NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR PRESTIGIOUS PUBLIC AWARDS
September 30, 2004 for immediate release
The University of Northern British Columbia has launched its annual search for candidates to receive its two most prestigious awards:
- The Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, which recognizes distinguished achievement in scholarship, research, teaching, the creative arts, or public service and/or significant contribution to the life of the University, British Columbia, Canada or the World.
- The award Friend of the University of Northern British Columbia, recognizes distinguished achievement in the areas noted above, but with a particular emphasis on those who have unselfishly given of themselves to create, promote, or foster the development of the University.
The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, October 12. Nomination forms are available from the Senate Office and can also be downloaded from www.unbc.ca/governance/senate/. Nominations must include a CV of the nominee and a statement outlining why the nominee should be considered. For more information, contact the Senate Office at 960-5795.
This past August, ten UNBC Founders received honorary degrees from UNBC to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Prince George campus. Other past honorary degree recipients have included Haida artist Bill Reid, forest industry leader Ike Barber, and Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo. Past "Friends" have included Marry Fallis and Harry Gairns.
The University of Northern British Columbia has launched its annual search for candidates to receive its two most prestigious awards:
- The Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, which recognizes distinguished achievement in scholarship, research, teaching, the creative arts, or public service and/or significant contribution to the life of the University, British Columbia, Canada or the World.
- The award Friend of the University of Northern British Columbia, recognizes distinguished achievement in the areas noted above, but with a particular emphasis on those who have unselfishly given of themselves to create, promote, or foster the development of the University.
The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, October 12. Nomination forms are available from the Senate Office and can also be downloaded from www.unbc.ca/governance/senate/. Nominations must include a CV of the nominee and a statement outlining why the nominee should be considered. For more information, contact the Senate Office at 960-5795.
This past August, ten UNBC Founders received honorary degrees from UNBC to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Prince George campus. Other past honorary degree recipients have included Haida artist Bill Reid, forest industry leader Ike Barber, and Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo. Past "Friends" have included Marry Fallis and Harry Gairns.
