CEPS Student Wins Brian D. Sullivan Student Leadership Award

Shaiza Hashmi, Computer Science student in the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences was awarded the Brian D. Sullivan Student Leadership Award from Student Experience. This award is presented to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to student leadership through their involvement as an elected or appointed student representative at the University of Guelph. 

During her time at Guelph, Shaiza actively participated in the Guelph Coding Community (GCC) and Guelph Women in Computer Science (GWiCS). She also took on several student leadership roles, serving as vice-president of both Marketing and Finance for the Society of Computing and Information Sciences (SOCIS), co-president and co-founder of GryphHacks, and co-founder and Director of Marketing for the Computing Councils of Canada.

“The vibrant student community at Guelph is unparalleled. Throughout my time here, I’ve been fortunate to have incredible upper-year students serve as mentors, guiding me through my journey, and achieving the potential they saw in me! Moreover, the faculty’s unwavering support for student initiatives sets Guelph apart, fostering an environment where innovation and collaboration flourish. From my initial engagement with GCC and SOCIS in my first year to the establishment of GryphHacks, every step of my journey has been nothing short of extraordinary!” she said. 

Congratulations Shaiza!