Ava Stokke

Bachelor of Arts Mathematics and English

Spring 2024 Valedictorian

Ava chose to study at The University of Winnipeg because of its small class sizes, but also because of its reputation as an excellent liberal arts university. Since she was uncertain about what degree she wanted to pursue, it was important the university had the flexibility of choosing an arts or science degree.

She is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and English. These areas of study are not commonly taken together; however, Ava believes the principles behind each area can often overlap.

During her studies, Ava received prestigious scholarships in both mathematics and English. In 2022, Ava received the Peter Pauls Scholarship in English, and in 2023, she received the Dr. Jessie Blackwood Lang Scholarship from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

She won a highly competitive NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award which enabled her to participate in an undergraduate research project in mathematics. Her research project, Quadrature Rules Involving Derivatives, was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Wiersma.

In the fall, Ava will be attending the University of Manitoba Robson Hall Faculty of Law. “I am hoping the written communications skills I have fostered in my English degree, coupled with the logical skills I have learned as a math major will be a great combination to help me prepare.”

The University of Winnipeg is proud to honour Ava Stokke as valedictorian.