Members of the CHASI team were among a group of UFV guests invited to attend the recent graduation ceremony for UFV’s second full course taught to inmates at the Pacific Institution. The offering of face-to-face credit courses was a component of a broader Correctional Service Canada/UFV initiative that CHASI has had the privilege of leading over the last three years.
The ceremony celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of the students in Dr. Alesandros Glaros’ Environmental Issues and Strategies course. Each of the students shared their experiences, what they took away from his teachings, and how it will inform their further education and thinking about the environmental topics. Dr. Glaros shared a personal thanks to each student, and awarded them with certificates of completion.
We were deeply honoured when the students surprised us with a wood carving as thanks for this course, as well as the previous course taught by Dr. Brett Pardy. It was truly a privilege to hear their stories, speak to them about the value of education, and see firsthand the impact that our work can have on members of our community.
You can learn more about this collaboration between the Correctional Service Canada, CHASI, and UFV in a recent story on UFV Today.