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The Lou Cahill Scholarship in Communications
The Lou Cahill Scholarship in Communications was established in 2006 by OEB Enterprise through the Communications and Public Relations Foundation, which is the charitable foundation of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS).
It is awarded annually to a student graduating from Brock University's Communications program who has demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, community involvement and charitable activities - qualities that have been so important to Lou throughout his life.
The scholarship is awarded by the Brock University Senate Committee on Undergraduate Student Affairs, based on the recommendation of the Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film.
For more information about the Lou Cahill Scholarship and to learn how to donate, contact Michelle Idzenga at 905-682-7203 or email midzenga@oebenterprise.com.
2009 Lou Cahill Scholarship Winner
Michelle Idzenga, St. Catharines, Ontario, is the 2009 winner of the Lou Cahill Scholarship in Communications, awarded by Brock University, St. Catharines.
A scholarship winner throughout her university studies including the 2007 Anita Skinner Scholarship in Communications, Miss. Idzenga was invited in 2009 to serve as a student representative on the Brock Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty Award jury for Excellence in Teaching. In addition, she worked at Brock as a teaching assistant providing advice to students concerning course material, marking seminar presentations and exams.
Miss. Idzenga also acted as a public relations coordinator for the Canadian Media Directors Council 2009 Annual Conference, Toronto, where she managed public relations activities in a virtual environment. "Michelle was thrown into a high-pressure environment," said Mark Symka, Cossette Communications. "She co-ordinated speaker arrivals and on-site public relations at the largest media industry conference in Canada, attended by close to 700 executives from media agencies, media and marketing services companies. She handled herself with poise and professionalism throughout the day-long event and played a key role in the meeting's success."
In addition, Miss. Idzenga has volunteered with the Annual Bluesaganza Festival, St. Catharines, to raise funds for Autism Ontario, and is currently a volunteer with Niagara Powerlifting Club, St. Catharines, where she assists with its annual competitions. She also worked as a customer service representative for Royal Bank of Canada branches in St. Catharines and Welland where she participated in the bank's community involvement fundraising initiatives--The Weekend to End Breast Cancer and Welland Food Bank.
Previous Scholarship Winners
2008: Rebecca Skinner
2007: Jeff Nicholls
