The Department of Geography and Planning congratulates Bhavya Bogra who received the Peer Leadership Award presented by Student Affairs.
The Peer Leadership Award is presented to students who, through their commitment, skill, dedication, and interest in helping others, have exemplified excellence in peer-to-peer assistance and outreach.
Bhavya Bogra
Bhavya, is pursuing a PhD in the Department of Geography and Planning. In 2021, she became Head of Peer Support for the Association of Indian Graduate Students, and has served as the associations鈥 president for the past 3 years, expanding the group鈥檚 reach and engagement, organizing events, and collaborations with other student groups and with the City of Kingston. As a student staff member at the Queen鈥檚 University International Centre (QUIC), she guides and advises students in-person, and through webinars and she serves as a Graduate Inclusivity Fellow with the School of Graduate Studies and Post-Doctoral Affairs. Bhavya contributes to the Gradifying blog, sharing advice and insights based on her experiences as an international student and woman in STEM. She also mentors others through the Women in Science and Engineering program.
鈥淐ongratulations and thank you to all of this year鈥檚 award recipients,鈥 said Acting Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs Corinna Fitzgerald in remarks at the reception. 鈥淪tudent leadership 鈥 in academics, in research, in extra-curriculars, in workplaces and volunteer roles on campus and with community-based organizations 鈥 makes a critical contribution to the strength of our community and to our collective well-being.鈥
To learn about the the student award recipients, please read the article in the Queen's Gazette.