09 October 2007

Environmental journalism scholarship
in memory of Dennis Bueckert

Canadian Media Guild | CWA Canada Local 30213

The Canadian Media Guild lost a longtime member and friend this summer. Dennis Bueckert, environment and health reporter for The Canadian Press, died in August under tragic circumstances.

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In recognition of his dedication to reporting on the environment, The Dennis Bueckert Memorial Scholarship in Environmental Journalism is being established. It will be awarded annually to a student with a strong interest in the environment proceeding from third to fourth year in the Bachelor of Journalism program at Carleton University.

Preference will be given to a student entering the Science and Medical Journalism specialization.

Individuals wishing to donate to the scholarship can donate online at www.carleton.ca/givenow. Donations are tax deductible.


If you have any questions, please contact Krista Prochazka at Carleton University by phone 613.520.2600 x 4014 or by email krista_prochazka@carleton.ca.

(This story first appeared on the Canadian Media Guild website.)