NWPeople: The Faces of Northwestern Polytechnic
Welcome to NWPeople, where we celebrate the power of human connection. We are incredibly proud to showcase the diverse and talented individuals that set Northwestern Polytechnic apart.
From faculty and staff to students, alumni and our valued donors, we aim to inspire the next generation of go-getters, innovators, and leaders.
Read on to learn about NWPeople who have turned a pivotal life moment into a fulfilling career or academic journey. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to pursue your own path at NWP!
A Focus on Physics: Shawn Miller-Chikowski
What’s the first step in completing a master’s degree in physics? For Shawn Miller-Chikowski, that achievement began with academic upgrading at Northwestern Polytechnic. Shawn took a chance on turning a lifelong i...Read Full Article
Josefine Bartlett: Cultivating Knowledge
Excitement is growing at Northwestern Polytechnic’s Fairview campus, with help from instructor and agronomist Josefine Bartlett. Josefine joined the newly launched Agriculture Operations diploma program in the fall ...Read Full Article
Tanya Oliver: Leading the Hub for Innovation and Mentorship
Tanya Oliver wasn’t looking for a career change. She loved her work as CEO of the Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce. But when she heard about a plan for a dedicated space to accelerate entrepreneurship...Read Full Article
Melanie Matheson: Educating the Educators
Melanie Matheson is good at a lot of things, except, so far, retirement.As a long-time educator, Melanie brings a lifetime of experience to her role as a sessional instructor in Northwestern Polytechnic’s ...Read Full Article
Fresh Air And Fresh Ideas With Sivagowry Lewis
One of Sivagowry Lewis’s earliest memories of life in the prairies involves an encounter with a bear. Raised in Toronto, Sivagowry and her husband moved to the prairies to pursue opportunities and to start a family....Read Full Article
Ubaid Abbasi: Enthusiasm and Experience
“Every morning, I’m excited to go to the classroom.”Ubaid Abbasi loves his work, which is good news for the students in his Computer Science classes. He brings a world of experience to his classroom, alon...Read Full Article
Teaching Passion Takes Flight with Jessie Zgurski
If you can’t find Jessie Zgurski in the biology classroom, try looking outdoors. As a nature lover and avid bird watcher, Jessie can often be found hiking trails, exploring forests, or even travelling to exotic loca...Read Full Article
Representing All Canadian Kids, with Andile Nyasha Pfupa
Andile Nyasha Pfupa has a simple goal. She wants to make it easier to find toys that represent Canadian children in all their diversity. Her business, Bee You Kids, brings toys and...Read Full Article
Justin Beaucage: Tricks of the Trades
Justin Beaucage isn’t one to toot his own horn - but luckily, he doesn’t have to. After completing his first year of apprenticeship at Northwestern Polytechnic, Justin was awarded the 2023 Top Apprentice award for...Read Full Article
Chemistry and Community with Connie Korpan
Once upon a time, Connie Korpan was a chemist. In the summers, while she was pursuing an undergraduate degree in genetics and chemistry, Connie had a job studying organic compounds for the provincial government. ...Read Full Article
Special Connections, with Megan Bulford
Megan Bulford thought she’d be a music teacher. She’s always had a deep passion for music, both as a child and when she played in band in high school, so it was logical that, as she worked on her Bach...Read Full Article
Kendra Pringnitz: A Love For Meeting New People
If you made use of the NWP Learning Commons’ new duplication delivery service over the summer, there’s a good chance your documents were brought to you by the smiling face of Kendra Pringnitz. Kendra, ...Read Full Article
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