I have studied at the University of Regina, the University of Calgary, and Queen's University. This page summarizes my academic activities and accomplishments.
Master of Public Administration, Queen's University, Sept. 2004 to June 2005
Master of Arts in History, University of Calgary, Sept. 2002 to Present
- Thesis: "The Nazi Submarine Blockade: A Near Victory of Economic Warfare?"
- Supervisors: Dr. John Ferris and Dr. Holger Herwig, Canada Research Chair
- Archival Research: Public Record Office, Kew (London), United Kingdom
- Language Requirement: French, tested through translation of an historical document
Bachelor of Arts (Great Distinction), University of Regina, Sept. 1999—April 2002
- Combined major in Economics and History with a minor in Political Science
National Essay Contests
- Progressive Economics Forum Student Essay Contest: Graduate Co-winner May 2005, Undergraduate Winner in May 2002, and "Strong Honourable Mention" in May 2001
- National Capital Region Student Essay Prize, Institute of Public Administration of Canada: Winner in April 2005
- As Prime Minister Awards: Semi-finalist in Aug. 2004, Aug. 2003, and Aug. 2002
- Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute Graduate Paper Competition: Second Prize in April 2004 and First Prize in April 2003
- Canadian Undergraduate Essay Contest in British Studies, British Council and the North American Conference on British Studies, One of Ten Winners in Aug. 2002
Graduate Scholarships for 2004/2005
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Government of Ontario (I had previously been offered this scholarship for 2002/2003, but did not attend university in Ontario that academic year.)
- Canada Graduate Scholarship - Doctoral, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (I declined this award because I did not commence doctoral studies in 2004/2005.)
Graduate Scholarships for 2003/2004
- Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
- Ralph Steinhauer Award of Distinction, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
- University of Calgary Thesis Research Grant
Graduate Scholarships for 2002/2003
- Department of National Defence Security and Defence Forum Master of Arts Scholarships (eight awarded nationally each year)
- Maritime Awards Society of Canada Graduate Scholarship
- Province of Alberta Graduate Scholarships
- University of Calgary Graduate Research Scholarships and Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards
Entrance and Undergraduate Scholarships (1999/2000, 2000/2001, and 2001/2002)
- Received University of Regina Academic Scholarships every semester of my studies for placing in the top 1% of the Faculty of Arts
- Twelve other scholarships from Luther College and the University of Regina
University Honours
- Finalist in the 64th Annual Andrina McCulloch Public Speaking Competition, Queen's University, Feb. 2005
- Faculty of Arts Nominee for the University of Regina President's Medal, May 2002
- Jack Boan Medal for being the top Economics major in my graduating class, April 2002
- Placed on the Honour Roll every semester of my undergraduate study, Sept. 1999 - April 2002
- Reverend John J. Lepine, S. J. Book Prize for the best undergraduate term paper in Canadian history at the University of Regina during 2000/2001, May 2001
Presentations
- Second Annual Fort Garry Lectures in History, University of Manitoba, April 2004
- Selected to participate in the International Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation (but could not attend the event), Feb. 2004
- Panellist on Seniors' Voice, a show broadcast on Access (Regina Cable 7), Feb. 2004
- Fifth and Sixth Annual Conferences of the Society for Military and Strategic Studies, University of Calgary, Feb. 2003 and Feb. 2004
- Citizen Co chair, the "Finding Common Ground on Canada's Future" public consultations on the principles of the Premiers' Calgary Declaration on Canada's Constitution, Nov. 1997
Service in Academic Organizations
- Treasurer, Progressive Economics Forum, June 2005 - Present
- Manitoba-Saskatchewan Representative, Board of Governors, As Prime Minister Community (the alumni association for the As Prime Minister Awards), July 2004—Present
- Student Representative to Faculty Meetings, School of Policy Studies, Queen's University, Sept. 2004—June 2005
- University of Regina Ambassador (provided campus tours), Oct. 2000—April 2002
- Active in the University of Regina Economics, History, and Political Science student associations, Sept. 1999 - April 2002
- Founding Member of the University of Regina Chapter, Golden Key International Honour Society, Nov. 2001