Meet Student Leader Parker Anderson

Nipissing University is pleased to have recognized Parker Anderson from Barrie 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.

Parker is working towards a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and a Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate/Senior Divisions.

Parker has demonstrated his campus leadership through his roles as Volunteer, NUSU Elections Committee Member, Lakers Crew Member, Director-at-Large, Men's Volleyball Team Manager, and Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach.

Parker has gone above and beyond to fight for causes that help others. He has volunteered with the NUSU Movember fundraiser which aims to bring awareness around men's health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention; the Men's Volleyball Hunger Spike fundraiser, an annual volleyball skills and fundamentals clinic for children aged 9-14 in support of the NUSU Food Bank; and Shinerama, a fundraiser in support of cystic fibrosis research. Parker has been involved in Movember fundraising for over 6 years, raising more than $3000 in that time.

Parker is the kind of leader who fosters positivity, promotes community engagement, and unites those around him. As a volunteer, he has logged more than 1000 hours as Team Manager and Assistant Coach for the Men’s Volleyball Team. He also volunteers as a Laker’s Crew Member where he can be found motivating students to come out to Lakers’ Games and show their Lakers Pride.

After graduation, Parker plans to pursue a Master of Science in Kinesiology with the ultimate goal of becoming a high school Phys Ed Teacher and Volleyball Coach.

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