparative environmental histories, work that is integrative, interdisciplinary, and grounded in meaningful relationships with communities. At the heart of her research is collaboration with Dokis First Nation and Nipissing First Nation on projects including Bringing Our Ancestors Home: The Robinson-Huron Treaty / Chicago Field Museum Repatriation Project, the Lake Nipissing Beading Project, and the Nbisiing Guides of the Carnegie Museum Project. Through these initiatives, Greer actively supports knowledge repatriation, community empowerment, and historical justice.
An expert in historical military geographies, Greer is the author of Red Coats and Wild Birds: How Military Ornithologists and Migrant Birds Shaped Empire (UNC Press, 2020), which explores the entangled histories of empire, ecology, and scientific knowledge.
She has secured more than $1.8 million in funding through the Canada Research Chair, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and SSHRC programs. These resources have been widely shared across institutional and community partners, including Nipissing University, Dokis First Nation, Nipissing First Nation, the North Bay Museum, and an expansive network of national and international collaborators.
A trailblazer in interdisciplinary research, Greer’s work bridges the humanities and geophysical sciences, collaborating with experts in fields such as dendrochronology, hydrology, climatology, glaciology, ornithology, biogeochemistry, and beyond. Her leadership continues to expand the scope of environmental research and to deepen our understanding of the relationships between people, places, and planetary change.
convocation
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
9:30 a.m.
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Sustainability (PhD)
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Science Kinesiology (MScKin)
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Intermediate/Senior
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE)
HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
Jennifer Jones, OM, MSM, BA, LLB Olympic Champion, Lawyer, Broadcaster
Jennifer Jones is one of the most decorated and admired athletes in Canadian sports history, a six-time national curling champion, two-time world champion, and Olympic gold medalist. Her remarkable career on the ice is matched by her accomplishments as a lawyer, motivational speaker, sports broadcaster, community advocate, and proud mother.
Jones cemented her legacy in 2014 when she led the first women’s curling team to an undefeated Olympic gold medal, a feat that remains unmatched. Her strategic brilliance, fierce competitiveness, and unwavering composure under pressure have led her to be recognized as the greatest female skip in Canadian history, and the top overall curler, in a national TSN poll of sportscasters, reporters, and elite curlers.
In addition to her curling success, Jones has had a dynamic and multifaceted career beyond sport. She earned her law degree and practiced as a lawyer before shifting her focus to motivational speaking and television broadcasting, where she continues to engage audiences with her story of resilience, leadership, and personal growth. As a gifted communicator, she brings authenticity and optimism to everything she does.
Throughout her life, Jones has remained deeply committed to giving back. She has served on numerous volunteer boards and participated in community initiatives that support youth, sport, and women’s empowerment. In recognition of her exceptional impact, she has received several prestigious honours, including the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada, the King’s Coronation Medal, and the Order of Manitoba.
Even as she announced her retirement from team play in 2024 after a storied career, Jones continues to inspire. She exemplifies how to lead with strength, live with purpose, and lift others along the way, especially in the role that means the most to her: being a loving and devoted mother.
faculty
of education and professional studies
Schulich school of education
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:30 a.m.
academic procession
Marshal: Dr. Tim Sibbald
The audience will rise.
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invocation Mr. David Smits Chair, Board of Governors
The audience will be seated.
greetings from the president & vice-chancellor Dr. Kevin B. Wamsley
conferring of honorary degree
The Chancellor, Dr. Scott Russell, will invite Jennifer Jones to receive the degree of Doctor of Education (honoris causa). The Chancellor will confer the degree. Dr. Jennifer Jones will address Convocation.
The audience will rise.
honour song
The audience will be seated.
conferring of degrees in course Candidates for degrees will be presented to the Chancellor Dr. Scott Russell
investiture of graduates
Dr. Graydon Raymer
Dean, Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
greetings from the alumni advisory board
greetings from the nipissing university student union
presentation of the governor general’s academic medal
On behalf of Her excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Dr. Scott Russell, Chancellor of Nipissing University, will present the Gold Medal.
This Medal for academic excellence is awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in a graduate degree.
Abby Strachan, MEd
presentation of president’s gold medals
These special honour awards are presented to full-time or part-time graduating students who attain the highest academic average in all courses in their degree program. Each student will receive a President’s Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.
Vuong Tran, PhD
Abby Strachan, MEd
Ethan Cardinal, MSKin
Mackenna Galbraith, BPHE
Samuel Greco, BEd
presentation of chancellor’s award for excellence in teaching (CASBU)
Dr. Tiffany Roberts
closing remarks from the chancellor recessional
The audience will rise.
board of governors’ reception
The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre. Everyone is welcome.
Appreciation for the music for Convocation is extended to:
Geoff Johnson and Bob Cook, pipers; Gabriel Lavoie, pianist; and Emmanuelle Faucher, soloist. Gerry McComb, honour song performer.
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
doctor of philosophy in education (PhD)
Nicole Anne Enns – Exploring The Development Of Identity As A Lifelong And Lifewide Learner Through The Pursuit Of An Interest In Permaculture
Leila Kharazmi – Two Iranian Mothers’ Life Experiences In Canada: A Critical Narrative Inquiry
Vuong Hoang Tran – Socio-economic Justice and LGBTQI2S+ Young Adults: Financial Literacy Education and Financial Inclusion
master of education (MEd)
Terry-Ann Alexander C
Angeline Bianca Bermas C
Raquel Erika Branch C
Peter Cowan C
Janelle Day T - How White Teachers At An International School Perceive Racial Inequalities
Todd Dufresne C
Toree Dupont C
Brent Godovitz T - International Student Perceptions On Ontario Overseas OSSD-Granting Program
Qiye Huang T - The Examination of the CrossCurricular Content Within the Ontario Grade 12 University-Level Mathematics Curriculum and Its Impact on Students Preparing for Future Studies in the STEM Field
Spencer Joseph Greco Hunt C
Daniel Edmund-Harry Hutchings C
Sarah Julian C
Brittany Lansi C
Hannah Mackie C
Kyla Morin C
Sara Morrison C
Maria Alexandra Papa C
Mayuka Raymond T - The Impact Of C OVID -19 On British Columbia’s Education Assistants’ Stress Levels
Amy Standeven C
Abby Strachan T - Assessment And Evaluation Challenges, Barriers, And Successes For Newly Certified Teachers
Mallory Tomiuk C
Jonathan Yeh C C Course Route T Thesis
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Master of Science Kinesiology (MScKin)
Ethan Cardinal T – More than Sport - Youth: Supporting Youth Athletes Through Sport Career Transitions
Connor Lacelle T – Vertical Computer Mice And Gaming: Effect Of Mouse Orientation On Muscle Activation And Performance
Emma McArthur T – Effects Of Age On Relationships Between Trunk Kinematics And Center Of Mass Motion In The Frequency Domain During Gait
Erin Marie Mackinnon Watters T – Pacing In Ultra Endurance Sport: Investigation Into Pacing Differences Between Sex, Age, And Finishing Performance During Muskoka
Ironman 70.3 Triathlon
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Intermediate/Senior
Brynn Ava Alpajaro
Paige Ambeault-Matthews
Olivia Amodeo
Liam Isaac Archibald
Kiana Astaraki
Nicholas Austin
Ashley Baril
Mark Darryl Gethyn Bassett
Emily Bauer
Bryden Becker
Alexander Peter Beeston
Shelby Bereczki
Ella Brabant
Joshua Bradford-Thompson
Makayla Renee Braga
Meagan Brewing
Emily Bruce
Nicole Budd
Bryanne Burrows
Olivia Buttazzoni
Colin Cabral
Megan Cambruzzi
Taylor Carr
Jessica Carter
Mira Caven
Lukas Cerveira
Emma Cheeseman
Alexie Chevrier
Alexis Christiaans
Hunter Willem Hendrick
Christoforatos
Justin Clendenning
Noah Cornish
Annabelle Davies
T Thesis
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
Megan Davis
Alia de Souza
Nathan Delean
Michael David Della Valle
Courtney Maria den Hoed
Kieran Desjardins
Jasveer Singh Dhindsa
Julia Rose Doyle
Tara Neves Drabick
Hannah Rae Drew
Macie McEwan Durnin
Rachel Echevarria-Porter
Taylor Elliott
Savannah Emmott
Makenzie Ermel
Colton Kennedy Evans
Patrick-Aurel Fournier
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Bachelor of Education (BEd) Intermediate/Senior (continued)
Anna Maria Fraczek
Brendan Fragomeni
Jessica Fricker
O'Rissa Furlotte-Hudgin
Alyssa Gemmiti
Lindsay Gibson
Rebecca Maria Giuliana
Megan Granter
Blaise Gravelle
Samuel David Greco
Alexander Guido
Jack Hagerty
Lauryn Hamilton
Gage Hanmer
Graydon Jeffrey Harris
Dalton Haywood
Jason Heitzmann
Thomas Henderson
Justin Henderson
Leah Elizabeth Hibbs
Sean Hink
Gillian Kate Hodge
Ethan Ioanidis
Maggie Jacques
Meagan Jamieson-Bergeron
Cameron Johnson
Taylor Johnston
Nicholas Zachary Kesper
Morgan Diana Riley Kirk
Evan Tyler Koop
Madison Laberge
Emily Karen Grace Lange
Cassandra Lapointe
Mitchell Lavigne
Hunter Lee
Keegan Lee-Newbury
Aphaia Lesko
Veronica Lucia Limpido
Noelle Livermore
Brody Lloy
Riley Anne Lloyd-Craig
Aswin Logarajah
Sasha MacDonald
Benjamin MacLaurin
Dylan Mallette
Michael Denis Marchand
Reggie Antonio Martinez Jr.
