Nov 3, 2000
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THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Nov 3, 2000 |
| Know a special UVic teacher or someone from the ranks of the university’s alumni who deserves recognition? The UVic Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2001 Distinguished Alumni and Excellence in Teaching awards, and the cut-off date is quickly approaching. Up to three alumni members are honoured each year for accomplishments in either academics, athletics, fine arts, business, industry, professions, public service or service to the community, volunteer agencies or charities. Past recipients include cyclist Alison Sydor, Miles Richardson of the B.C. Treaty Commission and Canadian Pacific executive vice-president Ron Gamey. Scholarships are awarded to a deserving student in an area of study chosen by each award recipient. The Excellence in Teaching award, presented annually since 1988, is open to faculty members, senior instructors, sessional lecturers or senior lab instructors who have taught at UVic for at least three years. Last year’s winners were Dr. Ed Berry (English), Elsie Chan (sociology) and Dr. Richard King (Pacific and Asian studies). Portraits of past recipients are displayed in the main stairwell of the McPherson Library. Nominations for Excellence in Teaching need to be submitted by Nov. 17. Distinguished Alumni Award nominations must be received by Nov. 24. Nomination packages are available at Alumni House (corner of Haro and Sinclair roads). For additional information contact Marlene Bergstrom at 721-6012 or go to the association’s Web site at <http://alumni.uvic.ca>. |