CFUW Linda Souter Humanities Award 2023-2024

2023-2024

Value: $6,000

Inaugurated in 2015, the award is named to honour Linda Souter, the only Canadian member of CFUW that has served both as President of CFUW and Graduate Women International (formerly known as International Federation of University Women, IFUW).

Awarded to a masters or doctoral student studying in the area of the Humanities. Generally, study in the Humanities is theoretical and does not involve empirical methodology. The Humanities could include the following: English Language and Literature, History, Languages Study, Classics, Philosophy, Film Studies, Communication Studies, and Culture Studies.

2023-2024 Winner:

KAREN LOK YI WONG

Area of Study:  Social Work

Research/Thesis Title:  Experience of immigrant older adults with dementia and family caregivers in accessing and using demential care.

School:  The University of British Columbia