University of Jamestown Student Bonnie Thompson Honored with Prestigious Wildlife Society Award

Bonnie Thompson, a University of Jamestown (UJ) engineering student, has received the Bill Bicknell Legacy Scholarship from the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society. The award was given at the society's annual meeting in Bismarck on February 8, 2024. Thompson has been a society member for three years and served on its executive board for two. She has been acknowledged for her work in boosting society membership and participation.

Thompson has made significant contributions to the UJ Wildlife Society. She has planned and led various campus-wide events, such as pumpkin tossing, fishing, camping, and plant sales. She has also managed a greenhouse for two years. Her involvement in the society has encouraged students from various majors to join the society's activities.

Dr. Kit Uvino, a UJ biology and ecology professor, nominated Thompson for the scholarship. He commended Thompson for her commitment to habitat preservation. Thompson's work has inspired students from other majors to take Uvino's classes.

The Bill Bicknell Legacy Scholarship is in honor of Bill Bicknell, a biologist who worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 30 years. Bicknell was a dedicated member of the North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society and encouraged student involvement. The scholarship, which includes a $1,000 award, recognizes undergraduate students with a strong interest and involvement in wildlife conservation and related organizations.

The University of Jamestown, founded in 1883, is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. It provides Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, as well as master’s degrees in Business, Education, Leadership, and Clinical Counseling. It also offers doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy and Clinical Research. U.S. News & World Report ranks the university as a “Best Regional University” in the Midwest.

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