UNB Alumni
Telling our #ProudlyUNB stories
UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 9: Matt Anderson and Chris Simpson on leading healthcare in a pandemic and adapting to change
UNB Alumni
Posted: December 16, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Podcast, Science, UNB Fredericton, Arts
UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 9 Matt Anderson and Chris Simpson: Leading healthcare in a pandemic and adapting to change Matt Anderson (BA’92) and Chris Simpson (BSc’90) took very different routes to get to top executive positions in healthcare in Canada. Matt graduated with an arts degree and began his career in data analytics and IT. He went on to earn...
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 8: Samantha Stewart on competition, mental fitness and developing a growth mindset
UNB Alumni
Posted: December 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Kinesiology, Podcast
UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 8 Samantha Stewart: Competition, mental fitness and developing a growth mindset Samantha Stewart (BRSS'13, BA'14, MEd'19) moved to Fredericton in 2009 to study Recreation and Sport Studies, and during that time, began competing internationally as a member of Team Canada’s wrestling team. Since then, she’s become a ten-time national medallist, been...
Read the full postFrom China to British Columbia, Brandon Zhan (BBA'06) paves his way to becoming retail franchisee
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
For UNB alumnus Brandon Zhan (BBA'06), the most challenging aspect of being a store franchisee also happens to be the most rewarding part of his career. “It’s the people," he says. Zhan is the owner of a No Frills supermarket in Vancouver, BC, where his employees cross over four generations. He says learning how to connect, communicate and support his employees differently,...
Read the full postJess Neary: Top five Feng Shui tips to design your home for productivity and well-being
Jess Neary (BBA'09)
Posted: November 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Insights, Young Alumni, UNB Saint John
Photo: Greg Knudson A proud New Brunswicker, Jess Neary (BBA'09) graduated from the faculty of business at UNB Saint John in 2009 before later furthering her studies with interior design. While studying and obtaining an Interior Design Diploma, she was also studying and practicing various energy healing modalities. Reiki, yoga, meditation, and qi gong were practices which put her into...
Read the full postVolunteer Spotlight: Nathan Munroe
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John, Young Alumni
When two-time alumnus Nathan Munroe (BBA’12, MBA’14) reflects back on his time at UNB, he says it was the volunteers who made the student experience even more special. From coaches to guest lecturers in the classroom, Munroe was inspired to give back his time to current UNB students, just as others did for him. Throughout his short time as a graduate of UNB, Munroe has stepped up in...
Read the full postFrom exercise science to habit-forming tech, Darren Steeves is committed to helping people
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Kinesiology, Education, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton
Darren Steeves (BEd’94) never imagined when he graduated from UNB with an education degree majoring in physical education and minoring in mathematics that he’d end up as an entrepreneur in the tech arena. But that’s exactly where he is now, as co-founder and CEO of JackHabbit, a Growth Management System that he calls “the next evolution beyond learning...
Read the full post2021 Alumni Holiday Gift Guide
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 17, 2021 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: Insights, UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
Share your UNB alumni pride this holiday season! In the spirit of the upcoming holidays and supporting ‘local,’ we’ve created a gift guide to help you find unique gifts for the special people in your life. Along with UNB merchandise, this list highlights exciting products and businesses by our very own #ProudlyUNB alumni. Around the world, UNB alumni are creating, innovating...
Read the full postMeaghan Donahue Wies shares her path to Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic
Meaghan Donahue Wies
Posted: November 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Management, UNB Fredericton, Kinesiology
SPOTLIGHT SERIES: WOMEN IN KINESIOLOGY, RECREATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT Written by Meaghan Donahue Wies (MBA'11) My name is Meaghan Donahue Wies and I am the Athlete Services Manager and Game Plan Advisor with the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic. The path that led me to this role is a winding one, but it comes as no surprise to those who know me that I have...
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 7: Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and automation
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, Podcast, Engineering
UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 7 Eric Cook: Industry 4.0 and automation Eric Cook is executive director and CEO of RPC, New Brunswick’s provincial research organization that provides science and engineering services to over 1100 clients annually. Eric’s career spans leadership in the application of science and technology in sectors including advanced manufacturing,...
