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The Class of 1958 – Emergency Award

Back to Table of Contents The Class of 1958 – Emergency Award Over the years many of our graduating classes have demonstrated that nursing students develop intimate bonds strong enough to withstand the test of time. For a prime example, look no further than the Class of 1958. The common thread that tightly binds this class is the story of many a student nurse: struggling to make ends meet while pursuing a dream. Together, the Class of 1958 learned to balance life and education as they acquired the skill sets…read more

Feb.25

Kudos

Posted by KaleenaIpema in 2018 Fall/Winter

Back to Table of Contents Kudos Jennifer Kryworuchko, who graduated from Algonquin College in 1996, received an award from her alma mater in September. The Alumni of Distinction in Health Sciences 2019 award honours the extraordinary contributions graduates make to the community while achieving career success. Annette Browne, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. The fellowship recognizes a record of substantial accomplishment in academic health science, including demonstrated leadership and creativity and a commitment to advance the discipline. It is…read more

Feb.25

Jennifer Kryworuchko – In Memoriam

Posted by KaleenaIpema in 2019 Fall/Winter

Back to Table of Contents Jennifer Kryworuchko – In Memoriam The School of Nursing community — and UBC more broadly — are deeply saddened to share the news that our dear colleague, Associate Professor Jennifer Kryworuchko, passed away Friday, October 25. Despite undergoing treatment for cancer for the last several years, Jennifer’s passing was, for many of us, unexpected. Comforted and supported by her family including husband, Marko Kryworuchko, and children, Kalyna, Maksym, Jakob and Hannah, Jennifer died peacefully. Those of us who knew and worked with Jennifer feel a…read more

Feb.25