Social Sciences honours star scholars

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BY Chantall Van Raay

January 27, 2005

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/little.jpg” caption=”Jonathan Little, right, poses with McMaster Chancellor Melvin Hawkrigg, and his wife Marilyn Hawkrigg, donors of the $7,500 Hawkrigg Family Scholarship, awarded to Little. Photo courtesy: Media Production Services.”]The word “fortunate” sprung to fourth-year kinesiology student Jonathan Little's mind several times at the Faculty of Social Sciences Annual Awards Assembly last night.

“I have been extremely fortunate for being a part of McMaster Social Sciences and the Department of Kinesiology,” said Little, who accepted three scholarships, was named to the Provost's Honour Roll, Dean's Honour List and retained an entrance scholarship based on his academic achievement. “The combination of the outstanding academics and extracurricular activities has provided me with an extremely solid foundation of life skills that I will take with me wherever I go.”

Little was one of hundreds of social sciences students recognized Wednesday for their academic achievement. Recipients are registered in full- and part-time programs across all disciplines in the faculty and represent the academic top 10 per cent of the social sciences student body.

“Your success is a tribute to your hard work, natural abilities and the support of those around you,” said Peter George, McMaster President. “Like Jon, most of you are involved in extracurricular activities at the University, in the broader community or even both. I commend everyone who takes advantage of the opportunity to further enhance their education by participating in other interests whether it is through athletics, the Student Union, the variety of clubs and campus organizations, or community involvement outside the University. You are our future leaders and we hope that you are gathering the resources you need to excel in whatever path you take.”

Added social sciences dean Susan Elliott: “We take great pride in your academic achievements and we are sure you, your family and friends do as well. There are a number of faculty members from across the faculty present here tonight; chairs of departments, directors of programs and members of the Faculty Awards Committee. I know they join with me in extending their warm congratulations for your successes.”

Other notable awards presented:

  • Monique Frances Muise, honours anthropology was inducted into the Provost's Honour Roll for obtaining a 12.0 average on at least 30 units.
  • Geoffrey Wilkin, honours kinesiology, retained a Governor's Entrance Scholarship, presented to students entering a full-time program of study. The scholarship values $12,000 over four years.
  • Nicole Christine Del Bel, honours kinesiology and Kristel Michelle Guthrie, honours political science, received the Dr. Harry Lyman Hooker Entrance Scholarship. Established in 1981, and resulting from a bequest from H.L. Hooker, the award totals $15,000 over four years.
  • Jonathan Little received the Hawkrigg Family Scholarship valued at $7,500.
  • A total of 191 students received in-course awards, based on academic achievement during the 2003-04 session and 517 students were inducted into the 2003 Dean's Honour List, for achieving a minimum 9.5 average on at least 30 units.