2009 MRC Senior and Faculty/Staff Diversity
Recognition Awards Online Nominations

NOMINATE PERMANENT FACULTY/STAFF MEMBER FOR AN MRC AWARD

Intended to recognize faculty and staff from the University Park campus who have consistently promoted multiculturalism and demonstrated concern for and sensitivity to the needs of multicultural students (above and beyond their job description). Please assist us in identifying such person(s) by completing the nomination form and returning all materials to MRC (220 Grange Building) before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2009 (Extended) Choose a method to nominate:

• Option 1 - COMPLETE ONLINE NOMINATION, or
• Option 2 - Download Info Packet (print, fill out and mail hardcopies)

NOMINATE SENIOR STUDENT (or ORGANIZATION) FOR AN MRC AWARD

Intended to recognize MRC senior students. Also recognizes student organizations that promote multiculturalism.

We encourage you to nominate yourself or others who are deserving of these awards (categories described below). Please ensure all nomination materials are received by MRC (220 Grange Building) before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009. Choose a method to nominate:

• Option1 - COMPLETE ONLINE NOMINATION, or
• Option 2 - Download Info Packet (print, fill-out and mail hardcopies)

MRC Student Awards Categories

Students eligible to be nominated are Undergraduate multicultural students who graduated fall ’08, or who will be graduating spring ‘09 or summer ’09, from University Park campus.

• Academic Scholarship Award
  Awarded to the student who has completed or is currently involved in working on a significant research project, a thesis or scholarly paper, presentation at a conference, or other scholarly work. This student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better as of fall 2008.
  
  
• Inspiring Student Leader Award
  Awarded to the student who keeps a low profile and toils behind the scenes to make certain that student programs and/or organizations are successful. This student takes the initiative, accepts and carries out responsibility, and completes a task without fanfare.
  
  
• Leadership Award
  Awarded to the student who has provided outstanding leadership in an area of activity (such as student government, social services, mass media, etc.) at PSU. This person oftentimes is also a spokesperson and role model for multicultural students.
  
  
• Resilient Student Award
  Awarded to the student who demonstrates initiative, perseverance, and the ability to overcome significant obstacles in attaining his/her degree. This student often will improve her/his grade-point average as he/she progresses towards graduation.
  
  
• Student Organization Award
  Awarded to the student organization or student group that most significantly promoted multiculturalism and supported multicultural students at the University this year and has represented the University in a favorable light.
  
  
• Volunteer Service Award
  Awarded to the student who has given an exceptional amount of volunteer effort to on-campus and/or community service organization(s) and has made an important contribution to that/those organization(s).
  

More Information

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