UNB Alumni
Telling our #ProudlyUNB stories
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp (BA/BEd'22)
UNB alumni
Posted: January 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Saint John , Arts , Education , Inspiring Stories
From Lower Millstream straight to kitchen tables across New Brunswick, life has become a lot more colourful thanks to Sharp Brook Flower Farm. For UNB recent graduate Sophie Sharp (BA/BEd’22), agriculture has always been an important part of her life growing up on a dairy farm. This passion led Sharp and her sister, Ellen Folkins, to open their own space to the community and share their love of locally grown flowers. Launched in the spring of 2021 and named after the brook that runs...
Engineering the future of North Shore Mi'kmaq District Council communities
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , Engineering , UNB Fredericton
Tyler Patles (BScE’09) is a Mi’kmaq professional engineer and member of the Natoaganeg First Nation who feels strongly about giving back to his community. As director of Technical Services for the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC), oversees housing, infrastructure, and emergency management programs for the Tribal Council, which provides services to seven out of the fifteen First Nation communities in New Brunswick. He’s also actively served Natoaganeg First Nation...
Q&A: Julianne MacCallum, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Award
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , UNB Saint John , Young Alumni
Recipient of a 2023-24 Alumni Student Leadership Award, Julianne MacCallum is a bio-psychology student on UNB's Saint John campus and has been heavily involved in student life as well as in her community. Julianne is a volunteer with the Promise Partnership Program, the Student Athletic Advisory committee, and the Golden Key Honour Society, and is president of the UNBSJ Global Medical Brigades. She also represents UNB proudly on the Women’s Varsity Soccer Team. What inspired...
UNB Alumni Holiday Gift Guide 2023
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Insights , Law , UNB Saint John , Kinesiology , Computer Science , Inspiring Stories , Science , Education , Management , UNB Fredericton , FOREM , Engineering , Renaissance College , Arts , Nursing , Young Alumni
Share your UNB pride this holiday season! 'Tis the season for supporting ‘local.’ The 2023 Alumni Holiday Gift Guide highlights products and businesses by our very own #ProudlyUNB alumni around the world. UNB alumni are creating and contributing exciting things to their communities and beyond. Get your seasonal shopping done from the comfort of your home, while discovering the unique items created, written, owned or run by talented UNB graduates, like you. Scotiabank Giller...
Taking steps toward sustainability through upcycled fashion
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , Insights , UNB Fredericton , Science , Young Alumni
A UNB alum is inspiring others to make sustainable clothing choices and to reduce their impact. Maria Hernandez (BSENR’21), the face behind upcycled clothing line Palo Verde Designs, has combined her love for fashion and her deep commitment to making the planet a more sustainable place. Palo Verde grew out of a longtime love of sewing and started as a side-hobby during her second year at UNB, while completing university courses online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An international...
UNBeknownst #32: Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Podcast , Renaissance College
“Knowing that there are a lot of people who really care and are working every day to make change, and seeing more and more policies and corporate behaviour changing, it leaves me feeling optimistic that we’re doing better than we were doing a year ago. There is hope and people have power.” ~ Sara Taaffe (BPHIL'15) Sara Taaffe (BPHIL’15) is a senior project manager with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in London, England. After...
Alumni-owned Ethos Athletics is inspiring the next generation of athletes
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Management , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories
Motivated by his own experiences growing up in New Brunswick, UNB alum and professional volleyball player Connor McConnell (BBA’21) is inspiring young athletes one sport clinic at a time, through his business Ethos Athletics. With a lack of advanced sports camps being held across the province, McConnell and his business partner Nathan Brown are now filling this void for up-and-coming athletes. “We’re really trying to inspire the next generation and our goal is to reach small...
UNB engineering student Houda El Hajjaoui receives UNB Alumni Legacy Award
UNB Alumni
Posted: August 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories , Engineering
A University of New Brunswick engineering student has been selected as the third recipient of the Alumni Legacy Award, established and presented by the UNB Associated Alumni. The 2023-2025 recipient, Houda El Hajjaoui, is a shining example of the values outlined by this scholarship. Throughout her time as an international student at UNB, she has shown immense pride for our institution, dedication to her faculty and fellow students, and a commitment to carrying on the UNB alumni...
The value of building connections for young alum Ria Sabitry (BBA'22)
UNB Alumni
Posted: August 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories , Management , UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John
For 2022 grad Ria Sabitry (BBA’22), attending university was all about fostering and nurturing connections. Through co-op education, experiential learning, and volunteerism, she certainly did just that – and even landed a job before receiving her diploma. Now as a junior accountant (Chartered Professional Accountant candidate) with Irving Oil, Sabitry works and studies full-time through the company’s CPA program. While studying towards her certification, she’s gaining...
Welcoming the Class of 2023 into the #ProudlyUNB alumni family
UNB Alumni
Posted: May 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John
This spring we were thrilled to welcome 1,655 graduates into the #ProudlyUNB alumni family! During graduation ceremonies on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses May 17, 18 and 19, UNB celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of 1,322 graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees, 335 receiving master’s degrees, and 20 achieving the PhD. Among the 2023 graduates are five exceptional valedictorians who addressed their classmates during UNB’s encaenia and...
