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Pubdate: Wed, 02 May 2007 Source: Goldstream Gazette (Victoria, CN BC) Copyright: 2007 Goldstream News Gazette Contact: http://www.goldstreamgazette.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1291 Photo: From MAP: Outstanding students recognized for community work Philippe Lucas, Amanda Laliberte and Matthew Cooper (above) are winners of the University of Victoria's Blue and Gold awards. (Photo courtesy of UVic) http://www.mapinc.org/images/feature410.jpg Cited: Centre for Addictions Research of B.C http://www.carbc.uvic.ca Cited: Vancouver Island Compassion Society http://www.thevics.com Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/people/Philippe+Lucas (Philippe Lucas) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmjcn.htm (Marijuana - Medicinal - Canada) POT CHAMP AMONG UVIC HONOUREES Over the years, Philippe Lucas has proven himself an effective advocate for reforming Canada's drug laws. It turns out he's also a pretty good student. Lucas was one of three University of Victoria students who received an award for $2,500 last month for "remarkable volunteer contributions to the university and/or Greater Victoria community while maintaining at least a B average." A master's student in the study for policy and practice, Lucas is vice-chair of the City of Victoria's downtown advisory committee, he sits on the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia, and works closely with the Vancouver Island Compassion Society as well as the committee to end homelessness in Victoria. The other winners were chemistry student Matthew Cooper for his work with adult learners and Amanda Laliberte, a third-year visual arts student, who played a key role in organizing a Metis youth group in Greater Victoria. Five more students - Brian Buchan, Catherine Etmanski, Ian Hussey, Kevin Lee and Jonathan Morris, - received $1,000 awards. - --- MAP posted-by: Steve Heath