Devyn Mayea
Alyssa Mccoy
Cheryl McCullough
Kaeli Elizabeth McDonald
Samson McGuire
Joshua McIntyre
Maggie Mckee
Kade McKibbin
Danielle Amber McLaughlin
Kaitlyn Mclean
Erin Laura McNair
Lauren McReynolds
Olivia Mitchell
Rebecca Lane Mitton
Ashley Mlinaric
Joseph Monteith
Alexander Moreau-Dalpee
Victoria Myers
Emily O’Krafka
Hailey Angela Orser
Maria Papa
Amos Parker
Melissa Parks
Gabriel Pastore
James Douglas Paul
Grace Kelly Louise Pellizzer
Michael Perak
Kaelyn Perisic
Sawyer Jm Pierce
Bradley Pilon
Christopher Poste
Meghan Alexandra Priest
Gracie-Anne Lois Pucci
Gallen Jialin Qin
Kyeran Christopher Robert
Recine
Lucas Reeves
Shannon Retty
Kevin Robertson
Hope Rodgers
Patricia Rodi
Grace Olivia Rodman
Brigitta Ross
Nicholas Roy Karrigan Rye
Ricardo Saikali
Sophia Scola
Ryan Scott
Alec Seccareccia
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Intermediate/Senior (continued)
Emma Sharon Nevins
Selvadurai
Teni Shamirian
Connor Shantz
Amrit Sharma
Victoria Nicole Sica
Evan Silva
Ariaana Soto-Mak
Suzanne Souch
Jaymie Leanne Stephenson
Amy Christine Stevens
Zachary Stulla
Carter Malcolm Tait
Amos Tang
Lindsay Mary Theriault
Caelan Thompson
Gertrude Riley May Tilson
Iivi Wendy Tonnis
Shefali Verma
Christopher Webb
AnneMarie Wells
Brayden Wesseling
Kristen Woods
Elizabeth Wyatt
Hanah Young
Zi Kun Zeng
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE)
Holli Armstrong+
Aidan Butts+
Carson Cameron+
Aden Carter+
Emily Chenier+
Oliver Czerny-Holownia+
Faith Devries+
Andrew DiCresce+
Michael Andrew Bell Doucet+*
Grace Alexandra Douglas+*
Matsyn Ferreira+
Mackenna Galbraith+*
Ty Gauthier+
Eric Gettler+
Blake Greer+
Owen Hagerty+
Abigail Helsdon+
Kailey Jeanes-Bonar+*
Brennan Gale Kerwin
Chloe Amy Kitching+
Abigail l’Ami+
Benjamin Libitka+
Emma Lindeman+*
Lauren Grace MacFarlane+*
Mya Madigan-Aultman+
Charlie Madronich+*
Dean Mairs+
Trevor Mayhew
Liam Millar+
Noah Miller+
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE) (continued)
Kassandra Pavlic+
Emma Peever+*
Hannah Renaud+
Chelsea Saliba*
Taylor Marie Schell+*
Thomas Steele+
Jarett Vogels
Gabrial Wade
Skyla Walker
Damian Wierzbicki
+ Honours Degree *High Distinction
convocation
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2:00 p.m.
faculty of education and professional studies
schulich school of education
Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP)
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary/Junior
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Junior/Intermediate
faculty
of education and professional studies
Schulich school of education
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:00 p.m.
academic procession
Marshal: Dr. Tim Sibbald
The audience will rise. o canada
invocation Mr. Dave Smits Chair, Board of Governors
The audience will be seated.
greetings from the president & vice-chancellor Dr. Kevin B. Wamsley
convocation address Dr. Scott Russell
The audience will rise. honour song
The audience will be seated.
conferring of degrees in course Candidates for degrees will be presented to the Chancellor Dr. Scott Russell
investiture of graduates
Dr. Graydon Raymer Dean, Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
greetings from the alumni advisory board
greetings from the nipissing university student union
closing remarks from the chancellor recessional
The audience will rise.
board of governors’ reception
The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre. Everyone is welcome.
Appreciation for the music for Convocation is extended to: Geoff Johnson and Bob Cook, pipers; Gabriel Lavoie, pianist; and Emmanuelle Faucher, soloist. Gerry McComb, honour song performer.
Liberty
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP)
Jamie Blacksmith
Jodie Cole
Aiden Friday
Christopher Goodwin
Sherry Henry
Barbara Katshinak
Deborah Montague
Evadney Nakogee
Maxine Nakogee
Germaine Nuna
Margaret Nuna
Bernadette Piwas
Jenny-Anne Piwas
Sabina Poker
Angela Rich
Mary Juliana Rich
Seraphine Marie Rich
Marcella Sunday
Aimee Sutherland
Esther Wabie
Josephine Wesley
Kayla
Vanessa Proulx Laik Sibbick
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary/Junior
Emily Abrams
Chelsea Andre
Julia Rebecca Antal
Julio Ricardo Barillas
Jade Emily Rosslynn Barker
Sabrina Beaucage
Andrea Bell
Andréa Benoît
Valentina Binaj
Charlotte Black
Jessie Bolyea
Molly Bowman
Argyll Boyd
Hannah Bradley
Kaitlin Brancati
Jessica Ann Breadner
Hayley Kelly Brito
Shannon Brock
Megan Buccioni
Alexander Bugajski
Karimah Janelle Butler
Isabella Calabrese
Remedios Mejia Calderon
Georgia Cameron
Shanique Campbell
Alexa Mercedes Cardarelli
Elysha Charyk
Alexis Ciolfi
Hailey Clinton
Olivia Colilli
Nicole Corner
Evan Court
Melissa Cozzolino
Chloe Marie Cull
Taylor Cumming
Gloria De Salvo
Emily De Sousa
Shawna DeMarsh
Andrea Dermott
Olivia Di Millo
Sara DiPasquale
Brianna Dodd
Lindsey Dolan
Jacob Downey
Hannah Drager
Emily Drenth
Trina Drzazga
Bailey Dye
Courtney Eldon
Jaalal Faisa
Bryan Connor FergusonGlaspell
Claudia Ferreira
Taylor Firman-Mather
Hannah Fletcher
Sophia Florio
Blake Forrest
Andrew Fowlie
Zoë Furtner
Meaghan Gagné
Maria Garofalo
Maddison Gatenby
Jacqueline Gauthier
Callasandra Gibbons
Kiana Goulet
Sydney Greer
James M. F. Hagan
Abby Hahn
Kaitlyn Britt Hale
Danielle Hallam
Brady Hardwick
Leah Hardy
Morgan Harris
Hailey Hart
Jennifer Hess
Madison Hiesl
Breanna Hillis
Sierra Hitsman
Abby Howell
Erin Hunt
Kira Hutt
Rebecca Elizabeth Hutt
Christian Hynick
Shakira Ibrahim
Jamey Illingworth
Madison James
Kariina Jarve
Gracie Jeronimo
Jessica Just
Vibhu Kamboj
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary/Junior (continued)
Christina Karambatos
Zoe Katsoulis
Tarra Marie Keith
Jordan Kenning
Ella Kenny
Kalayla Kern
Maddy Khull
Nicholas Kolkman
Sophie Kostakos
Shelby Kouyoumjian
Sarah Lackey
Hannah Allison Lacroix
Rebecca Ann Laird
Jeffrey Hei Chi Lam
Shaelyn Langer
Kira Larochelle
Basil Francis Leahy
Annabell Lewis
Bryn Lewis
Carlyn McKenna Lewis
Kayla Liberty
Nina Lipinski
Allison Lishman
Michelle Liu
Jemima Lukifimpa
Chloe Margaret Irene Mace
Megan Mackay
Isabella Manchisi
Rachel Manimendre
Calista Mann
Timothy Manzerolle
Emily Marginson
Michaela Marie Catherine
Markle
Nicole Mask
Jacklyn Mason
Syrine Monet Mason
Natalia Masse
Stephanie McCall
Natalie McClinchey
Tara Marie McGarrity
Meghan McKay
Hana McLeod
Sarah McLeod
Brittany McNeil
Wanda Skead
Justin Alexander Medinilla
Amanda Carmella Marie
Meisner
Joseph Melo
Cooper Millson
Jordyn Montgomery
Abigail Moss
Brianne Nieman
Kaylea Noack
Mackenzie Marie Nystedt
Taylor O'Brien
Kailey O'Keefe
kimia omidian
Georgia Pereira
Sarah Pereira
Jillian Christina Ruth Perry
Evon Persaud
Jaicie Pettipas
Terryn Philippi
Sally Elizabeth Potter
Jamie Lund Poulton
Marja Presseault
Vanessa Proulx
Molly Punnett
Kaitlyn Quinlan
Jackie Lynn Rainville
Connor Rapaich
Alexandra Redmond
Sarah Reilly
Clare Rekker
Taylor Reynolds
Madison Richardson
Nicole Slogar Rick
Kyra Anne Ritchie
Christina Robbins
Averie Romano
Taylor Rose
Sarah Rowe
Drew Rupnow
Natasha Lindsay Wilhelmina Sanderson
Chantelle Sandquist
Emily Sangster
Sufyaan Sattaur
Paige Madelyn Ann
Schoonderwoerd
Courtney Jane Schutz
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary/Junior (continued)
Hanna Scornaiencki
Cassandra Segreto-Barbieri
Morgan Mary Fenna Shanahan
Brooke Shogren
Keitha Sims-Korba
Joey Ho Yi Sin
Ashley Singh
Cali Smith
Kayla Smith
Mary Smith
Mackenzie Smyth