Sponsorship spotlight: Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories
The UNB Associated Alumni provides annual sponsorships to a wide range of student organizations, associations, groups, athletic teams and clubs in support of the university and its students. The Unlock Your Mind Mental Health Conference, led by a talented executive team of UNB alumni and students, brought together individuals with personal experience, professionals with clinical experience, expert panelists, workshops, and resource booths, to reduce the stigma around mental...
UNB Associated Alumni celebrates the UNB Saint John 2023 Graduating Student Leaders
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
Twenty one graduating students from the UNB Saint John campus have earned 2023 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 community. The Associated Alumni, in partnership with UNB Saint John Student Services and the UNB-SRC, will...
Q&A: Callum Hunter, UNB Alumni Student Leadership recipient
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
Recipient of a 2022-23 Alumni Student Leadership Award, Callum Hunter is a Renaissance College student and has been heavily involved in her faculty and in campus life. She has served as a residence proctor, as a member of the Renaissance College Society (RCS), as a volunteer on the UNB Student Union's Student Experience Team, and has represented UNB in the community through her volunteer work with Hospice and L’Arche. What inspired you to enroll in UNB’s Renaissance...
Q&A: Emma Stephen, Alumni Legacy Award recipient
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories , UNB Saint John
Reflecting on two years as the Alumni Legacy Award recipient, what has been most rewarding or exciting about your time at UNB? As I reflect on my time as the Alumni Legacy Award recipient, I think about how it has influenced my personal and professional growth. My participation in different organizations has helped me build new connections and develop valuable skills that will serve me in my future endeavors. Being at UNB, I have evolved into a better version of myself because I have been...
Q&A: Houda El Hajjaoui, UNB Alumni Student Leadership recipient
UNB Alumni
Posted: February 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni , Engineering , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories
Recipient of a 2022-23 Alumni Student Leadership Award, Houda El Hajjaoui is an international student, studying chemical engineering, who has been actively involved on campus and in the community. She is the Communications Director for Shades of Change, an organization designed to advocate for a kinder and more respectful environment for people of colour. Houda has also taken on many leadership roles such as Events Director and Councilor for the Engineering Society. What inspired you to...
Building the Alumni Office from the ground up. Decades of leading, strengthening and engaging the alumni community.
UNB Alumni
Posted: December 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories
On Dec. 30, 2022, Mary Duffley will retire from her role as Assistant Director of the UNB Associated Alumni after a nearly 30-year career at UNB. The profound impact she has had on the alumni family, the Saint John community and her fellow UNBers across the province lends to the remarkable legacy she will leave at UNB. Following the proud footsteps of her late mother, who also retired from UNB, Mary began her career on the Saint John campus in 1993 with community relations. A short time...
Q&A: Kate Palmer, UNB Alumni Student Leadership recipient
UNB Alumni
Posted: December 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Science , Inspiring Stories
Recipient of a 2022-23 Alumni Student Leadership Award, Kate Palmer is a science student on the UNB Fredericton campus, who is not afraid to tackle uncomfortable topics to improve student life. Kate’s involvement on campus includes advocating for mental and menstrual health. Her community volunteer work includes Liberty Lane, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. What inspired you to enroll in UNB’s faculty of science? I have been interested in...
New grad Niomi Monteiro (BBA'22) finds employment at JDI after co-op experiential learning
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John
For fall 2022 grad Niomi Monteiro (BBA’22), volunteer opportunities, experiential learning and co-op education were the highlights of her student experience - and they landed her a job with J.D. Irving Ltd. before even crossing the graduation stage. On top of her already-busy schedule of six to seven courses per semester, Monteiro took three co-op work terms throughout her UNB degree. Two of these were with J.D. Irving Ltd. on their Payroll Compliance team, where she now works full-time...
Sweat Club founder Laura Clendenning (BScKin'12) helps people fall in love with their health and fitness
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Kinesiology , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
What began as a love for leading a healthy lifestyle and working one-on-one with clients in her apartment complex, has transformed into opening a boutique-style gym in the heart of downtown Fredericton. Sweat Club founder and head coach Laura Clendenning (BScKin'12) says that being a woman in business and a woman in the fitness industry is empowering, but it took her a few career changes to fall into her path as a gym owner. Now, nothing can stop Clendenning from growing and pursuing her...
Media Arts and Cultures alumni share their success
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
One of the first programs of its kind in Canada, Media Arts & Cultures (MAAC) at UNB has offered students a dynamic mix of critical media studies and hands-on creative coursework since 1996. As a MAAC major, students learn about media by making media. They are taught to consider, critique, and engage intellectually with media and also learn the tools and techniques used today to create media content. MAAC combines elements of the liberal arts and fine arts – critical thinking and...
UNB alumni make up a quarter of Atlantic Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 Innovators list
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Engineering , Management , UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 Innovator awards program recognizes young people who are turning their creativity and passion into revenue-generating pursuits. This year’s list includes a diverse group of marketers, scientists, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists and advocates. Eight(!) UNBers were named to the 2022 list. They exemplify what it is to be innovators, carving their own path to success and making a difference in their communities along the...
A 20-year tradition for the Saint John campus Alumni Honour Guard
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 27, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , UNB Saint John , Young Alumni
A UNB Saint John tradition that spans 20 years has seen hundreds of alumni proudly sporting robes and red sashes, and has become a cherished activity for spring and fall convocation ceremonies. The Alumni Honour Guard was first established in 2002 at fall convocation when UNB President Emeritus Dr. John McLaughlin was being installed at the Trade and Convention Centre in Saint John. The newly-formed Saint John Alumni Office was tasked with pulling together a group of alumni to...
