New Awards and Changes to Existing Awards

Approved

Moved by Lawrence BurrSeconded by Ben BrittonPage: 15

Part of the report from the Awards Committee.

The motion

That the Senate approve the new and revised awards as listed, that they be forwarded to the Board of Governors for approval and that letters of thanks be sent to the donors.

Listed: 30

New award · $1,950
Kenneth Bieber Memorial Award in Chemistry
graduate students studying chemistry who are engaged in summer research and do not hold other major awards (e
Scholarship · $1,750
Jan Erik Christoffersen Scholarship in Geology
outstanding students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences or the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Geological Engineering program
New award · $10,000
Chaudhary Hans Raj Dayal Centennial Scholars Award
outstanding domestic students entering undergraduate programs directly from secondary school or transferring from another postsecondary institution
New award · $5,000
Amarjeet Kaur Sandhu Centennial Scholars Award
outstanding domestic students entering undergraduate programs directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution
New award · $8,750,
Robert and Maureen Hole Thunderbird Award
varsity athletes who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program
New award · $3,500
Peter Mansbridge Travel Award in Journalism
outstanding students in the Master of Journalism program who are participating in an internship outside of BC
New award · $1,750
Alfred and Constance Parminter Award in Indigenous Education
First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students of Canada in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) who demonstrate community service, volunteerism and/or leadership skills
New award · $1,750
Rajen S. Sidhu Memorial Award in Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Materials Engineering who have good academic standing
New award · $20,000
Holland Family Centennial Scholars Award in Commerce
outstanding domestic students entering the Bachelor of Commerce program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution
New award · $5,000
Honos Foundation Graduate Travel Award in Asian Studies
graduate students in the Department of Asian Studies who are conducting field research and/or travel for the presentation of papers at conferences relevant to the area of study
New award · $2,000
Dr. Rosalyn Ing and Dr. Greg Younging Memorial Award in Education
First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students of Canada, in the Bachelor of Education or the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) program who demonstrate excellence in leadership and community engag
New award · $2,000
International Mother Language Day Award in Linguistics
graduate students in the Department of Linguistics who have demonstrated an interest in mother languages and community involvement
New award · $2,000
Julie C. Jackson Memorial Award in Political Science
undergraduate First Nations, Inuit or Métis students of Canada majoring in Political Science
New award · $2,000
Barbara MacDonald-Leroy Award in Early Childhood Education
graduate students studying early childhood education
Scholarship · $10,000
Ethel L. Mulligan Graduate Scholarship in Creative Writing
outstanding Master of Fine Arts students in the School of Creative Writing
Scholarship · $10,000
Adrian F. Mulligan Graduate Scholarship in Mathematics
outstanding graduate students studying mathematics in the Faculty of Science
New award · $10,000
Oakwyn Realty WOO Award for Women in Commerce
Women in Commerce Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Oakwyn Realty for women in the Bachelor of Commerce program who demonstrate an interest in real estate
New award · $9,000
Pomerleau Award for Women in Civil Engineering
Women in Civil Engineering Awards totalling $9,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Pomerleau for outstanding women in the second year of the Bachelor of Applied Science program s
New award · $2,000
Dr. Bob Pritchard and Dr. Keith Hamel Award in Music Technology and New Media
New award · $2,000
Dr. K. Stockton Award for Excellence in Healthcare Advocacy
Excellence in Healthcare Advocacy Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually for M
New award · $50,000
Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Award for Indigenous Students
Indigenous Students Awards totalling $50,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students of Canada wh
New award · $2,000,
Lee Wright Thunderbird Award in Men’s Field Hockey
members of the UBC Men’s Field Hockey team, in any year of study, who demonstrate leadership, athletic excellence and commitment to their sport
Revised
BJ Twaites Prize
The awards report changes the terms or funding of this existing award.
Revised
Donald M McLean Prize in Medical Microbiology
The awards report changes the terms or funding of this existing award.
Revised
William J Godolphin Prize
The awards report changes the terms or funding of this existing award.
Revised
Morrow Scholarship in Commerce
The awards report changes the terms or funding of this existing award.
Revised
Eugenie Phyllis and Philip Edward Reid Memorial Prize in Morphological Sciences
The awards report changes the terms or funding of this existing award.
Revised
Rajan Family Award in Computer Science
The awards report changes the terms or funding of this existing award.
Revised
Integral Ecology Group Scholarship in Soil Science
The awards report changes the terms or funding of this existing award.
Scholarship · $2,500
A $2,500 scholarship
an outstanding third or fourth year undergraduate students or graduate students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems studying ecosystem restoration, ecosystem management, ecosystem stewardship, or

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