It’s that most wonderful time in the academic year, convocation, when students celebrate their achievements with peers, family and friends before embarking on the next chapter of their lives and their ongoing quest for education.

While touring the nursing simulation lab for the Nipissing University and Canadore College Collaborative Nursing program, Nipissing’s MPP Vic Fedeli learned more about the successes and challenges of practicing as a registered nurse (RN) in Ontario’s health-care system.

Perron noticed there was a need for a greater sense of community and belonging among online Master of Education students. In response, she founded the Education Graduate Students group, and began facilitating bi-weekly meetings for students both on and off campus.