P.R.O. Kids Saint John supporting children’s recreation for 20 years
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 27, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
A charitable program in Saint John is celebrating 20 years of helping children participate in sports and recreation. The P.R.O. Kids (Positive Recreational Opportunities for Kids) Saint John board of directors, which currently includes six UNB alumni volunteers, advocates for children and youth in financial need, with an anticipated goal to support around 2,000 kids in Greater Saint John this year. “It’s a very active and busy committee, and it’s full of very passionate...
Scott Mehan (BA'18) stays at UNB to support students on the Saint John campus
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
When Scott Mehan (BA'18) completed his studies on UNB’s Saint John campus in the spring of 2018, it was no surprise that he decided to stay and work for the Registrar’s office shortly after. He’d grown to love the tight-knit community of UNB and the city of Saint John, since leaving his hometown of St. Stephen to pursue his studies. Ever since, Scott has played an active role in the UNB community - even working on campus in many capacities throughout the summer months...
UNBeknownst #22: Emilie Chiasson on creating human-centered designs and solving big challenges through collective action and gender equality
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Renaissance College , Inspiring Stories , Podcast , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton
Emilie Chiasson (BPHIL’15) is a design and innovation expert who’s worked with government and NGO organizations to co-create meaningful solutions to persistent problems in developing countries and regions. After graduating from UNB’s Renaissance College, she completed a master's in global affairs from the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, and since then has gained field experience working with vulnerable populations on the traditional...
UNBeknownst Episode 19: Julia Wright on finding your path through trial and error, and journalism in challenging times
UNB Alumni
Posted: June 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , Podcast , Arts , Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton
Julia Wright (BA’07) is host of CBC Information Morning on CBC Radio 1 in Saint John, and is also an award-winning writer and photographer. Born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick, Julia was a contributor to Vice, Buzzfeed, and various local and provincial newspapers before taking on radio hosting duties in 2019. Earlier, she founded and edited two independent Saint John creative writing and art zines: Hard Times in the Maritimes and The Tempest. In her spare time, she loves...
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
UNB Alumni
Posted: May 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Renaissance College , Computer Science , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories
It was Spring of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic had just turned the world upside down and seven friends who met at UNB had plans cancelled. One of them was Cormac Stewart (BCS’21, BPHIL’21), who was supposed to be overseas doing an international internship as part of his studies with Renaissance College. Instead, he was home in New Brunswick, ruminating with friends about where to find somewhere to eat and what deals were happening at local restaurants and bars. In fact, a few of the...
Volunteer spotlight: Maher Ellaz (BScE'18)
UNB Alumni
Posted: April 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories
Maher Ellaz (BScE'18) - Fredericton, NB, What is your most memorable moment from your UNB alumni volunteer experience at Skill Up for Success connecting with international students at UNB? Meeting new people in my UNB community and offering them a different insight into how to approach their UNB experience. Why did you decide to become a first-time volunteer? I wanted to give back to the UNB community, since my UNB experience has shaped many parts of me as an adult. What are three words...
Caitlin Doyle (BScKin’11) is supporting chronic health in the community
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , Kinesiology , UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
UNB alumna Caitlin Doyle (BScKin’11) didn’t stray far after graduating from UNB’s Faculty of Kinesiology in 2011. As the Recreation Services’ (URec) Clinical Exercise Physiologist on our Fredericton campus, Doyle supports individuals with chronic health conditions in her community, while also collaborating with the faculty that impacted her career. In addition to performing occupational assessments, Doyle is responsible for running URec’s silver series and...
UNB alum building a bridge to Asia for New Brunswick company
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 23, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , Management , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton
Jay Yang (BBA’16, MBA’18) is a prime example of why recruiting international students is a good growth strategy for New Brunswick. After working in a plywood export company in China, Jay decided to study in Shanghai, where he ran into a teacher from Montreal who had spent time in Oromocto. He encouraged Jay to apply to UNB for a business degree program, and Jay ended up travelling around the world to a place he hadn't heard of before. While studying for his BBA on the Fredericton...
UNB Associated Alumni celebrates the UNB Saint John 2022 Graduating Student Leaders
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
Twenty one graduating students from the UNB Saint John campus have earned 2022 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 community. The Associated Alumni, in partnership with UNB Saint John Student Services and the UNB-SRC, will...
Q&A: Reid Sutherland, UNB Alumni Student Leadership recipient
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Science , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
Recipient of a 2021 Alumni Student Leadership Award, UNB Fredericton student Reid Sutherland 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 science. Throughout her time on campus, Reid has immersed herself in campus activities, starting as a peer mentor in the Faculty of Science, serving as hall proctor in residence, and participating on UNB’s women’s rugby team....
UNB Menstrual Health Society bolstering program with support from UNB Alumnae Association
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
The UNB Menstrual Health Society is a brand-new society working to reduce period poverty on the UNB Fredericton campus and in the community. The society was co-founded by UNB students Caroline Stephen and Kate Palmer. Their vision is to promote safe and inclusive spaces on campus by working to eliminate stigma around menstruation through promotion, initiatives, and projects. The Society’s main work focuses on the UNB Menstrual Product Project, aiming to install free menstrual...
