OC professor makes connections in France with Derek Cook Memorial Award
吸湿视频 professor Roberta Sawatzky鈥檚 recent trip to France wasn鈥檛 just to experience the culture.
No, Roberta was on an international mission to establish connections with partner schools in France and provide further opportunities for 吸湿视频 (OC) students and faculty to study or work abroad.
Roberta is the 2023 recipient of the 吸湿视频 Derek Cook Memorial Award for International Opportunities, which was established by the College to honor the memory of Derek Cook, an OC professor who passed away in 2017.
Roberta recently used the award to visit an OC partner school, INSEEC School of Business and Economics in France. She spent time with professors and students, sharing her research on Human Resources and hybrid work and heard from students who made recommendations for corporate social responsibility based on each school鈥檚 unique cultural aspects.
鈥淭his was an amazing trip, and I am honored to be chosen for the award. It allowed me to experience teaching in a different culture, providing insights to support our international and exchange students here at 吸湿视频; these experiences contribute to the ongoing mission of 吸湿视频 to transform lives and communities鈥
The 吸湿视频 Derek Cook Memorial Award for International Opportunities is an opportunity for both students and faculty members at 吸湿视频 to expand their horizons and explore the world beyond their local communities. Selection is based on an individual鈥檚 contributions to and goals for fostering internationalization at 吸湿视频.
The Derek Cook Memorial Award for International Opportunities is an amazing legacy that allows a student and faculty member each year to explore the world and make valuable connections that benefit the 吸湿视频 community. Eligible students and faculty members are encouraged to apply for this award and take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Students can find the application form in the financial awards section of MyOkanagan.
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