Read the full postQ&A: Katie Herrington, UNB Alumni Student Leadership recipient
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton
Recipient of a 2021 Alumni Student Leadership Award, UNB Saint John student Katie Herrington shares how the award has positively impacted her UNB experience, how she contributes to student life on campus and why she enjoys studying in the faculty of arts. Throughout her seven years on campus, Katie has volunteered with The Promise Partnership Program, served as writer and editor of the campus...
Read the full postUNBers inducted into New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, Kinesiology, UNB Fredericton, Law
The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame Inc. was established in 1970 to recognize and honour those athletes, teams and builders who have achieved outstanding success, and those who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of competitive sport in this province. On October 15, 2021, seven UNBers were inducted into the NB Sports Hall of Fame as...
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 6: Cayman Grant on storytelling in Hollywood and why failing is important
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 4, 2021 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Podcast, UNB Saint John
UNBeknownst Episode 6 Cayman Grant: Storytelling in Hollywood and why failing is important Cayman Grant (BBA’01) graduated from UNB Saint John with a BBA in 2001, and has since become an Emmy award-winning writer and director making films and TV that have been screened in over 100 film festivals worldwide. She’s written and directed several...
Read the full postFour young alumni named in Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 list
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Engineering, Management, Law, Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories
In its second year, Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 awards program recognizes young people who are turning their creativity and passion into revenue-generating pursuits. They may be entrepreneurs; they may have yet to achieve personal commercial success; and/or they may be employed by someone else. The 2021 list is a diverse group of...
Read the full postJames Stewart protects companies from artificial intelligence hackers as CEO of Saint John startup, TrojAI
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John, Computer Science
UNB alumnus James Stewart (BScDA’97, MCS’99, PhD’17) is on a mission to protect artificial intelligence from malicious attackers. He’s working toward this as CEO and co-founder of new Saint John startup TrojAI, a company focused on building solutions for robustness and security of AI. The company was first formed in June 2019, alongside co-founder and fellow UNB alumnus...
Read the full postLocal surgeon reflects on his UNB experience as former two-time recipient of the Alumni Student Leadership Award
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Inspiring Stories
Though no day is ever the same for Saint John orthopaedic surgeon Brendan Sheehan (BSc’05), each is driven by his passion for helping to restore a patient’s function back to doing the activities they love. When he’s not at home caring for his two children, Brendan can either be found in his office reviewing referrals, and talking to his patients about their injuries,...
Read the full postSaint John developer Percy Wilbur (BA’93) helps bring revitalization and growth to the uptown core
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Inspiring Stories
UNB Saint John arts alumnus Percy Wilbur (BA’93) wants the city’s uptown core to be vibrant and to grow with working class people. So he takes some of Saint John’s “eyesores” that have been sitting in disrepair and brings them back to life as developments that fit with the community. One of his current projects, a building commonly known as the “old...
Read the full postA wonderful start for The Wonder-Full Box
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, Young Alumni, UNB Saint John
Meet The Wonder-Full Box! A new product in Saint John, New Brunswick that has everybody snacking. What started as a simple idea to sell charcuterie boards to their friends and family over the Christmas holidays, has transformed into an exciting business venture for a current UNB nursing student and a two-time UNB alumna. Now approaching their first year in business and recently marking their...
Read the full postHazel Cochran: Experiencing mental wellness through her art and business
Hazel Cochran (BAMAC’14)
Posted: October 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Insights
Photo: Hazel Cochran (left) UNB alumna Hazel Cochran (BAMAC'14) opened The Art Warehouse in 2020, a bar, cafe and drop-in art studio located in Saint John, New Brunswick. A lover of supporting local, Cochran has given the community a space to gather for a beverage and experience art - whether that be through some solo painting, or by attending one of the business' art workshops, painting...
Read the full postFour UNB alumni named to the Order of New Brunswick
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton
Four UNB alumni have been named to the Order of New Brunswick for their outstanding work in the province. The Order of New Brunswick was established in 2000 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievement in their field. Since 2002, more than 170 accomplished individuals have been invested with the order for their dedication and service to the province,...
Read the full postFive ways to make your workplace more sustainable
UNB Sustainability
Posted: October 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Insights, UNB Fredericton
COVID-19 has impacted our lives in inconceivable ways, but it has also shown us how resilient and open to change we can be. We added masks to our wardrobe. We mastered social distancing. We conquered virtual life. Now let’s keep making changes... Start making small, sustainable changes to your daily workplace...
