Leaving a legacy: Trailblazing nurse practitioner creates new bursary
As one of the first nurse practitioners in northern B.C., Shanda Rojas helped demonstrate the value they bring to the health-care system. Now as the UNBC graduate accepts a terminal diagnosis she is helping the next generation of Family Nurse Practitioner students.
Award to support northern students of Physical Therapy at UNBC
Donor generosity and decades of advocacy are coming together for the success of students of the new Master of Physical Therapy Program at UNBC.
African Field School Inspires Nursing Student
Donor support inspires athletes’ success
Record breaking recognition for UNBC student-athletes
Award provides last-minute boost
Donors impact student through the Inspiring Women Among Us Award
Pathway for health-care education in the North
Donor funded program ensures bright future for students
An Educational Experience
Nursing student inspired by African field school
Collaborating to Improve Patient Care
Through their philanthropy, Ann Marie and Steve Henderson, want to encourage collaboration. Their gift to UNBC's Northern Leadership Campaign is strengthening teaching excellence in the Family Nurse Practitioner program by helping students gain the knowledge they need to use point-of-care ultrasounds in practice. At the same time, the couple is supporting the Northern Clinical Simulation centre through the Spirit of North Healthcare Foundation, making it easier for medical professionals and students to improve their confidence and competence.
Prince George Product Tyrell Laing Racking Up Assists On and Off the Court
Timberwolves basketball player Tyrell Laing serves as a coach for Junior Timberwolves programs and at camps for Prince George youth - the very programs and camps that he attended when he was a child.