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THE  UNIVERSITYOF  BRITISH  COLUMBIA
VANCOUVER SENATE
MINUTES OF 19 FEBRUARY 2014
Attendance
Present: Mr P. Edgcumbe (Vice-Chair), Dr K. Ross (Secretary), Mr T. Ahmed, Dr R. Anstee, Dean G. Averill, Dr
K. Baimbridge, Mr G. Beales, Ms E. Biddlecombe, Dr H. Brock, Dr. P. Burns, Dr L. Burr, Mr C. Chan, Dr G.
Chapman, Dr P. Choi, Dr W. Dunford, Dr D. Farrar (Provost and Vice-President, Academic), Mr D. Fernandez,
Rev. Dr C. Godwin, Dr S. Grayston, Mr S. Haffey, Dr P. Harrison, Ms J. Jagdeo, Ms N. Karimi, Ms A. Kessler, Dr
U. Kumar, Ms. E. Kuo, Dr B.S. Lalli, Mr J. Lee, Mr C. Leonoff, Dr P. Loewen, Ms K. Mahal, Dr F. Marra, Ms N.
Marshall, Dr P. Marshall, Dr W McKee, Mr W. McNulty, Ms N. Mohd-Yahya, Principal L. Nasmith, Dr I. Parent,
Dean M. Parlange, Ms M. Patton, Dean S. Peacock, Dr N. Perry, Dr J. Plessis, Mr M. Prescott, Dr A. Riseman, Ms
T. Rosseel, Dr L. Rucker, Dean C. Shuler, Dr S. Singh, Dr R. Sparks, Ms S. Sterling, Dr S. Thorne, Dr M. Vessey,
Dr R. Windsor-Liscombe.
Regrets: Dr J. Belanger, Dean M.A. Bobinski, Dr J. Brander, MrB. Caracheo, DeanM. Coughtrie, Prof. B. Craig,
Dean B. Frank, Prof. B. Goold, Dr W. Hall, Dean R. Helsley, Dean J. Innes, Dean M. Isman, Dr I. Ivanov, Dr S.
Knight, Dr P. Leung, Prof. B. MacDougall, Mr T. MacLachlan, Ms M. Maleki, Ms S. Morgan-Silvester, Dr D.
O'Donoghue, Dr K. Patterson, Dean S. Porter, Dr R. Reid, Ms T. Shum, Dr D. Simunic, Dean G. Stuart, Mr M.
Thorn, Prof. S.J. Toope, Rev. Dr R. Topping, Mr D. Verma, Dr L. Walker, Dr R. Wilson, Dr D. Witt.
Guests: Dr L. Best, Mr I. Burgess, Dr C. Fabian, Dr S. Jarvis-Selinger, Dr A. Kindler, Mr P. Ouillet, Dr A. Redish,
Dr D. Snadden, Mr E. Zhao.
Recording Secretary: Mr C. Eaton.
Call to Order
The Vice-Chair of Senate, Mr Philip Edgcumbe, called the sixth regular meeting of the
Vancouver Senate for the 2013/2014 academic year to order at 6:00 pm.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
William McNulty }        That the Minutes of the Meeting of 22 January
Robert Sparks 2014 be adopted as presented.
Approved.
Tributes Committee
The Chair of the Senate Tributes Committee, Dr Sally Thorne, presented.
MEMORIAL MINUTE FOR DR PETER A. LUZTIG
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Peter Lusztig was born in Budapest and came to Canada in 1948 after spending
much of his childhood in China and Hong Kong. In 1954, he graduated with a
Bachelor of Commerce from UBC with a specialization in public administration.
Outside of class, he was an active student as a member of the Thunderbird Swim
Team and a member of the Alma Mater Society. After completing a Master of
Business Administration at Western University in 1955, he began his finance
career at the BC Electric Company (BC Hydro). While at BC Electric, Dr. Lusztig
was recruited to join the Finance Division at UBC's Faculty of Commerce and
Business Administration in 1957. After several years of teaching, he joined the
doctoral program in finance at Stanford University, completing his doctoral
studies in 1965. Dr. Lusztig was appointed Chair of the Finance Division in 1968
and was named Dean of the Faculty in 1977, a position he held until returning to
the Finance Division in 1991. He remained a member of the Faculty until his
retirement in 1995.
