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Jessica Ford wins Gretta Chambers Award

Jessica holding her Gretta Chambers award
Published: 23 September 2021

Jessica Ford, PhD candidate in the Green Lab of the Redpath Museum has won the Chancellor Gretta Chambers Student Leadership Award in Student Leadership! Read about her story and passion for science in the link below:

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About this award:Ìý
Named in memory of Chancellor Emerita Gretta Chambers, BA’47, this award is presented to one or more students who have demonstrated leadership qualities while contributing in a volunteer capacity to the advancement of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumni Association, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ or the community.

Join theÌýºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumni AssociationÌýfor this special virtual event as we celebrate the graduates, students and friends who carry on the MAA's proud tradition of service to the University and the community.
Register here:Ìýon Thursday September 30, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMÌýEDT

Congratulations Jessica!

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