Women’s organization recognized for long-standing student support
Fourth-year health sciences student Anna Kobylianskii, the 2010 recipient of the The Municipal Chapter Of Hamilton, IODE, Muriel E. Skelton Award, was a guest at this weekend’s celebratory tea. The event was in recognition of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire’s longstanding support of McMaster students.
The Hamilton chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, a women’s charitable organization, was honoured with a celebratory tea and presentation at Alumni Memorial Hall.
The organization gave more than $95,000 to the University last year in support of two student awards.
The Municipal Chapter of Hamilton IODE Legacy Bursary, established in 2012, supports third-year students from Hamilton in financial need.
The Muriel E. Skelton Award, established in 1944, is one of the oldest still being awarded. It goes to the student who attains the highest standing in a first-year history course.
“IODE’s support will ensure not only that generations of McMaster students will receive help when they need it, but also that those students will graduate from McMaster knowing about the impact, dedication and tradition of IODE Hamilton,” said University President Patrick Deane, who spoke to the group of IODE members Saturday. “We are better for your involvement.”
A number of McMaster alumni were on-hand for the campus celebration including Margaret Bennett, who graduated from humanities in 1943.
IODE was established in 1900 to support Canadians departing to fight in South Africa. The organization now works to improve the lives of children and youth and support those in need through education, social service and citizenship programs.
