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C E L E B R AT I N G E X C E L L E N C E

CENTRE FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION

ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN

(CREVAWC) AWARDS

ELISABETH STEEL REURINK MEMORIAL AWARD

Awarded annually to a student connected with the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children who is interested in violence against women issues and plays an active role in their community. Elisabeth, daughter of Linda Steel and Brian Reurink, wrote that “Society and the world are always in need of change or fixing because as soon as we fix one problem another one arises. With every problem people have the ability and the capacity to be compassionate and reach out to help their neighbour, even if their neighbour is halfway around the world.”

Award Recipient: Jillian Auger

SCOTIABANK GRADUATE AWARD FOR STUDIES IN

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Awarded annually to graduate students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and demonstrate an interest in research and education regarding violence against women and children and involvement with the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC). This award was established by a generous gift from Scotiabank.

Award Recipients: Aadhiya Vasudeva & Amrit Kaur Gill

CANADIAN RESEARCH CENTRE ON INCLUSIVE

EDUCATION AWARDS

CANADIAN RESEARCH CENTRE ON INCLUSIVE

EDUCATION AWARD

Established by gifts from Alumni, this award is offered to graduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Education who will be completing a thesis on a topic related to the inclusive education of students with special needs.

Award Recipients: Shamiga Arumuhathas, Jessica Delorey & Julia Ranieri

JESSICA JEAN CAMPBELL COULSON AWARD

This award was established by Mr. David R. Campbell (BA ‘38) in memory of Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson. Awarded annually to a full-time graduate student at Western who has submitted a research proposal for thesis or dissertation research related to the education of students with special needs.

Award Recipient: Kailee Liesemer

GRADUATE AWARDS

ART GEDDIS “LEARNING ABOUT TEACHING” MEMORIAL AWARD

The memorial award is in honour of the late Arthur N. Geddis, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Education, and is awarded to a Graduate Education student who is researching Reflective Practice. Dr. Geddis was a professor of science education whose research focused on learning to teach.

Award Recipient: Martin Wolak

DR. ALLEN PEARSON GRADUATE AWARD IN

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Awarded annually to a full-time graduate student in the Education program, based on academic achievement, how the student’s studies align to the development of research in the area of Educational Leadership, and the student’s aspirations for having an impact on leadership in Education. This award was made possible by a generous gift from the Estate of Dr. Allen Pearson. This award is in memory of Dr. Allen Pearson, former Dean of the Faculty of Education from 1995 to 2007 and full-time faculty until 2010.

Award Recipient: Ruth Nielsen

JOAN PEDERSEN MEMORIAL GRADUATE AWARD

Awarded annually to a full or part-time student who has submitted a research project in the MA program focusing on “early years” education.

Award Recipient: Atefeh Taherian Kalati

JOHN DEARNESS MEMORIAL GRADUATE AWARD

The award is in honour of the late John Dearness and is awarded to a Graduate Education student who has conducted research on literacy development in conjunction with a thesis or directed research project, has at least an A- average in the graduate program, and has been nominated for the award by his/her graduate supervisor.

Award Recipient: Armush Salahadin

W.A. TOWNSHEND GOLD MEDAL IN EDUCATION

The Gold Medal is in honour of the Late Bishop Townshend of London, Ontario, and is awarded at each convocation to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in his/her program of study.

Award Recipient: Amira Hmidan

WALTER M. LOBB ONTARIO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a graduate student conducting research in the Faculty of Education at the Master’s or Doctoral level who is a current holder of an Ontario Graduate Scholarship, based on academic achievement and research merit. Preference will be given to a student whose research focuses on children’s mental health issues and who is studying with faculty affiliated with the Centre for Inclusive Education. This scholarship is made possible by a gift from the Estate of Walter M. Lobb (BEd’78, MEd’93) with Foundation Western.

Award Recipients: Charlotte Carrie & Bradley Daly

LAURA & ED MCLEISH SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by the generosity of Laura McLeish, and it is awarded to an Intermediate/Senior student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement with Mathematics as a teaching subject.

Award Recipients: Eden Petruccelli & Ashley Valenta

MARGARET FALLONA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN

FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION

This scholarship was established through the generosity of donors from the Faculty of Education and graduates of the French as a Second Language Teacher Education program. The scholarship is awarded to a student graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the elementary or secondary French as a Second Language Teacher Education Program, and who has given evidence that they will further the development of French as a second language in schools during their career.

Award Recipient: Sarah Zapata

MATTHEW & CORNELIA KOENS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Peter Koens in honour of his parents Matthew and Cornelia Koens, and is awarded to the pre-service student, at any teaching level, based on academic achievement

Award Recipient: Sylvia Wec

MILTON & HELEN WALKER SCHOLARSHIP IN

SCIENCE EDUCATION

This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by a bequest from Milton Walker (MD 1928) and Helen Walker (BA 1924). It is awarded to full-time students pursuing the Bachelor of Education degree, with Science as a teaching subject at any teaching level. Selection is based on academic achievement.

Award Recipient: Marshall Vokey

MILTON & HELEN WALKER SCHOLARSHIP IN

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by a bequest from Milton Walker (MD 1928) and Helen Walker (BA 1924). It is awarded to full-time students pursuing the Bachelor of Education degree, with Mathematics as a teaching subject at any teaching level. Selection is based on academic achievement.

Award Recipient: Karen Lam

RETIRED TEACHERS OF ONTARIO DISTRICT 8 STUDENT AWARD

FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE TEACHING

This award was established by the Retired Teachers of Ontario to recognize outstanding achievement in practice teaching. In order to be eligible for this award, a student must have attended a secondary school in the London-Middlesex area. Selection is based on exemplary teaching practices in practicum placements.

Award Recipients: Madyson Link & Marian De Jeu

SYLVIA CANN MEMORIAL AWARD

This award was established through Foundation Western by Christina Jolly in honour of her late sister Sylvia Cann. The selection of this award is on the basis of both academic standing and teaching skills, and it is awarded to outstanding students in the Primary/Junior division of the Bachelor of Education program at the Faculty of Education.

Award Recipients: Chantelle Mawhinney & Emily Runstedler

THE ELIZABETH T. DORNER AWARD

This award was established with a generous gift from Elizabeth T. Dorner (BA’68, Psychology). Awarded annually to a student completing a Bachelor of Education degree in the Faculty of Education. The award is based on academic achievement and excellence in practicum teaching in a Catholic Board of Education.

Award Recipient: Paula Martin

W.S. TURNER AWARD

Established by the family of Dr. W.S. Turner, the first Dean of the Faculty of Education, 1965-1969, this memorial award is presented to an outstanding student in the Primary-Junior, Junior-Intermediate or Intermediate-Senior (Mathematics option) program. Selection is based on excellence in coursework at the Faculty, orientation to enlightened Mathematics teaching and practicum performance. During this academic year, you have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, positive leadership and an enthusiastic attitude toward teaching.

Award Recipient: Eden Petruccelli