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LEAD medallion recipient makes connections across Human Kinetics

Aravind Manilal Valliyate in grad robe in front of Human Kinetics buildingAravind Manilal Valliyate will graduate with a BSc in kinesiology and health studies and a gold LEAD medallion (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

When Aravind Manilal Valliyate started his BSc in Kinesiology and Health Studies, he says he was unaware of all the opportunities that awaited him. 

“Initially, I had no idea what was going on here because I came from a different country,” he says.  

An international student from India, Valliyate did not take long to get involved. 

Try a little bit of everything: LEAD medallion recipient gets the full HK experience

Sophia Boucas outside the sign for the Faculty of Human Kinetics wearing a graduation gownSophia Boucas will graduate in June with a gold LEAD medallion (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Throughout her UWindsor experience, Sophia Boucas says she tried a little bit of everything, from student clubs to research, co-op and internships. 

Now preparing to graduate with her BSc in Kinesiology, Boucas will receive a gold LEAD medallion for her efforts, recognizing her involvement across activities related to Leadership, Engagement, Application and Discovery.