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Babson College
A native of Gardner, Mass., Derek Nisula has filled
his four years at Babson College not only with playing
hockey, but with seeking out many opportunities to help
people, primarily through Habitat for Humanity, local
food projects, and homeless shelters.
A four-time participant in Habitat for Humanity, Nisula
went to Boston and Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. in 2002, El Paso,
Texas in 2003, and Mexico in 2004. Since 2000, he has
participated and volunteered in the Relay for Life for
the American Cancer Society. In addition, starting in
2001, he has been a student-athlete tutor and a resident
assistant at Babson.
In 2001 and 2002, Nisula volunteered for the Food Project,
and, in 2002, he also helped at the Greater Boston Food
Bank and Harvard Square Church Meals.
Also, in 2002, he was a volunteer at the Bernon Center,
which organizes volunteer opportunities in the greater
Boston area, and worked at the Ellis Memorial Summer
Kids Camps. He also volunteered at the Friends of the
Homeless of the South Shore from 2002-03. And, in last
year, he helped the Gardner Visiting Nurses Association.
On the ice, he was named to the 2001 ECAC East All-Rookie
Team, and to the 2003 ECAC East All-Academic Team. Team
captain this season, Nisula has also received three
of the seven major awards given to Babson College undergraduate
students.
He was presented the Heather Maloy Award, which is awarded
to a junior who best exemplifies those characteristics
and intangible qualities that made Heather such a special
student in the Babson community. The recipient must
demonstrate hard work and dedication in both curricular
and co-curricular life, drive, perseverance, optimism,
and a feeling that no matter what the challenge, never
give up.
In addition, he received the Michael J. Conlon ’96
Memorial Scholarship Award, presented to a student exhibiting
leadership, academic achievement and a love for Babson,
as well as the Babson College Outstanding Philanthropic
Activity Award, presented to a student or organization
who has gone beyond the norm and given more of themselves
than any program or institution could possibly ask.
"Derek embodies all that a person, parent, coach,
teacher, teammate, and friend could strive to be,"
said Babson College head hockey coach Paul Donato. "The
personal character he continually exhibits, the commitment
to academic success, and his tireless efforts to help
others sets Derek apart from all others."
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