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

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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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