Victoria Sara Smyth
Mikayla Solomone
Julianne Spence
Kimberley Srigley
Chloe Stallaert
Jaime Strand
Mackenzie Summers
JaDean Divonne Cascel
Sylvester
Hope Szabady
Alexandria Szeglet
Ashley Taciuk
Olivia Gwendowlynn Taylor
Nadine Thompson
Marguerite Tindale
Hannah Torrens
Dylan Tower
Rylee Traicoff
Megan Turcotte
Arianna Vacca
Hailey Vaillancourt
Nicole Catherine Raquel
Valentim
Julianna Vieveen
Erynn Faith Visser
Sarah Walker
Brandy Wannamaker
Mackenzie Ward
Avery Warling
Catherine Warriner
Alice Wegmueller
Kaitlyn Emma Weller
Allison Wickens
Gabrielle Rose Wilson
Dawid Witalec
Jessica Marie Wright
Yuanhao Xie
Julia Yamasaki
Hanna Yokich
Hope Yonemitsu
Isabella Zanchetta
Rebekah Zinger
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Junior /Intermediate
Jared Andrews
Saar Baram
Neva Belanger
Melis Bilgili
Carolyn Brown
Lucas Samuel Campanella
Emily Carroll
Brooke-Lynn Chamberland
Erin Christena Conroy
Katherine Cornwell
Samantha Cox
Taylor Mikayla Cross
Katelyn Margaret Cudmore
Nicholas D'Addio
John Davidson
Danylo Dutka
Brianna Lynn Faber
Maria Carmela Filice
Elizabeth Fletcher
Jadon David Samuel Fogg
Shaelyn Gaskin
Krista Paris Gott
Caitlin Greco-Mcgee-Tapley
Anika Gunter
Kayla Lyn Jackson
August Wilfrid Jalakas
Katherine R. James
Riley Johnson
Elizabeth Junger
Robin Kee
Johnathon LaPalm
Timothy J. LaPlante
Tye Lindeman
Cara Livingston
Noah Luis
Nicolai MacKenzie
Ardalan Adel Manafizaher
Sara Manning
Brittany Martin
Megan McCarter
Alexander McCullough
Reagen Dale Moffatt
Jenna Naylor
Li Yao Pan
Julia Papa
Kira Selena Papadimitriou
Kristopher Parker
William Phan
Victoria Picanco
Hannah Poulin
Jacob Rokhvarg
Madison Rossi
Kendra Rouleau
Olivia Roy
Carter Rudman
Madeleine Savage
Tianna Shank
Jordan Lila Shields
Benjamin Sutton
Griffin Tees
Glory Van Der Gulik
Sierra Ventrcek
Amanda Vlasman
Alyvia Weston
Meaghan Wichert
Nichelle Cassandra Wong
Yi Jun Yang
Brittany Zecha
convocation
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
9:30 AM
faculty of education and professional studies
school of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
faculty of education and professional studies
school of Nursing
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
academic procession
Marshal: Dr. Tim Sibbald
The audience will rise. o canada
invocation
Mr. John D’Agostino Vice-Chair, Board of Governors
The audience will be seated.
greetings from the president & vice-chancellor
Dr. Kevin B. Wamsley
convocation address
Dr. Scott Russell
The audience will rise.
honour song
The audience will be seated.
conferring of degrees in course
Candidates for degrees will be presented to the Chancellor
Dr. Scott Russell
investiture of graduates
Dr. Graydon Raymer
Dean, Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
greetings from the alumni advisory board
greetings from the nipissing university student union
presentation of president’s gold medals
These special honour awards are presented to full-time or part-time graduating students who attain the highest academic average in all courses in their degree program. Each student will receive a President’s Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.
Justin Wu, BScN
closing remarks from the chancellor
recessional
The audience will rise.
board of governors’ reception
The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre. Everyone is welcome.
Appreciation for the music for Convocation is extended to:
Geoff Johnson and Bob Cook, pipers; Gabriel Lavoie, pianist; and Emmanuelle Faucher, soloist. Gerry McComb, honour song performer.
faculty of education and professional studies school of nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BScN)
Kamille Andrea Abello*
Shahrzad Abolfathi*
Rawan Abuhamad
Oluwadamilare Taiwo Ademosu*
Uzoamaka Adun*
Diana Agir *
Alanna Alexander *
Rimma Alexeev *
Najmo Enow Ali
Claudette Alika
Rula Al-Toumah
Sarah Alicia Alvarez
Desiree Abhinaya Anand
Lauren Anderson*
Natasha Elena Antonoff
Amanda Appelman*
Morgan Armstrong *
Serena Aseerwatham
Jessi Baker *
Macy Ballantyne
Nimra Saleh Bangash
Mandy Banting *
Stuti Batra
Jade Baynham*
Emma-Louise Beaudry *
Emma Beemer
Chantelle Bellefleur *
Victoria Beninger *
Kelly-Anne Bennett
nicole nieto benning
Jhazz-Ferdie Blas*
Aleksandra Bogdanovic *
Sophie Bogdon
Sarah Ashley Bolduc
Anita Boudens
Amanda Boudreau
Ashley Rose Bourgaize*
Justine Bradley *
Carly Bradshaw
Allison Braecker *
Armela Brahaj
Ashley Morgan Bramham*
Rajwinder Singh Brar *
Jennalee Bray *
Kaitlyn Bridge
Christina Brownlow
Leanne Nicole Brusch
Tegan Bull
Gwendolyn Burke*
Maranda Burns*
Duarte Caetano
Elaine Cafe*
Chloe Campeau
Pamela Capone*
Sarah Caroline De Santis Caravaggio
*High Distinction
Ashley Carey
Erin Carey
Amy Carley *
Evan J. Carr
Tessa Carre
Jacqueline Ceravolo*
Dylan Noelle Chamberlain*
Reve Chan
Mandy Charters*
Jennifer Cheatley *
Lisa Michelle Chevrier *
Matifadza Tanatsa Chinoda
Mackenzie Tessie Chirico*
Jin Young Cho*
Myung Ja Choi*
Kaitlen Chomiak
Erin Marie Chumbley
Chang-Hyun Chun*
Sharon Chung
Vanessa Cimino
Sarah Marie Cimino*
Shelbie Clapperton
Brittany Clark *
Katelyn Clarke*
Olivia Maren Claveau*
Lindsay Marilyn Coakley
Miranda Coish
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BScN) (continued)
Sarah Colter
Rivka Cooperman-Green
Emily Costa*
Mireille Courchesne*
Allison Coutts*
Chantal Crescenzi
Rory Croxon
Megan Culligan*
Xiao Ying Dai*
Carlee Alexis Daley *
Melanie Dampier
Hannah Darling
Amelia De Jong *
Melissa Rae De Palma*
Holly Dixon*
Courtney Peckham
Lilly Delgado Abegg *
Manichanh DengchampaBaribault *
Kirsten Denholm-Vanklinken
Khushi Desai
Samone Desousa
Jennifer Di Pardo
Jeremiah Dias
Lauren Dick *
Emma Dickson
Rebecca Lynn Donahue*
Francesca Dougan*
Stephanie Dudley *
Stephanie Dugas
Amanda Eaton*
Teegan Edmonds
Chelsea Elliott
Gretchen Eng
Lindsay Eva*
Rebecca Evans*
Nada Fakir
Laura Faris
Stormy Farmer *
Rafael Fernandez*
Cheryl Fetterly *
Brooke Fiddes*
Destiney Fisher
Anne-Daphnee Flavien-Eyre
Nel Edison A. Follosco*
Tara Foster
Rachel G Fowler *
Kristy Freund*
Amelia Frook
Rebecca Fuchs
Andrea Gagne*
Renée Gagné*
Lauren Gallop*
Allison Garbutt *
Kaylee Garcia*
Brooke Gauvreau
Leah Geall*
Emily Geen*
*High Distinction
Elisa Ghent *
Rebecca Dawn Gill*
Samantha Gillen
Evangelista Giorgini*
Ashley Giorno*
Fatima Goulart *
Amber Gowland
Robyn Graber *
Reegan Grace Graham
Alexandra Jordan Gratz
Jan Ernest Guangco*
Michelle Guenette-Leblanc *
Kasey Hale*
Alanna Hallman*
Emily Jessie Hamelin*
Abier Abo Bakr Hamid*
Alicia Hamlyn
Makenna Hare
Meghan Stacie Harkness*
Sharon-Anne Harper *
Sarah Jane Harris*
Denise Hart *
Kayla Hauck *
Jessie Merleen Hayward*
Cattabry Hebert-Boissonneault *
Karen Heikkila*
Paige Alexandra Hewitt
Megan Hinschberger *
Lauryn Holmes
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BScN) (continued)
Sarah Holmes*
Michaela Marie Howard
Madeleine Tamiya Hudson
Sheranda Humphries*
Howard Shawn Hunt *
Lilian Hushie
Jessica Huynh*
Savahna Idris
Ishani Illamperuma
Jennifer Jackson*
Tiffany Jazwinski*
Jennifer Jelly
Dhanvi Jinagel
Jinyu Jing
Kimberly-Ann Jinkerson
Natalie Johnson*
Hayley Jones*
Hailey Joosten
Hope Jordan
Thomas Kabacinski*
Viola Kaca*
Inderpreet Kaur Kahlon*
Audrey Nabuuma Kakooza
Voula Kalentzis
Amarjot Kaur *
Christina Marie Kent
Natoya Kerrivan
Stephanie Makala Kershaw
Pushpinder Khaira*
Minsung Kim*
Eva Klassen
Katrina Knight *
Jordan Knott *
Karli Koski
Joanne La*
Rachel Jane Lachine*