Read the full postThe women of UNB: Recognizing UNB firsts for Women’s History Month
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories, Law, Engineering, UNB Saint John
In honour of Women’s History Month, we dug into the UNB Archives, with help from Archives & Special Collections staff members and alumnae Patti Auld Johnson (BOM’91) and Leah Grandy (MA’04, PhD’10), to share the stories of some of the women from UNB’s history. These women are trailblazers and important figures in our long and...
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 5: Natalie Weigum on the World Bank and the challenges of working in climate change
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Science, Podcast
UNBeknownst Episode 5 Natalie Weigum: The World Bank and the challenges of working in climate change Natalie Weigum (BSc’10) is currently living in Washington, DC working as a climate change specialist at the World Bank, where she helps integrate climate change into the World Bank's development lending. She grew up in Fredericton, where she completed her bachelor of...
Read the full postBBA alum joins forces with current business students to increase recruitment and retention of newcomers
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Management, UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories
Young alum Nicole Andrade (BBA’20) has only just begun her career, but she's already doing exciting and meaningful work as part of FLIP, the Fredericton Local Immigration Partnership. Not only is she using the skills she learned in the sales accelerator program in the Faculty of Management, she’s also drawing on her own experience of being a newcomer to New Brunswick. Nicole moved...
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 4: Michaela D’Intino on building a strong local supply chain and leading at a young age
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Engineering, Podcast
UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 4 Michaela D’Intino: Building a strong local supply chain and leading at a young age Michaela D'Intino (BScE’16) is a young alum, having graduated from civil engineering at UNB in 2016. But Michaela didn’t go into a typical engineering firm or construction job. She went into supply chain and process improvement work in the food...
Read the full postAn alumnus and former co-op student comes full circle
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 29, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Engineering, UNB Fredericton, Computer Science, Inspiring Stories, Young Alumni
Fredericton native Mike Harrington (BScSwE’15) instantly loved software engineering when he began the program at UNB. During his time as a student, he took part in five co-op work terms to gain experience while studying. “My goal was to try out different jobs to see what I liked. I worked with one company on a pricing app, then went to IBM for two terms and worked on software...
Read the full postGet to know your Associated Alumni president: Jill Jeffrey
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John, Inspiring Stories
Raised in Fredericton, N.B., Jill Jeffrey has a lifelong connection to UNB and is a proud alumna, along with several members of her immediate and extended family. She has served on the Associated Alumni Council since 2016 as an incredible ambassador strengthening connections with our alumni around the world and helping future students discover our university. She brings great passion and...
Read the full postJulia Hurst: Navigating a seller's real estate market
Julia Hurst (BBA'11)
Posted: September 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni, UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton, Insights, Management
At the height of the pandemic, young alumna and Saint John REALTOR® Julia Hurst (BBA'11) shared her insights and advice with us on buying or selling a home during COVID-19. Now over a year later, she provides her updated tips for buying and selling during a fast-paced seller's market and what you can do to best prepare. What should sellers think about when considering listing their...
Read the full postRay Gracewood brings pride and celebration to New Brunswick through AREA 506 music festival
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Inspiring Stories
Photo: Mathieu Savidant (BBA'19) Ray Gracewood (BBA'01) is a music lover, a fierce Saint John community supporter and a proud New Brunswicker – so it is no surprise that he is also one of the faces behind the ever-growing AREA 506 Music Festival. It all began in 2015 when, at the time, Gracewood was working for Moosehead Breweries overseeing the commercial team for Atlantic Canada....
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 3: Pam Palmater - Activism, decolonization and how to make an impact on Indigenous reconciliation
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 23, 2021 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law, Podcast
Pam Palmater: Activism, Decolonization and How to Make an Impact on Indigenous Reconciliation Pam Palmater (LLB'97) is an award-winning public speaker, author and social justice activist. She was one of the spokespeople and public educators for the Idle No More movement and continues to advocate alongside other social movements focusing on Indigenous rights, social...
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 2: Jason Goldlist - Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 23, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Podcast, Renaissance College
UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 2 Jason Goldlist - Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship Jason Goldlist (BPHIL’06), graduated from UNB with a bachelor of philosophy in interdisciplinary leadership from Renaissance College and is currently CEO and co-founder of Venue, an online platform for virtual special events that inspire and engage. He’s...
