Meet Student Leader Armaan Dattani

Nipissing University is pleased to have recognized Armaan Dattani from Vaughan with the Dave Marshall Leadership Award, one of it's most prestigious accolades.

Annually, 25 full-time students are recognized with a Dave Marshall Leadership Award. These students have made an outstanding extracurricular contribution to their academic program, to the campus, or to the greater community. They have demonstrated leadership, initiative, commitment, and an ability to motivate and influence others toward the betterment of Nipissing University.

This award is a prestigious, non-monetary award in recognition of the dedication and leadership Dr. Dave Marshall demonstrated during his 18 years of consecutive service as the Dean of Education and President and Vice Chancellor of Nipissing University. Dr. Marshall’s tenure at Nipissing University is a reflection of his commitment to higher education, vision for the future, and leadership in external community service. These were all characteristics reflective of Dr. Marshall’s position at Nipissing University and are qualities embodied in the students chosen for this award.

Armaan is working towards a Bachelor of Arts Honours Specialization in English and a Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate/Senior Divisions.

Armaan has demonstrated his leadership on campus through his roles as Residence Don, Living Learning Community Don, Community Assistant, Ontario Universities’ Fair Representative, and Campus Tour Guide. In each of these roles, Armaan has been an active contributor to, and promotor of Nipissing University student life.

In the three years that Armaan devoted to residence life, he excelled. Each year he took on additional responsibility and complex portfolios, grew and developed as a professional, and balanced his academic priorities while simultaneously creating long-lasting, meaningful relationships with students. Armaan's ability to inspire and foster leadership on campus is exemplified in the way he has been able to motivate students to get involved, whether through participating in programming or taking on leadership roles themselves.

As an Ontario Universities’ Fair Representative and Campus Tour Guide, Armaan’s passion for Nipissing University is evident in his interactions with prospective students and their supporters. He is able to help students feel at ease about their transition to university and excited for the experience. The authentic way he shares his experience with prospective students really resonates. Students and supporters have reached out time and time again to tell us that Armaan is the reason they decided to attend Nipissing.

The university community congratulates Armaan on his Dave Marshall Leadership Award in the Campus Category!