Twenty-six graduates were honoured by the Mi’kmaw Students Association Banquet this year.  In total there were three graduates in the area of Science and twelve from the Millbrook Program.  These students had the advantage of completing their classes in their community.

Each year the Mi’kmaw Students Association at the Cape Breton University hosts an annual banquet to honour its graduates.  For the past number of years there have been twenty students on average who are honoured.  These days the students are considering other programs such as Science, Nursing, and Business Administration.

The Cape Breton University has the highest success for Mi’kmaw Graduates and many have gone on to higher learning such as teaching, law, and post graduate level programs.  This is something that is sure to benefit the communities.  Much of the credit goes to the employees who support the students such as Patrick and Eleanor Johnson.  Also, with the assistance of Ann Denny and her ability to deliver customized programs to fit the needs of the communities, there has been increased success.

This year the Mi’kmaw Students Association honoured retiree Joe B. Marshall from the Mi’kmaw Studies Program.  Joe B. has contributed to the development of the University and especially the Mi’kmaw Studies courses and many of his courses which he has developed are cross listed with other disciplines.  Joe B. will be missed, but he will be around for advice and to teach an occasional course.

This entry was posted on Sunday, May 1st, 2005 at 1:41 pm and is filed under General.