Read the full postUNBeknownst Podcast Episode 1: Pilot - Get to know the hosts of UNBeknownst
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 23, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Podcast
UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 1Pilot: Get to know the alumni hosts of UNBeknownst Welcome to UNBeknownst, a podcast for alumni, by alumni.In the pilot episode, University of New Brunswick Associated Alumni Executive Director Michelle McNeil gets to know our volunteer alumni hosts of Season 1 of this new podcast. UNBeknownst explores unexpected career paths, insights of alumni learned from...
Read the full postUNB nursing student Emma Stephen receives UNB Alumni Legacy Award
UNB Alumni
Posted: August 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, Young Alumni, UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
A University of New Brunswick nursing student has been selected as the second recipient of the Alumni Legacy Award, established and presented by the UNB Associated Alumni. The 2021-2023 recipient, Emma Stephen, is a shining example of the values outlined by this scholarship. Throughout her two years at UNB, she has shown immense pride for our institution, dedication to her faculty and fellow...
Read the full postNicole Leblanc (BBA’00) is helping build sustainable cities and diverse tech startups one investment at a time
UNB Alumni
Posted: August 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
Nicole LeBlanc (BBA’00) isn’t just any investment professional working in the venture capital industry. The UNB Saint John business grad is a builder of ecosystems, a proponent of sustainable cities, an advocate for diversity in venture capital, and a voracious supporter of Atlantic Canada. Oh, and she’s currently living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Nicole grew up in the small...
Read the full postShelley Francis challenges us to understand the historical context of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Shelley Francis
Posted: June 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John, Nursing, UNB Fredericton
This story is part of the Voices of UNB Alumni series and is written by Shelley Francis (BN'91), UNB alumna and current master of nursing student.It is critical for all Canadians to understand the historical context of Indigenous People for there to be true reconciliation, peace, and friendship between Nations. I have spent my entire nursing career lifting the voices of Indigenous...
Read the full post'Learning and Preserving' Indigenous languages through illustrations
Breana Andrews
Posted: June 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton
This story is part of the Voices of UNB Alumni series and is written by Breana Andrews (BScKin'21) My name is Breana Andrews, I am from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador and I recently graduated from UNB in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. While the human body has always been a passion of mine, art and storytelling have also always been there. Since I was a...
Read the full post“Teaching true and detailed Indigenous history is the first step to changing the perception of our people”
Trey Lewis
Posted: June 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni, Management
This story is part of the Voices of UNB Alumni series and written by Trey Lewis (BBA'18, BEd'20). My name is Trey Lewis. I grew up in a small village named Aldouane, New Brunswick. This small town is right outside of Elsipogtog First Nation, which I am a proud member of, and also where my mother has lived the majority of her life. Like a lot of kids from rural Canada, I’ve been...
Read the full postProfessional backcountry snowboarder Geoff Brown (BSc'02) takes on his next big adventure
UNB Alumni
Posted: May 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
Photo (left): Vanessa Chan | Photo (right): Luke McDowall New Brunswick may not be surrounded by the towering mountains and snow-packed slopes that are home to our western provinces, but it was exactly here that professional backcountry snowboarder Geoff Brown (BSc’02) first caught a glimpse of the sport that has since fueled his dreams and passion. “We were a...
Read the full postVice-President Saint John, Dr. Petra Hauf, shares UNB's ambitious vision for the new Integrated Health Initiative
Dr. Petra Hauf, Vice-President Saint John
Posted: May 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton
The Integrated Health Initiative by Dr. Petra Hauf, Vice-President Saint John Growing up in a small town and being raised by a village, a sense of belonging and deep commitment to community is part of my DNA. The shared value of community is exactly what drew me to UNB and the opportunity to serve as the campus vice-president in Saint John. There is much to like and admire about UNB...
Read the full postFrom Colonel Tucker’s to the Whitebone Pizzeria, space is home to many fond memories for UNBSJ alumni
UNB Alumni
Posted: May 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John
It's Friday evening and live music bounces off the walls of the Thomas J. Condon Student Centre, as students unwind after a day of classes and take the stage for open mic night. Friends gather over games of bubble hockey, while decks of cards lay across tables from the afternoon's many rounds of 45s. That's what a day in the life of the infamous Colonel Tucker's Bar looked like for many UNB...
