Kurt HENZE Memorial Prize

Award descriptionA $2,000 prize has been made available in memory of Kurt Henze, Supervisory Technician in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, through an endowment established by his family, friends and colleagues. Kurt Henze was a hard-working, loyal, detail-oriented man who believed in doing a job well. His devotion to the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, previously known as the Department of Physiology, stemmed from his belief in the importance of furthering medical research, leading to the greater good of humankind. He strove to always provide the highest level of instruction, encouraging students to aspire to excellence. Mr. Henze immigrated to Canada in 1952 from post-war Europe, as he recognized that an individual's potential for success in this country was only limited by his willingness to seize opportunities and work hard. In keeping with Kurt's memory, the prize is awarded to a student who performs outstanding work in the laboratory courses leading to graduation in Honours Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences (CAPS), with preference given to a student who demonstrates financial need and leadership amongst his or her peers. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences.