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Glassblowing graduate Paul van den Bijgaart enjoys the yin and yang of his artistic process in China

It went straight to his core – that feeling of finding his calling – and it happened at a weekend glassblowing class in Red Deer, Alberta. “As soon as I put the pipe in the furnace, I just knew: this is my passion,” said Paul van den Bijgaart, who was working as a cabinet maker… Continue reading Glassblowing graduate Paul van den Bijgaart enjoys the yin and yang of his artistic process in China

Conservation graduate Maia Balint takes Fleming College skills to Oxford

The skills Maia Balint gained at Fleming College are not only useful in Canada, they are useful around the world! The Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program provides opportunities for students to take their studies to other countries, where they can gain internship experience in interesting locales. Maia completed her full-time Fleming internship at the… Continue reading Conservation graduate Maia Balint takes Fleming College skills to Oxford

Police Foundations grad Montana Fazi takes Fleming education pathway to UOIT

When Montana Fazi crossed the convocation stage to receive her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), she felt grateful for Fleming College Police Foundations faculty for helping her reach this milestone. “I am truly beyond thankful for all of the Police Foundations faculty,” said Montana. “They played a huge role… Continue reading Police Foundations grad Montana Fazi takes Fleming education pathway to UOIT

CYC graduate and Valedictorian Brittany Parsons hopes to empower others with learning disabilities

When Brittany Parsons was told she has mild dyslexia and short term memory in grade 5, it was labelled as a “hurdle” and a “roadblock.” She grew up being pulled out of classes and made to feel different from her friends. “It was really hard growing up,” said Brittany. “I tried to compensate and seem… Continue reading CYC graduate and Valedictorian Brittany Parsons hopes to empower others with learning disabilities

10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college

Jessica Polley was very nervous to attend college as a mature student. Among concerns like tuition, being older than her peers and whether she chose the right program for her, Jessica was concerned about her ability to learn something new 10 years after graduating high school. “Choosing to attend college 10 years after graduating high… Continue reading 10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college

Childhood hospital stay inspired Fleming grad Olivia Anderson to become a nurse

Olivia Anderson was 13 years old when she decided she wanted to be a nurse. After being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, Olivia underwent an 11 hour surgery to have her spine fused with titanium rods. She was bedridden in the hospital for days, unable to shower due to the… Continue reading Childhood hospital stay inspired Fleming grad Olivia Anderson to become a nurse

Fitness and Health Promotion grad honours mentors through his career

From his passion for basketball to his career in physiotherapy, positive mentorships have played a huge part in Kevin Wilson’s life, which is why he is giving back through the National Basketball Youth Mentorship Program Inc. “Growing up, I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by mentors my whole life. My first basketball coach mentored… Continue reading Fitness and Health Promotion grad honours mentors through his career

From Peterborough, Ontario to TVO, Kevin D’Innocenzo shares his career journey with Museum Management and Curatorship students

When Kevin D’Innocenzo gave a passionate presentation on “Bringing Back Heritage Minutes” to his Museum Management and Curatorship peers six years ago, little did he know that not only would more Heritage Minutes air, but that Kevin himself would earn a job at TVO. TVO is a provincial television station that airs educational programming. At… Continue reading From Peterborough, Ontario to TVO, Kevin D’Innocenzo shares his career journey with Museum Management and Curatorship students

Conservation grad swaps snow for palm trees at the University of Miami

Laura Fedynyszyn, Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management graduate (Class of 2013), swapped the cold Canadian weather for sunshine and palm trees in Miami, Florida this winter. The Fleming College graduate is working at the University of Miami Libraries as the Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellow, where she performs conservation treatments on rare books and paper… Continue reading Conservation grad swaps snow for palm trees at the University of Miami

Fitness and Health Promotion provides a stepping stone to university for Haily Whitelock

Haily Whitelock’s high school co-op placement at a physiotherapy clinic is what inspired her to pursue a career helping people with their fitness goals. Unsure whether being a physiotherapist was the best fit, or if there was a better suited career opportunity in the health field, Haily decided to enrol in Fleming’s Fitness and Health… Continue reading Fitness and Health Promotion provides a stepping stone to university for Haily Whitelock