Sara Khabbazi needed to begin again. The new Fleming College graduate took a leap of faith when she enrolled in the Electrical Techniques program in January 2020. Khabbazi admitted she was surprised by her interest in electronics. But she was inspired by the technicians at her former workplace. “I went in as a completely blank… Continue reading Beginning Again, and Inspiring Others
Fleming Justice Programs community cheers for Rachel Cooper’s Valedictorian success
Rachel Cooper had a special support system throughout her studies at Fleming College, her six-year old son Austin. Austin was there at the Justice Programs convocation ceremony last week to cheer on his mom and watch her serve as Valedictorian. “He had many opportunities to join us in classes at Fleming and always loved to… Continue reading Fleming Justice Programs community cheers for Rachel Cooper’s Valedictorian success
Valedictorian Lyndin Belleau finds home away from home at Fleming College
Lyndin Belleau was nervous to leave his home in Garden River First Nation, east of Sault Ste. Marie. In high school, Lyndin was told students are just numbers at colleges and universities, and that wasn’t something he was used to—and luckily, it isn’t something he ever has to. “My experience at Fleming was nothing that… Continue reading Valedictorian Lyndin Belleau finds home away from home at Fleming College
A curiosity about learning and development leads Sharon Jose to Early Childhood Education
Sharon Jose was teaching at a college in Kerala, India when she realized that each student has their own unique learning style. Wanting to understand how people begin to learn and develop, Sharon started researching online and discovered Early Childhood Education. “Children are like sponges, they grasp everything,” said Sharon. “I wanted to learn more… Continue reading A curiosity about learning and development leads Sharon Jose to Early Childhood Education
2019 is a big and busy year for Valedictorian Alicia Alvarez
2019 is a big year for Alicia Alvarez. In June, she is graduating from Fleming College. In September, she is writing the national exam to become registered to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario. And in October, she is getting married. But the Practical Nursing graduate enjoys being busy. While studying at Fleming… Continue reading 2019 is a big and busy year for Valedictorian Alicia Alvarez
Dream big, take on challenges, and don’t quit. Hengda Liu says this is his credo in life and he wants to share it with fellow graduates of the School of Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences at convocation, where the Forestry Technician graduate will serve as Valedictorian this Friday. Hengda came to Fleming College’s Frost Campus… Continue reading Valedictorian Hengda Liu makes nature his office
An adventurous career in the arts brings exciting possibilities to Valedictorian Taylor Ray Luecke
Before coming to the Haliburton School of Art + Design, Taylor Ray Luecke was unsure whether she wanted to commit to school. Now she is Valedictorian at Fleming’s Haliburton Campus convocation, where she is graduating from the Integrated Design diploma program and Digital Image Design certificate program. “I never thought I would get this far… Continue reading An adventurous career in the arts brings exciting possibilities to Valedictorian Taylor Ray Luecke