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Tracy King: Becoming a Vocal Advocate
Posted November 8, 2023
Tracy King, a nursing instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic, isn’t just an educator, she is a beacon of inspiration for her students. Her personal and academic experiences, along with her dedication are playing a pivotal role in helping others and advocating for marginalized communities.Growing up, Tracy was surrounded by a supportive ... Read Article »
Katalin Ormay: Lifelong Love for Learning
Posted November 3, 2023
Katalin Ormay, a Library Technician at Northwestern Polytechnic, grew up in a small town in Hungary. From a young age, Katalin had a deep fascination with rocks and the natural world and was always curious and ambitious. On family hiking trips she would collect rocks, much to her father's amusement. "You can only bring back as many rocks as you ... Read Article »
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Posted October 21, 2023
If you were to create a living embodiment of NWP's current vision and goals, you'd likely end up with someone like Mariah Braun. Transforming individual interests into impactful skills and expertise? Check. Collaborative priorities and an ambitious vision? Check. Innovative, entrepreneurial and market-driven? Check, check, check. Ma... Read Article »
Building Success on the Metrics that Matter
Posted October 21, 2023
When you think of a successful business owner and leader, you expect them to be ambitious, comfortable with risk, and highly attuned to the market. Eunice Friesen, this year’s recipient of the Board of Governors Distinguished Innovation Leadership Award, is certainly all those things. Upon meeting her, however, you quickly realize that sh... Read Article »
Celebrating the Return of top-notch Physiotherapist
Posted October 21, 2023
NWP's Young Entrepreneur Award is intended to recognize an outstanding professional, 30 years of age or younger, for their achievements and/or service contributions to the community and region. Fittingly, outstanding is a place that this year's recipient, Katie Gaucher (nee Boisvert), has come to know very well. Katie was born and r... Read Article »