Erica Isomura is the latest

recipient of the Vicky Husband

Scholarship in the School of

Environmental Studies. She

says, “ I feel very honoured to

have been selected and am

incredibly grateful for your

donation which supports me in

my final year at UVic. I have

learned how addressing the

healing of people is deeply

connected to the healing of

land. I  hope my engagements

in environmental –focussed

groups can support others in

making connections with

environmental issues, politics

with more deeply rooted social

issues. Thank you again for this

gift.”

CARMEN AGAR-NEWMANSchool of Nursing

Emergency ward nurse

student Aharon Arnstein is

the recipient of the James

and Phillippa Kerr

Scholarship in the School

of Nursing. Aharon says, “I

have always known that I

wanted to go further in my

studies and to work in the

field of education and

policy. I hope to be able to

split my work life so I can

teach and maintain my

bedside nursing. Your gift

will help me to continue my

masters courses over the

next term and I thank you

sincerely.”

AHARON ARNSTEINSchool of Nursing

TRISHA BINGSSchool of Social Work

Trisha Bings was awarded the

Roy Watson Bursary in the

School of Social Work. As a

single mother of twin boys she

says, “I am working towards my

social work degree to be a good

role model for my boys. Another

reason was to prove to myself

that I could do it and  I will be

the first in my family to

complete a university education.

Both my mother and

grandmother wanted to attend

university, however parenting

duties kept them from fulfilling

their dreams. Thank you so

much for your support. It

amazes me that people can be

so generous, and I look forward

to the day that I am in a position

to pay this kindness forward.”

SHAUNA BREITKREUTZ

School of Child and Youth Care

JUDY BUSHESchool of Nursing

Judy Bushe is the recipient of

the Zillah (Hobart) Wood

Scholarship in Nursing. She is

training to be a nurse

practitioner and has extensive

emergency room experience.

In the Democratic Republic of

the Congo she has been

working as a nurse educator

to support the prevention and

treatment of children with

malaria. In her spare time she

is hoping to make a difference

by raising funds for orphaned,

war-affected children. She

says, “I am honored to receive

such a generous donation that

will help me continue my

education in nursing so that I

may be in a better situation to

help others.”

HEATHER CHASESchool of Child and Youth Care

Khama Chibwana is a recipient

of the Agnes and William

Shahariw Memorial Scholarship

in the School of Child and Youth

care. Shown here with two of his

three children in Malawi, Sub-

Saharan Africa, Khama is

pursuing a PhD in early

childhood development in order

to improve the plight of young

children. He says, “issues of

child neglect, abuse, under-

nutrition, poor education, child

labor, and extreme poverty

constitute a developmental

challenge to millions of children

from this part of the world. My

research will further advance

the care and education for

young children in Africa. Once

again, thank you very much for

this timely award.”

KHAMA CHIBWANASchool of Child and Youth Care

MARY CHUSchool of Public Administration

SANDRINA CONTANTSchool of Nursing

DANIELLE DAIGLESchool of Nursing

Danielle Daigle is a recipient of

the Sisters of St. Ann Scholarship

in Nursing. She lives in a small

community on Vancouver Island

and is studying to become a

Nurse Practitioner. She says, “I

am particularly interested in

women’s health and pediatric

care across the lifespan. I firmly

believe that in the role of Nurse

Practitioner I will improve the

accessibility of primary health

care to the populations in under

serviced communities, while

working collaboratively with

other health care providers.

Receiving this scholarship will

make my goal much easier to

attain. Your generosity is

appreciated and accepted with

extreme honor.”

SARAH DAVIESSchool of Nursing

Sarah Davies is the recipient of the

Sisters of St. Ann Scholarship in

Nursing. She is enrolled at UVic in

Advanced Practice Leadership with

the hope of becoming a Neonatal

Clinical Nurse Specialist. Sarah has

been working in the neonatal unit

since 2009 and is interested in the

experiences of families with

medically complex infants as they

transition home. She says, “I am

working while pursuing full-time

graduate studies and receiving this

award will help to reduce some of

the financial strain associated with

schooling. I am very grateful to

have been given this opportunity

and will never forget the support

behind the Sisters of St. Ann

Scholarship.  Thank you.” 

