April 4, 2014

Photojournalism Grad Receives International Recognition

Julia McKay; Photojournalism, 2013

Loyalist grad Julia McKay recently received international recognition when she was given the Award of Excellence in Spot News by College Photographer of the Year (CPOY). As a 2013 graduate of the Loyalist College two-year Photojournalism program, McKay is currently employed as a Multimedia Journalist for The Kingston Whig Standard.

McKay's award-winning photograph was chosen from a multitude of still images and multimedia projects entered by 634 student photographers from 115 colleges and universities in 19 countries. College Photographers of the Year have gone on to become outstanding professional photographers and leaders in the field of photojournalism; the list of alumni is long and prestigious. The University of Missouri administers the contest with support from its co-sponsor, Nikon Inc. The Spot News category features pictures of an unscheduled or breaking event for which no advance planning is possible. McKay has also received recognition for her photojournalism skills locally, when she was presented with the Paul Henry Award for commitment and dedication to spot news coverage at Loyalist College. Read more.

ALUMNI UPDATES

PREMIER'S AWARD NOMINATIONS

The 2014 Premier's Awards and 2014 Minister's Lifetime Award nominations are now open. If you would like to suggest a Loyalist graduate to be nominated please email Michelle Randolph, Alumni Services Coordinator, by Thursday, May 15. Each nominee must demonstrate outstanding career success related to his or her sector and community. The individual's career achievements will be given top priority. The categories are Business, Community Services, Creative Arts and Design, Health Sciences, Technology as well as Recent Graduate (within five years, beginning in 2009). For more information about the Premier's Awards please click on Colleges Ontario.

CAMPUS NEWS

STUDENT NAMED ENTREPRENEUR CHAMPION

Loyalist student Veronica Lockyer, owner of Glass Tower Offices Corporation, has been named 2014 Student Entrepreneur Regional Champion for Central Canada by Enactus Canada, the country's largest student leadership development organization. Veronica received the title as part of the Student Entrepreneur National Competition, after defeating three other student entrepreneurs from across central Canada at the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition on March 14 in Toronto. Click here to listen to Veronica's interview with Wei Chen on CBC Ontario Morning on March 25.

COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP

The Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) and Loyalist will be offering a new scholarship for Aboriginal journalists in Ontario. The JHR and Loyalist College Aboriginal Reporters Scholarship will provide two emerging Aboriginal journalists the opportunity to attend the Trent-Loyalist eight-week summer institute in journalism. Read more at CNW.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Student Government hosted the 2014 Annual Student Leadership Recognition Ceremony on March 19, honouring this year's Pollitt Award winners. The Pollitt Awards recognize the contributions of students in leadership roles. A student leader influences, creates change, and makes an impact on student and campus life at Loyalist. See photos on Facebook.

BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION WINNERS

Third-year Accounting students Adam Cook, Hayley Van Ihinger and Nick Roch are proud to have won the Business Case Competition at the CGA Provinical Case Competition in March at George Brown College.

ATHLETES RECOGNIZED AT 46TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC AWARDS

Recipients of the Loyalist College Annual Athletic Awards were announced at the College's March 19 Athletic Banquet, a celebration of the Loyalist Lancers' achievements this year. Read more.

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE

On March 15, the College hosted their Open House for prospective students and their families to find out more about our programs and services. Click on Inside Belleville to read more. The next Open House will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Attendees will be entered into a draw to win $2,000 toward their 2014/2015 tuition!

PRESIDENT MAUREEN PIERCY'S TERM EXTENDED

The Loyalist Board of Governors has confirmed that President Maureen Piercy will serve another term as President of the College, effective July 1, 2014. Since her appointment in 2005, President Piercy has focused on strengthening community outreach with municipalities, business and organizations in the area, and on transforming the campus. Read more.

SEVENTY-EIGHT STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT AWARDS EVENT

The College was pleased to celebrate the success of 78 students who received awards during a ceremony in the Link Lounge. More than $65,000 was presented at the event. Read more.

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