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A former Wetaskiwin doctor and his wife are hoping to strengthen the future of hundreds of students, with a large investment in nursing education. Dr. Tuhin Bakshi and his wife Rita Bakshi are donating $150,000 to support students in NorQuest College's practical nursing program, who are studying at the Wetaskiwin Campus. The Bakshis spent nearly 40 years living in Wetaskiwin and say they are grateful for the community and wanted to give back. They picked NorQuest because of its focus on helping students develop the skills that will make them career ready, upon graduation. We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation! #NorQuestCollege #SeeYourselfHere

We're less than a week away from Convocation and we're getting excited for the big day! We can't wait to see all of our amazing grads dressed up and walking across the stage 🎓 🎉 Find full Convocation details at norquest.ca/Convocation #NorQuestCollege #SeeYourselfHere

As the Class of 2024 prepares for their big day at Convocation next week, many of our recent alumni are looking back at their education and graduation journeys. For them, it’s a time to reflect on how far they’ve come and impart their own words of wisdom to the next generation of NorQuest grads. Read on for more from four alumni who completed their programs in 2023 and are offering their advice to the graduating class of 2024: https://lnkd.in/gKapw7V3 #NorQuestCollege #SeeYourselfHere

Lifelong learning is important to two sisters from Woodland Cree First Nation, 80 kilometres northeast of Peace River. The small reserve has four lakes and about 800 people who call it home. There is one school and a day care. The sisters, 64-year-old Wanda Laboucan and 59-year-old Rebecca Cardinal, have always had a passion for helping children to learn and play in their tight-knit community. It is one of the reasons why both were eager to enrol at NorQuest College when the Early Learning and Child Care certificate was offered to the Northern communities. “I love learning. You’re never too old to learn,” said Rebecca. “I love children and I love working with kids. Taking this course made me a better educator and really opened my eyes to how important play is.” This class created a new community of learning. Students in the Treaty 8 cohort of the Early Learning and Child Care certificate program connected online and at times in person. The two sisters not only encouraged each other, but also had an impact on their classmates. Now, 26 students are graduating and will be travelling to Edmonton for Convocation. The learners walking across the stage will be cheered on by their community members who have been their biggest supporters since their first day of class. “I didn’t truly understand what I was getting myself into,” said Wanda. “The nice thing is that the first time that I met my instructor, I told her I’m not going to do this, I think I’ll just give up. She said, ‘oh no you’re not,’ and here I am.” Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gqYGZXd2 #NorQuestCollege #SeeYourselfHere

NorQuest College’s Honorary Diploma is one of the highest accolades the college can bestow. Reserved for individuals of exceptional merit, this accolade acknowledges extraordinary achievements, outstanding service, or transformative contributions to the college or wider society. At our convocation ceremonies on May 30 and 31, 2024, NorQuest will award Honorary Diplomas to three exceptional community members in recognition of their extraordinary contributions: Zahra Somani for Business Leadership, Lewis Cardinal for Indigenous Voice in Leadership, and Dr. Jasneet Parmar for Health Science. Read more about our Honorary Diploma recipients: https://lnkd.in/gtzu-EKT #NorQuestCollege

Another national win for NorQuest College! NorQuest has been awarded the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) National Award for Brand for the work that our team did to launch the visual elements of our brand refresh. The RGD Awards are a premier design award celebrating the success of in-house creative professionals from organizations across Canada and around the world. Congratulations to our team—we are incredibly proud of you for this amazing win! Learn more about our win here: https://lnkd.in/gAVsRZpV #NorQuestCollege #GraphicDesign #Brand #NationalWin #WeAreWhoWeInclude

Last week we held our annual Indigenous Completion Ceremony. This event gives Indigenous graduates the opportunity to celebrate with their family, friends, and elders in a way that honours their ancestors and commemorates their traditions. Congratulations for your achievement, and thank you for making NorQuest a part of your growth. Even though you may be moving on to new opportunities, we truly hope NorQuest will continue to be a part of your lives for years to come! #NorQuestCollege #SeeYourselfHere

The Shine Awards at NorQuest College are an annual celebration that recognizes students who shine in the classroom, awarded through generous donations from staff and faculty. On May 7, recipients and their families joined staff for the bright 2024 edition, honoring deserving students from nominations collected from their instructors. Recipients from the college’s four faculties were celebrated through 55 awards, including the Tribute Awards and Students' Association (SANQC) awards. The Shine Awards recognize students that shine in the classroom. Some of the recipients inspired the nominating faculty because of their leadership skills and community involvement, some were recognized because they go above and beyond to help others in the classroom and within the community, making sure everyone feels included and bringing a positive attitude to the learning environment. In her opening address, President Carolyn Campbell emphasized that part of transforming lives is activating generosity and building community relationships by contributing to amplify the impact of education. “The Shine Awards show that staff care immensely about the career journey and success of students whose diverse stories show resilience and ambition,” she said. These awards celebrate some of the students who embody the college’s values and make meaningful contributions to campus life, and serve as a testament to NorQuest College's commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive place of belonging where individuals can thrive and succeed. Kimberley Brown, the Development & Giving Officer who leads Shine initiatives, noted how the college is dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering positive change in the community. “There’s more to working at NorQuest College," she shared. "Employees raised funds through monthly contributions, buying Shine cookbooks and other giving initiatives like group activity challenges. Our hope is to be able to increase our fundraising efforts so we can give out more Shine awards in future and have a greater impact.” The Shine committee thanks all donors who made this possible, supporting NorQuest students to succeed through these generous financial awards! Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gzcD6PFq #NorQuestCollege #SeeYourselfHere

We’re proud of our home in downtown Edmonton and so happy to be part of sharing all the great things it has to offer with tourists from around the globe! #NorQuestCollege #YegDT #Yeg #RVC2024 #RendezvousCanada #ExploreEdmonton

Reinvigorating our economy, supporting our society, and building a more vibrant downtown is a job bigger than any one of us alone. We are incredibly proud to be part of the downtown #EducationDistrict along with our neighbors @MacEwanU! https://lnkd.in/gKh3JV9F #NorQuestCollege #SeeYourselfHere #yeg #yegdt