BENJAMIN DOWELLSchool of Nursing

Benjamin Dowell was a recipient of

the Purves Sisters Scholarship in

the School of Nursing. He

completed his last preceptorship at

the Calgary Foothills Medical

Centre where he was offered a full-

time job in Hematology. Pictured

here with his newborn daughter,

Benjamin says, “I am very thankful

for this scholarship, which is very

much appreciated and needed.

Since I began my program I feel I

have found my ‘calling’ and have

pride, satisfaction and fulfillment

daily in what I am doing.” The

support of this important School of

Nursing scholarship enabled

Benjamin to finish his degree and

support his family when they

needed him most.  

CHRISTY EARLESchool of Nursing

Christy Earle is a graduate student in

the School of Nursing and a recipient

of the James and Phillippa Kerr

Scholarship. As a mother who works

part-time in the Emergency

Department of the Vernon Jubilee

Hospital, she knows what it means to

balance family life with career goals.

She is interested in pursuing clinical

practice within the Nurse Practitioner

program. She says, “Mental health

and community health are areas I am

interested in having worked in small

towns throughout BC including Burns

Lake, Bella Coola and Prince Rupert.

As a mother of three children, your

gift has been highly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your

generosity. I can continue with my

studies with a reduced stress level in

regards to finances.”

KIRSTEN ESAUSchool of Nursing

Kirsten Esau is the

recipient of the Sisters of

St. Ann Graduate

Scholarship in Nursing.

Before studying to

become a nurse

practitioner, she worked

as a public health nurse.

She says, “I have

developed a passion for

serving disadvantaged

populations and those

with chronic health

conditions. I have been

greatly blessed in my life

and I hope to use what

has been given to me to

help others in need.”

CLAYTON FAIRSchool of Health Information Science

JASUN FOXSchool of Public Administration

ARIELLE GUETTASchool of Public Administration

KARMON HELMLE

School of Health Information Science

Chynna Howard is most thankful

for receiving the Dianne Bourne

Memorial Bursary. She says,

“Studying at the University of

Victoria has undoubtedly been

the most rewarding experience

of my life. Along with my role as

a student representative for the

School of Social Work I feel

empowered as an individual and

have also been able to develop

wonderful connections with

professors and peers. This

bursary has allowed me to focus

on my academic achievements

and has helped to alleviate

some of the worry of financial

strain. Thank you again so much

for your generous contribution

to my education.”

CHYNNA HOWARDSchool of Social Work

DERRILYN HUSBANDSchool of Nursing

Derrilyn Husband is the recent

recipient of the Purves Sisters

Scholarship in the School of

Nursing. She says, “During my

time in school I have become a

single mother and the stress and

financial strain often led me to

question my education’s

importance. This award has

made it possible for me to

continue with my studies while

providing for my daughter. I look

forward to graduating in April

and beginning my career in

Nursing. As I move forward in my

skills and knowledge I am

hopeful that I will one day work

in the Emergency Department of

my hometown hospital. The

words in this letter cannot

express the gratitude I feel for

your contribution to my

education and the opportunity it

has helped provide for me.”

EVA JEWELLIndigenous Governance Program

Eva Jewell is a Masters in

Indigenous Governance

candidate and the recipient of

the David and Mary Norton

Fellowship. Jewell who is a 23

year old Anishinaabekwe from

Chippewas of the Thames First

Nation in Ontario and a

mother of a young toddler, is

thrilled to have the support

provided by this award. Eva

says, “I will be the first in my

family to attain a Graduate

degree, and my mother and

grandmother are looking

forward to being present for

the defense. I thank you for

providing me with the

opportunity of alleviating

costs so I can focus on the

importance of my education! 

Chi Miigwech [Thank you

greatly.]”

CHELSEA KELLYSchool of Social Work

Chelsea Kelly is the recent recipient of the Jean and Archie Bain Scholarship in the School of Social Work. Chelsea is from the Sto:lo Nation and switched from Psychology to Social Work after the birth of her son. She says, “I plan to work with individuals and families within my community who live complex lives where mental health challenges and/or addictions present barriers. From my experience in the School of Social Work, I feel equipped to work with people in a way that preserves their dignity, works with their strengths, and provides them the opportunity to work with me in a way that is meaningful and useful to them. As a young, busy mother, time and money are limited, so this gift has really helped me to work to my full potential. Thank you.”