Read the full postJennifer Splane (BSc'11, BN'15) creates her path as a nurse practitioner and healthcare researcher
UNB Alumni
Posted: May 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Nursing, UNB Saint John, Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories
Jennifer Splane (BSc'11, BN'15) is a current MN.ANP candidate and soon-to-be three time UNB alumna. She recently defended her thesis "Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare: Exploring the Practices and Needs of Care Providers" and takes a moment to share why she is passionate about healthcare. Did you always know you wanted to study nursing? I actually did not know that I...
Read the full postUNB alumni recognized by Atlantic Business Magazine’s 2021 Top 50 CEO Awards
UNB Alumni
Posted: May 14, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John
The Atlantic Business Magazine’s 2021 Top 50 CEO Awards recently recognized 11 UNB alumni. Since 1999, the Top 50 CEO Awards celebrates accomplished business leaders in the Atlantic region. Nominations are submitted by the magazine’s readers and nominees are judged according to corporate, community and industry involvement, as well as company growth and response to...
Read the full postNicki MacPherson (BN’14, BScKin'14) chooses to use her skills to provide care and education for students at UNB
UNB Alumni
Posted: May 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Nursing, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton
Nicki MacPherson (BN’14, BScKin'14) is a registered nurse who currently works at the UNB Student Health Centre on the Fredericton campus and has been instrumental in the COVID-19 student-isolation project since the pandemic began. She took a beat to talk to us about her journey to get here and what it means to her to support students. Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse? I knew...
Read the full postA non-traditional path for Joan Kingston (BN’78) where nothing is unattainable
Dr. Lorna Butler
Posted: May 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, Nursing, UNB Fredericton
Written and submitted by Dr. Lorna Butler, Dean of UNB's Faculty of Nursing. Joan Kingston's (BN’78) career pathway as a Registered Nurse is neither linear nor traditional. Rather it reflects her character and the results of numerous initiatives that not only changed peoples’ lives but altered the landscape of their communities so others could thrive. Her career accentuates the...
Read the full postPassion and intensity have fuelled Jody Glidden’s exciting career path in tech startups
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 28, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Management, UNB Fredericton
Jody Glidden (BBA’06) believes that bringing passion and intensity to what he does has been his ticket to winning the tech startup game. He’s got the track record to back that up: Introhive is the fourth company he’s been involved in founding and building, and over the past year, it’s expanded its customer base by 52% and grown to almost 300 employees. Entrepreneurship...
Read the full postUNB alumnae make shortlist for 6th annual New Brunswick Book Awards
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Inspiring Stories
The shortlisted titles for The New Brunswick Book Awards have been announced and members of the UNB alumnae community are recognized in each of the four categories. The 6th annual awards ceremony will take place virtually on Thursday, May 6, at 7 p.m. All nominated books were published in 2020 (2019 and 2020 for the children’s book category) and penned by New Brunswick authors. The...
Read the full postAlumnus hopes to improve immunization rates in seniors
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories, Science
Older adults living in long-term care homes and retirement residences are increasingly vulnerable to COVID-19, the flu, pneumonia, and other diseases. Proper tracking of immunizations is important for knowing who is protected and when a booster is needed. This is where Dr. Kumanan Wilson (BSc’92) comes in. In 2011, Dr. Wilson founded ImmunizeON, a digital immunization tracking...
Read the full postOvercoming illness to shine in the fitness and sport industry
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Kinesiology
Jane McKeown's (BPE’99) life ever since she was young revolved around sport and fitness. She came by it honestly, coming from a family of athletes that included her parents as well as her brother Mark Jeffrey (BBA’86), who played for and coached UNB hockey, and her sister, who coached Saint Mary’s University basketball. So, when she graduated from Fredericton High School, Jane...
Read the full postVolunteer Spotlight: Camila Ugarte
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton
Camila Ugarte (BPhil'08) - Saint John, NB What is your most memorable moment from your UNB alumni volunteer experience? I loved how supportive and encouraging the experience was in addition to how well organized everything was. I felt comfortable going into the experience and passionate about the subject matter. Why did you decide to become a first-time volunteer? The opportunity...
