NORTH CARIBOO 2009

Quesnel Graduates

Wells Graduate

Julie Andow MA Political Science

Evelyn Armstrong BSW Social Work

Samantha Backer BSc Psychology

Jagdish Badhar BComm Accounting

Ashten Black BA International Studies and Political Science

Jennifer BoonBScN Nursing

Amanda BouchardBA History

Curtis BowdenBSc Computer Science

Brianne BoydBSW Social Work

Crystal BraunMSc Natural Resources and Environmental Studies – Biology

Sherry CarifelleCertificate in Child Welfare

Nicole ChisholmBA English

Holly CrandallBEd Education

Diana CurtisBA English

Kamiljot DosanjhBComm Accounting

Holly DurocherBA English

Elizabeth EyfordMEd Multi-Disciplinary Leadership

Erin GagneBSc Biology

Kristal GolobBSc Biology

Joelle HarveyBA Geography

Destan HesselgraveBScN Nursing

Rose HigginsCertificate in Aboriginal Small Business

Chelsey HornBEd Education

Kasia JaworskiBComm International Business

Mathew JohnstonBA English

Arttu KailantoBComm Marketing

Slye KennedyBScN Nursing

Amy KobsarBA English

Kristy KoningBSW Social Work

Larry LiskBSW Social Work

Timothy MacDonaldBEd Education

Selena MacKenzieBScN Nursing

Alyson McCannBA Anthropology

Meagan MclarenBScN Nursing

Reanne McLeanBEd Education

Lindsey McNaughtonBSc Biology

Jessica MeadBScN Nursing

Casey NaultBEd Education

Melody NorburnBScN Nursing

Jolene PagurutBScN Nursing

Kathleen PalikBComm Accounting

Jessie PanchishinBA General

Monique PelletierBScN Nursing

Ranvir PhanguraBSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Matthew ProskBA Political Science

Gurjit PuriBComm Finance

Manjot PuriBComm Finance

Cynthia ReeceBScN Nursing

Tanya ReedBEd Education

Johanna SamBSc Psychology

Kevin SandersonBSc Natural Resource Management – Forest Ecology and Management

Stephanie SchislerBA History

Rayleen SwansenMScN Family Nurse Practitioner

Melissa VogtBScN Nursing

Bradley Van DolahBSc Psychology www.unbc.ca/about

Quesnel Award RecipientsSheila Marie AndersonBC Medical Services Foundation Health Sciences Bursary, Doug Floyd Memorial Scholarship for Undergraduates, Perry Michael Shawana Bursary

Stephen BennettPresident’s Scholarship - Renewed

Haley BensonFour Year Guarantee Scholarship

Aaron BondAllan Forssell Scholarship

Daljeet ChahalIntegris Credit Union Bursary

Ikinder ChohanUNBC Merit Award

Heather CodyFather Thomas General Assembly 1321 Bursary

Laura ColemanPresident’s Scholarship

Holly CrandallCariboo Bar Association Bursary

Cody CrickRaven Scholarship

Stephanie DavisBeta Sigma Phi Bursary, UNBC Transfer Student Award

Rakesh DewanCanadian Citizenship Celebration Scholarship, Raven Scholarship

Erin GagnePetro-Canada Undergraduate Award in Environmental Sciences

Amber GagnonRaven Scholarship

Maxwell GalliazzoRaven Scholarship

Cody Garner-DillaboughRaven Bursary

Jagvir GillFour Year Guarantee Scholarship

Shawn GilsonJohn and Eileen Bryan and Family Bursary

Liam GrantRaven Bursary

Brian HuangRaven Scholarship

Anthony JawandaFour Year Guarantee Scholarship

Nicholas JawandaDoug Floyd Memorial Scholarship for Undergraduates

Lindsey JohnstonRaven Scholarship

Sean KennelyPAPTAC Western Branch Bursary

Titilope KunkelUNBC Doctoral Tuition Scholarship

Chelsey LangilleFour Year Guarantee Scholarship

Karndeep LidderFour Year Guarantee Scholarship

Dustin MackRaven Scholarship

Graham MackUNBC Merit Award

Lindesy McNaughtonUNBC In-Course Bursary

Shannon MooresRotary Clubs of BC Bursary

Katie MortonUNBC In-Course Scholarship

Lo Wa NgUNBC In-Course Scholarship

Kathleen PalikDeloitte & Touche Endowed Bursary

Lindsay PalikUNBC In-Course Bursary, UNBC Scholars Program

Kara PerdueUNBC Scholars Program

Mikael PerkullComputer Science Entrance Award

David PetersonRotary Clubs of BC Scholarship, Raven Scholarship

Tyler PooleRaven Scholarship

Johanna SamInder Madhok Bursary

Brian SchaanLakeland Mills Scholarship

Lucky ThaparRaven Scholarship

Sarah Van ViegenCariboo Bar Association Bursary

Julie Andow

Melody Norburn

Jagdish Badhar

Amy Kobsar

UNBC grads in QuesnelChelsey Horn, Casey Nault, and Tanya ReedNursing grads in Quesnel

Stephanie Schisler Erin GagneMonique Pelletier

Rose Higgins

900 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. John, Fort St. James,Terrace, Gitwinksihlkw, and Prince Rupert.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADS!