Jennifer Lahey *
Tenzin Yanga Lama*
David Lamoureux *
Shannon Lanning *
Michaela Marie Lasher
Lee-Anne Law *
Stacey Lee*
Jade Lefort-Bois*
Shannon Leroux
Paige Levis*
Lydia Lin*
Ashley Linklater *
Dan Liu*
Hayden Lloyd*
Jessica Anne Locke*
Jafer Loganathan
Tien-Chen Lu
Rialaine Lugue*
Haley MacGillivray
Claudia Macina
Amanda Macneish
Jennifer Magalas*
*High Distinction
Kavipiriya Mahenthiran*
Diane Maiato*
Erica Mainguy
Mamta Mamta*
Alexandra Manco*
Augusta Mandrutiu*
Arabella Marasigan
Alyssa Marlin*
Madison Marsh
Caldon Marshall
Trevor Martin
Brittney Lynn Beam*
Vanessa Martin
Frank Martinez*
Sarah Mason
Alfredo John Mastromattei*
Diana Maxim
Diana McCarthy
Jared McComb
Margaret McComb
Kelly McDougall
MacKenzie Caleigh McGhee
Juels McGuire*
brayden whitnell
Michelle Dawn McLaren
Cheyenne McLeod*
Jenna Mechefske*
Brooke Merkley
Madison Mesesnel*
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BScN) (continued)
Jennifer Marie Meuwissen
McKayla Middaugh
Jessica Milburn
Morgan Mills*
Kaylie Minor *
Stefanie Renee Mocuik *
Fahad Mohammad*
Brooke Carley Moore*
Cameron Morton*
Naam Nadeem
Malgorzata Nader *
Thalia Anastasia Nash*
Jayme-Lyn Naylor
Robin Neadow
Samantha Newton
Thi Ngoc Anh Ngo*
Thi Thanh Tra Nguyen*
Sandy Nguyen
Natasha Louise Normington
Vivian Kwakyewaa Ofori
Rossie Uwayemwe Ogbebor
Madison O'Neil*
Jeremiah Samuel Opoku
Cherise Opolko
Kathleen O'Sullivan*
Rikki-Lee Palmer *
Christiane Paquette
Jonathan Park *
Kelly Sherwin*
Natasha Patel*
Abigail Nicole Patrick
Jenifer Peck *
Kaitlyn Percival*
Olivia Perry *
Emily Grace Pettorossi
Madison May Plaskett
Courtney Potvin
Darien Lynne Angelina Powell
Reaghan Louise Prior *
Anna Quattrociocchi*
Thalia Tiffani Quelal
Dinushika Rabel*
Drake Rainville*
Kristine Rak *
Elizabeth Ram*
Avneet Randhawa
Dianna Raso
Allison Raymond*
Saira Raza
Lynda Reichstein
Kerry Lynne Rhéaume
Mackenzie Amanda Michelle Rideout
Samantha Nicole Riel*
Jerinne Rivette-Bancroft *
Beth Robert *
Stephanie Louise Roberts
Jenna Robertson
*High Distinction
Akiko Robinson*
Lee Rockburne
Natalia Rogachevsky *
Paige Hanson Romaine*
Kaylin Rose*
Angelica Rumbaoa
Maria Ryabensky *
Danielle Sahadevan
Eyerusalem Bereket Sahelu
Caysie Santos
Fritz Sarigumba
Madison Saunders
Rajiny Selvarajah
Farozan Shahsamand*
Alexis Shaw *
Gurnir Kaur Shergill
Holly Kathleen Sibbald
Erika Singh
Emma Sisson*
Etharany Sivanathan
Kelsey Skeoch
Caralee Smith
Donna Smith
Erin Steele*
Danielle Stevens
Taylor Stevens
Magdalena Sturam
Angelie Tacda
Marco Antonio Tanuyan*
faculty of education and professional studies schulich school of education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BScN) (continued)
Marciano Jayden Tavares Moniz
Vanessa Tavcar
Katie Taylor
Emma Grace Tenk *
Ashley Tennant *
Juliane Tennant *
Emma Lynn Thomas
Sherika Kimberly Thompson*
Ashley Christine Thomson
Mollie Tigwell
Kathleen Timmins-Snoddy
Julia Tinkess*
Lucas Toner
Emma Diane Tonin
Jessica Syrah Tonna*
Sierra Rose Tonon
Coreena Trinh*
Renee Lauren Trottier *
Madison Tucci*
Shoshana Turnbull*
Trinity Tuulos*
Kalyani Umasankar *
Timothy Underhill*
Ayla Urquhart *
Elizabeth Marie Verheye
Garrett Vincent
Breana Walker
Sandra Walters
Kendra Wassell*
Katharine Weber *
*High Distinction
Jordan Wells
Antonella Caterina Whalen*
Rebecca Whitehead
Colleen Wiggins
Terrilynn Willis*
Abigail Wismer *
mintesinot wolde*
Justin Tyler Wu
Lindsay Yake
Saraa-Safana Yunas
Syed Aliraza Zaidi*
Vanessa Zednicek *
Junyao Zhang *
Jessica Zuurhoud*
convocation
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
2:00 p.M.
faculty of education and professional studies
school of social work
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
school of business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
school of criminal justice
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Honorary Degree Recipient
Janine Lafrenière Advocate, Leader, Changemaker
Janine Lafrenière has spent her career standing up for those whose voices are too often silenced. As Executive Director of Nipissing Transition House (NTH) since 2004, Lafrenière has been a driving force in the movement to end intimate partner violence in North Bay and the surrounding district.
Her path began on the front lines, supporting women and children fleeing abuse. Through time and exeriences, she rose to lead NTH, overseeing critical services such as emergency shelter, crisis counselling, and transitional housing support. Under her guidance, the organization grew into a pillar of safety, hope, and advocacy for survivors.
Lafrenière built bridges across a variety of public sectors, partnering with schools, law enforcement, businesses, and social service agencies to ensure comprehensive and coordinated responses to gender-based violence. She chaired the Nipissing District Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee, launching powerful public awareness campaigns like Safety Net and the One Pledge Campaign, which encouraged thousands of individuals to actively commit to creating a violence-free community.
Her work extended into classrooms, workplaces, and city streets. From organizing annual vigils for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, to hosting internationally recognized speakers like Jackson Katz, to championing bursaries that empower women through education, Lafrenière has consistently made space for healing and systemic change.
A tireless educator, collaborator, and advocate, Lafrenière has helped shift the community’s understanding of safety, accountability, and compassion. Her legacy is one of fierce advocacy rooted in care, and her impact will be felt for generations.
faculty of education and professional studies
school of social work | school of business | school of criminal justice
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
academic procession
Marshal: Dr. Tim Sibbald
The audience will rise.
o canada
invocation
Mr. Dave Smits
Chair, Board of Governors
The audience will be seated.
greetings from the president & vice-chancellor
Dr. Kevin B. Wamsley
conferring of honorary degree
The Chancellor, Dr. Scott Russell, will present and confer Janine Lafreniere With the degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa).
The audience will rise. honour song
The audience will be seated.
conferring of degrees in course
Candidates for degrees will be presented to the Chancellor
Dr. Scott Russell
investiture of graduates
Dr. Graydon Raymer
Dean, Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
greetings from the alumni advisory board
greetings from the nipissing university student union
presentation of president’s gold medals
These special honour awards are presented to full-time or part-time graduating students who attain the highest academic average in all courses in their degree program. Each student will receive a President’s Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.
Makayla Geisler, BSW
Ayriell Nodecker, BCOMM
Kobe Seguin, BBA
presentation of chancellor’s award for excellence in service
Dr. Siva Prasad Ravi
closing remarks from the chancellor
recessional
The audience will rise.
board of governors’ reception
The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre. Everyone is welcome.
Appreciation for the music for Convocation is extended to: Geoff Johnson and Bob Cook, pipers; Gabriel Lavoie, pianist; and Emmanuelle Faucher, soloist. Gerry McComb, honour song performer.
