阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 student receives international leadership award

(november 13, 2008 - thunder bay, on) concurrent education student dave grad has been recognized as a leader at a recent international conference held in boston. david is one of nine undergraduate student leadership award recipients across north america, and the only recipient in canada.

the award comes from the national orientation directors association (noda), an international association comprising professional administrators, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty, and related organizations, which works for orientation, transition, and retention of university and college 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . chartered in 1976, national and regional networks of noda address special interests such as non-traditional 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , multi-ethnic affairs, glbt (gay, lesbian, bi-sexual & transgendered) issues, as well as transfer and parent services. awards are given annually in each region. dave is this year's winner for region 7.

"i'm not surprised that dave was chosen as a recipient of this award," says brendan hughes, orientation & commuter services officer at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . "dave's work ethic is exceptional. his willingness to tackle any task presented to him, and to work with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine care for others, has made him an indispensible part of our orientation team, and a deserving recipient of noda's leadership award."

in the past two years dave has volunteered over 200 hours as a student ambassador in support of new student orientation, recruitment, and faculty of education activities. helping to organize and execute lakehead's orientation welcome week, david also helps new university 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with direction and support during their transition by acting as a group leader. he also works in the orientation office as a student intern.

"it is an honour to receive the award," says grad. "it's gratifying to help incoming 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 get comfortable with the university, because i know from my own experience how important it is to make the transition into this new stage of life. volunteering has also given me valuable skills. i would recommend volunteering as a student ambassador to anyone who likes to help others, and in doing so, to help themselves."


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media: dave grad is available for media interview, and can be reached at 766-7290 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. today. brendan hughes is also available for media interview by calling lisa pelot, communications officer, at 343-8177, or commun@lakeheadu.ca.

about lakehead
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