As Chair of the Finance group and as Dean, Dr. Lusztig led the Faculty to become
one of the top business schools in the country. He established the first Advisory
Council of a business school in Canada, established an internationally recognized
Ph.D. Program, and assisted Shanghai liao Tong University in launching business
courses alongside their engineering courses. Perhaps most importantly, under his
leadership, UBC joined the ranks of the top research business schools in the world
He was a member of the Senate as both a faculty member and as Dean, serving a
total of 21 years as a Senator. Following retirement, Dr. Lusztig's involvement
with the University continued through his continued affiliation with the Faculty
and its Finance Division. In addition to his years of teaching at UBC, Dr. Lusztig
also taught at the University of Washington and the Banff School of Advanced
Management.
Early in his career, he accepted an appointment to the BC Royal Commission on
Automobile Insurance, eventually becoming a founding director of the Insurance
Corporation of British Columbia. Subsequently, he accepted appointments to a
number of boards: CANFOR, ICBC, Royal Sun Alliance, Vancouver General
Hospital and its Foundation, Tree Island Industries, ROINS Financial Holdings,
Healthcare Benefit Trust, Arts Umbrella and the Vancouver Board of Trade. He
served as sole commissioner of the BC Commission of Inquiry into the Tree Fruit
Industry and chaired the Federal/Provincial Asia Pacific Initiative. Shortly before
retiring, the federal government appointed Dr. Lusztig as Federal Commissioner
to the BC Treaty Commission for 4 consecutive 2-year terms.
After 37 years with the University, Dr. Lusztig's retired in 1995 and was named
Dean Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration. In 2010, the
University established the Peter Lusztig Professorship in Finance in recognition of
his invaluable contribution to the University.
The Senate sends its condolences to Dr. Lusztig's family and friends.
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Sally Thorne
Winsor-Liscombe
That Senate approve the Memorial Minute for Dr
Peter A. lusztig, that it be entered into the Minutes
of Senate, and that a copy be sent to the family of
the deceased.
Approved.
Admissions Committees
Senator Robert Sparks, Chair of the Admissions Committee, presented.
ENROLMENT TARGETS 2014-2015
See Appendix A: Enrolment Targets
Robert Sparks }
Peter Choi
That Senate approve the 2014/2015 enrolment
targets, as per section 27(2)(r) of the University Act.
Dr Sparks explained that we plan many years in advance for enrolment targets through a
consultative process between the deans, Provost and others. A key factor is the Provincial grant
and the funded full-time equivalencies (FTEs), but strategic priorities, capacity, and funding
opportunities are also considered.
The Committee Chair noted that there was a marginal increase in the Provincial grant due to new
health funding, but we were still over-enrolled compared to our funding. He further advised that
this report was the first that reflected the phasing-in of enrolment for Vantage College.
Senator Sterling asked why Forestry was limiting its transfer enrolment except for one program.
Senator Marshall advised that this was just a prediction based on demand and success.
Most of the Faculty of Forestry's transfer students are put into first year as they need to
complete lower-division course requirements and pre-requisites.
Approved.
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SCIENCE, DENTAL HYGIENE - CHANGES IN ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Robert Sparks
Lance Rucker
That Senate approve changes to admission
requirements for applicants to the Bachelor of Dental
Science (Dental Hygiene) program, effective for
admission to the 2015 Winter Session and thereafter.
Dr Sparks noted that referenced letters were removed as they did not supply useful information
for the admissions process.
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Approved.
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE - CALENDAR CHANGES ON ADMISSION
Robert Sparks } That Senate approve Calendar changes for the
Darrin Fernandez Doctor of Medicine program, effective for the 2015
Winter Session and thereafter.
Dr Sparks noted that the changes were to reflect changes to the MCAT, reduce the number of
applicants granted interviews, and clarify transfer language.
FACULTY OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES - TRANSFER CREDIT
FACULTY OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES - UNDERGRADUATE ELIGIBILITY
FOR GRADUATE COURSES
Robert Sparks } That Senate approve the revised Calendar entry on
Lance Rucker Transfer Credit for Master's degree students in the
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies,
effective for the 2014 Winter Session and thereafter;
and
That Senate approve the proposed Calendar entry on
Undergraduate Eligibility for Graduate Courses,
effective for the 2014 Winter Session and thereafter
Dr Sparks explained that these changes were to clarify the language around Faculty of Graduate
and Postdoctoral Studies policy for transfer credit graduate course enrolment.
