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Peter Babiak
President, Atkinson Alumni Association
"With more than 24,000 alumni located in 63 countries, Atkinson graduates have made notable contributions to the arts, sciences, and professional fields throughout the world. Today, many of our alumni hold leadership positions in the public, private and non-governmental sectors spanning a wide range of fields and professions" |
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Jason Riewe
BScN (Collaborative) 2002
Current Position: RN, St. Michael's Hospital Emergency Unit
"The affiliations between the colleges and York have allowed me to collaborate with many dynamic peers and faculty from a variety of backgrounds. Atkinson has also opened my eyes to the endless possibilities of the nursing profession.” |
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Marsha Lederman
BA (English) 2001
Current Position: CBC Arts Reporter
"After completing a degree that was directly related to my broadcasting career, I enrolled at Atkinson to study English for fun and personal enlightenment. What I discovered was that the courses I thought I would be taking for fun did ultimately benefit my work: my studies aided my debating skills, my writing, my critical thinking - and it's amazing what you can learn about history from studying literature. Oh, and I did have fun and most certainly did achieve personal enlightenment!” |
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Aleksander Nikolic
BA (Economics) 1999
Currently: LLB candidate (Osgoode Hall Law School)
"The openness and flexibility of Atkinson enabled me to discover my interests through a variety of different subjects that may have otherwise been harder to identify in a more rigid setting. During my time as an undergraduate student at Atkinson, I developed invaluable skills and an outlook that will undoubtedly serve me well in the future." |
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Mark Heeler
BA (History/Sociology) 2000
Currently: LLD Candidate (Osgoode Hall Law School
"The energy and enthusiasm displayed by professors at Atkinson made learning an enjoyable experience. The vitality of the classroom created both a positive educational environment and an atmosphere conducive to real subject engagement. By fostering a love for learning, Atkinson has given me an invaluable tool to continue my studies at the doctoral level.” |
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Zubair Shamsi
BAS (Accounting) 2002
Current Position: Junior Accountant, Reserve America.
“I can't imagine my life without Atkinson; it provided me a challenging and effective learning experience, good reputation, extracurricular activities, ever lasting friendships, and most of all a close-knit community feeling.”
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Diane Baker Mason
BA (English) 1996
Current Position: Novelist
"I would not be where I am today, or who I am, without Atkinson. It's there that I first learned to think academically, and to write creatively. It is a loving and enriching environment, perfect for late bloomers like me. Being accepted to Atkinson was the first step in achieving the many successes that have since come my way
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Jane Sinclair
BScN (Post-RN) 1993
Current Position: Senior Homes Administrator, County of Simcoe
"Nursing has been a passion for me since a very early age. The BScN program helped me develop a greater understanding of myself and of both the art and science of nursing, and has opened an entire new world of opportunity with many exciting challenges and rewards.” |
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Gabriela Husain
BA (Psychology) 2000
Currently: PhD (Psychology) candidate
"Evening, correspondence and Internet courses gave me the opportunity to complete my honours degree in psychology in three years, while running my own business and having a baby half way through my program.” |
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Cheryl English (MSW 2001) and Laurie Woodall (BSW 1999)
Co-founders of Goldie's Place
"We recognize that dreams can come true with hard work and dedication. Our goal to establish Goldie's Place, a wellness centre for older adult survivors of abuse, would not have been possible without the necessary skills and knowledge obtained during our educational careers in Atkinson's Social Work program.” |
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