Read the full postVolunteer Spotlight: Shawn Quinlan
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, Management, UNB Fredericton
Shawn Quinlan (BBA'94, MBA'96) - Fredericton, NB What is your most memorable moment from a UNB alumni volunteer experience? My most memorable moment was when I realized that a new hire at my office was a student I first met while serving as a table panelist during a Career Talks event at the Wu Centre. What are some of the volunteer roles you have participated in with UNB? I was on the...
Read the full postVolunteer Spotlight: Chris Weir
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John, Inspiring Stories
Chris Weir (BA'93, BEd'95) - Saint John, NB What is your most memorable moment from a UNB alumni volunteer experience? My most memorable moment from a UNB alumni volunteer experience is the time I was asked to give a talk on effective communication and that moment led (eventually) to the creation of the Business Development and Professional Sales Stream in the MBA Program. You never know...
Read the full postVolunteer Spotlight: Haley Bungay
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, Management, Young Alumni, UNB Fredericton
Haley Bungay (BBA'13) - Fredericton, NB What is your most memorable moment from a UNB alumni volunteer experience? My most memorable moment from my alumni volunteer experience definitely has to be the first Career Talks I attended! Being able to share a bit of my career experience with students currently attending UNB was incredible. I’ve always enjoyed being able to connect with...
Read the full postVolunteer Spotlight: Hansika Gunaratne
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton, Young Alumni
Hansika Gunaratne (BSc'12, BA'13) - Toronto, ON What is your most memorable moment from a UNB alumni volunteer experience? My most memorable moment from a UNB alumni volunteer experience was presenting to a group of prospective students at the Transition to UNB event held in Toronto in 2016. It was great to reminisce and share details of my wonderful...
Read the full postUNB Women in Sport conference ‘first of many’
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Kinesiology, Young Alumni
This story was first published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner on April 12th, 2021, written by attributed to Bruce Hallihan. The UNB Alumni Association was a proud sponsor of the UNB Women in Sport Conference. Mikaela Dodig hopes the first UNB Women in Sport Conference “proves to be the first of many.” The former UNB Reds women’s basketball all-star planned to...
Read the full postVirtual celebration recognizes UNB Saint John Graduating Student Leaders
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories, Young Alumni, UNB Saint John
Twenty four graduating students from the UNB Saint John campus have earned 2021 Graduating Student Leadership awards for the remarkable initiative they’ve taken during their time at UNB. The award recognizes students in their final year of studies who have made outstanding voluntary and extracurricular contributions to the campus, their academic program, and the university...
Read the full postMaria Boyle: Five reasons to move your body
Maria Boyle (BScKin'16)
Posted: March 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni, UNB Fredericton, Insights, Kinesiology
Photo: Lilian Archer Photography A chiropractor at Town Health Solutions in Saint John, N.B., and at Align KV Wellness in Quispamsis, N.B., Dr. Maria Boyle (BScKin'16) has been very engaged in her community and in the profession since joining the NBCA in 2018. She currently serves on the NBCA external affairs committee, and maintains a prominent and active social media presence promoting...
Read the full postTips and trends for reinventing your career search in 2021
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Insights
Whether you are a recent graduate beginning your career or a mid-career professional looking to make a change due to the pandemic, consider these job search strategy tips shared by UNB alumni Adam Creaghan (BBA’12) and Sheri Mersereau (BA'90) in our February UNB Talks Online: Professional Development webinar session. Read highlights from their tips and trends, and watch the full...
Read the full postSlaying your taxes
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni, Insights
Filing your taxes can be overwhelming, particularly when if you're not sure whether you have to file or what you can claim. UNB alumna Anne Jewett (BBA’76) addressed some of the top tax questions during our March UNB Talks Online: Personal Interest webinar session for students and young alumni. A former partner at Deloitte with more than 32 years’ experience working in...
Read the full postReturning to New Brunswick to propel entrepreneurs to great heights
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 16, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Renaissance College, UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories
Kathryn Lockhart (BPHIL ’04) has an MBA from Harvard Business School and has worked around the world - from Toronto to Munich to St. John’s – but feels that coming back home to New Brunswick is where she can make the biggest impact. Growing up in Bath, N.B. with parents who met at UNB and siblings that attended UNB, Kathryn thought she’d break the mould by accepting a...
