Scholarly Pursuits | 2009

Stories about the impact of your giving

	Interior Savings Credit Union supports lifelong learners at UBC Okanagan For many students, returning to school after a break is much harder than going to school in the first place. Resuming an academic career that is interrupted by other priorities – family needs, community service – can be particularly challenging. Continue reading…
	A sustainable scholarship honouring a sustainability pioneer In 1997, UBC became the first Canadian university with a sustainability policy, and Dr. Freda Pagani became the first staff person in charge of implementing that policy. She had no money, no staff, and little support on campus. But she had a novel idea… Continue reading…
	Scholarship allows student to contribute more Even though he graduated last April with a BA in political science, Alex Etchell’s academic journey is far from over. This multi-scholarship recipient began his first year in law school… Continue reading…
	Bursary support keeps hygienist in the clinic Madelene de Castro is a third-year student in the Dental Hygiene degree program, the only one of its kind in British Columbia. “I’ve wanted to be a dental hygienist since I was in high school.” Continue reading…
	Friends come together to create memorial award When Andreas Baur died unexpectedly, within days his friends and former classmates had established a Facebook group in his memory and were discussing how to create a scholarship or bursary in his honour. Continue reading…