Survivor of Haitian Earthquake To Be Honored at UNBC Homecoming

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Prince George B.C - A geoscientist who first survived, and then helped with relief and rebuilding efforts after the earthquake in Haiti will be among those honored as University of Northern British Columbia Alumni of the Year at the 4th Annual Homecoming later this month. James Adamson (BSc. Geography '04) was selected among all graduates for the award by the UNBC Alumni Association.

The award will be presented on September 24 in the Bentley Centre during Homecoming, which will be held September 22-25.
 
Adamson has been working on water supply and hydrogeology projects in Haiti since 2006. He survived the devastating earthquake that shook the country in January and is travelling to UNBC to share his experiences. He will give a presentation about his time in Haiti and the relief and rebuilding efforts on September 22 at UNBC in the Weldwood Theatre.

"During the time of the Earthquake, we were blessed with our in-country experience, expertise, and ability to handle logistics.  This experience was applied to immediately assist with water supply relief and the importing of medical teams,” says Adamson.  “I’ll do whatever I can to help Haiti.”

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