Class Notes
Orillia's Shannon Westlake to compete at 2015 Pan Am Games
It’s no surprise Lt. Shannon Westlake (BEd. '13) is excited about competing in the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games. She will compete in a field of 27 athletes in the women’s rifle three-position event (3-20).
Change of command ceremonies welcomes new leader
It was an unforgettable afternoon on Saturday, May 30th when members of The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment and their guests gathered at Thunder Bay's O'Kelly Armoury for a Change of Command ceremony.
Larry Thompson wins national nursing award
Larry Thompson (COMM '97) was one of three nurses awarded the Award of Excellence in Nursing by Health Canada in May 2015.
Liana Frenette voted Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs
In 1994, Liana Frenette (BEd.'88) and her husband were approached about purchasing a small materials testing lab with a three-person staff. Fast-forward to 2015, and Frenette’s company (TBT Engineering & Ozaanaman Engineering) now employs over 100 people full time and boasts an expanded roster of services catering to northwestern Ontario’s mining industry.
David Magee recognized for physical therapy work
Dr. David Magee (BA '68) was awarded the Order of Canada for his work in physical therapy.
Dolores Wawia appointed to Order of Ontario
Dolores Wawia (BEd.'85) is a leader, pioneer in native education and storyteller who has expanded educational opportunities for Aboriginal people. In February 2015, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, appointed Dolores to the Order of Ontario.
Spencer Orr makes his mark at Canada Goose Clothing
Spencer Orr (HBOR’02) is making waves as the vice president of design and merchandising for Canada Goose Clothing – the company that makes the iconic parkas that can withstand frigid temperatures and harsh environments.
Goldie Award Winner 2015 - Joan Crowe
Joan Crowe (HBSc. '70) has been awarded the 2015 John Goldie Award by the Field Botanists of Ontario to recognize her significant contribution to field botany in Ontario.
Frank Pullia receives award from Universum Academy of Switzerland
Local businessman and municipal politician Frank Pullia (BAdmin'84, MBA'10) received a Cultural Ambassador of Universum Canada award in Pescara, Italy during the International Congress of the Universum Academy of Switzerland in February 2015.
Gregory Lowan-Trudeau receives career award
Gregory Lowan-Trudeau (BEd’06, MEd’08) was honoured by the Canadian Education Association with a 2014 Pat Clifford Award for Early Career Research in Education for his work developing a critical understanding among current and future teachers of the link between Aboriginal ways of knowing, the historical basis for land claims and rights, and how this relates to contemporary resource development issues and associated activism.