Admissions & Curriculum Committees
Senator Marshall presented on behalf of the Admission & Curriculum Committees
NEW DEGREE PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF MEDIA STUDIES
See Appendix B: Bachelor of Media Studies
Peter Marshall } That the  new Bachelor  of Media Studies
Rhodri Winsor-Liscombe Program and its associated new courses and
subject code brought forward by the Faculty
of Arts be approved.
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With leave of Senate, Dr Janet Giltrow, Associate Dean of Arts explained that the Bachelor of
Media Studies (B.M.S.) program was designed to attract the interest of high achieving students.
The BMS takes existing resources and courses that UBC does very well and repackages them
into a new degree program that more resembles a professional degree rather than a traditional
Arts degree. There is a 61-credit core and a cohort model. The strictness of the core curriculum
is compensated in part by moving away from certain basic BA requirements.  She further noted
that there were many media studies programs in the world and thus a lot of competition, but the
Faculty of Arts believed that UBC had an opportunity to offer a good program and distinguish
ourselves in this field.
Senator Ahmed asked if Government approval would be needed.
Senator Marshall replied that yes, as this would be a new degree, consent of the Minister
for Advanced Education would sought as required by the University Act.
Senator Sterling noted that we were projecting a September start. She asked how we intended to
recruit students
Dr Giltrow replied that Arts would have a "soft launch" and reach out to qualified
students.
Approved.
Curriculum Committee
The Chair of the Senate Curriculum Committee, Dr Peter Marshall, presented.
FEBRUARY CURRICULUM PROPOSALS
See Appendix C: Curriculum Report
Peter Marshall } That the new courses, revised course, new minor, and
Ken Baimbridge revised programs brought forward by the faculties of
Applied Science, Arts, Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies (Arts, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences),
and law be approved.
Dr Marshall quickly explained the proposals from the faculties. He highlighted that the Faculty
of Arts was proposing a new Minor in Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies.
Senator Vessey questioned the title of RELG 307 (Sex, Lies, and Violence in the
Hebrew Bible) and noted that more and more we seemed to have course titles that could be
described as "pitches".
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Dr Marshall advised that the Senate Curriculum Committee had had similar questions,
and earlier this academic year had referred this matter back to the Faculty for review; the
Faculty provided a rationale for the title.
Senator Singh advised that similar titles were used now at other recognized universities,
but that the Senate Curriculum Committee had approved this title for UBC with some
hesitation.
Approved
MD UNDERGRADUATE RENEWED CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
Peter Marshall } That Senate approve the MD Undergraduate
Ken Baimbridge Renewed Curriculum Framework Proposal in
principle, with the proviso that all new and changed
courses specified and any needed program changes
be forthcoming to Senate for approval prior to
implementation."
With leave of Senate, Dr David Snadden, Executive Associate Dean for Education, Faculty of
Medicine, spoke to the proposal.
Senator Chan spoke in favour of the proposal on behalf of MD students. He noted that students
in the program were still inquisitive about how the proposal will be implemented but viewed the
framework positively.
In response to a question from Dean Peacock, Dean Shuler noted that Dentistry supported the
framework proposal from Medicine.
Approved
Academic Policy Committee
The Chair of the Senate Academic Policy Committee, Dr Paul Harrison, presented.
ROLLING GRADUATION FOR DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD) GRADUANDS
Paul Harrison } That Senate approve the rolling graduation proposal
Philip Loewen put forward by the Faculty of Medicine as set out in
the attached document.
Senator Harrison explained that this proposal would allow undergraduate MD degrees to be
granted outside of the usual November and May meetings, as was already the policy for graduate
degrees generally.
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Approved
Student Awards Committee
The Chair of the Senate Awards Committee, Dr Sue Grayston, presented.
See Appendix E: Awards Report
Sue Grayston } That Senate approve the new awards and changes to
Lawrence Burr existing awards as listed below and forward these to
the Board of Governors for approval; and that letters
of thanks be sent to the donors of new awards.
Senator Grayston noted that in addition to the roughly $60 000 in new donor-funded awards, new
University-funded awards were presented to enhance the diversity goals of UBC Vantage
College. The College aimed to represent students from a diverse background and these awards
would help them achieve a more diverse student body. The structure of the vantage awards
would be in line with other international awards for UBC.