Read the full postQ&A: Hannah Sharpe, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Recipient
UNB student, Hannah Sharpe
Posted: March 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories, Young Alumni
Recipient of a 2020-21 Alumni Student Leadership Award, UNB Fredericton student Hannah Sharpe shares how the award has positively impacted her UNB experience and how she contributes to student life amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout her time on campus, Hannah has thoroughly enjoyed her studies in the environmental geochemistry program and is excited to be starting her Masters this...
Read the full postFrom hardware to software: proof that skills are transferable
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, Computer Science, Engineering, UNB Fredericton
When Lan Liu (MScEE’03) and her husband Richard Liu (MCS’02) came to Fredericton from Beijing, it was a bit of a culture shock. “We flew in on a tiny plane from Montreal and all I saw was trees,” Lan laughs. “I had no idea what I was getting myself into! It was a hot summer week when we arrived, and in China we often use an umbrella to shade ourselves from the sun...
Read the full postLearning technical and soft skills in a multi-cultural environment through co-op
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Computer Science, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton
We chatted with 2nd-year computer science graduate student Priyal Chandrakant Jawale, who has been working at an 8-month co-op term with Teledyne-CARIS in Fredericton since September 2020, to find out more about her experience. Q1. Why did you choose to study CS? As a child, I loved solving puzzles and playing board games. During high school, I developed an application on a large...
Read the full postA flavourful journey for Christina Jeffrey
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
The first thing you see when you visit the Urban Baker Co. website is the adage “Every flavour tells a story.” The owner of this artisanal online shop, Christina Jeffrey (BBA’96), has a story too. Christina grew up in Woodstock, New Brunswick and learned to cook from her mother, who loved to entertain and serve very flavourful food. Christina started cooking family meals and...
Read the full postUNB alumnae #ChooseToChallenge
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton, Management
On International Women's Day, March 8, 2021, we celebrate all women, including these 10 incredible UNB alumnae who are changemakers and disruptors, and who #ChooseToChallenge. While this is just a small sample of the great work being done by alumnae all over the world, we acknowledge the work of these women and celebrate the strides they have recently been making in their...
Read the full postCommunity fuels great projects and even greater dreams
Thandiwe McCarthy
Posted: February 16, 2021 12:00:00 PM AST
Category: Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton, Kinesiology
My name is Thandiwe Jelani McCarthy and I graduated from UNB in May 2020 with a degree in Recreation and Sport Studies with a major in Community Wellness. I think my graduation was unique in that due to the pandemic outbreak myself and many other students didn’t get to have one. Not only that but moments after finishing my degree in recreation and community wellness the entire recreation...
Read the full postA voice for Black history in New Brunswick
Dr. Mary McCarthy-Brandt
Posted: February 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: Education, UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories
I write this essay with much pleasure and feelings of gratitude. I am a 2007 graduate from UNB Master's of Education in Critical Studies program. I am also a Black woman, 6th generation and my roots go back before the province was formed, to 1783. The province was formed in 1784. Taking the Critical Studies program and writing my thesis was a very gratifying and important time in my life,...
Read the full postEducation is the first step toward doing better
Olive Ozoemena
Posted: February 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
My name is Olive Ozoemena and I am from Nigeria where I worked in the banking sector. I received my Master's degree in Human Resource Development in the United States and then in 2015, I moved to Saint John. I firmly believe that business ultimately boils down to human capital management. Because of this, I began searching for an MBA program that was relatively affordable, but most importantly,...
Read the full postFrom the Backyard Book Club to the Promise Partnership
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
“Huge things can happen, even when you start with a small idea.” That’s what UNB alumni Dr. Leah Richardson (BSc’10), Dr. Taryn O’Neill (BSc’10, MSc’12) and Stephen Stone (BSc’10) say as they reflect on the 10th anniversary of UNB Saint John’s Promise Partnership, a program that sprouted from a summer book club and has evolved into a...
Read the full postVolunteer spotlight: Travis Bergin
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Engineering, UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories
One of the most challenging tasks Travis Bergin (BScCE’02, D-TME’02, MScCE’04) is faced with as a UNB Associated Alumni councillor, also happens to be the one he values and cherishes most of all. He says serving as chair of the scholarships and awards’ committee, and learning about the remarkable accomplishments of UNB students and alumni, has been one of greatest...
