2020 valedictorians represent a year of perseverance at UNBC

“UNBC may have been the initial reason I moved to Prince George but the community has easily convinced me to stay,” she says. “Prince George is inspiring. It is the definition of people helping people.”

Serafin plans on staying in Prince George, working at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. on the internal medicine unit as a Registered Nurse. She eventually wants to obtain additional training to advance to the Intensive Care Unit.

Meanwhile, Timms is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (honours) and Biology.

She grew up in Prince George and attended UNBC to stay close to her family and community after high school. She was also drawn by the small size of the university, the smaller classes and the opportunity to do research as an undergraduate student.

Timms says her double major allowed her to undertake research in breast cancer and herbicides with Dr. Sean Maurice (a UNBC senior lab instructor and UBC Northern Medical Program assistant director of histology affiliate senior instructor) and Dr. Lisa Wood (assistant professor biology, ecosystem science and management, forest ecology and management).

“They have taught me so much about what it means to be a researcher and scientist, and I’m so grateful for it,” Timms says.

She plans to begin a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies come September at UNBC before advancing to either a PhD or a degree in scientific illustration.

“My degree has allowed me to move on to graduate school, and has given me the confidence and skills I need to hopefully be successful,” she says.

Both Serafin and Timms will give a short speech during their respective virtual ceremonies on June 26.

by Ethan Ready

2020 valedictorians represent a year of perseverance at UNBC

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