U of S Honours Most Distinguished Graduates for 2003-04

Posted May 26, 2004


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 26, 2004 2004-05-37-OTHER

U of S Honours Most Distinguished Graduates for 2003-04

The University of Saskatchewan will recognize the achievements of its most
distinguished graduates at Spring Convocation May 26 and 27 at the
Centennial Auditorium. A number of awards and prizes will be presented,
including the prestigious Governor General's Gold and Silver Medals.

Angela Renee Baerwald of Elrose will receive the Governor General's Gold
Medal, awarded to the graduate student with the highest academic standing.
Baerwald will be receiving a Doctor of Philosophy.

Jasrajbir Singh Baath of Saskatoon will receive the Governor General's
Silver Medal, awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest academic
standing. The Spring Convocation Three-year medal will also be presented to
Baath who will receive a Bachelor of Science Three-year (with Great
Distinction).

In addition, the following outstanding graduates will also be honoured for
their academic achievements:

Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists Gold Medal presented to Kelsey
Jacqueline Clarke, Prince Albert, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (with
Great Distinction)

The Fred Fulton Family Prize presented to Chet Ronald Dykshoorn, Foremost,
Alberta, Diploma in Agriculture

Haslam Medal presented to Andrea Louise Dick, Advanced Certificate in
Science, Saskatoon

Earl of Bessborough Prize in Science presented to Andrea Louise Dick,
Advanced Certificate in Science, Saskatoon

University of Saskatchewan Film Society Prize presented to Brigid Clare
Fitzgerald Ward, Muenster, Bachelor of Arts Honours with High Honours in Art
History and Studio Art

Copland Prize in the Humanities presented to Christopher Jon Jensen, Prince
Albert, Bachelor of Arts Honours with High Honours in Religious Studies

Copland Prize in the Social Sciences presented to Janeen Dawn Loehr, Prince
Albert, Bachelor of Arts Honours with High Honours in Psychology

The Goodspeed Award presented to Eric Martin Hanson, Swift Current, Bachelor
of Commerce (with Great Distinction and High Honours in Accounting)

Gold Medal in Dentistry presented to Kamaljit Singh Sahota, Calgary,
Alberta, Doctor of Dental Medicine (with Great Distinction)

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Prize presented to Janelle Ruth Senga, La
Ronge, Bachelor of Education (with Great Distinction)

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan Gold
Medal presented to Benjamin Tyler Wilson, Saskatoon, Bachelor of Science in
Engineering (Engineering Physics) (with Great Distinction)

The Dr. Gordon Garvie Prize in Kinesiology presented to Tara Lee Miller,
Saskatoon, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (with Great Distinction)

Law Society of Saskatchewan Gold Medal presented to Darren Jay Reed, Regina,
Bachelor of Laws (with Great Distinction)

Lindsay Gold Medal in Medicine presented to Gregory Christopher Kraushaar,
Regina, Doctor of Medicine (with Great Distinction)

Lindsay Gold Medal in Nursing presented to Heather Dawn Chamberlin, Prince
Albert, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (with Great Distinction)

Rutter Medal in Nutrition presented to Randi Luella Palmer, Melfort,
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (with Great Distinction)

Robert Martin Prize in Pharmacy presented to Sarah Scott Jacques, Saskatoon,
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (with Great Distinction)

Talmage E. Hunt Award in Physical Therapy presented to Erin Leigh Ireland,
Estevan, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (with Great Distinction)

Western College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Gold Medal presented to
Catharine Anne Shankel, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine (with Great Distinction)

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For more information, please contact:

Erin Taman
Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6919
Cell: (306) 261-5852 (on May 26 and 27 only)