Daniel Cassanto + *
Andrea Covil + *
Maia David +
Pamela Forest + *
Sarah Gagne + *
Makayla Geisler + *
faculty of education and professional studies school of social work
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW)
Jade Maureen Gilmour + *
Tristan Olivier Godmaire +
Vanessa Hull + *
Kennedy Joyce + *
Brandon Kakepetum +
Maegan Koelen +
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
Rachel Laagus + Alicia Laframboise + *
Jerry Orest Poliszczuk + *
Mary-Jane Shackleton + *
Emma Elizabeth Simms + *
Hollie Whittaker + *
faculty of education and professional studies school of business
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
Evan Abel+*
Megan Barlow+*
Jake Boutilier+*
Cade Cardinal
Jenna Colnar+
Joshua Cordingley+
Sarah Crawford+*
Cedric Devos+
Sophie Dottori+
Torin Fingerlow+*
Carlexia Jailen Gauthier+*
Rooqia Habidi+
Tyler Hampel+*
Cole Robert Benson Harrington+
Aishna Kapoor+
Prabhjot Kaur+ HR
Kelly Lai+*
Darnaz Mabanza+*
Katrina Maisey
Keysha Marois+*
Lauren McKay+
Ian Murphy+*
Ricardo Neves+*
Jack O'Grady+
Amy Oliveira+*
Charissa Peake+*
Riley Blake Perron+
Oghenebrume Tulsa Phido+*
Ethan Prins+*
Terrell Roberts
Evan Robillard+
Costin Emanuel Sandru+
Kobe Seguin+*
Omar Selim+
Juan Sepulveda Jimenez+
Faith Taylor+
Theo David Todd
Carter Reece Vaine
Jenna Vriezema+*
Nickolas John Wasylenki+
Alyssa Gisele White+
Nicholas Yemm+*
+ Honours Degree *High Distinction HR Certificate in Human Resources Management
faculty of education and professional studies school of business
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BComm) FOUR YEAR
Anila Abidi e+*
Noor Abu Khater +*
Hane Al Bash +
Ramez Al Hasham +
Yaser Alsayed +
Tarek Alsirawan +*
Sitorabonu Aminova +*
Rhiannon Dubois-Blair +
Jamie Ashby-Patenaude +
Johnny Badi +*
Hayden Bloom +
Kelly Bouchard +
Ma Charisse Carandang +*
Charlotte Shayne Carillo +
Cameron Clara +
Peter Coghill +
Yiyun Dang +
Kaitlyn Herzog +
Peyman Derakhshan ƒ +
Cherry-Ann Dupres-Paschek +
Yuliia Dyadyechko +*
Brendon Dzimiri +
Cole Ehrl +*
Karson Fenn +
Larissa Fonseca Cunha Lima +*
Cole Fournier +*
Edrise Francoeur-Sherif +
Helai Ghanizada i +*
Catherine Goodwin +
Jackson Goudie +
Burton Haggith +*
Robert Henderson +*
Logan Hill +
Alyson Hobbs +*
Clara Holdrinet +
Martena Lee Elizabeth Hoven+*
Mohamed Hussein +
Sandra Kalarus +
Andy Kok +*
Jamie Lafreniere +*
Irish Kryselle Lazaro +*
Mai Phuong Le +
Austin-Rene Lefebvre +*
Kathleen Leyden +
Shumei Lin +*
Emily Winifred Lye +
Courtney Mac Donald +
Jarret Marks +
Joseph Maxi +
Brittany Mayer +*
Omar A. McIntosh +*
Dana McLeod +*
Lena Merebi +
Rachel Arenas Mesanelli +*
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
ƒ Certificate in Financial Services
e Entrepreneurial Finance Certificate
i iLEAD Business Experience Certificate
Nahomy Milembamane +*
Laurance Moreau +
John Munroe +*
Tamara Elyssa Marsh +
Kerry Nahdee +
Lacey Narezny +*
Moe Nazzali +
Ayriell Nodecker +*
Jelyn Oca
Chintan Patel +
Niyati Patel +*
Ella Perry +*
Sawankumar Devendra
Pindoriya +
Sébastien Poirier +
Syed Atef Quadiri +
Erica Quaia +
Alexander James Redmond HR
Randy Roopchan +
Sean Rothfusz +
Randy Sabourin +*
Timothy Saikaley +*
Hayam Sargious +*
Sameer Shabbir +
Nikhilesh Sharma +*
Arun Singh +*
Owen Smith +
HR Certificate in Human Resources Management
faculty of education and professional studies school of business
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BComm) FOUR YEAR (continued)
Vanne Karlo Mallare Solo +
Shane Steenhoek +
Greer Sturrock +
Amanda Sutherland +
Say Lenh Sy +
Arvin Talebi +
Erika Tardif +
Maisha Tariq +*
Mai Hoang Tran +*
Nicholas Varga +
Jaime Whan +
Jacqueline White +
Trey Zachariah +*
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BComm) THREE YEAR
Kyle Armstrong
Burhan Aziz*
Tracie-Lee Bennett
Robert Bloomfield
Saynab Cabdulle
Lindsey Conrad*
Mitchell Drover*
Andrew El-Boushey*
Mushgan Hussain
Christopher Gouin
Theron Goulet
Logan Hadden
Sahenaaz Bibi Heeramun
Danielle Hemsley
Hiba Ibrahim
Hanan Ismail
Nand Sushilkumar Kapadia
Aaron B. Kearns
Gabriella Kitchen
Egor Kuznechuk
Alyssa Kwan
Joshua Lipson*
Jake Lockyer
Vyktorya Lye
Brady Lynn
Kyle MacArthur
Joaquin Marin
Mitch McArthur
Micheal Minardi
Nura Mourtada
Raheel Muhammad
Jason Munroe
Jash Bhavin Nagrecha
Cubon Nguyen
Ndidi Cynthia Okafor
Xinglin Peng
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction i iLEAD Business Experience Certificate
Danielle Elizabeth Perrier
Michael Pilon*
Bernadette Maryanne
Plummer*
Omar Raddaoui
Izak A. Rajkumar
Fauziyyah Randera
Declan Jacob Rose
Shahad Sabbar
Saranya Shastri
Aarav G Shirdh
Seerat Sodhi
Astrid Songméné i
Eric Stanislawczyk
Hassan Tfaili*
Carlos Emmanuel Trejo Ruiz
Zenia Eve Young
faculty of education and professional studies school of business
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Asif Abdul Hamid Ansari*
Jaishree Ghadei*
Harsimranpreet Kaur
Divya Deepak Naidu
Collins Owusu-Ansah
Rutvik Kantibhai Patel*
Akshitha Pathayappuraykkal
Parvathy Prasannan
Anisha Prema Shiprabha
Gaurav Raman*
Vishnu Ramanath
Aman Rathee
David Sagayaraj Rayar
Harshit Samuel
Anuradha Sharma*
Abrar Mohammed Sheikh*
Megha Prathap Shetty*
Simranjit Kaur*
Jasmeet Singh
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE
Varun Vijay Ahluwalia*
Kunal Vasdev Amarnani
Sherin Chakkarakkadan*
Shubham Dharmendrabhai
Gohil*
Shalem Noel Gona
Nitish Goyal*
Sajag Jain*
Navneet Kaur Johal*
Athulya Maria Johny
Gopi Khatri*
Ritesh Khatri
Meghraj Kuryal*
Gurmeet Singh Lamba*
Harsh Malhotra*
Mohamed Al Fayard Mohamed Farmis
Jomon Palathanath Vargheese*
Nirja Parkar*
Kruti Nimishkumar Patel*
Dhvanil Pankajbhai Prajapati
Ronit Ashokbhai Prajapati*
Abi Rawan Arko
Krish Sadhwani
Savneet Kaur*
Bhavya Setia*
*High Distinction
Anirudh Raj Singh
Manmeet Singh*
Siddharth Singh*
Simranjit Singh*
Vedant Mahendra Soni*
Adhyyan Srivastava
Narmada Subramanian*
Sneh Hiteshkumar Thakkar
Vandana Vandana*
Aishwarya Dipesh Veliyil*
Darshana Sumit Wadile*
faculty of education and professional studies school of business
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Jaismeen Kaur
Aakashdeep Singh
Aishwarya Nair
Archana*
Arlene Ann George*
Roanna Mila Bhagat*
Mrs Gagandeep Kaur
Egiel Vishal Gohil*
Priti Gupta
Amandeep Kaur
Manpreet Kaur*
Tejjot Kaur
Vipandeep Kaur*
Jeewika Kochar HR
Abhiram Krishna Kumar Nair
Nalin Kumar
Anjali Mangtani*
Milandeep Kaur HR
Shivam Kumar Narula
Manan Pankajbhai Patel
Ramandeep Kaur*
Mishel Samson Rodrigues*
Sandeep Kaur
Diksha Sareen*
Mohammed Abdulla Shaikh
Neha Sharma*
Onkar Singh
Shraddha Siva Rajan
Sukhman Kaur
Tanveer Kaur
Lakshmi Sowmya Tata*
Tavleen Kaur HR
Rushabh Rajendra Vavhal
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Harman singh Bindra*
Shrishti Mahim Chauhan*
Harneet Kaur Dhaliwal
Dhruv Jigneshkumar Gandhi*
Harsehajdeep Singh*
Jatinder Kaur
Manpreet Kaur
Kathy Ndieli*
Falilat Oresanwo*
Jyot Manojkumar Patel*
Shivani Divyangkumar Patel
Vishal Raj
Davinder Singh
Deepshikha Verma
*High Distinction HR Certificate in Human Resources Management
Uphar*
Animesh Arora
Sonia Dhiman*
faculty of education and professional studies school of business
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
Nirali Nilesh Kakadiya
Pradhuman Kumar
Dewey Le*
Manpreet Kaur
Sheron Pravinbhai Patel
Sahil Suresh
Ravi Sharma
Topden Tashi
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Eberechukwu Valerie Odoemenam
Tirth Prakashbhai Savani
*High Distinction
faculty of education and professional studies school of criminal justice
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Jesse Ashkewe+
Zoe Baxter+
Michalla Beaudry
Victoria Behe
Miranda Bilton-Mcleod
Sydney Broome
Carling Brown+
Nicole Burbage+
McKenna Chalmers+*
Colin Cleator
Kristiana Cowle
Kohlden Cram+
Dylan D'Agostino*
Taylor Doucette+
Caitlyn Laura Dubé+
Corey Forest+
Haley Hatherley+
Alexsa Hulse
Spencer Hunt+
Benjamin Hunter+
Sydney Catherine Koehler+
Logan Lafontaine+*
Joshua Luigi Laporte+
Owen Leyshon+*
Nya Mackfall+*
Nicole Marcantonio+*
Taylor Mclean
Emma Medeiros+*
Jayna Mihalick+*
Tyandra Miller+*
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
James Miller+
Tavyn Ouellette+
Carlie Pappano
Madison Rankine+
Christian Rasmussen
Michael Rice+*
Ethan Rockburn+
Angelika Russell+
Ariana Shank
Nicholas Taphorn
Zachary Tarr+
Tyson Tomasini+*
Alannah Tamar Voth+*
convocation
Thursday, June 12, 2025
9:30 a.m.