UNBeknownst Episode 14: From Artsy to Shopify, Ash Furrow on compassionate software development and separating yourself from your work
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Computer Science , Podcast , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
Ash Furrow (BCS’09) is a compassionate software developer from the small town of Woodstock, New Brunswick. He started building iPhone apps in 2009 while still a computer science student at UNB, which launched his career as a mobile software developer. After graduating, Ash and his partner moved to Toronto, then Amsterdam, and then New York, where he joined Artsy as it was just beginning to grow into the world’s largest online marketplace for art. He finally moved home to New...
Renaissance College alumni spotlights
UNB Alumni
Posted: February 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Renaissance College , Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
Over the past couple of years, UNB’s Renaissance College has posted a collection of alumni spotlights on their Instagram page, celebrating some of their incredible grads. Renaissance College is a program at UNB developing leaders that inspire positive change in their communities and beyond. These alumni are just a few of the inspiring grads, making their mark on the world. All stories were originally posted on the Renaissance College Instagram page (@renaissance_college). Alec...
Jess 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 alignment with Feng Shui. Now, she is the owner of Jess Neary Feng Shui, where she helps clients with...
Volunteer 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 many ways as a dedicated volunteer. He coached the Seawolves men’s volleyball team for four...
Q&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 newspaper, and initiated several student-led drives to support local non-profits in the Saint John...
Four 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 marketers, scientists, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, and advocates. The four...
A 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 1000th box sale, Loren Flood-Waugh and Mary Frances Boyle (BAM'15, BBA'18) have been busy - and...
Four 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, its people and communities. Congratulations to the four alumni recipients: David Christie (BSF'66),...
An 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 applications, then found Populus. It was a very small team of only five or six people, so I got to work on...
Julia 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 home in today’s high-priced seller’s market? Sellers have a few things to consider when...
UNB 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 students, and a commitment to carrying on the UNB alumni legacy. Valued at two-years of tuition and...
“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 playing hockey for as long as I can remember. I was fortunate to have had very knowledgeable and...
Jennifer 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 would end up in this field. I was always interested in science, in particular the human sciences. It...
Volunteer 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 to represent my organization, but also speak on behalf of a topic I feel so passionate about. I loved...
Volunteer 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 students attending UNB to support them in their education and their future careers. Meeting with them...
Volunteer 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 experiences at UNB with some of the youth considering joining the UNB family. What are some of the...
UNB 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 launch the conference in 2020, as an in-person event, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced its...
Virtual 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 community. Although recipients can't gather in person for the annual UNB Saint John Graduating Student...
Maria 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 self-management and health. In 2020, she was recognized with the NB Chiropractors Association's Recent...
Slaying 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 public accounting, Anne shares tips for filling out your income tax returns, information on...
Q&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 summer at UNB. What inspired you to enroll in UNB Fredericton’s environmental geochemistry...
UNB 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 fields. Jenica Atwin (BA'09, MEd'15) Member of Parliament for Fredericton and the first Green Party MP...
Community 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 sector was shut down. Communities were being fined hundreds of dollars if they were caught...
Proudly 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 taught my sister Vasiliki and me the values and importance of hard work, education, and family. In 2009,...
Q&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 about Forty Luxe, your products and your target audience. Forty Luxe is a leisurewear (and...
From 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 hours but I hope that it’s helping people. It’s been a really exciting...
An unexpected career path for a mechanical engineering alumnus
UNB Alumni
Posted: January 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton , Engineering , Young Alumni
Who knew that a mechanical engineer could end up in an innovation role at one of Canada’s big banks? Malcolm Nwokotubo (BScME’16, DTME’16) sure didn’t when he first came to study at UNB. Growing up in Nigeria, Malcolm was always interested in problem solving, math and engineering. He decided he wanted to study in Canada because of the country’s reputation for being welcoming and friendly. Although he’d never heard of New Brunswick, he won a scholarship that...
Volunteer spotlight: Jennifer Forbes (BBA'12)
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 25, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
Among the 28 mentors who joined us this month on Zoom, for our annual Career Talks student alumni networking event, was UNB young alumna Jennifer Forbes (BBA’12). A remarkable alumna volunteer, Forbes leaves a lasting impact on students having volunteered much of her time and talent to supporting the next generation of alumni over the last number of years. Since her own time as a UNB Saint John business student, Forbes has strived to live by a ‘say yes’ mentality by giving...
Q&A: Hanna Grossman, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Recipient
UNBSJ student, Hanna Grossman
Posted: November 24, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John
Recipient of a 2020 Alumni Student Leadership Award, UNB Saint John student Hanna Grossman 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, Hanna has been a proud member of the Seawolves women's basketball team, a tutor with the Promise Partnership, as well as president of the Student Athletic Advisory Council. What inspired or influenced you to enroll in UNB Saint...
NB Chiropractors Association recognizes UNB young alumna
UNB Alumni
Posted: November 24, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni , Kinesiology , Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton
This month, UNB young alumna Dr. Maria Boyle (BScKin'16) was recognized by the NB Chiropractors Association with the Recent Graduate Award. This award recognizes the tremendous contributions of a recent graduate under five years, who has demonstrated success transitioning from school into practice, as well as a commitment and dedication to advancing the profession or their community. "I was shocked and honoured to get recognized this early in my career," says Dr. Boyle. "When I first...
