POT CHAMP AMONG UVIC HONOUREES

Over the years, Philippe Lucas has proven himself an effective
advocate for reforming Canada's drug laws.

It turns out he's also a pretty good student.

Lucas was one of three University of Victoria students who received an
award for $2,500 last month for "remarkable volunteer contributions to
the university and/or Greater Victoria community while maintaining at
least a B average."

A master's student in the study for policy and practice, Lucas is
vice-chair of the City of Victoria's downtown advisory committee, he
sits on the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia, and
works closely with the Vancouver Island Compassion Society as well as
the committee to end homelessness in Victoria.

The other winners were chemistry student Matthew Cooper for his work
with adult learners and Amanda Laliberte, a third-year visual arts
student, who played a key role in organizing a Metis youth group in
Greater Victoria.

Five more students - Brian Buchan, Catherine Etmanski, Ian Hussey,
Kevin Lee and Jonathan Morris, - received $1,000 awards.