FACULTY of ARTS and SCIENCE
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MSc)
Master of Environmental Science (MESc)
Master of Environmental Studies (MES)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Four Year
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Three Year
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Honours
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Four Year
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Three Year
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Honorary Degree Recipient
William Prince
Singer-Songwriter, Storyteller, Humanitarian
William Prince’s music is a masterclass in graceful storytelling. Rooted in gratitude and humility, his songs carry a quiet power, offering reflections on his own moments of self-discovery and the larger questions we face together, ones that resonate across cultures and generations. With each performance, Prince invites listeners into a space of shared meaning, where the personal becomes universal.
Born and raised in Peguis First Nation, Prince has steadily built a catalogue of acclaimed albums, (most recently Stand in the Joy,) that trace his own journey, while offering solace and strength to others. His music has taken him from Manitoba to the Grand Ole Opry, and from national television to collaborations with artists such as Serena Ryder, The Tragically Hip, and Neil Young. Along the way, he has earned multiple JUNO Awards, the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour, and the John Prine Songwriting Fellowship.
Prince’s influence extends beyond the stage. Time and again, he has used his platform to uplift others, including hosting A Day to Listen, through his tribute to Terry Fox, and in his contributions to national conversations on Truth and Reconciliation. Whether through a Tiny Desk concert or a heartfelt lyric, he shares his truth in ways that help others find their own.
As he continues to tour internationally and prepare new music, Prince remains grounded in his purpose: to write songs that matter and to walk with kindness. His voice has become one of the most beloved in Canadian music.
Faculty
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
academic procession
Marshal: Dr. Tim Sibbald
The audience will rise. o canada invocation Mr. David Smits
Chair, Board of Governors
The audience will be seated.
greetings from the president & vice-chancellor Dr. Kevin B. Wamsley
conferring of honorary degree
The Chancellor, Dr. Scott Russell, will invite William Prince to receive the degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa). The Chancellor will confer the degree. Dr. William Prince will address Convocation.
The audience will rise. honour song
The audience will be seated.
conferring of degrees in course Candidates for degrees will be presented to the Chancellor
Dr. Scott Russell
investiture of graduates
Dr. Nathan Colborne
Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science
greetings from the alumni advisory board
greetings from the nipissing university student union
presentation of the governor general’s academic medal
On behalf of Her excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Dr. Scott Russell, Chancellor of Nipissing University, will present the Silver Medal. This Medal for academic excellence is awarded to the undergraduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in an undergraduate degree.
Caitlyn Aasman, BA (Hons)
presentation of president’s gold medals
These special honour awards are presented to full-time or part-time graduating students who attain the highest academic average in all courses in their degree program. Each student will receive a President’s Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.
Rilley Gagné, MA
Jason Maitland, MES
Yessey Ndyamuhaki, MESC
Diljan Sidhu, BSc (Hon)
Caitlyn Aasman, BA (Hon)
Rebekah Stoddart, BFA
Faith Jacques, BA
presentation of chancellor’s award for excellence in teaching (fasbu)
Dr. Susan Srigley
presentation of chancellor’s award for excellence in research
Dr. Kirsten Greer
closing remarks from the chancellor
recessional
The audience will rise.
board of governors’ reception
The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre. Everyone is welcome.
Appreciation for the music for Convocation is extended to: Geoff Johnson and Bob Cook, pipers; Gabriel Lavoie, pianist; and Emmanuelle Faucher, soloist. Gerry McComb, honour song performer.
Faculty of Arts and Science
master of arts (ma)
Maya Burak R - Shaping The Narrative: Pravda’s Coverage Of The International Military Tribunal In Nuremberg, 1945-47
Rilley Gagné R - Gender Variations In Satisfaction With Personal Safety Among Rural And Urban Locations
Christina Reid R - Parents' Educational Expectations for Their Children: Exploring the Effects of Socioeconomic Status, Sex and Rurality in Canada
Rebekah Trudel R - Lé zistwér, l’tisaj a douaw dla lèn pi dla sintsur fléché. Les histoires, le tissage à doigt de la laine et la ceinture fléchée. Stories, Finger Weaving and the Sash.
Sydney Victoria Ventress R - “‘Young Ladies Don’t Do Things Like That’”: Voices and Stories from the Women of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
master of science (ms c)
Mohammadamin Sabzevari T - Smart Pattern Search (Sps), An Analytical Method With Numerical Validation: Inverse Design And Optimization Of 1-D Metagrating Beam Deflector
Tianshuo Yang T - E-Cargo Applications: Scheduling and Management
Faculty of Arts and Science
master of environmental science (MESc)
Festus Eebo T - Estimating The Fraction Of Young Water In Streamflow In Mesoscale Precambrian Shield Catchments In Northeastern, Ontario, Canada.
Yessey Ndyamuhaki R - Ecological Determinants Of Malaria Incidence And Its Regional Prevalence Variation Among Children Under Five Years Old In Uganda
Nebyu Daniel Woldeyohanes T - Investigating Lake Tana's Water Quality And Its Link To Land Cover Change (2002 – 2021): A Two-Decade Geographic Information Systems (Gis) And Remote Sensing (Rs)-Based Analysis
master of environmental studies (mes)
Iddi Rajab Babu R - Analyzing The Performance Of Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM ) Within Wildlife Conservancies In The Maasai Mara And Northern Rangelands Regions Of Kenya.
Jason Maitland R - An Analysis Of The Challenges Facing Trinidad And Tobago In Decarbonization
Faculty of Arts and Science
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) FOUR YEAR PROGRAM
Caitlyn Michelle Aasman+* E
Kelly Adshead+*
Mahek Ahuja
Samiya Ali+* Ł
Caroline Anderson+* E
Jaiden Armstrong+* Ł
Erica Ashe
Kolbi Azevedo+
Lorelei Baker+
Shayne Baltzer+*
Santana Bliss Barbaro+
Jack Beaven+* E
Erin Belsito+*
Levi Besserer+*
Emma Bezeau+*
Brooklynn Black+* Ł
Kennedy Bond+*
Adam Bousfield+*
Olivia Braun+ Ł
Allan M. Brewster
Dylan Brownlee+*
Sabrina Micheline Bruno+
Gabriel Campoverde+
Esam Chen+
Jessica Lynn Christie+*
Maija Colbourne+*
Lauren Cooper+
Erin Cowan+ E
John Cranstone+*
Lindsay Crawford+
Mykayla Currie
Rileigh Darling+*
Lauryn Dees+*
Alanna Delle Monache+*
Chad Denault+
Jadzea Dickieson+
Jessica Dowless+*
Charli Dubé+
Jada Dudgeon+*
Kate Dyer+*
Nicole Edwards+ E
Quinn Erskine+*
Makayla Faulkner+
Kiara Fickling+*
oliver fisher+
Tanya Fortin+* Ł
Giovanni Fuscaldo+
Adam Garrett+ V
Paige Ann Gartner+*
Hunter George+ ST
Atlas Gifford+*
Eilish Gorr+*
Maggie Judyann Gravelle
Dana Rae Laura Griese *
Victoria Hallett+*
Emma Harvey+* Ł
Jamielee Haslehurst+*
Logan Aurora Heasman+*
Mackenzie Heath+*
Alexis Catherine Hollister+* Ł
Gregory Richard HornbyST*
Jonah Douglas Wayne Horsman+
Brooklyne Houle+* Ł
Olivia Hoy+
Keely Hussey+* E
Madison Irvine+*
Melissa Jansen+* Ł ∆
Julia Kennedy-White+*
Samuel Lackie+*
Spencer Landuyt+
Eryka Lariviere+
Gabrielle Leboeuf+*
Makayla Lemp+*
Kylie Lenihan+* Ł
Aimee Lenihan+*
Courtney Leveillee+*
Kelsey MacPherson+*
Vanessa Mangiardi
Alexie Masse+* Ł
Goethals Mathieu◊
Samantha Dawn McCarthy+*
Grace McDiarmid+*
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
E Certificate in Environmental Management
◊ Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Ł Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-Lifespan
V Certificate in the Study of State Violence (War, Atrocity, and Genocide)
∆ Certificate in Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI)-Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
STCertificate in the Study of Societies in Transition: Reciprocity, Relationship, & Reconciliation Histories
Faculty of Arts and Science
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) FOUR YEAR PROGRAM (continued)
Andrew Jeffrey McGarrity+
Abrielle Alexandra McKenzie+*
Quinn Mercer+* Ł
Noah Miles+*
Emily Moir+
Jenna Montgomery+* Ł
Avery Moore
Hayden Murray+
Lilly-Anne Murrell+*
Jacob Newhook+*
Morgan Pacey
Darwin Parkes+*
Devon Parr+
Angela Pearce+*
Emily Penney+*
Melissa Pennington+*
Madison Pilon+*
Derk Porter
Oceane Raymond-Leduc+*
Bethany Reitzel+*
Jared Nicolas Ringuette
Dakota Lainie Robertson+
Al Rollin+
Lauren Roussy+* E
Brandy Ruhnke+*
Jehna Rushton+*
Caroline Teresa Rusinek*
Nia Rutty+
Cidalia Salvagna+*
