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UFV Social, Cultural and Media Studies students go on to be leaders in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Here are some recent achievements of UFV SCMS grads:
- Sarah Beaulieu, a UFV alumni, just completed her PhD and is currently a sessional instructor in Anthropology & Sociology for the SCMS department.
- Spencer Huesken graduated with a Sociology major (Social Research Concentration) at UFV, a MA from Queen's University, where he received the Christopher Knapper Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance in 2019. Spencer is currently a sessional for the SCMS department.
- Angela Ostrikoff graduated with a Sociology major and Social Research Concentration has been accepted to the MA program in Sociology at York University.
- Cody Hall has been accepted to UBC Law School.
- Kristen Chaisson has completed her MA in Sociology at Dalhousie University and has been accepted to the PhD program at the University of Calgary.
- Jess Wind graduated with a BA at UFV, MA in Media Studies at Carlton University, and is currently working as a sessional at UFV.
- Kristianne Hendricks graduated with a BA Sociology/Anthropology and has begun her MA at Simon Fraser University.
- Caitlyn Therrien graduated with a BA Sociology/Anthropology and has begun her MA at the University of Toronto.
- Anju Gill Graduated with a BA Sociology/Anthropology Major and Media and Communications Studies Minor and has begun her MA at Simon Fraser University.
- Marc Sinclair graduated with BA Sociology Major and is now working on his MA in Sociology at York University.
- Jordan Todd graduated with a BA Sociology Major and is now working on his MA in Sociology at Carleton University.
- Chad Doerksen graduated with a BA Sociology Major and is now working on his MA in Sociology a the University of Alberta.
- Natalie Bridal-Fisher has completed her MA in Sociology at Queen's University and is working in Kamloops as a Business development coordinator for an IT firm.
- Sarah Beer graduated with a BA Soc/Anth Major and is now working on her PhD at the University of Winsor.
- Chris Dembicki presented her paper, The Feline/Human Relationship: Furthering Interactions and Possibilities, at the Pacific Sociological Association Annual Meeting in Oakland, CA.
- Rene Melanson presented at Mount Royal College on her experience being a research assistant to Elizabeth Dennis and Alison Thomas.
- Naida Motut graduated with a BA Soc/Anth Major and is working with the Chilliwack Social Planning and Research Council.
- Ruth Whiteway graduated with a BA Soc/Anth Major and is now working at Fraser Health.
- Jocylene Blanchette graduated with a BA Soc/Anth Major and LAS Minor and is now teaching with the Chilliwack School District.
- Robin Toews graduated with a Crim Degree Sociology Minor and is now working on an MA in Public Policy & Administration at Carleton University.
Awards and Special Recognition:
2018/2019
- Shanna Penner received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award in Bachelor of Arts
- Jeffrey Miijo received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award in Associate of Arts, Media & Communication Studies
- Jeffrey Miijo received the Guy Rushton award
- Kelsey Block received the College of Arts Undergrad Student Research award for Sociology
- Rebecca Wissink received the College of Arts Undergrad Student Research award for Anthropology
2017/2018
- Flora Oswald received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award in Bachelor of Arts
- Ryan Fox received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award in Associate of Arts, Media & Communication Studies
- Larissa Kowalski received the Guy Rushton Award
2016/2017
- Aaron Penner received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award in Bachelor of Arts
- Yun Zhang received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award in Bachelor of Arts
- Zsuzsanna Rogoczi received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award in Bachelor of Arts
- Anecia Gill received the Guy Rushton Award
2015/2016
- Terrill Smith received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in Bachelor of Arts
- Chelsea Novakowski received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts, Media & Communication Studies
- Ashley Townsend received the Guy Rushton Award
2014/2015
- Katherine Davies received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in Bachelor of Arts
- Charline Johnsen received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts, Media & Communication Studies
- Angelissa Shum received the Research Excellence Award within the Sociology discipline
- Anecia Gill received the Research Excellence Award within the Indo-Canadian Studies discipline
2013/2014
- Daniel Comrie received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
- Justine Brett received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts, Media & Communication Studies
- Kristianne Hendricks received the Guy Rushton Award
- Sasha Morenau Research Excellence Award within the Sociology discipline
- Tom Funk Research Excellence Award within the Anthropology discipline
2012/2013
- Steven Olsen received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
- Kristianne Hendricks received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts
- Ali Siemens received the Guy Rushton Award
- Jordan Todd has received the Joseph-Armand Bombadier Canada Graduate Scholarship
- Jessica Wind Research Excellence Award within the Media and Communication Studies discipline
- Angela Ostrikoff Research Excellence Award within the Sociology discipline
2011/2012
- Natalie Bridal-Fisher received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
- Sydney Sallstrom received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts
- Susan Naja received the Guy Rushton Award and a UFV Undergraduate Research Excellence Award within Anthropology discipline
- Chard Doerksen received the Joseph-Armand Bombadier Canada Graduate Scholarship
- Joel Smart received a UFV Undergraduate Research Excellence Award with the Media and Communications Studies discipline
- Wade Hopwo received a UFV Undergraduate Research award within the Sociology discipline
2010/2011
- Katheryn Stickle received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
- Stephanie Jackson received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts
- Chad Doerksen received the Dean's Medal of Excellence in the Faculty of Arts and the Guy Rushton Award
2009/2010
- Dan Stubbs received the Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
- Lisa Gojsic received the Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts
2008/2009
- Rene Melan received the Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
- Patricia Dahl received the Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts
- Anjuli Zukowski received the Guy Rushton Award
2007/2008
- Tomas Bingham received the Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
- Angela Mussallem received the Outstanding Achievement in the Associate of Arts
- Fraser MacLean received the Dalton Camp Award
2006/2007
- Colleen Smith received the UCFV Student Research Excellence Award and the Guy Rushton Special Recognition Award
- Melissa Geddert received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Associate of Arts Degree
- Maria Piper-Arroliga received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Bachelor of Arts
2005/2006
- Marc Sinclair received the UCFV Student Research Excellence Award and the Guy Rushton Special Recognition Award
- Colleen Smith received the Excellence in Student Governance Award, the Jean Scott Scholarship and the UCFV Student Union Society Award
- Brooke Jopling received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Associate of Arts Degree
- Harrison Moony received the SCMS Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Minor
- Melissa Sandhar received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement in the Bachelor of Arts
2004/2005
- Jocylene Blanchette received the UCFV Student Research Excellence Award
- Blain Kemp received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Associate of Arts Degree
- Penny Dalton received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Bachelor of Arts
2003/2004
- Andrea Huelsmann received the Governor General Silver Medal Award
- Amanda Hallman received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Associate of Arts Degree
- Cherri Helgason received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Bachelor of Arts
2002/2003
- Myrna Charlton received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Associate of Arts Degree
- Krista McGowan received the SCMS Outstanding Achievement Award for the Bachelor of Arts
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