J. Elmer Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Award Established at UPEI
Aboriginal students attending UPEI have access to a new award this year. The J. Elmer Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Award has been established by Elise Hynes in memory of her late husband to honour his deep commitment to the advancement of Aboriginal people. It will recognize students who distinguish themselves through leadership and academic accomplishment. A maximum of two awards of $1000 each will be presented each year.
Elmer Hynes was a native of Prince Edward Island whose varied career and interests included direct work with, and on behalf of, Aboriginal people. He passionately believed in education as a means of facilitating full participation in Canadian society. He died suddenly on May 23, 2005, at his home in Ottawa.
The J. Elmer Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Award will be presented to Aboriginal students attending UPEI in full-time undergraduate studies, or full- or part-time graduate studies, who are actively involved with Aboriginal students on campus and, where possible, in the community. To be considered, students must have an academic record that reflects a commitment to their studies. Award-winners will be encouraged to make presentations to school classes, school groups, and educators.
Nominations can be submitted by a student peer, a member of UPEI faculty or staff, or others who are knowledgeable about the student's qualifications. Each nomination must include supporting information outlining why the student deserves the award.
Nomination forms are available from the UPEI Registrar's Office or Band Council offices. Recipients will be selected by the UPEI Admission, Scholarship and Degree Committee upon recommendation from a special award committee. Nominations are being received at the UPEI Registrar's Office, Kelley Memorial Building, UPEI, until April 18, 2006.
For a returning student, the J. Elmer Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Award will be presented at the annual UPEI Deans' Honours and Awards ceremony in October. For a graduating student, the award will be presented at the Graduate Awards Luncheon in May.
