Aiden Serr Memorial Award

Aiden James Allen Serr

January 3, 1998 - November 13, 2017

Aiden was a young, passionate artist, and bright science student. He studied Film Production and Biological Sciences at SFU. Noé Rodríguez, his teacher in Film Productions at the School of the Contemporary Arts, described him as “the adventuring scientist philosopher artist”. In 2017, Aiden lost his life in a tragic car accident.

In memory of Aiden, his photographs, scripts, and thoughts were edited by his mother, Kirsten Urdahl-Serr, and published in a book titled Moving Images. The revenue from the book has benefited the Aiden Serr Memorial Award. Every year, one undergraduate EVSC student is selected as the recipient of the award. This award is valued at $2400.

Application Deadline: November 17, 2024

qualifications

You are enrolled full-time in the term of eligibility;
You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in the School of Environmental Science;
You are in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. If you are a new or transfer student, you must possess an equivalent secondary school or college standing; and
You have shown your dedication to the intersectionality of the disciplines of science and the arts through your personal, academic, or professional engagement.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to the Academic Advisor, Undergraduate, School of Environmental Science via email (evscadv@sfu.ca).

Aiden Serr Memorial Award application form
A copy of your unofficial SFU transcript
A copy of your curriculum vitae (CV)
Examples that show your engagement and dedication to the intersectionality of the disciplines of science and the arts, such as photos, videos, and/or portfolios

Note

The award will be granted by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee upon the nomination of the Director, School of Environmental Science or their designate.
Understanding the donor’s intent, preference will be given to the student with a demonstrated interest in contemporary arts, or enrolled in another major or a minor in the School for the Contemporary Arts or in the Communication minor in the School of Communication.

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