Read the full postUNB PhD candidate helps develop Black history resource for New Brunswick teachers
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories
Alicia Noreiga-Mundaroy (BEd’11, MEd’16) came to New Brunswick from Trinidad and Tobago in 2018 to pursue her PhD in education at UNB. Two years later, she says that she could see herself making the province her new home. “It’s so quiet and peaceful here.” She does admit though, that moving to New...
Read the full postAlumnus Jason Goldlist takes the road less travelled to tech success
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Renaissance College, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton
Jason Goldlist (BPHIL’06) has always been someone who wanted to do things differently. It was the reason he chose to leave Toronto and head to New Brunswick for university when his friends were going to Western or McGill. He was looking for a different kind of program, and the new bachelor of philosophy in interdisciplinary leadership at Renaissance College fit the...
Read the full postProudly UNB legacy: My family's connection to UNB
Christos Papadopoulos (BSc'09)
Posted: January 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni, Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
This is the story of my UNB family. Back in 1973, my father Nicolas immigrated to Canada at the age of 17 from Greece. Having no family in New Brunswick, he worked multiple jobs to pay for his university studies and attended both the UNB Saint John and Fredericton campuses. In 1980, he graduated with his electrical engineering degree from UNB. Throughout my childhood, he and my mother Rosa...
Read the full postJohn Gonzales follows entrepreneurial path to grow rehabilitation brand in New Brunswick
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John
For physiotherapist John Gonzales (BSc’00), people and building connections are at the heart of everything he does. It’s this concept that he lives by everyday as CEO and founder of his New Brunswick-based business, Rehab1 Performance Center. Launched in 2016, Rehab1 offers core services of physiotherapy, massage, and chiropractic, in addition to nutrition, counselling services,...
Read the full postQ&A Josée Richard, Forty Luxe The Label
Josée Richard (BA'17)
Posted: January 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, Young Alumni
Since graduating from UNB Fredericton in 2017, young alumna Josée Richard (BA'17) followed her love for fashion, health and fitness. In August 2020, she launched Forty Luxe the Label, an online leisurewear brand. Here, she shares more about her inspiration behind the clothing line, what it's been like as a new entrepreneur and her future hopes for the business. Tell us a little bit...
Read the full postMark Hemmings: Five tips for better smartphone photographs
Mark Hemmings (BA'96)
Posted: January 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John, Insights
For over two decades Mark Hemmings of Mark Hemmings Photography Inc has been creating photographs for clients both nationally and around the world. Mark’s (pre-COVID-19) annual international photo workshops have been held in Japan, Italy, Mexico and the Caribbean. These workshops began in 2005, and have been geared toward beginner and intermediate hobbyist photographers using any...
Read the full postFrom UNB to Dragon’s Den and beyond
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Engineering, Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton, Young Alumni
Curtis Kennedy (BScME, DTME) has been busy in the last few years. He recently pitched his product, Vertiball, on CBC’s Dragon’s Den and accepted a deal from dragon Arlene Dickinson. But there’s been a lot more going on behind the scenes. Curtis has been working since 2017 to develop and pitch his simple idea to ease chronic pain. “It’s been a lot of work and long...
Read the full postMother-daughter renaissance college alumni tackle systemic discrimination in Canada
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton, Renaissance College
Josie McKinney (BPHIL’04) came by her dedication to community and Indigenous issues naturally. Her mother, Patsy McKinney (BPHIL’07), has always been a passionate organizer and advocate in the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet communities, and Josie had grown up taking part in daily conversations around the kitchen table in her Harvey, N.B. home about politics and rights issues. “My whole...
Read the full postMaterials engineer goes digital
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton, Engineering, Inspiring Stories
Fredericton native Donna Dykeman (BScME’99, MScME’01) always enjoyed the sciences, so when she started her undergraduate degree at UNB she chose Mechanical Engineering because she discovered she enjoyed learning about and working with structural materials for mechanical design. “I remember enjoying the project work we did in undergrad where we were designing for the real...
Read the full postA sterling donation with historical significance
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton
No one knows exactly how it was first acquired, but a unique sterling silver tea service donated to the university has been in the Tibbits family for at least four generations. And given the Tibbits family’s long and historic connection to UNB and the province, its return to New Brunswick is cause for a bit of celebration, if not a full-fledged formal tea. It all began with the Honourable...
Read the full post