Vanier Scholar 2012

Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology's 3rd Vanier Scholar

Congratulations to Oliver Blake, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology's 3rd Vanier Scholar. Since inception of the Vanier awards program in 2009, BPK has received 3 of the 13 Vanier scholarships awarded to SFU to date (23%). Ollie works with Dr. James Wakeling on biofeedback-driven muscle coordination. He is a former ski racer and award-winning ski coach, as well as founder of the Rise Above Barriers Society, which works to remove barriers encountered by people with disabilities. Shown are BPK Vanier scholars Ollie Blake (front), Jessica Selinger (middle) and David Jones (back).