FEBRUARY 26, 2016 – Two Laurentian University professors have been honoured with the 2015-2016 Students' Choice Teaching Awards. From among more than 150 nominations, this year's Students' Choice award recipients are Aaron Langille, a Master Lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Sciences, and Marie St-Onge, an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. The awards were announced by the Centre for Academic Excellence.
The Students’ Choice Teaching Awards were created in 2013 to allow students to recognize faculty members for exceptional efforts to stimulate interest and support effective learning. The Centre for Academic Excellence solicits nominations each spring to select one instructor in French-language programs and one in English.
Aaron Langille has been teaching at Laurentian University since 2006. He earned his B.Sc in Computer Science at Laurentian, graduating in 1998, and is currently working on a PhD in computational ecology. "I am thrilled to be receiving the 2015 Student's Choice Award for Teaching. It is very humbling to read some of the students' nomination comments but it is equally exciting to know that my enthusiasm and passion for teaching has had an impact on them," said Aaron Langille. "I also want to acknowledge the support I've received every term from my terrific teaching assistants, colleagues, friends and family."
Marie St-Onge has been with the School of Nursing since 1982 and teaches first- and second-year courses. "It is a distinct honour to be recognized by the students we teach. To share my enthusiasm with the students, to see them engaged and absorbed as they succeed in their course of study, is a most gratifying experience for me, as it is for any teacher," said Madame St-Onge.
“Achievement in learning is supported and enabled by the achievements of our faculty, and we are pleased to recognize all faculty for their tremendous efforts. What they bring to the classroom is the result of extensive training, preparation, and a great sense of dedication,” said Dominic Giroux, Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor.