A new academic year is on the horizon and this one promises to be more exciting than ever at Niagara College.
This September, we are expecting to welcome a record number of students to our campuses, as well as new staff and faculty members who have recently joined our team following the creation of new full-time positions.
As we approach this highly anticipated time of year during a period of significant growth, I encourage all staff and faculty to participate in Niagara Day on Wednesday, August 29.
Niagara Day has become a significant annual tradition at our College. It provides us with an opportunity to gather and re-connect as a learning community, as well as meet our new colleagues as we usher in beginning of a new academic year.
This year, Niagara Day will be held at the Welland Campus (gymnasium) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for light refreshments and networking and the program will begin promptly at 11 a.m.
As always, one of the highlights of Niagara Day will be to recognize our colleagues who are truly the best of the best. We are proud to present our 2018 Awards of Excellence, as well as Service Awards, the Niagara Champions Award, and College Educator Development program certificates at the event.
We will also welcome several students to the podium to share their personal ‘NC stories’ with us. Hearing about how their experiences at NC have impacted their lives will surely remind us all of the individual roles we play in our students’ success and provide new energy and inspiration as we begin a new academic year.
Through our dedication to their success, we all play a vital role in creating transformative experiences for our students. Niagara Day is an opportunity to join together in recognition and celebration of this collective mission which is intrinsic to our ‘NC DNA.’
Best wishes to all for a successful fall term and I look forward to seeing you at the event on Wednesday, August 29!
To view important details about Niagara Day, please view: Join Your Colleagues for Niagara Day on Wednesday, August 29 at Welland Campus.
Dan Patterson, PhD, Niagara College President
