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community. Chris was a member of the hockey Axemen from 1995 to 2000 and a member of the University Cup championship team in 1996. To be awarded annually to a returning men’s varsity hockey player. Class of ’68 and ’58 Bursary. On the occasion of their 50th and 60th anniversary reunions, the classes of 1968 and 1958 joined their class funds to establish an endowed bursary which is available to any full-time student in any program who demonstrates financial need. Clive Anderson Fund for Athletics. Established in 2017 by Clive Anderson (’89) to provide annual support to Acadia Athletics, supporting the greatest needs as identified by the Director of Athletics. Daniel and Christine MacAskill Bursary. Established in 2018 in memory of Daniel and Christine MacAskill, these bursaries are available to full-time science majors at the undergraduate or graduate level, domestic or international students. Daniel and Christine MacAskill were from Breton Cove in Cape Breton. Christine was a school teacher and Daniel was a fisherman. Don Wells Memorial Hockey Award. Established in 2018 by John Saunders, Axemen Hockey 1976–1980, is in memory of Don Wells, varsity men’s hockey coach from 1966 to 1986. To be awarded to a returning men’s hockey player in recognition of their leadership, community involvement, positive communication skills and good academic standing. The recipient will be chosen by the Head Coach of the varsity men’s hockey team and the Director of Athletics. Donald S. Callbeck Hockey Award. Established anonymously in 2018, the award is in honour of Don Callbeck (’51), member of the hockey Axemen from 1949 to 1951. To be awarded to a returning men’s hockey player in recognition of their leadership, community involvement, positive communication skills and good academic standing. The recipient will be
chosen by the Head Coach of the varsity men’s hockey team and the Director of Athletics. Edmunds Family Fund for Student Engagement. Established in 2018 by Sean Edmunds (’16) and Family to benefit students in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ESST) program by providing support for community engagement projects, experiential learning, and international exchanges. Funding decisions are at the discretion of the ESST Faculty Council. Edward and Elma Lank Scholarship. Established in 2018, the scholarship is awarded to a full-time returning science student from Nova Scotia, preferably majoring in nutrition or engineering, in recognition of excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. Elma Layton (’47) from Truro and Edward Lank (’46) from Kingston, N.S., lived in Arvida where Edward worked for Alcan. After the family had grown, Elma returned to education until she and Edward moved to Montreal. They also lived in Jamaica and Ireland before retiring to Kingston, Ontario. Two of their three children, Charlotte (’70) and Ben (’74), are also Acadia graduates and Charlotte is proudly the first Acadia home economics alumna of a home economics alumna. The Lank family are passionate about helping young people secure an education. Value: $2,000 Gary Ness Athletic Award. Established in 2018 by Sherry Swanburg (’02). To be awarded to a returning female athlete. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in Kinesiology. The recipient should be in good academic standing and volunteer with community based fitness programs (recognized by Acadia Kinesiology Department) which utilize their skills to support the health of the community. The recipient will be chosen by the Director of Athletics.
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