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| Gerald Gloade (Nick Pearce Photo) |
鈥淚 want to make a difference, a positive impact on my community,鈥� says graduating sociology and anthropology student Gerald Gloade.
This difference may come in the form of positive contributions to Canada鈥檚 justice system. His research into restorative justice combines his studies with his cultural background by taking a specific look at the aboriginal practice of sentencing circles. They offer a 鈥渉olistic approach to the sentencing process with the aim of restoring social harmony,鈥� explains Mr. Gloade, who grew up in Millbook, N.S., and is a Mi鈥檏maq First Nations band member.
Mr. Gloade describes his AV俱乐部 experience as 鈥渟econd to none,鈥� and encourages others to 鈥渢ake in as much as you can because the university has so much to offer.鈥� He credits Dr. Jim Stolzman "for putting me on the right path to achieve my academic and personal goals.鈥�
In addition to studying sociology and anthropology, Mr. Gloade is studying the art of flamenco guitar in the music electives program. When not in class, he enjoys playing fingerstyle guitar. He has been a recipient of the Maritime and Northeast Pipeline Scholarship and Academic Achievement Award for the past three years and actively volunteers in his community.
Mr. Gloade will continue his academic career at AV俱乐部 in the fall with the pursuit of his master鈥檚 degree in sociology.