LOIS
VALLELY-FISCHER AWARD FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDENT
CITIZENSHIP
Julie Stewart not only has accomplished excellence academically—an Honours student in Sociology—but is also a well-rounded student in many other areas. For example, in athletics Julie has placed as Acadia’s best runner in several races. She was also awarded the Rookie of the Year in 2004-05. As a volunteer, she is a champion of children. She works with a children’s reading program as well as coaching local children in running, soccer and basketball.
This year, specifically, Julie has been one of the very few students who took
the time to ask questions about the faculty strike at Acadia and the reasons
why we, the faculty, were initially contemplating it. She deliberated the
issues and then rallied her friends to organize a student march and was a vocal
student spokesperson for faculty. As faculty, we want our graduates to be socially
responsible, critical thinkers, and advocates for change. Julie has not
only learned these virtues during her studies here, but she put them into
practice. She is an excellent ambassador for our fine institution.
This all proves that Julie is determined, steadfast in her approach, and
committed to making a difference – be it in academics, athletics or within her
community.
For all of these reasons we applaud her efforts and congratulate Julie Stewart
on the reception of this award.
Congratulations Julie!
Lois Vallely-Fischer Award for Democratic Student Citizenship Committee