Nipissing University president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Mike DeGagné, is featured in this week’s edition of Ten with Ken, discussing innovations in education.

Nipissing students consistently impress as leaders, in the classroom, on campus and in the community.  Recently the university celebrated 25 student leaders at the annual Dave Marshall Leadership Awards.  Over the coming months, NU News will introduce each student leader to the wider community with a short article discussing their accomplishments and activities. Today, we are pleased to profile Abbey Thompson, who is working toward a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Marketing stream.

Dr. Greg Rickwood, associate professor in the School of Physical and Health Education, is taking on a unique and challenging opportunity during his sabbatical. He is serving as head coach of a girls’ Pro Hockey Development Team playing in the Under-18 World Selects Invitational Tournament, Aug. 6-13, in Prague, Czech Republic.