2008 bulkley valley regional report
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After Convocation each year a series of regional reports are produced which are customized to regions across northern BC. These reports celebrate local grads, award winners, research activities, and other stories relevant to the area. Reports designed for communities with or close to UNBC's regional campuses also feature listings of upcoming local courses.TRANSCRIPT
BULKLEY VALLEY 2008
Smithers
Bronwyn Cormack BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David deWit BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peytra Eichstadter BScN Nursing
Susan Greenlees MEd Education - Counselling
Charlee Hawes BA Joint International Studies & Political Science
Adam Kantakis BA Anthropology
Anya Kawerninski BScN Nursing
Theodore Mlynowski BSc Geography
Rheanna Robinson MA First Nations Studies
Erin Smith BSc Psychology
Troy Van Damme BSc Psychology
Jamie Walgren BComm Accounting & Finance
Arlene Yellowback Certificate in Child Welfare
Bronwyn CormackUNBC In-Course Bursary
Mark deWitUNBC Scholars Program
Charlee HawesNorthern Undergraduate Student Society Bursary
Rebecca HelkenbergUNBC In-Course Bursary
Kelley HiltonMax and Violet Enemark Bursary
Kelly HrywkiwRaven Bursary
Eric MillerRaven Bursary, UNBC Scholars Program
Chantel MitchellVancouver Foundation First Nations Bursary
Gavin MitchellUNBC In-Course Bursary
Theodore MlynowskiUNBC In-Course Bursary
Pearl PakulaUNBC In-Course Bursary
Josina RhebergenUNBC Scholars Program
Michael SidowKeith Gordon & Ted Williams Scholarship
Laura VanderGaagUNBC Transfer Student Award
Peter WalgrenUNBC In-Course Scholarship
Michael WendtUNBC Transfer Student Award
Elyse YaremcoUNBC Scholars Program
Graduates
Award Recipients
Carla Highsted BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nikolai Holm BA Joint International Studies & Political Science
Ashley Kearns Certificate in Public Administration
Nicholas Krizmanich BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rebecca MaherBComm Accounting & Finance
Graduates
Houston
830 students graduated from UNBC this year, making history as the University’s largest graduating class ever. Convocation ceremonies took place in Prince George, Quesnel, Fort St. James,Terrace, New Aiyansh, and Prince Rupert.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADS!
Telkwa
UNBC Scholars AwardsFirst-year students Luke Spooner of Hazelton, Eric Miller of Smithers, and Randi Woodbeck of Houston all have the chance to earn a UNBC degree tuition-free after receiving UNBC Scholars awards this past year. As long as they maintain a B average, UNBC Scholars can have their tuition waived for an entire bachelor’s degree program.
Lorraine Naziel BA Geography
Graduate
Moricetown
Tamara Stoney BA First Nations Studies
Kispiox
Graduate
From left: Luke Spooner, Eric Miller, and Randi Woodbeck
Lorraine Naziel of Moricetown
Adam Kantakis of Smithers
Katie MaherHouston Scholarship
Katie MaherRaven Bursary
Randi WoodbeckUNBC Scholars Program
Award Recipients
Michael Dieleman BA Joint International Studies & Political Science
Theresa KennedyBSc Psychology
GraduatesMichael DielemanUNBC In-Course Scholarship
Award Recipeint
Chantell DarrochUNBC Scholars Program
Lisa EmmertonGraduate Entrance Scholarship, UNBC Graduate Scholarship, UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship
Luke SpoonerRaven Bursary, UNBC Scholars Program
Sarah WillanFather Thomas General Assembly 1321 Bursary, Spectra Energy Transmission 50th Anniversary Bursary
Kristina WitwerRaven Scholarship, UNBC Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Award Recipients
Skyla Lattie BA Anthropology, Certificate in Traditional Environmental Knowledge
Lisa Emmerton MA English
Gloria Lattie Certificate in Child Welfare
Charlene Mattson BA Joint History & Political Science
Graduates
Hazelton
Susan Greenlees of Smithers
Charlee Hawes and Erin Smith of Smithers,
and Michael Dieleman of Telkwa David deWit of Smithers
Bronwyn Cormack of Smithers
NMP student Jessica Maciejko of Houston
Making Medical HistoryHistory was made in May when the Northern Medical Program produced its first 23 graduates. Delivered by the UBC Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with UNBC, the NMP now has its first student from the Bulkley Valley: Jessica Maciejko of Houston started in the program this past year and is planning to be part of the Class of 2011. Many northern communities have signed on to support students like Jessica and have raised $6 million for the Northern Medical Programs Trust. To date, the communities of the Bulkley Valley have contributed nearly $200,000 to the Trust.
Going for GoldLisa Emmerton of Hazelton isn’t preparing for Beijing or the 2010 Games, but she’s a gold medalist just the same. Lisa won the Governor-General’s gold medal for academic achievement this year as the top student completing a graduate degree (master’s or PhD) from UNBC. Lisa graduated with a master’s degree in English and her thesis explored the emerging field of media studies; particularly how “The Simpson’s” and “King of the Hill” reflect American culture.
Lisa Emmerton of Hazelton
Houston grads Carla Highsted, Nicholas Krizmanich, Ashely Kearns,
and Rebecca Maher
What’s Happening at UNBC
Support Students, Celebrate the North2009 is UNBC’s 15th anniversary and the University has produced a wall calendar to celebrate and raise money for scholarships. The calendar features stunning photos of the northern BC landscape, illustrating the close relationship between UNBC and northern British Columbia. The calendars can be purchased for $20 throughout northern BC, including the New Hazelton tourist booth, or by calling (250) 960-5750.
Canada’s Green UniversitySociety’s increased focus on the environment couldn’t be better for UNBC. The University has the highest rate of students in environmental programs among Canadian universities and a research profile that is geared toward the environment, natural resources, and resource-based communities. UNBC is part of the $90 million Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and work is underway to make the Prince George campus the first university campus in Canada to be heated with renewable energy.
Student & Alumni SuccessesUNBC is an award-winning university. Students recently captured top research awards from the Canadian Association of Geographers, the top two delegate awards from a national Model United competition in Ottawa, the participation award from western Canada’s premier student business competition, and the largest national scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. A UNBC grad also recently scored the top PhD award from the Canadian Society for Chemistry.
UNBC’s limited edition, 16-month wall calendar is now on sale.
Basketball ChampsUNBC’s women’s basketball team went undefeated this season in their new home, including a stunning victory in front of 2,000 boisterous fans to capture the BC championship. They ended up finishing 6th at the national championship in Nova Scotia. This coming season, the UNBC men’s team will host the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national basketball championships at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre.
Northern Sport CentreMeasuring nearly 150,000 square feet, the new Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre has surely been a big addition to UNBC’s Prince George campus. With a three-court gym, two indoor fields, the longest indoor track in BC, and a variety of other services, the NSC is the premier facility of its kind in the region and is regularly used by thousands of students and residents. It was officially opened in September.
The new Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre
2007/2008 provincial champions
University of Northern British Columbia • 3333 University Way • Prince George, BC, Canada V2N 4Z9 • (250) 960-5555 • [email protected]
4,276 students in academic programs.
2,547 students in Continuing Studies courses.
238 courses offered outside of Prince George.
859 scholarships and bursaries worth $2 million.
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$100 million in research funding to date.
830 students graduated in 2008, bringing the total number of UNBC alumni to 7,303.
More than half of UNBC alumni live and work in northern BC.
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