Watching a student you\u2019ve helped along in their university career cross the stage during Convocation is a proud moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure to see our award recipients at Convocation realize their academic goals and be on their way to future career pursuits,\u201d said Snezana Popov, Senior Manager, Not-for-Profit and Public Sector Group, CIBC. \u201cWe are pleased that our award plays a role in supporting Brock students and we wish them success.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among the many students CIBC has helped over the years is\u00a0Shabana Jamani, who is set to graduate Friday, June 8 with a Bachelor of Science during the final Spring Convocation ceremony at Brock University. Jamani received financial assistance from the CIBC Brock Leaders Citizenship Society Award, which is given to first-year students who have achieved exceptional academic success, outstanding leadership and community involvement. In their first year, recipients are inducted into the prestigious Brock Leaders Citizenship Society and can receive up to $2,000 per year\u00a0toward their University expenses.<\/p>\n
\u201cReceiving the CIBC Leaders Award inspired me to continue my involvement within the Brock and Niagara community to make a difference in the lives of others while completing my studies,\u201d said Jamani, who is also being honoured with the Dean’s Medal for achieving the highest academic average in the Faculty of Math and Science. \u201cI thank companies and donors like CIBC for the shared value they place on university education and supporting students like myself in attaining it.\u201d<\/p>\n
This year, the Development and Alumni Relations Office is sharing the unique experience of a Brock University Convocation ceremony with donors who fund scholarships and bursaries.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have started a new tradition of recognizing and appreciating our donors by inviting them to witness first-hand how their giving has impacted an individual student\u2019s life and supported their path to Convocation,\u201d said Pamela Shanks, Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations.<\/p>\n
Attending convocation is something students such as Christian Betancourt Manjarrez could not do without the financial assistance donor-funded awards provide.<\/p>\n
“I am extremely grateful that I have been fortunate enough to receive a bursary this year,” said Betancourt Manjarrez, whose future aspirations include becoming a practising and teaching physician. “I wish to thank all previous and potential donors because their support truly allowed me to continue to excel in all aspects of my life.”<\/p>\n
Brock offers a variety of student scholarships and bursaries which are awarded on the basis of academics and financial need. Some\u00a0are Faculty- or program-specific, while others are broadly available.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnabling students to meet their donors face-to-face helps them see who is behind their scholarship and bursary, and to thank them in person,\u201d said Michelle Kerr, Director of Development. \u201cThis often inspires graduating students to one day pass on the philanthropy they experienced by contributing to future generations in need of assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n
To celebrate Convocation, the Brock University Alumni Association is hosting receptions following each ceremony with refreshments, resources and photo opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cBrock is unique because it allows graduates to invite family members and friends to share in their special day, and we invite our donors and graduates to get to know each other by joining us at the Alumni Tent,\u201d said Kerr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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