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Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:00 amMaster of Ceremonies:Dr. Glen Bodner, Director of Undergraduate Programs

Academic Achievement Award, B.A./B.Sc.General Degree

Awarded annually to graduating Psychology majors (non-Honours) with a 3.90 GPA or greater over their Psychology courses. Presented by Dr. Penny Pexman.

Adam Hall Veronika Kiryanova Scott StoopAmber Henderson Linda Sorensen Lara Yeung

Academic Achievement Award, B.A./B.Sc. Honours Degree

Awarded annually to the graduating Psychology Honours students with a 3.90 GPA or greater over their Psychology courses. Presented by Dr. Penny Pexman.

Michelle Bryan Jasmin Dhillon Jana KurilovaSarah Collins Maria Fais Kristin NewmanJennifer Dahl Sara Hakimi Paige Reeves

Research AwardAwarded annually for evidence of outstanding undergraduate research. This award recognizes a superior honours thesis contribution, or achievement in a research course involving independent work, or research that the student conducted on his/her own. Students are nominated by Faculty members.

Megan Kheong and Linette Lawlor presented by Dr. Susan Boon

Faculty AwardAwarded annually for superior achievement in 400-level courses. This award recognizes contributions to the more intangible aspects of the courses, e.g. asking stimulating questions in class, evidence of initiative and independent/creative thinking, or outstanding performance in laboratory work. Students are nominated by Faculty members and the decision is based heavily on let-ters of recommendation from Faculty members.

Lucy Amadala presented by Dr. Candace Konnert

Schonfield AwardAwarded annually to the student with the largest increase in their grade point average over the third year of their program.

Amy Leung presented by Dr. Penny Pexman

Jock Abra Scholarship in Psychology and the ArtsOffered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the Honours Program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. Prefer-ence is given to students who demonstrate involvement and interest in an area of fine arts, the performing arts or humanities.

Kim Tan-McNeill presented by Dr. Jock Abra

2009 Honours Class

The Silver Medallion AwardAwarded annually to the student graduating with the highest academic stand-ing in the Honours Program in Psychology. Awarded at convocation.

Paige Reeves presented by Dr. Penny Pexman

The Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Academic Excellence

Awarded for best Psychology Thesis at the University of Calgary.

Linette Lawlor (B.A. Honours) presented by Dr. Penny Pexman

Victoria Smith (M.Sc.) Nicole Young (Ph.D.)Lana Ozen (M.Sc.) Amy Wotjowicz (Ph.D.)Amanda Epp (M.Sc.) Nathaniel Will Shead (Ph.D.)

Best Conference Paper AwardAwarded to a student in their final year who has presented an outstanding Honours or conference course thesis at our annual student conference – as judged by a panel of faculty, graduate students, and staff volunteers.

Sarah Collins presented by Juanita Whalen

Best Conference Poster AwardAwarded to a student in their final year who has presented an outstanding poster at our annual student conference–as judged by a panel of faculty, graduate students, and staff volunteers.

Jarrett Fullerton & Jordan Mena presented by (Red Deer College) Juanita Whalen

Teaching Assistant Award of ExcellenceAwarded to the graduate student who has displayed excellence in their role as a teaching assistant.

Jennifer Nicol presented by Dr. Richard Dyck

The Student Service AwardAwarded in recognition of outstanding service contributions on the part of an undergraduate or graduate student to the Department of Psychology in the cur-rent academic year.

Juanita Whalen presented by Dr. Penny Pexman Ψ

Undergraduate Research Supervision AwardAwarded for outstanding undergraduate research supervision.

Dr. Michael Antle presented by Maria Nunez

You Did It AwardAwarded annually for a Department member (student, staff, or faculty) who deserves special recognition.

Presented by Linda Duffy

Photographs

We’re proud of our students and their accomplishments and we know their families and friends are too. We’ll be taking a photo of each recipient as they receive their award and will be posting them on our website for every-one to enjoy.

At the conclusion of the ceremony we are requesting all award recipients and presenters to meet at the pond just outside of the Administration Building (weather permitting). We’ll take some group and individual photos and also give you an opportunity to capture this special moment.

RefreshmentsRefreshments and snacks will be available before and after the awards cer-emony next to the atrium entrance.

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