Senator Anstee noted the scale of the first award, as it was a large commitment on behalf of the
University.
By general consent, the motion was divided to consider the Vantage College
Excellence Award separately
VANTAGE COLLEGE EXCELLENCE AWARD
AMENDMENT
Richard Anstee } That the Vantage College Excellence Awards terms
Graham Beales be amended to strike "$45,000 " and replace it with
"the cost of tuition and living expenses ".
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTITUTION
Paul Harrison } That the Vantage College Excellence Awards terms
Shannon Sterling be amended to strike "$45,000 " and replace it with
"$45,000 to cover the cost of tuition and living
expenses ".
Senator Marshall asked if it was prudent to approve the award if we were unsure of the wording.
Senator Fernandez asked what support would be available to students who had financial need.
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Senator Grayston replied that from years 2-4 Vantage students would be treated the same
as other international in matters relating to awards and financial aid.
Senator Harrison noted that the original award will be funded by Vantage, but noted that the
years 2-4 awards were paid for out of the usual international student fund mandated by Board
policy.
Senator N Marshall asked if we should include the renewal conditions in the award terms.
Senator Grayston replied that rules around renewal conditions were in the general
University awards regulations.
Amendment in
the Form of a
Substitution
Approved
Senator Karimi asked why the $40 000 maximum for the renewal amount was set when this was
above the normal awards term.
AMENDMENT
Nina Karimi } That the Vantage College Excellence Awards terms
Natalie Marshall be amended to strike "$40,000 " and replace it with
"$34,000".
With leave of Senate, Principal James Ridge advised that the $34,000 amount for other awards
was an out-dated number that had not been adjusted for inflation. He informed Senate that
$40,000 was the appropriate amount for his program.
The Registrar concurred.
Senator Dunford asked why Vantage was not paying for years 2-4 of the award, noting that the
expense would have to be covered by the faculties.
Principal Ridge replied that this would be in line with International Student Initiative
awards, and that the faculties would see a benefit from international student tuition.
Amendment
Failed
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By general consent, the renewable aspects of the Vantage College Excellence Award were
referred to the Senate Student Awards Committee for review.
QUESTION - VANTAGE COLLEGE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Sue Grayston } That Senate approve the Vantage College Excellence
Lawrence Burr Award as amended and forward it to the Board of
Governors for approval.
Main Motion
Approved
QUESTION - REMANING AWARDS REPORT ITEMS
Sue Grayston } That Senate approve the new awards and changes to
Lawrence Burr existing awards as listed below and forward these to
the Board of Governors for approval; and that letters
of thanks be sent to the donors of new awards.
Approved
Report from the Provost
BUDGET UPDATE
The Provost, Dr Farrar, presented.
Dr Farrar set out the strategic context for the UBC budget. Provincial cuts and policies, sector
transformations, and University ambitions are all leading to a need for cost cutting, revenue
diversification and strategic investments.
Dr Farrar explained the basis of the University's budget. He noted that our only increasing
sources of revenue are inflation-adjustments to tuition. Our expenses are largely growing due to
increases in salaries. Our revenues are expected to be up by $21M next year and almost all of
this would go towards faculty and staff compensation for faculties. For our faculty budgets,
deficits totalled $27M this year and faculty reserves are now down from $172M to $145M versus
last year.
The Provost noted that there are three types of faculty budget evolutions: international growth
and undergraduate transformations. Professional program growth, and challenging funding
models. Our larges two worries are Law and Medicine, as neither can grow professional
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programs or international numbers. Law's budget is only $11M but it has a $1M deficit.
Medicine is very large but has a very complex budget.
For the entire University, the Provost opined that our key funding gaps were for infrastructure
and student services.
Senator Vessey noted that the Community Engagement aspects of Place and Promise were not
recognized in our budget.
The Provost agreed that it was time for a refresh and with a new president we would have
that opportunity. We have struggled most with Community Engagement. We are still
working on a strategy. We believe we need to give back to our community by creating a
knowledge-based economy.
