Apr 2, 2013

The Department is pleased to announce following scholarship recipients from our program:

ELVA M. WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by: Elva M. Wilson Estate

Recipients: Mara Dickie, Megan Nelson
Two awards are given out: One is awarded to a student who has completed the first term of the Library & information Technology program; and one to a student who has completed the third term of the Program. Students must currently be full-time in the program, have high scholastic achievement, and have made contributions to the field and program such as tutoring or publishing articles. Established through a bequest from Elva M. Wilson, a former librarian at Langara College.

LANGARA FACULTY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Langara Faculty Association

Library & information Technology Recipient: Susan Millar (Career)
The Langara Faculty Association provides three scholarships recognizing outstanding academic achievement each semester to students in the following categories: Arts, Science, and Career Programs.

TOM MEIKLE SCHOLARSHIP
Established by: Colleagues, friends, and family of Tom Meilke

Library & information Technology Recipient: Susan Millar
Awarded to a student with the highest grade in ENGL 1127: Essay Writing or Short Prose Selections and ENGL 1128: Short Prose Selections and Composition. The student is selected on the basis of a combination of marks, writing skills, love of literature, and general enthusiasm for the study of English. Established in honour of Tom Meikle, an instructor in the English Department at Langara from the establishment of Vancouver City College in 1965 until his retirement. Hi was moral and intellectual leader in the department, championing the then new concept of departments electing their chairs rather than having them appointed by administration. Known for his great teaching skills and empathy with students, particularly students returning to college later in life, and for his great love of literature. Tom is still an inspiration to members of the Department and to generations of students.

J.J. DENHOLM CAREER PROGRAM AWARD

Library & information Technology Recipient: Laura Third
Awarded to a high achiever graduating from a two-year career program. Established in recognition of J.J. Denholm, former Principal of the Langara Campus of Vancouver Community College.

BRITISH COLUMBIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Unfortunately the British Columbia Library Association Scholarship for students registered in the 4th term of the Program has been discontinued and was unavailable as an award this Spring.