Meet Student Leader Carly Renaud

Nipissing University is pleased to have recognized Carly Renaud from North Bay with the Dave Marshall Leadership Award, one of its 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.

Carly is working towards a Bachelor of Arts Honours Specialization in English with a major in Classical Studies.

Carly has demonstrated her campus leadership through her involvement with a variety of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives’ programs and events. She has volunteered to be a Peer2Peer Mentor for three years, which involves being available to students for help with school work, advice, or even just a chat to relieve stress. She also has three years of experience volunteering with the Wiidooktaadwin Mentorship Program to mentor Indigenous students at local high schools. In 2018, Carly was a speaker for the Dibwendizon Student Conference that brought Indigenous high school students from across Ontario for a two-day visit to our campus. Beyond this, Carly was chosen to speak on behalf of indigenous students with the Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett.

Carly advocates for Indigenous youth to consider post-secondary and is a positive role model for the high school student she mentors. Carly does an excellent job of building confidence in others in both of her mentorship roles.  She consistently acts with kindness and humility and works to help those around her feel strong and confident in who they are and the skills the posses.

After graduation, Carly plans to pursue a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies at Laurentian University and eventually work in the field of Indigenous Academia.

The university community congratulates Carly on her Dave Marshall Leadership Award in the Campus Category!