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Giving Back to NSCC

Photo of Niecole Killawee in front of window with background showing a bright cityscape with tall buildings and a body of water under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
From student to supporter: why giving back matters
Giving Back to NSCC
From NSCC student to communications professional, Niecole Killawee (RTA ’09, PR ’11) shares how her education shaped her career and why she gives back to students as a monthly donor through the NSCC Foundation.
Don Bureaux and Howie Doiron visiting the construction site of the new Sydney Waterfront Campus in Cape Breton.
Committed to community
Giving Back to NSCC
Howie Doiron (Carpentry ’93) is a long-serving champion for NSCC as a dedicated volunteer and a committed grad employer. He’s also our NSCC Service Award recipient for 2024, read his story.
From left to right: Phil, Olivia, Nicole, Michelle, and Bern Byers at NSCC's Kingstec Campus making cheesecakes for cheesecake raffle winners. Missing: Laura Byers
A legacy of carpentry, cheesecake and community
Giving Back to NSCC
Richard Byers (Carpentry '80) exemplified community, mentorship and the art of carpentry – a legacy that will be shared with NSCC Carpentry students at his alma mater through the Richard Byers Memorial Bursary.
On the left, a photo of Heather O'Brien, VON's logo in the middle, and to the right, a photo of Kristen Beaton.
Grads Heather O’Brien and Kristen Beaton memorial awards – celebrating their care and compassion
Giving Back to NSCC
The families of Heather O'Brien and Kristen Beaton, along with the VON and help from NSCC Alumni Relations, have established annual memorial awards celebrating their lives.
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