Hello! We would like to introduce ourselves as the Recruitment staff who will be in your schools this year. While there, we would love to meet with you! Have a great year!
Alex, Michelle, Andrew, Angela, Haoyang, Ashlen, Chris, and Ryan
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB
506.452.0532
Questions for the Admissions and Recruitment Team? Send us a note!
For students coming from Canada: admissions@stu.ca
For international students: international@stu.ca
Alex Vietinghoff
Admission Counsellor
avieting@stu.ca
1 877 788 4443 or 452.0529
“STU is an excellent place to achieve your dreams.”
Hi, I'm Alex Vietinghoff and I'm so glad to be continuing my life at STU as an Admissions Counsellor.
I graduated from STU with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and French. When I started at STU, I had planned on just attending classes and going home at the end of the day. But STU quickly captured my interest and I got involved in campus life. I found myself elected off-campus representative, a student senator and later the Student Union’s Vice President of Student Life. I also had the great experience of working for the Athletics Department and helping to organize many campus fundraisers.
One of the best things about STU is our tight-knit community -- practically everyone knows each other’s face, (if not their name), and the professors develop real connections with their students. The buildings are so close together that it takes no time to get to where you need to be, this can come in handy if you're running late for class!
I can’t wait to travel to your high school to meet you and listen to your goals. I know that STU is an excellent place to achieve your dreams.
Michelle Monahan
Admission Counsellor
mmonahan@stu.ca
1 877 788 4443 or 453.7218
“Joining the STU community is like joining a community of friends.”
Welcome and thank you for visiting our site! My name is Michelle Monahan and I’m excited to be a part of the STU admissions team. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business and I am excited to be back. I’ll be traveling to schools across the country, meeting potential students and sharing my knowledge and experiences of my time at STU.
In my last year of high school, I really didn’t know where or what I wanted to study. After meeting with two recruiters from STU and learning about the courses, the close-knit community and the really great extra-curricular activities, I knew that STU was the right choice for me. Joining the STU community is like joining a community of friends. Everyone is so friendly, and you’ll find there is something for everyone here.
If you have any questions, just email me, call me directly, or arrange to visit our campus in person. After their first visit, everyone says that the campus is beautiful, and I am sure you will agree!
Andrew Lockhart
Admission Counsellor
lockhart@stu.ca
1 877 788 4443 or 460-0386
My name is Andrew Lockhart and I’m here to help you with this important step in your life -- choosing what post-secondary institution to attend.
I had the benefit of studying at STU and can tell you first-hand why St. Thomas attracts students from around the world. With such a strong focus on the liberal arts, we deliver a personal education that spurs personal and intellectual growth.
From our small class sizes and our award-winning faculty, STU will provide you with the tools to think critically. The education we provide is not just in the classroom and you will also discover our exciting community of Fredericton.
Please take a look at our website or contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you in my travels to various high schools and share my experiences with you about our university. If you can, visit our beautiful campus and see for yourself!
Angela Roy, Harvey New Brunswick
Senior Admissions and Recruitment Officer, International
aroy@stu.ca or 506.460.0342
“St. Thomas is an excellent choice!”
My name is Angela Roy, and as a graduate of STU (BA’10) I am extremely excited to get on the road and meet lots of potential STUdents. I spent four years completing a double major in history and political science, and adored all of my time spent at this wonderful university.
Choosing the best post-secondary institution is one of the most important decisions you will make. St. Thomas is an excellent choice! I’m hopeful that you will agree, and that together we can make your transition to university a smooth and enjoyable one.
When I was in grade twelve I had no idea what I wanted to do or where I wanted to do it. For me, choosing St. Thomas was one of the best decisions I ever made. STU has helped shape me into the person I am today and provided me with opportunities and experiences I had never thought possible. From its small class sizes, and friendly faculty and staff, to its wonderful extracurricular activities and strong educational opportunities, St. Thomas has something for everyone.
With its small, beautiful campus nestled in the heart of Fredericton, it does not take long to feel like a member of the community. Before long it will feel like your home away from home, and the friends you’ll make will become your surrogate family.
I love meeting new people, and exploring new places, so I’m eager to get on the road and visit your town and school. Please don’t hesitate to approach me (assuming I don’t get the chance to greet you first) and ask any questions.
I look forward to meeting you all, sharing my St. Thomas experience, and discussing together the potential a future at St. Thomas holds for you.
Haoyang (Lucas) Liu, Jining, Shandong, China
Admissions and Recruitment Officer
liu@stu.ca or 506.452.0562
"St. Thomas University changed my life."
Hi, my name is Haoyang Liu. I graduated from St. Thomas University as the Valedictorian of Class 2011. As an international student, I enjoyed all the experiences offered at this university.
I came to STU in 2007. It was the first time I left home – Jining, Shandong, China. Although my future was unpredictable, St. Thomas changed everything for me. Faculty, staff and students took care of me like their own family. They offered selfless help whenever I needed. With all the support that St. Thomas provides, I was also able to succeed in class as well as work places, as I worked for three years within the STU Athletic Department.
St. Thomas always works to provide international students with a friendly, welcoming environment and equal opportunities. St. Thomas University changed my life. It provided me with more than a first-class education; it led me to a brighter future.
As an admissions counsellor, I look forward to sharing all my experiences with future STU students from all around the world.
Chris George, Eel River Bar First Nation
Director of Aboriginal Education Initiatives
cgeorge@stu.ca or 506.452.9669
pjila'si
“Welcome to St. Thomas University!”
My name is Chris George and like many of my colleagues here I fell in love with this campus during my time as a student – I’ve always considered STU my second home.
I’ve started as Director of Aboriginal Education Initiatives and my responsibility is for recruiting First Nation students along with enhancing and creating appropriate support systems and creating new ones. My goal is to help you, my Indigenous brothers and sisters, reach whatever goals you have set for yourself.
St. Thomas has a well established Indigenous presence on campus. The surrounding area is home to many First Nation people and communities. I’ve learned much about my people, not only from the classroom but also from the Wolastoqiyik Nation that welcomes us to their territory. Our neighbours from the Wabanaki Confederacy have always held out a welcoming hand to Indigenous students that attend St. Thomas.
Prior to returning to STU, I was teaching high school in the northern part of our province. I’ve come to understand the struggles that are inherent in the transition from a rural community to a university campus. I made that journey and coming from a tightly knit First Nation community I know it is very common to feel overwhelmed and out of place even in such an amiable setting as St. Thomas. It is my goal to instil that sense of family that I felt during my stay as a student to you the next generation of learners.
I look forward to getting to know you, listen to your story and work with you to make your time here at STU as memorable and rewarding as it has been to me.
Ryan Sullivan
Director of Recruitment
sullivan@stu.ca or
506.460.0343
“Join us at STU.”
Hi, my name is Ryan Sullivan and I’m the Director of Recruitment at St. Thomas University (STU). I’m here to help you with the transition from high school to university. Whether you are just beginning your university search or you already know that STU is your right choice I’m happy to help with any questions you, or your family have about studying at STU.
St. Thomas has attracted students from more than 80 countries. Our community of learners and leaders spans across Canada and the world in the shape of award-winning authors, entrepreneurs, teachers, Rhodes Scholars, a federal court judge, a prime minister, a premier, an Olympic athlete, and the Speaker of the Senate of Canada.
I’m a graduate of St. Thomas, so I know first-hand the world class experience that awaits you here. We have a beautiful campus, small class sizes, engaged students, and accomplished professors. I invite you to explore our website, visit us on facebook, email, or call me with questions. Better yet come and experience campus for yourself. We’re always happy to host prospective students and their families for a tour of the St. Thomas campus.