Q&A: Brianna Forbes, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Recipient
UNB student, Brianna Forbes
Posted: October 26, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories
UNB Saint John biology-psychology student, Brianna Forbes, is a strong leader on campus and in her community. She has served as student representative on the UNB Board of Governors, as well as SASE representative on the Students’ Representative Council, and has also been an active member of UNB MEDLIFE, UNB World University Service of Canada and UNB Global Brigades. A three year-member of the UNB REDS Track and field program, Brianna’s dedication to the sport has been recognized...
The future of surgical robotics is here - and this alumnus is creating it
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 23, 2020 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , Engineering , Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton
Jason Currie (MSE’15) may be working from his San Francisco Bay Area home these days because of the pandemic, but he’s still hugely excited to log in each day and tackle his current project – a general-purpose surgical robot. Jason is a senior robotics and controls engineer with Auris Health, Inc., now owned by Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson’s medical devices companies. Since 2018, he’s tackled this technical lead role within a huge team working on...
A rising star’s journey from Trinidad to Fredericton to Toronto
UNB Alumni
Posted: October 21, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories , Management , Young Alumni
When Cilise (Legendre) Connell (BBA’12) made the move from her home in Trinidad and Tobago to Fredericton in 2009, her goal was to finish her business degree at UNB – (which she began through the UNB-ROYTEC partnership program) then return home to the small Caribbean Islands to find work. Eleven years later, she’s still in Canada. “I had such an amazing experience in Fredericton and at UNB that I didn’t want to go home,” she recounts. “I went back...
Greater Moncton's Top 20 Under 40 recognizes three UNB alumni
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 22, 2020 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories
Three UNB alumni were celebrated virtually on Sept. 17 as winners of the 2020 Greater Moncton Top 20 Under 40. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton and the Hub City Young Professionals Network, the program highlights 20 individuals making a difference in the community. The winners were selected by an advisory board of judges from a list of 120 nominations.Meet the UNB alumni recognized as Top 20 Under 40 winners. Chad Blakney (BScE’07), has...
Internship program sparks strong mentorship between UNB student and alumna
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
When alumna Kate Ross (BPhil’05) first recommended Renaissance College to now-UNB student Callum Hunter, little did she know they would later become reconnected through the college’s Canadian internship program. Throughout the eight-week placement this summer, the two shared a positive learning experience and developed a strong mentor-mentee relationship that they look forward to growing throughout Callum’s academic career at UNB. Challenged to find an internship during the...
Young alumna brewing a new marketing strategy at Picaroons Brewing Company
UNB Alumni
Posted: September 17, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Management , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton
Experience counts when you’re developing growth and marketing strategies for companies. Kate McPherson (BBA’19) has it – even though she’s only 23. Kate graduated with a business degree from UNB’s Faculty of Management in 2019 with a ton of experience under her belt. First, she opted to take advantage of the exchange program and studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore for a year, doing a lot of focused market research directly with Asian-based...
UNB alumna Jordyn Chevarie receives award of excellence
UNB Alumni
Posted: July 17, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John
UNB young alumna, Jordyn Chevarie (BHS’19), has received an Award of Excellence from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for achieving the highest aggregate mark in Canada on the 2019 certification exam for radiological technology. CAMRT is the national professional association and certifying body for radiological, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists and radiation therapists. Chevarie graduated with distinction in 2019 from UNB...
New UNB grad offers help to Saint John students during pandemic
UNB Alumni
Posted: June 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
Clariza Bergeron (BBA’20), moved to Saint John from the Philippines six years ago to live with her Canadian boyfriend and become a part of the nursing community. With a master’s degree in nursing in hand, she unfortunately found that the process to become qualified to practice in Canada was too long and cumbersome. So, she switched gears to take advantage of having UNB in her backyard and enrolled in the business degree program. She had always been mathematically-minded, so chose...
Recognizing the 2020 UNB Saint John Graduating Student Leaders
UNB Alumni
Posted: June 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
Eighteen graduating students from the UNB Saint John campus have earned 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 community. Although we couldn’t be together for our annual UNB Saint John Graduating Student Leadership awards...
Volunteerism and finding the right opportunities for you
UNB Alumni
Posted: June 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , Insights , UNB Saint John
Three-time UNB alumna Katelyn Hunter (BA’10, BEd’12, MEd’16, fourth from the left) is the recipient of the 2020 YMCA of Greater Saint John's Leader to Watch Award. She devotes many hours to being a coach, mentor and advocate for women’s rugby, providing development opportunities for female athletes, coaches and referees with funding from the government of New Brunswick. Beyond her career as a teacher at Touchstone Academy, she is heavily involved in her school’s...
Management students hitting experiential learning out of the park
UNB Alumni
Posted: June 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories , Management , Young Alumni
It may have been one of the strangest and most challenging semesters at UNB because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the winter 2020 term ended with some good news for students in the Master in Quantitative Investment Management (MQIM) program. Just as exams were ending, they learned two of their teams placed high in two global competitions: one team tied with Rutgers for third place out of 58 universities in the MATLAB competition, hosted by the Professional Risk Managers’ International...
