Lukas Bosch, a Grade 12 student from Regina, Saskatchewan, will be the University of Northern British Columbia’s Campus Correspondent for the 2013/2014 academic year. The Northern Exposure Award recipient was named following the end of a successful social media campaign that saw 27 videos submitted to the contest, more than 13,000 votes cast and 46,000 video views from across Canada.

UNBC's Campus Correspondent, Lukas Bosch

In his video (which can be viewed on Lukas' blog blogs.unbc.ca/unbc-campus-correspondent), Bosch talks about sustainability, the importance of immersing oneself in the natural environment, and his passion for arts and culture.

“One of the things I’m really excited about in going to the Prince George area next year is the access that Prince George and UNBC have to nature,” says Bosch. “I cannot wait to experience this wild beauty for myself.”

The environmentally conscious student fell in love with the campus and the community during his first visit to UNBC last September. He points to the vibrant arts community and Prince George’s friendly people as more reasons to attend UNBC.

Bosch will write a blog, produce videos, take photos, and engage with the community through various social media platforms, all with an eye towards showcasing the UNBC experience by drawing on the activities of a student living it day-to-day.

“Lukas is an excellent example of the passion our students bring to UNBC, and I look forward to meeting him when he starts classes in the fall. His drive and energy will be an exciting addition to campus life,” said UNBC Dean of Student Success and Enrolment Management, Bill Owen. “On behalf of UNBC, I thank all the students who submitted their videos for sharing their passion with us.”

The Northern Exposure Award includes:

• tuition for the 2013-14 academic year
• accommodation in the student residence
• a $2,000 credit with the UNBC Bookstore and Food Services

There were two other award winners as part of the promotion: Current UNBC student Maggie Hall won a total of $1,500 in tuition credits, with Tim Beales winning $200.