Report from the Registrar
2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Registrar, Dr Kate Ross, noted for Senate that key dates for the 2014/15 Winter Session are
as follows:
Term 1
Tuesday 2 September 2014 Term 1 begins
Friday 28 November 2014 Last day of Term 1 classes for most faculties
Tuesday 2 December 2014 First day of exams for Term 1
Wednesday 17 December 2014 Last day of exams for Term 1
Term 2
Monday 5 January 2015 Term 2 begins
16-20 February 2015 Midterm Break*
Friday 10 April 2015 Last day of Term 2 classes for most faculties
Tuesday 14 April 2015 First day of exams for Term 2
Wednesday 29 April 2015 Last day of exams for Term 2
* Please note that a request has been made for the Senate Academic Policy Committee to
consider moving the standard week for the Midterm Break ahead by one week so that its start
corresponds with the BC Family Day Statutory Holiday. Should the Senate approve that
request, the Midterm Break will be from 10 to 13 February 2015, with 9 February being a
holiday. This decision was recently made by the Okanagan campus for their Academic Year.
IN CAMERA - Report from the Tributes Committee
HONORARY DEGREE CANDIDATE
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.
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Appendix A: Enrolment Targets
Appendix B: Bachelor of Media Studies
Faculty of Arts
New Credential:
Bachelor of Media Studies
New Courses:
ARTH 480 (3) Visual and Digital Media Theory
ENGL 232 (3) Approaches to Media Studies
ENGL 332 (3) Approaches to Media History
INFO 250 (3) Networks, Crowds, and Communities
INFO 419 (3) Information Visualization
INFO 456 (3) Information Policy and Society
New Subject Code:
INFO - Information Studies
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Appendix C: Curriculum Report
Faculty of Applied Science
New course:
ENDS 281 (3)
Faculty of Arts
New course:
RELG 307 (3)
New Minor:
Minor in Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Arts
New course:
SOCI515(3)
Medicine
Revised program:
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) >Program Requirements;
New Courses:
PHTH 552 (5); SPPH 521 (3)
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Revised course:
PHAR 518 (4)
Faculty of Law
Revised program:
Dual degree program option: Master of Business Administration (MBA)/ Juris Doctor (JD)
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Appendix D: Awards Report
New Awards:
UBC Vantage College Outstanding Student Award - UBC Vantage College offers up to sixty
one-time awards up to $6,000 to outstanding UBC Vantage College students enrolled in the
International Program. The award is made primarily on the basis of academic excellence but
financial need will also be taken into account. The award is made on the recommendation of
UBC Vantage College. (First Award in the 2014/2015 academic session)
UBC Vantage College Emergency Bursary - The UBC Vantage College Emergency bursary
has been established to assist students in the College, who are faced with an unexpected financial
challenge of a serious nature which impacts their well-being and/or their ability to continue in
the program. The student must demonstrate that all other possible sources of support have been
explored before an application is considered. All requests are determined on a case-by-case
basis. The bursary will be adjudicated by UBC Vantage College. (First Award Available in the
2014/2015 academic session)
Helen and Robert COLEMAN Entrance Bursary - A $1,000 bursary has been endowed by
Helen and Robert Coleman to assist a student in financial need entering any discipline or
Faculty. Helen E. Coleman (BA 1949) and Robert S. Coleman (BASc '46) are UBC graduates
who wish to provide opportunities for deserving students to pursue their education. Adjudication
is made by Enrolment Services. (First Award Available in the 2014/2015 Winter Session)
CURREY Family Bursary - Bursaries totalling $12,500 are offered to graduate or
undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens in honour of H. David Currey, BASc
(Agricultural Engineering) 1950, C. Marvin Currey, BSc (Physics, Mathematics) 1973, MBA
1989 and Ingrid A. Currey, BA (Sociology)1978, MEd (Adult Education) 1996. Preference will
be given to students demonstrating qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student
affairs, extracurricular activities or community service. No individual bursary shall exceed
$4,000. Bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. (First Award Available in the
2014/2015 Winter Session)
Dave CURREY Award in Forestry - Awards totalling $12,500 are offered by H. David
Currey, BASc (Agricultural Engineering) 1950, for students in their second, third, or fourth year
pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Forestry. In addition to academic merit,
consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs,
extracurricular activities or community service. Preference will be given to students
demonstrating financial need. No individual award shall exceed $4,000. Awards are made on the
recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. (First Award Available in the 2014/2015 Winter
Session)
Dr Ted DANNER Memorial Entrance Bursary in Geology - Bursaries totaling $700 have
been endowed by the Estate of Dr Ted Danner. Dr Danner was a long time Professor and
Professor Emeritus of Geology at UBC who passed away in 2012. He began teaching at UBC in
1954 and taught an introductory geology course for many years. Dr Danner's introductory
geology classes sparked an initial interest in Geology among many new students. The bursaries