UNB young alumna supports local businesses impacted
UNB Alumni
Posted: March 30, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
Even in a time when we are physically separated from our families and peers, many people are bringing their communities closer together through support and acts of kindness. UNB young alumna, Niki Burnham (BBA ’15), is one of those people. When she saw how small businesses in the Saint John region have been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak, she looked for a way to support the community through her own side-business, Homegrown Vintage - an Instagram-based shop that...
Volunteer Spotlight: Q&A with UNB young alumnus Kyle Ferguson
UNB Young Alumni
Posted: November 21, 2019 9:19:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , Young Alumni
Our young alumni have transformed their UNB degrees into careers and adventures around the world. Whether their offices are at a desk, on stage, in the outdoors or always on the move, we love taking a glimpse into their daily lives. As Director of Corporate Partnerships at Canadian Hockey League, young alumnus Kyle Ferguson (BBA’09) tells us about his career in the sports and entertainment industry, and his experiences with UNB as a volunteer with the U35 Young Alumni Network in...
UNB Associated Alumni awards the inaugural Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Young Alumni
Posted: July 17, 2019 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Management , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories
A University of New Brunswick student was announced as the inaugural winner of the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, established and presented by the UNB Associated Alumni. This year’s recipient, Laura Palmer, is an outstanding example of the values outlined through the scholarship – fiercely proud of the institution, dedicated to making a difference on campus and committed to carrying on the UNB alumni legacy for years to come. Valued at two-years of tuition and fees, the scholarship...
Nation votes UNB young alumna into the Big Brother Canada House
UNB Young Alumni
Posted: March 9, 2019 2:00:00 PM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John
A surprising twist announced during the season seven premiere of Big Brother Canada tasked our country with the power to vote one of two "secret assets" into the game as the 15th house guest. On the March 7 episode, UNB young alumna Cory Kennedy (BSc’12) was successfully revealed as our nation’s choice. A Sussex-local, Kennedy studied marine biology and chemistry at UNB Saint John, graduating in 2012. Now working as an elementary school math teacher, Kennedy's Big Brother Canada...
Young alumna showcases local entrepreneurs through curated gift boxes.
UNB Young Alumni
Posted: November 2, 2018 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
UNB young alumna, Ingrid Munroe (BA ’13), combines the many business ideas of New Brunswick entrepreneurs into one small package – the NB Box. Dedicated to supporting local business owners, these curated gift boxes offer unique, high quality products like kitchen items, household goods, and bath, body or baby products from small businesses in New Brunswick. Munroe’s boxes are available for purchase online, as well as in various local craft fairs and farmers markets. “I...
Desk Diaries: Q&A with Client Solutions Managers at Facebook Canada
Young Alumni
Posted: July 9, 2018 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton
Our young alumni have transformed their UNB degrees into careers around the world. Whether their office is at a desk, on stage, in the outdoors or always on the move, we love taking a glimpse into their daily life. As Client Solutions Managers in the Global Sales Organization at Facebook Canada located in Toronto, two of our very own UNB young alumni, Farhad Aghaie Mibody (BBA'09) and Bobby Hennessey (BBA'08), tell us about their bright and creative workspaces, and the collaborative...
2018 Graduating Student Leaders honoured at UNB Saint John
Young Alumni
Posted: April 13, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories
Twenty eight UNB Saint John students have earned 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 community. “I am proud to be part of this very important initiative at UNB Saint John,” says Mary Duffley, Alumni Program Manager....
Desk Diaries: Q&A with Canadian Geographic's digital editor
Young Alumni
Posted: March 13, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton
Our young alumni have transformed their UNB degrees into careers around the world. Whether their office is at a desk, on stage, in the outdoors or always on the move, we love taking a glimpse into their daily life. As digital editor for Canadian Geographic magazine at their head office in Ottawa, young alumna Alexandra Pope (BPhil’06) tells us about her always-interesting (and Instagram worthy) career. Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in photography? I pursued photography...
Recognizing exceptional young alumni with Proudly UNB Awards
Young Alumni
Posted: March 13, 2018 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Saint John , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
Two remarkable young alumni will be celebrated at this year’s Proudly UNB Awards dinner on April 6 for their outstanding service and achievements. In the short time since graduating, Kaitlyn Adair (BN’11) and Firat Güder (BScCMPE'06) have taken the world by storm in their respective fields of nursing and engineering. Kaitlyn Adair graduated from UNB's Faculty of Nursing in 2011 and went on to pursue her passion for harm reduction and social justice. Soon after...
Combining their love of travel, food and blogging
Young Alumni
Posted: February 22, 2018 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Science
Taking their UNB degrees across the globe shortly after graduating, Luke Martin (BSc’16) and Sabrina Davidson (BSc’16), embraced more than just their love of travel. While teaching English as a foreign language in Taiwan, the New Brunswick couple explored the diverse Taiwan food scene, documenting their discoveries on their blog. Chopstick Travel, Martin and Davidson’s travel food blog and YouTube channel, takes viewers through the streets, and to...
CAMH Difference Makers in Mental Health: Lee Thomas
Young Alumni
Posted: November 14, 2017 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) launched a cross-Canada call for nominations of people influencing change in mental health and recently announced their 150 Difference Makers, a list which includes recent UNB grad, Lee Thomas (BA'15). As a student, Lee started the #MyDefinition campaign at UNB, which is a mental health anti-stigma poster campaign. Now, Lee is an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker on mental health and stigma reduction, an instructor for Mental...
