Principal of Gzowski College, Dr. Melanie Buddle was thrilled to personally congratulate students at the Peter Gzowski Student Awards on Wednesday October 19, 2012. "It gives me great pleasure to award our high achievers,” she said. “Many students have busy schedules with classes, part-time jobs, and other commitments. Managing busy lives while maintaining high grades is a real accomplishment and we are proud of their successes. Our annual awards ceremony is a chance to publicly acknowledge their excellence. We hope that other students are also inspired by these outstanding members of our Gzowski College community."
For Jordan Hurley, achieving academic excellence results from the opportunity to learn from wonderful professors and a beautiful campus that’s easy to get around. “I’ve really enjoyed my time at Trent,” says Mr. Hurley, winner of the Peter Gzowski Part-Time Studies Award for outstanding achievement. Mr Hurley expressed the major impact that interacting closely with his professors had on his ability to succeed in many areas, not just academics. “I believe my experience here has prepared me for the next chapter of my life.”
Receiving the award for highest academic standing in his first year of study, Eamonn Corrigan chose Trent because of its class sizes. “My physics class has about 30 students in it. Trent gives you the opportunity to learn and engage with your professor in a way that no other university does.”
Recognized for top marks in the second year of study, Sarah G. Buttle says the professors at Trent have encouraged her to develop and pursue her own academic interests, while offering guidance and support. “I love the interdisciplinary nature of my program at Trent. I am completing joint majors in anthropology and biology, and the high degree of flexibility within my majors allows me to study a variety of engaging topics. I look forward to continuing my studies at a university with such strong commitment to academic excellence.”
Celebrating academic success is just as important as recognizing it, according to Dr. Raymond Dart, an associate professor and chair of the Business Administration Department. “We have some amazing students who are consistently achieving high marks. It’s important to congratulate them for their passion for learning.”
“It feels fantastic to be honoured and recognized for all the long hours I dedicate to school,” says Samantha Millette. Ms. Millette achieved the highest academic standing in the third year of study during 2011-12 “Eight months of non-stop studying and essay-writing isn't easy, but it is definitely worth it, especially when your hard work is recognized by others.” A fourth-year student in the environmental studies program, Ms. Millette is keen on learning how environmental policy is formed and how environmental law can be used to protect the environment.”
Awards were presented to top students at Gzowski College in the Departments of Business Administration, Mathematics, Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Environmental Studies and Economics as follows:
Department of Business Administration Awards
Presented by Ray Dart, Chair of Department of Business Administration
First Year
Ahad Kashif
Christine Quigley
Patricia Taylor
Second Year
Jennifer Rowden
Jamey Coons
Zahid Imam
Third Year
Linda Burgess
Liam Ledgerwood
Terry Button
Fourth Year
Violeta Roussinova
Joshua Mountenay
Laura Halligan
Tatiana Litvinova
Polina Ratnichkina
Indigenous Environmental Studies Awards
Presented by Dan Longboat, Director of Indigenous Environmental Studies
William Phillips, BSH INES
Julian Tennent-Riddell - BAH. INES
Indigenous Studies Awards
Presented by Dan Longboat, Director of Indigenous Environmental Studies
Mary Hill, BA. INDG
Lisa Hibberd BA.INDG
Gary Rekker, BAH. INDG
Jennifer Powless BAH. INDG
Economics Awards
Presented by Byron Lew, Economics professor
William B. Common Memorial Prize: Dylan Werry
Christopher Michael Prize: Wesley Greenwood
Harold Van Dusen Prize: Bradley Groenenberg
Maurice Boote Scholarship: Jonathan Thibault
Department of Mathematics
Veronica Wood- Lightbody Award
Maggie Whalen- Guinand Prize
David Greaves- Cyril and Jenny Carter Scholarship (2nd, 3rd or 4th Year)
Robert Krant- Ridley Prize (1st Year)
Kenzu Abdella, chair of mathematics presented awards
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2012.