Top ScholarsBiochemistry students Kara Perdue and Laura Coleman of Quesnel, have won two of UNBC’s most prestigious scholarships. Kara received a UNBC Scholars award, presented to the top students of each northern BC high school. Laura obtained a President’s Scholar award for academic achievement and community involvement.

UNBC Scholar Kara Perdue

President’s Scholar Laura Coleman

A Graduation Highlight► It has become an annual tradition in Quesnel: local students and their families celebrating their success during Convocation. For Rose Higgins, graduation day at the Quesnel campus “was the best day of her life.” An exaggeration? Maybe, but not when you consider Rose’s story. She quit school in grade 6, was married at the age of 14, and had the first of two children at 15. She always planned to go back to school but when her husband had a stroke at the age of 30, she had to focus on taking care of him and the kids. It was UNBC’s new business leadership certificate that finally provided the opportunity she wanted, while also being relevant to her career as manager of the Barkerville campground. “Getting the certificate was the best experience I’ve had and I have a new love of learning,” says Rose. What’s next? She’s exploring her options, but it might be UNBC’s MBA program.

Research Centre NamedThe University’s Quesnel River Research Centre has been named in honour of UNBC’s founding Vice-President Research, a champion of the importance of connecting research to regional development. Dr. Max Blouw worked with the community of Likely and others in the region to have the former federal fisheries research station transferred to UNBC. The facility now supports research on fish ecology, the sustainability of river systems, and climate change. Dr. Blouw is currently the President of Wilfrid Laurier University.

Some UNBC Grads at the Quesnel Campus

Arts 102Research Writing

Commerce 311Intermediate Financial Accounting

Commerce 312Intermediate Managerial Accounting

Education 351-2Curriculum & Instruction: Second Language

English 410Contemporary Women’s Literature

English 498Special Topics: BC Literature

English 690Bibliography

Environmental Studies 306Human Ecology

First Nations Studies 282Aboriginal Health Philosophy

First Nations Studies 306/ Women’s Studies 306Indigenous Women: Perspectives

First Nations Studies 315Aboriginal Health Management

Geography 301Cultural Geography

History 130History Through Film

History 190The West & the World to 1660

History 300Historiography

History 301The Canadian North

Natural Resources & Environmental Studies 421Professional Writing

Nursing 306-3Intro to Epidemiology

Nursing 308-3Ethics & Law in Nursing

Nursing 312-3Mental Health Nursing Theory

Nursing 315-2.5Clinical Practicum Mental Health

Nursing 318-3Pediatric Nursing Theory

Nursing 322 -2.5Pediatric Nursing Clinical

Nursing 403-3Intro to Nursing Research

Nursing 415Intro to Community Health

Nursing 416-4Clinical Practicum - C N

Political Science 403Social & Health Policy & Administration

Social Work 302-6Social Work Field Education

Social Work 422Child Welfare Practice

Social Work 426Current Issues in Child Welfare

Social Work 457Ind. & Community Wellness

Social Work 601Issues in Northern Social Work

UNBC Courses in QuesnelSeptember to December 2009

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A New PresidentEven before he was officially on the job, UNBC’s new president visited the North Cariboo region. George Iwama attended the convocation ceremony in Quesnel as part of a 3200km tour of northern BC. He is interested in strengthening relationships between the University and the region and plans to be a frequent visitor. Dr. Iwama comes to UNBC from Carleton University and is a specialist in zoology.

UNBC Milestones: 2008/09• UNBC achieved its highest

ranking ever in the annual Maclean’s ranking of Canadian universities, placing second among 21 small universities.

• A national study resulted in UNBC being named a Research University of the Year. Over the past five years, no university in western Canada has seen a greater increase in research funding. Last year, UNBC topped the $100 million mark in research funding to date.

• UNBC started a $15 million bioenergy program that will reduce UNBC’s carbon footprint by up to 85% and serve as a platform for regional R&D.

UNBC to Enhance Business SkillsUNBC is part of a new federally funded program that will seek to expand business opportunities for local First Nations. The program will see business development services expanded in communities and an increased number of local courses that will lead either to a degree or to certification of students as Native Development Officers. The program will begin this fall.