Emily Annika Sanders+*
Morgan Sargent+*
Brooklyn Melissa Gingras-
Sawyer
Patrick Joshua Scanlon+*
Paige Scott+*
Cheyenne Sego+
Priya Micaela SeerajTuringia+*
Ella Shantz+*
Kallee Shaver+*
Mackenzie Shillinglaw+*
Sophie Shrubsole+*
Caitlyn Small+
Lauren Taylor Stevenson+
Cloé Surette*
Maureen Taylor+
Victoria Tees+
Brooklyn Thompson+
Ellie Thomson
Kiia Linda Tonnis+*
Sophia Elisa Toppazzini+ E
Ivory Towegishig
Emma Turner+*
Abigail Valerio+*
Jayde Andrea Vezina+*
Michaela Wade+
Holly Catherine Weirmeir+
Olivia Skie Whittick+
Anna Woldeyes+
Maia Zufelt+
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
E Certificate in Environmental Management
◊ Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Ł Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-Lifespan
V Certificate in the Study of State Violence (War, Atrocity, and Genocide)
∆ Certificate in Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI)-Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
STCertificate in the Study of Societies in Transition: Reciprocity, Relationship, & Reconciliation Histories
Faculty of Arts and Science
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) THREE YEAR PROGRAM
Lorelei Baker
Jesse Begin
Bradley Bemrose
Hannah Clayton*
Avery Clermont
Emily Corbett*
Ashlee Dayment
Joshua Demers
John Desgrosseilliers
Connor Dobos*
Emma Derochie*
Meaghan Fraser
Catherine Jaftha*
Logan Garvey
Marek Havlovic
Anita Marina Hunter*
Ashley K. Hurd
Faith Jaques*
Kaytlyn Julien
Naomi Kehoe
Darcy Korswagen
Kelsey Mackenzie
Evyn Martin
Amy Marie Collins
Molly Miller
Robert O'Dwyer*
Jodi Orton
Kara Patricia Diana Parmer
Craig Rourke
Stewart Smith
Alistaire Veles-Astra*
Steven A. Walls
Janette Ytsma
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) – HONOURS
Hannah Leighton*
Emily Maville*
Jordyn Hannah Quayle
Rebekah Stoddart*
Aylea Teel*
*High Distinction ◊ Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Faculty of Arts and Science
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS c ) FOUR YEAR PROGRAM
Ali Abubaker
Erin Allan+*
Kaitlyn Amos+* †
Rebecca Elizabeth Anderson+*
Alyssa Mariella Leigh Andrade+*
Blake Beadman+ N
Khushpreet Kaur Brar
Parth Chopra+*
Andrew Donato Clark *
Virginia Dinsmore
Josiah-Deren Dixon+ E
Hannah Forestell+
Nolan Giroux+*
Emily Sage Guilmette+* †
Maggie Hummel+*
Agamdeep Singh Jammu+*
Yusuf Khan+* N
Rayna Landis+*
Joshua Landry+ E
Shyloe Gracie Marie Lavallee+
Faith Little+*
Micah James MacLeod+*
Mya Mammolite+*
Brett Mccabe+
Hailey Muzzell+
Jordan Nicksy+*
Desiree Paczay+* D
Meet Patel+
Katrina Pellatt+
Ruby Pilatzke+
Trysta Piney+ N
Andrew Pugliese*
Sierra Dawn Russell+*
Katelyn Russell+* †
Eve Catherine Schroeder+*
Melissa Sharp+
Jordanna-Annie Shecanapish
Dustin Shier+
Diljan Sidhu+* N
Hunter Cole Browning Sisson+* †
Julia Clair Tichbourne+
Arman Singh Virk+
Michael Russell Vrbensky+
Kylie Wardell+* †
Sierra Wilson+
Grace Olivia Anne Woodley+*
Emma Zekorn+*
+ Honours Degree
*High Distinction
Dual Degree N Certificate in Neuroscience E Certificate in Environmental Management † Certificate in Forest Resource Management and Conservation
Faculty of Arts and Science
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS c ) THREE YEAR PROGRAM
Mohammad Arzaan Khan
Ethan Lucas
Kaitlyn Danielle Tilley
Nicholas Zinck
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Jaspreet Kaur*
Niviya Antony
Febymol Baby
Maninder Kaur Bedi
Gokul Krishna Chandana
Parambath
Khyatiben Chaudhari
Gagandeep Kaur
Krutika Gajjar
Sohaniben Rajugiri Goswami
Gurvir Singh
Harmanpreet Kaur*
Jancy John
Ann Mariya Johnson
Ridhik Kakkarakunnel Babu
Damanpreet Kaur
Kamaldeep Kaur
Simranjeet Kaur
Tushneet Kaur*
Sarita Khanal
Kiranjeet Kaur *
Aswathy Krishnakumar
Mansi Bhupendrabhai Lad
Pallavi Lamichhane
Lovepreet Kaur G
Manpreet Kaur
Manpreet Kaur
Aldrin Mascarenhas
Anchumol Mohanan
Neha Rani
Rachel Nukala
Sandra Mary Padanilath
Joseph
Prachi Alpesh Pandya
Dipti Mihirkumar Patel
Jaimis Jayeshkumar Patel
Meghakumari
Shailendrakumar Patel
Rajinder Kaur
Ashly Rosh
*High Distinction G Certificate in Geomatics
Rimpysaini Satnamsingh Saggi
Arshpreet Kaur Sandhu
Sarwanjeet Kaur*
Sai Vishnu Sathyan
Honey Sharma
Simranpreet Kaur*
Keshav SinghG
Manpreet Singh
Sukhvir Singh
Prapti Hasmukhbhai Suthar
Sagar Tewatia G
Siddhi Bahadursinh Thakor
Sifaben aakibbhai vahora
Vaishali
Vaneet Kaur
Nisha Varghese Varghese
Sosamma*
Faculty of Arts and Science
POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL IMPACT
Ashwin Sajith
Ayesha Asma*
Kashvi Gupta
Jashanpreet Kaur
Jasneet Kaur
Mona
Kavya Puthiya Veetil*
Doctor Anusha Ramatati
Sagariga Renchan*
Renuka Saini *
Jeevan Saju*
Sandeep Singh Sarao*
Rosemary Varghese*
J.W. TRUSLER PROFICIENCY
AWARDS IN ARTS and SCIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The Trusler Award is presented to a graduating undergraduate student, either part-time or full-time, in each major. The recipients are chosen by the respective faculty of each major, primarily on the basis of academic achievement. Students must have earned a minimum of 60 credits at Nipissing University and have a minimum overall average of 80%. Students with a double major are only eligible to receive one J.W. Trusler Award. Each student will receive a Bronze Medal and a cash award of $300.
Biology – Micah MacLeod
Child and Family Studies – Alexis Hollister
Classical Studies – Gabrielle Leboeuf
Computer Science – Agamdeep Jammu
Criminology and Criminal Justice – Jayna Mihalick
Economics – Kennedy Bond
English Studies – Rileigh Darling
Environmental Biology and Technology – Desiree Paczay
Environmental and Physical Geography – Nolan Giroux
Gender Equality and Social Justice – Kallee Shaver
Geography – Jacob Newhook
History – Paige Scott
Mathematics – Jordan Nicksy
Philosophy – Levi Besserer
Political Science – Connor Dobos
Psychology – Maggie Hummel
Social Welfare and Social Development – Atlas Gifford
Sociology – Kate Dyer
AWARDS IN ARTS AND SCIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The Bachelor of Social Work Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Social Work Leadership in Northeastern Ontario is awarded to a graduating fourth year BSW student who demonstrates an outstanding contribution to social work leadership in Northeastern Ontario. This leadership shall be demonstrated by understanding and enacting the core principles of anti-oppressive practice in a variety of ways such as: achievements in field education, academic assignments, group projects, classroom discussions, extracurricular activities, peer mentoring and leadership; using anti-oppressive practice to promote empowerment among oppressed groups; and challenging inequality and/or oppression in their own lives and practice. The recipient is selected by the Department of Social Work on the recommendation of the Social Work Departmental Group. The recipient is Vanessa Hull.
The Catherine L. Peters Indigenous Student Award (Post-Graduate Studies) is presented to a Nipissing student who self-identifies as Indigenous and is graduating from an undergraduate degree program. The recipient must intend on pursuing a post-graduate degree, including graduate studies programs at the Masters level, in the area of education, law, medicine or social work. The recipient is Josiah-Deren Dixon.
The Dr. Paul Kelly Scholarship in Fine Arts is presented to a deserving graduating student in the Faculty of Arts and Science with a major in Fine Arts, specializing in visual arts, who has excelled in their Fine Arts courses. Preference is given to a student who has expressed an intention to pursue graduate studies the following year. The recipient is Rebekah Stoddart.
The Dr. Robert L. Cassidy Scholarship in English Studies is awarded to a deserving graduating student, in English Studies, with an excellent academic record, who will be continuing their studies at either a Faculty of Education or a graduate school. Students graduating in Concurrent Education – English Studies are also considered. The recipient is Emma Bezeau.
The Lawlor Award in Memory of Mr. F.M. O’Leary is awarded annually to a deserving student enroled in the Honours Sociology program at Nipissing University, who is proceeding from fourth year to graduate school. The recipient is Gabriel Campoverde.
The Owen Ilkyaz Tuncali Award is presented to a deserving graduating student majoring in Mathematics who has obtained a high average in their major. The recipient is Desiree Paczay.
The Smith Award was established to honour the lives of Janet Morton and her parents, Bill and Helen Smith, to recognize their dedication to the North Bay community. It strives to encourage dynamic and creative people to become potentially outstanding teachers of History. It is presented to a deserving student in their final year of full-time study, majoring in History at Nipissing University, who plans to teach. Students graduating in Concurrent Education – History are also considered. The recipient demonstrates an enthusiasm for History through their studies at Nipissing University, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient is Adam Bousfield.