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are to be awarded to students entering the University of British Columbia from high school who
are enrolled in at least one Geology course, with preference to students who have enrolled in two
or more Geology courses. Awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. (First Award
Available in the 2014/2015 Winter Session)
Bruno D. DI SPIRITO Bursary in Environmental Sciences - A $1,000 bursary is offered by
Bruno D. Di Spirito for a student in financial need in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Sciences program. Bruno Di Spirito was born and raised in East Vancouver and currently resides
in Burnaby with his family. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC in 1989 and
obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1992. He has had a very successful career with
PriceWaterhouse, Gibralt Capital Corporation and Larco Investments Inc. He has extensive
international experience completing financings, corporate dispositions and property company
acquisitions in Canada, the US and the UK. He is actively involved in community leadership and
volunteerism. He is Past President of Cliff Avenue United FC, past Chair of the St. Helens
School Building Committee, and a Commissioner for Burnaby Parks and Recreation. In addition,
he shares expertise as a mentor in UBC Commerce's Developing Leadership Program and
NAIOP Vancouver. Adjudication is made by Enrolment Services. (First Award Available in the
2014/2015 Winter Session)
Anne DUMOULIN Memorial Graduate Award in Social Work - A $1,000 award has been
endowed by Florence and Robert Brownridge in memory of their good friend, Anne DuMoulin
(BA Social Work 1944, MA Social Work 1947, UBC), and is offered to an outstanding graduate
student in the MSW or PhD program at the UBC School of Social Work (Vancouver Campus).
Professor DuMoulin made pioneering contributions to the field of Social Work. As Executive
Director of The Welfare Council of Greater Winnipeg (1952-1970), she skilfully guided the
social planning program and process, launched Indian-Metis consultative mechanisms, set up
neighbourhood houses and led a comprehensive study of problems and opportunities for the
aging population of Winnipeg. A study report titled "Age and Opportunity" was published in
1956 with far-reaching recommendations. As President of the Canadian Association of Social
Workers, Professor DuMoulin worked to change national social policies. This award is made to a
graduate student who has a strong record of academic achievement and evidence of significant
contribution to the community. Preference is given to students with Aboriginal heritage.
Demonstrated financial need may also be taken into consideration. Recommendation is made by
the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies. (First Award Available in the 2014/2015 Winter Session)
FACULTY of Law LL.M. in Taxation Award - The Faculty of Law will offer one or more
awards of up to $7,500 to graduate students enrolled full-time in the LL.M. in Taxation Program.
Taking into account previous academic, professional and personal achievements, the award
recognizes promising candidates with demonstrated potential to succeed in the LL.M. in
Taxation Program. No application is necessary; all graduate students enrolled full-time in the
LL.M. in Taxation Program are automatically considered. The award is made on the
recommendation of the Faculty of Law, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and
Postdoctoral Studies. (First Award Available in the 2014/2015 Winter Session)
J. Wesley FOSTER Memorial Scholarship in Music - A $1,000 scholarship is offered in
loving memory of J. Wesley Foster by his family, friends and colleagues to a graduate or
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undergraduate student in the School of Music whose main focus of study is the clarinet. Wes had
a long and distinguished career as one of Canada's and North America's top woodwind players.
He held principal clarinet positions with the Indianapolis Symphony, the Hamilton Philharmonic,
and the National Ballet Orchestra, along with teaching positions at Northwestern and McMaster
Universities. Following his return home to Vancouver in 1981, he was the Principal Clarinet of
the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and an Instructor at UBC for over two decades. He was
known for his musical refinement and artistry, and as a man of great kindness and intelligence.
He inspired others with his integrity, warmth, generosity and humour. Preference will be given to
a student who demonstrates outstanding performing ability. The award is made on the
recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation
with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. (First Award Available in the 2014/2015
Winter Session)
Christopher GAZE Award in Theatre - Awards totalling $1,600 are offered by Christopher
Gaze, O.B.C. (DLitt 2008), with support from the community, for undergraduate students to
complete the Theatre Internship Program at UBC's Department of Theatre and Film. The
Program offers professional work-study opportunities in the form of internship placements with
local theatre companies. Best known as Founder and Artistic Director of Vancouver's Bard on
the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Christopher Gaze has been instrumental in elevating the
performing arts in Vancouver and British Columbia, mentoring emerging talent in the theatre
community and fostering young actors and audiences through outreach and education.
