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 Cormack UNBC In-Course Bursary Mark deWit UNBC Scholars Program Charlee Hawes 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 Vancouver Foundation First Nations Bursary Gavin Mitchell UNBC In-Course Bursary Theodore Mlynowski UNBC In-Course Bursary Pearl Pakula UNBC In-Course Bursary 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 Elyse Yaremco UNBC 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 Maher BComm 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 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. 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 Maher Houston Scholarship Katie Maher Raven Bursary Randi Woodbeck UNBC Scholars Program Award Recipients Michael Dieleman BA Joint International Studies & Political Science Theresa Kennedy BSc Psychology Graduates Michael Dieleman UNBC In-Course Scholarship Award Recipeint Chantell Darroch UNBC Scholars Program Lisa Emmerton Graduate Entrance Scholarship, UNBC Graduate Scholarship, UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship Luke Spooner Raven Bursary, UNBC Scholars Program Sarah Willan Father Thomas General Assembly 1321 Bursary, Spectra Energy Transmission 50th Anniversary Bursary Kristina Witwer Raven 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 History 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. 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 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