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Memorandum January 24, 2020
- To:
- 17³Ô¹ÏÔÚÏß Community
- From:
- Sylvia M. Burwell, President
- Subject:
- Launch of Nomination Process—2020 University Awards for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni
Each year we reflect on the outstanding achievements of 17³Ô¹ÏÔÚÏß students, faculty, staff, and alumni whose passionate and purposeful actions transform lives around the world. Our strategic plan, Changemakers for a Changing World, rests upon the three pillars of scholarship, learning, and community, and it’s the hard work and dedication of our changemakers that make 17³Ô¹ÏÔÚÏß a great place to study, learn, work, and call home.
Our annual recognize members of the 17³Ô¹ÏÔÚÏß family who exemplify our legacy of leadership, scholarship, and service, as well as our work to create meaningful change. If you know someone who deserves this special recognition, I invite you to nominate them. You can read more about the awards, selection criteria, deadlines, and submission process details on the .
Nominations are due:
- Wednesday, February 19 for faculty awards
- Wednesday, March 4 for staff awards
- Wednesday, March 18 for student awards
- Friday, April 17 for alumni awards
We’ll honor the awardees during the following events:
- Faculty Recognition Dinner in late April
- Spring Commencement Weekend, in early May, for graduating students
- Staff Appreciation events, June 1–5
- Alumni Recognition in fall 2020
In reviewing the awards site, you will notice a new award, the Faculty Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, which honors a faculty leader in teaching, outreach, or scholarship initiatives defined by innovative and mutually beneficial university-community partnerships.
Each member of our community is vital to our mission. I am thankful for your contributions, and I hope you will help us identify and celebrate the members of our community whose commitment to 17³Ô¹ÏÔÚÏß is exemplary.Â