We lost a longtime Canadian Media Guild 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 http://www.carleton.ca/givenow. Donations are tax deductible.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Krista Prochazka at Carleton University by phone 613.520.2600 x 4014 or by email krista_prochazka@carleton.ca.