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Second-year Bachelor of Education student Victoria Rombaut is the 2017 recipient of the annual IODE Nova Scotia Annie G. Murray Memorial Scholarship.

The $1,000 scholarship was initiated in 1986 after Murray’s death and was initially awarded to a second-year student at the Nova Scotia Teachers’ College. Since the College closed and Murray attended ÍâÁ÷ӰƬ, it was passed by the Provincial Chapter of Nova Scotia IODE (now known as IODE Nova Scotia) that the scholarship be awarded to a student enrolled in the second-year of the Bachelor of Education program at Acadia.

Murray was a dedicated teacher, a loyal IODE member and was involved in many community activities. She was a graduate of Ladies Seminary, Class of 1911, and was Valedictorian for her graduating class.

The following are the Terms of Reference for the IODE Annie G. Murray Memorial Scholarship recipient:

• enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Education program at ÍâÁ÷ӰƬ.
• maintain a good academic record.
• in need of financial assistance.
• involved in extra-curricular activities.
• a person who would contribute to the quality of life of those around them - to exemplify the life of Miss Murray.

Recent recipients of the Annie Murray Memorial Scholarship include:

2012 – Ashley Beck-Sayer and Emily Wheeler
2013 – Adam Campbell
2014 – Caleb Hill
2014 – Breagh Potter
2015 – Adam Hines
2016 – Fallis Thompson

Shown in photo:

Front (L-R) Acting Dean, Professional Studies Dr. Ann Vibert (’74), IODE Nova Scotia Past President Mary Louise Killam, award recipient Victoria Rombaut (’11), and Valley Area Vice-President Sheila Haynes.

Back (L-R) IODE Education Officer Barbara Rodney, Past President Provincial IODE Harriet McWhirter (‘70), School of Education Director John Guiney-Yallop, Provincial IODE Nova Scotia President Charlene Greenfield, IODE Education Officer Shelley Reycraft, School of Education Assistant Shauna Sweeney (’86), School of Education Assistant Professor Allison Petrie. 

 

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Named student awards can be created at ÍâÁ÷ӰƬ for less than $100 a month, making an incredible impact on our students. To discuss your options, please contact Executive Director of Philanthropy Nancy Handrigan (’92) at 902-585-1042 or nancy.handrigan@acadiau.ca.

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