Brock honors donors whose gifts fund scholarships and student supports, including the Jane Arkell Award
On National Philanthropy Day, Brock University highlighted donors who finance scholarships, research, experiential learning, wellness and food‑security supports. The article spotlights the Jane Arkell Memorial Award, created by Active Abilities Canada, which helped Taylor Hanson, a kinesiology student and para‑athlete, continue her studies and community engagement.
Brock marked Nov. 15 by recognising donors whose gifts back scholarships, bursaries, experiential learning, wellness and food‑security initiatives. Active Abilities Canada established the Jane Arkell Memorial Award in honour of an inclusion advocate; the award supported Taylor Hanson, a third‑year Bachelor of Kinesiology student and para hockey medallist, enabling her to balance academic work with volunteer and experiential opportunities. Brock emphasizes that donations of all sizes contribute to student success across campus.
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