A look at Kayley Reed's productivity and self care tips
Young Alumni
Posted: November 13, 2017 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
Kayley Reed (BPhil'14) is the co-founder and CEO of Wear Your Label, a fashion brand dedicated to ending the stigma around mental health. Kayley is also a passionate mental health advocate, writer, public speaker and founder of Blogger's Brunch. She has been recognized nationally and internationally for her work, including receiving a 2017 Proudly UNB Young Alumni Achievement award, the 2016 Notable Young Entrepreneur award and being named one of top 10 entrepreneurs to...
Staying organized and motivated: Work productivity tips from young alumnus Feiber Omana
Young Alumni
Posted: November 8, 2017 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
2017 Proudly UNB Young Alumni Achievement award recipient, Feiber Omana (BBA ’06), came to Fredericton as an international high school student from Colombia and, in such a short time since graduating from UNB, has taken his academic and professional career by storm. Now as the vice-president of Corporate Development and Capital Markets for Shaw Communications, Feiber is accountable for overseeing a wide variety of activities within Shaw's corporate development and strategy planning...
Young alumna places ninth in the Grand 2 Grand Ultra marathon
Young Alumni
Posted: October 31, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
UNB young alumna Kelsey Hogan (BPhil'16) placed second among women and ninth overall in last month's Grand 2 Grand Ultra Marathon (G2G). Facing her toughest ultra marathon to date, Hogan tackled the 273 kilometres from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to the summit of the Grand Staircase as not only one of eight Canadians, but also as the race's youngest competitor. The Grand 2 Grand Ultra is a six stage, seven day footrace through the Utah and Arizona desert, and is the...
UNB grad takes on the Toronto Independent Film Festival and the Atlantic Film Festival with screenings of his short film
Young Alumni
Posted: September 11, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
Film director and UNB young alumnus Gordon Mihan (BBA ’15) will participate in the Toronto Independent Film Festival Tuesday Sept. 12, and again later this week at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, with screenings of his short film The Wakefield Will. The Toronto Independent Film Festival and the Atlantic Film Festival showcase the creative talents of micro and no-budget films from around the world. “I love having a vision and getting a group of people together to help...
Q&A: Erin Court
Young Alumni
Posted: April 24, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Saint John
As a UNB student, Erin was an active volunteer and a passionate Seawolf both on and off the court. She was a member of the Golden Key International Honours Society, and a volunteer with the Wolfpack volleyball club and UNB's summer camps program. Now as a young alumna - not much has changed! Erin can still be found court side cheering on her alma mater or volunteering in the community. Did you come to UNB knowing which degree program and career path you wanted to explore? I knew I...
12th UNB alumnus to receive YMCA Leader to Watch Award: John Fitzpatrick
Young Alumni
Posted: April 10, 2017 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John
Since the YMCA Leader to Watch Award was created in 2002, 12 UNB alumni have been among the recipients, including this year's award winner John Fitzpatrick (MBA '12). Fitzpatrick will receive the honor alongside Arthur Irving, 2017 Red Triangle Award recipient, at an awards gala on May 4 at the Saint John Regional YMCA. The Leader to Watch Award recognizes young individuals who demonstrate leadership and enthusiasm in their work, in educational settings and as a volunteer in the...
The stars are aligned for UNB alumnus vying to become Canada s next astronaut: Alex Delorey
Young Alumni
Posted: February 9, 2017 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , Engineering , UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
Childhood dreams of space travel may very well become a reality for UNB young alumnus, Alex Delorey (BScE’07), who has earned his spot as one of 72 candidates still in the running to become the next Canadian astronaut. Last summer, 3,372 applications were submitted to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for two astronaut positions that will be filled this year. The latest shortlist was announced last week, leaving Delorey, a Riverview New Brunswick native, excited and eager for what’s...
Fredericton native making waves in the Canadian film scene
Young Alumni
Posted: December 5, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories
UNB young alumnus, Ryan O'Toole (BA '13), is attracting the attention of the Canadian film industry with his talent and creativity. O'Toole recently participated in the 16th annual Silver Wave Film Festival with screenings of his short films, Sour World and Brookside Mall, included in the event-filled weekend. This year's festival was held Nov. 3-6 in Fredericton and has grown to become an important cultural event for Atlantic Canada, featuring films and documentaries shot in the...
UNB alumna named NB Young Humanitarian of the Year
Young Alumni
Posted: December 5, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni , Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton
Innovator, leader, entrepreneur – just three of the many words that represent New Brunswick’s Young Humanitarian of the Year, Jessica Brennan (BPhil ’15). For her commitment to helping foster leadership and volunteerism in youth, Brennan received the much deserved honour by the Canadian Red Cross on Nov. 9, alongside Humanitarian Award recipient Mahesh Raju. The Canadian Red Cross awards one Humanitarian Award and one Young Humanitarian Award annually in each of the four...
Fredericton to Rio: Alumna blogs her volunteer experience at the 2016 Olympics
Young Alumni
Posted: August 22, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton , Engineering , Young Alumni
While most of the country spent the past few weeks with eyes glued to the television, this was not the case for UNB young alumna, Olivia Babcock (BScEng '16), who experienced the thrill of the games up close and personal as a volunteer at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. From beach volleyball and men's soccer, to Sugarloaf Mountain and Dois Irmaos, Babcock documented her 20 day Brazilian experience in a blog, Without & About, that will surely make you want to...
