November 2013

Robert Zed, School of Health Administration Executive in Residence, has been nominated as a Top 10 Mentor Rockstar by Start Up Canada and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation.

The Dean's Office recently welcomed Brenda Merritt as Acting Associate Dean (Academic).

Congratulations to students from the Faculty of Health Professions on their achievements this month.

The School of Occupational Therapy recently welcomed three new members: Dr. Niki Kiepek, Dr. Catherine White and Chris McWilliam

Jane Francis, a student in the Mi'kmaq/Maliseet BSW program was a recipient of the Grand Chief Donald Marshall Senior Scholarship Award for 2013.

Brenda Merritt and Diane MacKenzie (Occupational Therapy) have established a weekly fit club and online fitness challenge group to engage colleagues, students and community members in physical fitness.

The call for nominations for the 2012 FHP Research Excellence Awards are now open. Two awards are available - The Faculty of Health Professions Early Career Research Excellence Award and the Faculty of Health Professions Senior Research Excellence Award.

The Call for Nominations for the 2013 FHP Teaching Excellence Award are now open. This award recognizes the critical role that teaching plays in our Faculty, and honours an outstanding teacher who embodies the finest aspects of exemplary teaching.