Stories

Success Beyond the Scoreboard

Thirty years later, alumnus James Walraven ’93 continues to be impacted by—and have an impact on—Redeemer University. Walraven is the 19th inductee to the Redeemer University Royals Hall of...

By /November 30, 2023

Following God’s Path

For Hayley Blackwell '15, discerning God’s calling for her career wasn’t always obvious. After majoring in business and international studies at Redeemer, one of her professors encouraged her to...

By /November 7, 2023

Stories from the Biotech World

I love stories," says Paul Naphtali ’14. He’s taken that love to unexpected places after completing his bachelor of science in biology at Redeemer, doing his master of science in biology, and...

By /November 7, 2023

Joining the Conversation on Art and Faith

A self-professed nerd, Francis Germain ’18 always wanted to be a video game concept artist. Since his time at Redeemer as a fine arts major, his career evolved, taking turns he couldn’t have...

By /November 7, 2023

A Gospel of Love

Brian Dijkema ’04 says he was deeply moved when he learned he’d been selected as Redeemer’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award winner. “There’s nothing so lovely as to be honoured by those...

By /August 17, 2023

Tees for Your Tradition

From July 1 to December 31, 2022, Redeemer ran the alumni campaign "Tees for Your Tradition." To celebrate the lifelong friendships made during their university days, alumni had the opportunity to...

By /March 22, 2023

A Call to Storytelling

As an international student from India, Abishek Varghese '20 made friendships and connections and developed an appreciation for community during his time at Redeemer. "Redeemer was my first...

By /March 15, 2023

Equipped to Serve

Looking back 20 years ago, Louis Dauphin '08 would never have imagined being where he is today. With dreams to work in education and a career that began in teaching, Dauphin's appointment as the new...

By /March 14, 2023
Alumni making an impact
Where are they now?
Wherever they go, whatever they do, Redeemer alumni are making a difference. Learn more about some of our alumni and their unique callings and careers.

Heidi Ellens de Vries ’05

Assistant City Solicitor,
City of Brantford

Kyle Vander Linden ’05

Project Manager, Credit Valley Conservation

Clarence Keesman ’98

Executive Director, The Refuge

Phoebe Mitton ’10

Policy Analyst, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

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