UWindsor Annual Report 2007/2008

As the University of Windsor celebrated the graduation of students from the Double Cohort year at its Spring Convocation ceremonies in June 2007, it also honoured the achievements of two of its top students with the President’s medal – two students who happen to be twins.

Emily and Erin Marcotte Emily and Erin Marcotte came to the University of Windsor in 2003 as part of the double cohort of students across Ontario who graduated from grades 12 and 13 concurrently and entered university in the same year. In recognition of the special Convocation year the University awarded two President’s Medals to graduating students who exhibited leadership through strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement benefiting the individual and the community, both on- and off-campus. The award recognizes students who best epitomize the University of Windsor student experience.

Emily Marcotte received a B.Sc. Honours in Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience. Her cumulative grade point average was 12.4 out of a possible 13. Emily Marcotte came to the University of Windsor as an Ontario Scholar, earning both a community Scholarship and an Entrance Scholarship. She achieved standing on both the President’s and Dean’s Honour Rolls in each of her four years at the University, as well as a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award.

Emily participated in a number of clubs and societies while on campus, including the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance, as a volunteer for Windsor Welcome Week, and as a member of the University of Windsor Young Liberals. Off-campus, she was a board member of the Teen Health Centre, and dedicated her time to Big Sisters of Windsor, Harmony in Action, Tecumseh OPP Bicycle Safety Group, Christ in Others Retreat, and Hôtel Dieu Grace Hospital.

Erin Marcotte received a B.A. Honours in Political Science and Psychology with Thesis. Her cumulative grade point average was 11.95 out of a possible 13. Erin Marcotte was on the Dean’s Honour Role for each of her four years at the University and received a Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

She received the Ralph Nelson Scholarship in Political Science, the Athena International Regional Scholarship, the Gold W Award of Excellence, the Millennium Excellence Award, and the Richard Price Scholarship in Political Science. As well, she presented a paper at the 2007 Canadian Psychological Association Convention. Her on-campus involvement included serving with the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance and as a member of the University of Windsor Young Liberals. She was a campus co-ordinator for the Ontario Undergraduate Students’ Alliance, a Windsor Welcome Week volunteer and participated in Shinerama to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Erin Marcotte was a member of the board of directors and an in-school mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Windsor and Essex County. She also volunteered for Harmony in Action and the Easter Seals Telethon.

Also honoured at Spring Convocation ceremonies was Chevonne Martin, winner of the Governor General’s Silver Medal.

Martin received a B.A. Honours in Forensic Science and the Governor General’s Silver Medal. The award is given at Spring Convocation to the undergraduate student who has achieved the highest academic standing in their graduating class. Martin was a member of the first graduating class in Forensic Science at the University of Windsor and achieved A’s and several A+’s in courses as varied as Biology, Sociology, Chemistry, Calculus, Philosophy, Statistics, and Anthropology. She proved herself to be a versatile student with an interest in community service. Martin volunteered with the University’s Walksafe program, at the Special Olympics Winter Games in Owen Sound, and with the Owen Sound Police Services Forensic Unit.