Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting uOttawa alumni who have left a significant mark on the University and in their community.
Impact Story
Former Gee-Gees running back Franck Marvel Ngandui (LLL ’12, JD ’13, Gee-Gees Football 2010-12) praises uOttawa for fostering the environment he needed to succeed—both on the field and in the classroom.
Franck recently created the Ngandui Gee-Gees Football Scholarship to ensure future footballers can share in his experience.
Civil law graduates Andreea Crisan and Franck Marvel Ngandui are partners in bu…
Franck recently created the Ngandui Gee-Gees Football Scholarship to ensure future footballers can share in his experience.
Trailblazers
June Girvan (BEd ’85), Award for Alumni Lifetime Achievement
June Girvan is a leading social justice activist, philanthropist and gratitude practitioner in Ottawa.
Nathan Hall (BSocSc '07) on building anti-racist workplaces where everyone belo…
Nathan Hall has been chasing a feeling of belonging for as long as he can remember.
Anna Ampaw, PhD, an emerging scientist and leader in STEM
Dr. Ampaw is getting closer to her dream of leading a research group, becoming a professor, and being a role model for young Black women in STEM.
Eric Agyemang (BCom ’15), Award for Community Service
Deeply committed to creating meaningful social change, Eric Agyemang turned to international trade and community-based volunteering — to use his knowl…
Balarama Holness (BA ’08, BEd ’14): On football, justice, and the power of shar…
Balarama Holness can draw parallels between his uOttawa athletic career and his political activism.
Ruth Maniriho Bansoba (LLL ’20): From a refugee camp to the bar
Ruth Maniriho Bansoba’s greatest — though surely not last — achievement has been establishing an admission scholarship awarded to students of diverse …
Entrepreneurship
Slam Science
Slam Science delivers hands-on, interactive workshops to curious minds.
Chap Chap Snacks
Looking for an original snack? Check out these Ivorian-inspired delicious snacks from Chap Chap Snacks!
Rocaderm Clinic
Rocaderm Clinic is dedicated to the care and treatment of skin imperfections, as well as the improvement of skin appearance.
Listen & Watch
On Mental Health - A Psychotherapist's Journey
Psychotherapist at Therapy with Empathy and professor at the University of Ottawa, Benslyne opens up about her journey and the importance of mental he…
Entertainment-Connecting Worlds and Carrying on Family Legacy
Jesse explores the turns his path has taken in the entertainment industry, his Jamaican Canadian roots and the importance of carrying on family legacy…
Leadership in sports and beyond
Coach JV shares his journey—from Haiti to CFL draftee, Vanier Cup champion, Gee-Gees defensive coordinator, Alouettes coach, and president of Haiti’s …