ALEXANDRA KENT

School of Public Health & Social Policy

Alexandra Kent is the recipient of the Jennie Butchart Scholarship in the School of Public Health and Social Policy. She works full-time from her home in Harrison Hot Springs for the Sts'ailes Community School in the Upper Fraser Valley while going to UVic online to complete her degree. She had the opportunity to contribute to national research on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and has published in the Arbutus Review on Indigenous rights. She plans to pursue a Masters degree once she graduates this year. Alexandra says, “I take pride in my academic achievements and I hope that you too, can take pride in my present success and future ambitions as the chosen recipient of the Jennie Butchart Scholarship.”

JABIN KIMSchool of Child and Youth Care

Jabin Kim is the recipient of

the William and Gladys

Partridge Award in Child

Care. Living away from

home and working with

families in distress during

her practica, she says,

“Your act of kindness has

supported me in times

when financial support was

needed and absolutely

appreciated. I am very

excited to start this career

and be a change agent who

is able to support children,

youth and families.” Jabin is

now employed as a Child

Protection Officer in Port

Coquitlam.

KELSA LAUGHLINSchool of Public Health & Social Policy

AMY LAWSchool of Public Administration

NATASHA LESNIKOVA

School of Public Administration

LILLY LUKSchool of Nursing

JOANNE MACLAREN

School of Nursing

MEHDI MAREFAT

School of Health Information Science

LEANE MATHIASSchool of Nursing

DEVLIN MCDERMITT

School of Nursing

TRICIA MCGUIRE-ADAMS

Indigenous Governance Program

Bonnie McKechnie is the recipient

of the Royal Jubilee Hospital

Auxiliary Elsa Groundwater

Scholarship. She says, “I have

been working extremely hard

towards my dream of becoming a

nurse, not only for myself but for

my son’s future. I have continued

my nursing degree even through

the extreme stress of my son

being sick with cancer. Your

support has reduced the extreme

financial burden which allowed me

to pursue my dream of becoming

a nurse. I hope one day that I will

be able to give something back to

others by supporting a scholarship

for future students like myself.

Thank you so much for your

generous and kind spirit.”

BONNIE MCKECHNIE

School of Nursing

ALLISON MCLEANSchool of Nursing

Lisa Mcphee is the latest

recipient of the Eileen Lillian

Cowling Memorial Bursary in

the School of Nursing. Lisa

says, “Being in a degree

program is difficult enough

and as a single parent it is

even more complicated and

has been at times

overwhelming emotionally,

physically, mentally and

financially. Your donation has

made it possible for me to

finish my degree. I am the

first person in my immediate

family to graduate with a

degree and whenever I ask

my daughter what she would

like to be when she grows up,

she tells me ‘a nurse,’ so who

knows what we have started

here? Thank you!”

LISA MCPHEESchool of Nursing

SIMON MINSHALLSchool of Health Information Science

FAYE MISSARSchool of Public Health and Social

Policy

JULIE MOORESchool of Public Health and Social

Policy

TARA MULCASTER

School of Nursing

JOHN NSABIMANA

School of Public Administration

JOLLY NYEKOSchool of Child and Youth Care

HALIMA O’BRIENSchool of Nursing

HEATHER PAYRASTRE

School of Nursing

DENISE SCOZZAFAVA

School of Nursing

SARA SHORTENSchool of Nursing

DALEENA SIGGELKOW

School of Social Work

ROBYN SPILKER

School of Social Work

COLLEEN SPOONER

School of Child and Youth Care

REBECCA TAYLOR

School of Social Work

MARLA TURNERSchool of Public Health & Social Policy

JESSICA VANDECAR

School of Nursing

LEAH WILSONSchool of Nursing

JENNIFER YEOMANSchool of Nursing

DIONE ROSSSchool of Social Work

Chari Down is a Licenced

Practical Nurse (LPN) who is

finishing her BSC degree in

Nursing. She says, “I wanted

to write to express my

appreciation for being the

recipient of the Elsa

Stephens Scholarship in

Nursing. I had always

wanted to be a nurse and so

I became a Licensed

Practical Nurse in 2010. This

was the right decision for me

as I have been able to work

casual as an LPN throughout

my BSN Degree. My LPN

wages and this scholarship

has meant that I have not

needed to receive student

loans. I am very excited to

begin my career as an RN

BSN. Thank you for your

generous gift. "

CHARI DOWNSchool of Nursing