The Stan Michael Lawlor Memorial Award in History was established to honour the life of Stan Michael Lawlor. It recognizes his dedication and desire to encourage and promote History studies at the graduate level. It is presented to a deserving graduating student in History at Nipissing University who plans to pursue graduate History studies in the following year, either through Nipissing University or elsewhere. The recipient must demonstrate enthusiasm for History through their undergraduate studies at Nipissing University, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient is Jehna Rushton.
J.W. TRUSLER PROFICIENCY AWARDS IN EDUCATION
The J.W. Trusler Proficiency Awards in Education are presented to six graduating students, as selected by the faculty of each division, based primarily on academic achievement and excellence in practice teaching. Each student will receive a Bronze Medal and a cash award of $300.
Jamie Lund Poulton
Abby Hahn
Jacklyn Mason
Timothy J. LaPlante
Kaelyn Perisic
Jasveer Singh Dhindsa
EDUCATION AWARDS
The Abby DeBruyn Memorial Award was established to honour the life of Nipissing University alumna, Abby DeBruyn, in recognition of her dedication and passion for education. The award is presented to a graduating Bachelor of Education student in the Intermediate/Senior division who demonstrates leadership qualities and an enthusiasm for the program, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient is Aswin Logarajah.
The Ahti Jones Memorial Award was established to honour the life of educator, Ahti Jones. This award is presented to a graduating Bachelor of Education student (Concurrent or Consecutive) who has a strong academic record. The deserving recipient must have their teaching qualification in French as a Second Language and plan to pursue a career teaching French. The recipient is Ardalan Manafizaher.
The Alan and Joyce Johnson Scholarship was established to honour Alan (1925-1994), the first Dean of the Faculty of Education, and his wife Joyce (1925-2009), an ardent supporter of the local arts community. Two scholarships are presented to Indigenous students graduating from either the Bachelor of Education program, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP), or the Teacher of Indigenous Language as a Second Language (TILSL). Recipients must intend to go on to teach in an Indigenous community, and be in strong academic standing. Recipients will be selected by the Schulich School of Education Awards committee. The recipients are Sabrina Beaucage and Kayla Liberty.
The Allan and Lois Schmidt Award is awarded to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education program at the Junior/Intermediate level of the Schulich School of Education who was a former graduate of Nipissing University with at least a second class standing. The recipient has demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for teaching children and excellence in practice teaching. The recipient is Hannah Poulin.
The Ann Patricia Graham Memorial Award is presented annually to a graduating female student in the Bachelor of Education program who, while a student at Nipissing University, demonstrated superior leadership abilities. The recipient is Lauren McReynolds.
EDUCATION AWARDS (CONTINUED)
The Brook Doseger Memorial Award was established to honour Nipissing alumna, Brook Doseger. The award is presented annually to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Consecutive or Concurrent) program who demonstrates a passion for children’s literature (eg. volunteer work, leadership, authorship), care and compassion for fellow learners and one who contributes to the enrichment of the Nipissing community. The recipient is nominated by their peers and selected by the Schulich School of Education Student Awards Committee. The recipient is Samuel Greco.
The CCUPEKA Student Leadership Award is presented annually by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators to a deserving full time BPHE graduate who demonstrates exceptional professionalism and dedication to the field, and one who has made a significant contribution to the BPHE program, the campus or the greater community. Each student nominated demonstrated leadership, commitment and an ability to motivate and influence others. Nominated students must meet the minimum GPA requirements as determined by the Director of the BPHE program. The recipient receives a framed certificate and will have their name engraved on a plaque displayed in the Centre for Physical and Health Education. The recipient is Meg Redmond.
The Cynthia Johnston Memorial Award is presented annually, in memory of Cynthia Johnston (BEd 2007), to a graduating student of the Bachelor of Education program who has displayed a positive attitude and a strong work ethic throughout the program. Preference is given to someone who expresses a sincere desire to teach Music. The recipient is Paige Ambeault-Matthews.
The Dr. David Liddle Award in Education was established to honour the life of former Nipissing University Chancellor Dr. David Liddle. This award recognizes his dedication and passion for education. The award is presented to a graduating Bachelor of Education student in the Concurrent or Consecutive program who attended a local high school. The recipient must demonstrate service to the community through volunteerism and a passion for education through mentorship. The recipient must also have positively impacted the lives of others beyond the university setting. The recipient is Lauryn Hamilton.
The Dr. Doug Franks Memorial Award was established by the Schulich School of Education to honour a special colleague and friend, Dr. Doug Franks. The award is presented annually to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Consecutive or Concurrent) program who intends to enter the Master of Education degree program at Nipissing University. The award recipient demonstrates care and compassion for fellow learners and has contributed to the enrichment of the Nipissing community during his or her BEd degree program. The recipient is Taylor Elliott.
The Dr. Helen Langford Scholarship is presented annually to a student in the Primary/Junior division of the Bachelor of Education program who has demonstrated academic excellence and exemplary teaching practices in the Methods and Practice Teaching courses. This scholarship was established in honour of Dr. Langford’s passionate and enthusiastic dedication to education and most notably her kind and gentle manner in the classroom, making her students feel welcome and comfortable. The recipient is Abigail Moss.
The Dr. Manfred Hanke Memorial Award is presented to a deserving full-time second year Bachelor of Education student enrolled in the Intermediate/Senior Division who took the Technology Enriched Teaching and Learning Course in the previous year. The recipients are Samuel Greco and Taylor Elliott.
EDUCATION AWARDS
(CONTINUED)
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario – Near North Local Award is presented to a student from the Schulich School of Education in the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate division of the Bachelor of Education program who was highly successful in all practice teaching placements. The award is intended to be presented to a student who will pursue a career in teaching and ideally register as a member of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation. The recipient is Emily Drenth.
The Elijah Tupling Memorial Award was established in memory of Elijah Tuplin (BEd 08/09) and is awarded to a deserving pre-service teacher who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the BEd program, and shows empathy and strong interpersonal skills. The recipient is Samuel Greco.
The Greg Kotsilidis Memorial Award is presented to a deserving, graduating Bachelor of Education student who achieved a high average in the Visual Arts course (Intermediate or Senior) and who demonstrated a commitment to encouraging the value of art in education. The recipient is Makenzie Ermel.
The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame Barbara Olmsted Award is presented annually to a graduate of Nipissing University’s BPHE program who has been accepted in the Masters of Science in Kinesiology at Nipissing University. The recipient should show evidence of outstanding achievement at the undergraduate level with particular emphasis on research potential, community engagement and academic performance. Preference will be given, but not restricted, to students who have demonstrated a commitment to campus and/or community health and wellness. The recipient is selected by a committee comprising MSc Kinesiology faculty. The recipient is Kyra Ritchie.
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) Award is awarded annually to a graduating teacher from each of Ontario’s faculties of education. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the academic excellence of a teacher candidate in one or more of the pre-service Catholic religion courses offered by the faculty. The recipients are Julio Barillas and Carlyn Lewis.
The Sondra Nesterenko Memorial Award is presented annually to a deserving student graduating from the Junior/Intermediate division of the Schulich School of Education. The recipient possesses superior leadership skills and talents within an educational setting. The recipient is Madison Rossi.
The Stacey Koebel Memorial Award is presented annually, in memory of Stacey Koebel (BEd 2000), to a graduating student in the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate division of the Schulich School of Education who expresses a desire to teach in Canada’s Far North (Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut). The recipient is Vanessa Proulx.
The Stan Pasko Mathematics Award is presented to a student in the Primary/Junior division of the Schulich School of Education who excelled in Mathematics and who was graded highly successful in their practice teaching placements. The recipient is Christian Hynick.
EDUCATION AWARDS (CONTINUED)
The Sudbury Teachers’ Lions Club Award in Memory of Professor Susan Stuart was established by a group of retired educators in Sudbury and surrounding area in memory of Susan Stuart, a professor at Nipissing University who passed away in January, 2019. As a professor of mathematics in the Schulich School of Education, Susan’s talents extended far beyond the classroom. She developed and authored many teacher resources and she worked with Nipissing to provide training for educators in other countries. She was very passionate about giving back and her volunteerism speaks volumes. OAME, Sudbury Teachers’ Lions and CFUW Sudbury benefited greatly from her hours of work to benefit others. The award is presented to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program who has displayed a positive attitude to teaching; a willingness to assist fellow classmates; and exemplary volunteer, leadership and citizenship qualities. The recipient is Emily Bauer.
The Robbie Urquhart Mental Health Resiliency Award was established to honour the life of Robbie Urquhart. The Mental Health Resiliency Award supports a graduating Nipissing University student who is living with a mental illness. Students are asked to share how living with a mental illness has impacted their student journey at Nipissing and provide a supporting statement. The recipient will be selected by the Nipissing University Awards Committee. The recipient is Sarah Cimino.
The William and Helen Wright Native Teaching Award is presented to a deserving student enrolled in the Schulich School of Education who expresses a sincere desire to teach in Native Communities or other remote areas of Canada. The recipient is Laik Sibbick.
NIPISSING UNIVERSITY COAT OF ARMS
There are three elements in the Nipissing crest: the sun, the water, and the owl.
The sun, our source of light and energy, is symbolic of the illumination of learning, embracing curiosity and reason.
The water recalls the University’s connection with Lake Nipissing, source of the institution’s name (and reason for the University’s team name, “Lakers”), and bond with the Nipissing First Nation, original inhabitants of the region. Like the sun, water sustains life itself, and represents the abundant gifts of nature with which humans must live in harmony.
The Athenian owl symbolizes wisdom and scholarship, knowledge and culture. By facing forward, it represents seeing the world as it is and envisioning how it could be, which is the task and purpose of the University.
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