The Faculty of Education congratulates Olivia Chan for being awarded Leon Tuey Scholarship in Art Education. Scholarships have been endowed by Leon and Joan Tuey for students in Art Education. They are presented to Secondary students with a major or concentration in Art and are recommended by the Faculty of Education. We are beyond grateful for Tuey family’s generosity towards the Faculty of Education students. See below to read the impact of Tuey family’s generosity:
To Mr. Leon Tuey & Mrs. Joan Tuey,
My name is Olivia Chan and I am writing this letter to express my sincere
gratitude for your generosity and support, as a recipient of one of your scholarships in
Art Education. I am a second generation Canadian who has lived in Richmond all her
life. Pursuing and practicing Fine Art in my undergraduate studies at UBC truly
changed my life for the better as I learned different ways to see the world, understand
myself, and understand others. This life changing experience is what inspired me to
become a teacher not only in the subject area of Art but in English Language
Education as well, in the Education program at UBC. I hope to bring perspectives of art
into all the subjects that I teach so that students can learn more about themselves and
the world around them.
When I received the news that I was awarded this scholarship, I could hardly
believe it! I will never forget that it was 3:00AM in the morning and I immediately went
to go wake up my mother. The next morning, she thought it was a dream! During this
time of COVID-19, especially with the financial hardships my family has been going
through, your scholarship is immensely appreciated. I am a firm believer that we
receive the energy we put out into the world and I would like you both to feel
confident that I will pay this forward. I have always lived hoping to make those who
have helped me proud so please know that I will think of the both you as I move
forward in my life as well.
In the future, I hope to work in the Richmond school district and make a positive
impact on the community that has raised me. I look forward to providing an artistic
perspective to students and to help create communities of empathetic and responsible
individuals. I also really look forward to learning from the many bright minds I will be
surrounded by every day! Thank you again for your support of me and fellow
prospective Art educators at UBC.
Sincerely,
Olivia Chan