Recommendation is made by the Department of Theatre and Film. (First Award Available in the
2013/2014 Winter Session)
Michael A. GOLDBERG Award in Finance and Real Estate - An award of $5,000 is offered
by the Y. P. Heung Foundation in honour of Michael Goldberg, an expert in urban land
economics and finance who applied his knowledge and skills to a broad range of public policies.
The award is for an outstanding student with demonstrated leadership potential, academic
achievement and community involvement. The award is made to an MBA or MSc student
specializing in Finance or Real Estate on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business
in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. (First Award Available in
the 2014/2015)
Faculty of Law INTERNATIONAL Tuition Award - Awards in the amount of $2,000 each
are offered by the University of British Columbia and are funded by the International Student
Initiative to international undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Law JD program. The
awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. (First Award Available in the
2013/2014 Winter Session)
Faculty of Education INTERNATIONAL Tuition Award - Awards in the amount of $7,400
each are offered by the University of British Columbia and are funded by the International
Student Initiative to international undergraduate students enrolled in the 12-Month Option of the
Bachelor of Education Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty.
(First Award Available in the 2013/2014 Winter Session)
Zhan JIANBIN and Family Forestry Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship has been endowed
by Mr. Zhan Jianbin and his family for a Chinese national with demonstrated academic
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excellence. Preference will be given first to undergraduate students from the province of Fujian
who are continuing their studies in the Faculty of Forestry. If no suitable undergraduate students
are identified then graduate students from Fujian Province will be considered next. If there are no
eligible students from that province a Chinese national from another province may receive the
award. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and, in case of
graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. (First
Award Available in the 2014/2015 Winter Session)
Kenneth Douglas LANDELS Memorial Award in Law - A $1,000 award has been endowed
in honour of Kenneth Douglas Landels, a graduate of the UBC Law Class of 1973. This award
will be offered to a student entering the second year of the JD program who has demonstrated
outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to community service. Students must
apply for this award. The recommendation will be made by the Faculty of Law. (First Award
Available in the 2013/2014 Winter Session)
Kathy LEAVENS and Peter Noble Graduate Student Research Award in Women's
Leadership - A $10,000 award is offered to an outstanding doctoral student entering or
currently enrolled in the Sauder School of Business, undertaking studies in the area of women's
leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in
consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. (First Award Available in
the 2014/2015 Winter Session)
William MARTIN Island Medical Program Student Emergency Bursary - Bursaries
totaling $10,000 are offered to assist MD students in the Island Medical Program who are faced
with an unexpected financial challenge of a serious nature which impacts their well-being and/or
their ability to continue in the program. The student must demonstrate that all other possible
sources of support have been explored before an application is considered. Bursaries are awarded
on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Associate Dean of
the Island Medical Program. (First Award Available in the 2013/2014 Winter Session)
Rebecca (MYERS) and Scott Labby Entrance Award in Social Work - A $2,000 award has
been established in celebration of the wedding of Rebecca Myers and Scott Labby to honor
Rebecca's sister, Carla Myers, who is a member of the greater UBC community. The award is
offered to a student entering the Bachelor or Master of Social Work Programs with demonstrated
interest in advocacy, community service, volunteerism and/or professional practice related to
mental health initiatives. Recommendation is made by the School of Social Work and, in the
case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies.
(First Award Available in the 2014/2015 Winter Session)
Fred PENNANCE Award in Urban Land Economics and Real Estate - An award of $5,000
is offered by the Y. P. Heung Foundation in honour of Professor Fred Pennance, an engaging
professor who shared his passion for real estate and public policy with a generation of students.
