2008 Bulkley Valley Regional Report

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BULKLEY VALLEY 2008 Smithers

Houston

Telkwa

Graduates

Graduates

Graduates

Award Recipeint

Michael Dieleman

Michael Dieleman

Bronwyn Cormack BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

David deWit

BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Peytra Eichstadter

Anya Kawerninski BScN Nursing

Theodore Mlynowski BSc Geography

Rheanna Robinson MA First Nations Studies

BScN Nursing

Erin Smith

Susan Greenlees

BSc Psychology

MEd Education - Counselling

Troy Van Damme

Charlee Hawes

BSc Psychology

BA Joint International Studies & Political Science

Adam Kantakis BA Anthropology

Jamie Walgren

BComm Accounting & Finance

Arlene Yellowback

Carla Highsted

BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Nikolai Holm

BA Joint International Studies & Political Science

Nicholas Krizmanich BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Rebecca Maher

BComm Accounting & Finance

BA Joint International Studies & Political Science

Lorraine N

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UNBC In-Course Scholarship

Theresa Kennedy BSc Psychology

Ashley Kearns

Certificate in Public Administration

Award Recipients Katie Maher

Houston Scholarship

Randi Woodbeck

UNBC Scholars Program

Katie Maher Raven Bursary

Certificate in Child Welfare

Bronwyn Cormack

UNBC In-Course Bursary

Gavin Mitchell

UNBC In-Course Bursary

Mark deWit

Theodore Mlynowski

Charlee Hawes

Pearl Pakula

UNBC Scholars Program Northern Undergraduate Student Society Bursary

Rebecca Helkenberg UNBC In-Course Bursary

Kelley Hilton

Max and Violet Enemark Bursary

Kelly Hrywkiw Raven Bursary

Eric Miller

Raven Bursary, UNBC Scholars Program

Chantel Mitchell

UNBC In-Course Bursary UNBC In-Course Bursary

Making Medical History

Graduates 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

Josina Rhebergen

UNBC Scholars Program

Michael Sidow

Keith Gordon & Ted Williams Scholarship

Laura VanderGaag

UNBC Transfer Student Award

Peter Walgren

UNBC In-Course Scholarship

Michael Wendt UNBC Transfer Student Award

Vancouver Foundation First Nations Bursary

Elyse Yaremco

Moricetown

Kispiox

Graduate

Graduate

Lorraine Naziel

Tamara Stoney

BA Geography

NMP student Jessica Maciejko of Houston

Hazelton

Award Recipients

Award Recipients Chantell Darroch

UNBC Scholars Program

Lisa Emmerton

Graduate Entrance Scholarship, UNBC Graduate Scholarship, UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship

Luke Spooner

Sarah Willan

Father Thomas General Assembly 1321 Bursary, Spectra Energy Transmission 50th Anniversary Bursary

Kristina Witwer

Raven Scholarship, UNBC Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Raven Bursary, UNBC Scholars Program

UNBC Scholars Program

BA First Nations Studies

History 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.

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADS! 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.

Going for Gold Lisa Emmerton of Hazelton isn’t preparing for Beijing or the 2010 Games, but she’s a gold medalist just the same. Lisa won the GovernorGeneral’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.

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UNBC Scholars Awards First-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.

From left: Luke Spooner, Eric Miller, and Randi Woodbeck


What’s Happening at UNBC

The new Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre UNBC’s limited edition, 16-month wall calendar is now on sale.

Northern Sport Centre Measuring 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.

Basketball Champs

2007/2008 provincial champions

UNBC’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.

UNBC Facts

www.unbc.ca/about

Support Students, Celebrate the North 2009 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 University Society’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 Successes UNBC 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.

4,276 students in academic programs.

$100 million in research funding to date.

2,547 students in Continuing Studies courses.

238 courses offered outside of Prince George.

830 students graduated in 2008, bringing the total number of UNBC alumni to 7,303.

Interested in studying at UNBC?

More than half of UNBC alumni live and work in northern BC.

UNBC offers a number of courses online, in person, and via video/ audio conference. Browse UNBC’s current course listing:

859 scholarships and bursaries worth $2 million.

University of Northern British Columbia

www.unbc.ca/programs •

3333 University Way

Prince George, BC, Canada V2N 4Z9

(250) 960-5555

unbc4u@unbc.ca

Houston grads Carla Highsted, Nicholas Krizmanich, Ashely Kearns, and Rebecca Maher


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