MacEachern‑Ponsford Memorial Award
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| This award commemorates Ian Joseph MacEachern (1960-1984; B.Sc. Honours, 1983) and Mark Anthony Peter Ponsford (1961-1984; B.Sc. Honours, 1984) - two enthusiastic young geologists who had recently graduated from Dalhousie University with the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours). On December 12, 1984, they were killed when the trench in which they were working collapsed. Gary Frotten was extremely fortunate to escape with minor injuries. All these fellows recently graduated from the department, and Ian had just commenced his Masters studies. Shock and grief was felt by everyone who knew Mark and Ian. Mark and Ian were fun-loving, congenial individuals with a special interest in mineral exploration. Their families, friends, and colleagues have established a memorial award to commemorate their achievements and to encourage similar dedication to geologic field studies. It will also serve as a reminder of the need for safety precautions while in the field. It was proposed that a week at the beginning of each school year be designated "Safety Awareness Week" in order to stress safety consciousness to future graduates. This award is to be made on the recommendation of the Chair of the Earth Sciences Department after consultation with the Dawson Geology Club and the staff of the department, to a student who has excelled in field school and has completed the second year of a program majoring in Geology, whose academic performance is of honours calibre, and who has been an active participant in student activities. |
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