Charlene Bayer, this year’s Golden Key/ING DIRECT creative writing competition winner, was one of seven Montreal drama students invited by the Ubuntu Education Fund to participate in a 3-1/2 week international cultural exchange program in South Africa. The program’s general idea was to raise awareness about […]
In April, Canadian chapters across the country reached out to local middle schools to announce the Golden Key creative writing contest sponsored by ING Direct. Students submitted short stories that incorporated GK values. Two Quebec students are among the top three winners of the Golden […]
For the second year in a row, Canada takes the prize for opening session spirit. The red and white colours were rocking on stage, and the Canadian pride could not be denied. Thirty students and advisors from across Canada took to the stage to jig, jump, and dance their way to victory with an innovative and high-energy performance. The dynasty begins.
Canadian student Stephanie Marie Beattie from the University of New Brunswick, Saint John was recognized at the international conference this year. Stephanie was her chapter’s president for 2008-2009 and won a Graduate Scholar Award, a $10,000 scholarship for students pursuing graduate degrees.
Canadian student Sasi Shanmugarajah from the University of Toronto won this year’s Golden Key Visual and Performing Arts award for photography. “Everyday People” was a collection of striking and poignant images of everyday individuals from around the globe. Mr. Shanmugarajah received a $1,000 award.
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