The award is for an outstanding undergraduate student enrolled in the Real Estate option in the
Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business, who demonstrates
scholarship, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. The award is made
on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. (First Award Available in the
2014/2015 Winter Session)
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Kristin SIVERTZ Memorial Prize in Medicine - A prize of $1,000 has been endowed by the
colleagues, friends and family of Dr. Kristin Sivertz in recognition of her many accomplishments
as a psychiatrist, medical educator, and senior administrator with the UBC Faculty of Medicine
for over 25 years. Kris was a strong, confident, poised, and highly principled individual who was
universally admired and beloved for her wisdom, warmth and commitment to the practice of
medicine. A consummate professional, Kris called upon all of us to be better and do better by our
patients, colleagues and students. This prestigious prize is offered to a third or fourth year MD
student who embodies Kris' many extraordinary personal qualities by demonstrating
development of the core competencies of an exceptional physician early in their medical training.
The prize is made upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. (First Award Available
in the 2013/2014 Winter Session)
SOCIETY of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada) Prize in Succession - A $1,000 prize
is offered by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada) for a student who has
achieved high academic standing in the course on Succession in the Faculty of Law. The prize is
made on the recommendation of the Faculty. (First Award Available in the 2014/2015 Winter
Session)
Previously-Approved Awards with Changes in Terms or Funding Source:
#388 BC Foundation for Non-Animal Research Evelyn Martin Memorial Fellowship - A
$10,000 fellowship is offered by the B.C. Foundation for Non-Animal Research to support a
student pursuing non-animal research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty
of Medicine.
How amended: Change in the award criteria to specifically exclude animal research.
#945 PFS Studio Entrance Award - A $2,000 award is offered by PFS Studio to a student
entering the Master of Landscape Architecture Program who has demonstrated leadership in
advocacy for landscape architecture and related service to the community. Due consideration
will be given to the financial need of the student selected. The award is made on the
recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with
the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
How amended: Change in award name and description to reflect new name of donor
organization.
#1815 Colgate-Palmolive Dental Admission Scholarship - A $1000 scholarship is offered by
Colgate-Palmolive to a student entering the D.M.D. program in the Faculty of Dentistry, who
achieves high academic standing. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of
Dentistry.
How amended: Change in award name and financial need component removed from
criteria.
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#1837 Tamara Edinger Memorial Award in Dental Hygiene - A $1,000 award is offered by
family, friends, and fellow students to honour the memory of Tamara Edinger. Tamara was an
intelligent and inspirational UBC dental hygiene student who possessed an innate sense of
compassion. She was an exceptional student, an outstanding student leader, and a passionate
advocate for UBC Dentistry's community outreach programs. She was respected and admired by
all who were privileged to know her, and she left a lasting and positive impression. The Tamara
Edinger Memorial Award in Dental Hygiene is given to a 3rd year student in the Dental Hygiene
Degree Program, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and service to the
community while maintaining a strong academic standing. The award recommendation is made
by the Faculty of Dentistry.
How amended: Change in award title and name of the program.
#3280 David F Hardwick Prize in Pathology - A $850 prize has been established to honour
Professor David F. Hardwick, who served as Head of the Department of Pathology from 1976 to
1990. The prize is awarded to an MD student at the end of second year who demonstrates
excellence in the overall field in pathology on the recommendation of the Department of
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
How amended: Change in the selection criteria as a result of the curriculum changes in
the MD program.
#4454 Shirley Snelgrove and John Yule Scholarship - Scholarships totaling $2,100 have been
endowed by Shirley Snelgrove and John Yule for undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the
Faculty of Science who are Canadian Citizens. Shirley Snelgrove and John Yule met at UBC
where they were part of the first graduating class in Computer Science in 1971. The
recommendation is made by the Faculty of Science and, in case of graduate students, in
consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
How amended: Removed reference to Science in the title.
# 4633 Harry L. KOSTMAN Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Commerce - Two
scholarships totalling $7000 have been endowed by Mrs. Henrietta Kostman and her daughter,
Judith Kostman, in honour of the 75th anniversary of Harry L. Kostman's (B.A. 1930) graduation
from UBC. Born and educated in Vancouver, Mr. Kostman was the first in his family to receive
a university degree. He opened his first retail store in Vancouver in 1935 and was the founding
president of Sally Shops, a ladies' retail clothing store, which later expanded into a national
company. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding students who is a Canadian citizen
entering first year in the Sauder School of Business. The scholarships are renewable for a further
three years, subject to the student maintaining scholarship standing in a full-time B.Com.
program. Only two students can be in receipt of the scholarship at one time.
How amended: Change from one scholarship to two scholarships as per donors' request.