Q&A: Ash Furrow
Young Alumni
Posted: August 22, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni , Computer Science
From Fredericton and Toronto, to Amsterdam and New York, Ash Furrow (BCS ’11) has taken his computer science degree to creative lengths around the globe, publishing computer science books and developing iOS apps. He talks to us about his journey and lends great advice for fellow young alumni. Q: Did you come to UNB knowing which degree program and career path you wanted to explore? Not really. I knew I wanted to do something with computers and after learning the basics of programming...
Supporting the international community
Young Alumni
Posted: August 11, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni , UNB Saint John
It takes passionate individuals like UNB young alumna, Li Song (BA, BEd ’08), to drive change in our communities. Since moving from China to Saint John in 2002 as an international student, Song has spent countless hours supporting multiculturalism in Saint John and giving back to the international community at UNB. As the Newcomer Assistant for the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre (SJMNRC), Song works with non-francophone newcomers helping them transition...
Craig Bell Estabrooks named 2016 YMCA Leader to Watch
Young Alumni
Posted: April 8, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , Inspiring Stories
With a strong sense of pride for his hometown and province, UNB young alumnus Craig Bell Estabrooks (BA '08) was announced the YMCA of Greater Saint John's 2016 Leader to Watch for his commitment and volunteer efforts within the community. He will be honoured alongside John K.F. Irving, the recipient of this year's Red Triangle Award, at an awards gala on May 3 at the city’s new YMCA. As part of the YMCA's Red Triangle Awards program, the Leader to Watch recognizes...
Q&A: Josh O'Kane
Young Alumni
Posted: April 8, 2016 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton
UNB young alumnus Josh O'Kane tells us about his journey from UNB, to working for the Globe and Mail to writing a book on Canadian musician, Joel Plaskett. Released on April 1, O'Kane's book is entitled Nowhere with You: The East Coast Anthems of Joel Plaskett, The Emergency and Thrush Hermit. Q: Did you come to UNB knowing which degree program and career path you wanted to explore? In high school, I was 100 per cent certain I was going to be a doctor, so I enrolled in science. That...
Q&A: Emily Davidson
Young Alumni
Posted: February 11, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Saint John , Young Alumni
Q: What is your most memorable moment from UNB? I was involved with a university production of Godspell, which went up at the Phoenix Dinner Theatre. Performing with that troupe was an absolute blast and one of my favourite UNB memories. Q: Did you come to UNB knowing which degree program and career path you wanted to explore? Not in the least. I only knew that I liked to read, and wasn’t bad at expressing myself on paper. I naturally gravitated towards English classes and then...
The interview: Expect the unexpected
Young Alumni
Posted: February 11, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Young Alumni
Employers aren't only looking for job candidates who have the ideal skills on paper. They're also looking for personality traits that will fit well into their work environment. Your communication skills, professionalism and attitude all play a role in how well you interview, but if you feel unprepared and can't express yourself clearly, your personality may fade into the background. Preparation is key. Do your homework, research the company and practice some interview questions in...
Young alumna helping Syrian refugees immigrate to Canada
Young Alumni
Posted: February 11, 2016 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John , Inspiring Stories , Young Alumni
Two-time UNB young alumna, navy Lieutenant Sheena Teed (BA ’06, BN ’13), has taken her nursing degree across the globe to Beirut, Lebanon. As a Nursing Officer for the Canadian Armed Forces, navy Lt. Teed oversees the lab section of an immigration medical exam clinic, which processes tests for Syrian refugees immigrating to Canada. Patients entering the clinic receive blood and urine testing, and undergo behavior analysis as part of the immigration...
Young alumna raises mental health awareness through clothing line
Young Alumni
Posted: November 12, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Inspiring Stories , UNB Fredericton , Young Alumni
From the classroom to the runway, UNB young alumna Kayley Reed (BPhil ’14) and Kyle MacNevin have given fashion a new meaning through their clothing line Wear Your Label (WYL). Launched in the summer of 2014, WYL is turning passion into impact with clothing designs that spark positive conversations around mental health. The brand includes a collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts and leggings, which sport phrases such as “Sad But Rad” and “Self-Care Isn't...
Q&A: Nathan Munroe
Young Alumni
Posted: November 9, 2015 4:00:00 AM AST
Category: Management , Young Alumni , UNB Fredericton , UNB Saint John
Whether you're a recent grad or an experienced professional, there's no better time to be thoughtful about your professional life and career. Two-time UNB young alumnus, Nathan Munroe (BBA '12, MBA '14,) shares his experiences since graduating and chimes in with great advice for fellow alumni. Q: Did you come to UNB knowing which degree program and career path you wanted to explore? Like many, I came to UNB pretty unsure of what my future had in store. I finished high-school with grades...
5 tips for life after graduation - from those who have been there
Young Alumni
Posted: September 24, 2015 5:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Insights , Young Alumni
Last spring we asked our young alumni to provide advice to current students and recent UNB graduates. Here's five helpful tips for new grads.. from those who have been there! “Understand that the first few years following graduation will be difficult, but things will get easier. Remain determined and persistent in pursuing your career and understand that plans change frequently and often as you go forward.” “Get involved, stay involved and remember that you never know...