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Diversity Specific
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| Accolade: The Chancellor’s Diversity Award |
| Accolade recognizes a rising senior whose academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities contribute to the diversification of the Vanderbilt student body. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student and be scheduled to graduate May of 2013. Up to a $5,000scholarship, to be used during the recipient’s senior year, is awarded annually. Questions regarding the award may be directed to Lyn.Fulton-John@vanderbilt.edu . |
| Imani Award: James Lawson Award for Leadership |
| The Rev. James Lawson Award for Campus and Community Leadership: The Imani Award honors the Rev. James Lawson, who served as a faithful and determined leader in the African-American community during the Civil Rights Movement and is still very active today, including teaching here at Vanderbilt. Imani is the Swahili word for “Faith.” Funded by the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, this award recognizes a graduating senior who has continuously been an integral part of campus life and has demonstrated an outstanding capacity for leadership and devotion to Vanderbilt. The winning senior receives a monetary award ($500.00) and a plaque. The award will be given at the Magnolia Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 6:00. Questions regarding the award may be directed to jeff.s.king@vanderbilt.edu or frank.dobson@vanderbilt.edu |
| Muliebrity Prize |
| The Muliebrity Prize honors an undergraduate or graduate student(s) who demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the achievements, interests, and goals of women or that promote gender equity. Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, advisors, friends and peers. The award will be given at the annual Magnolia Awards Dinner, where the honoree will be presented with a certificate and small cash award. To nominate someone for the Muliebrity Prize, please visit here and fill out the form by February 15, 2013. With questions, please contact Kayce Matthews, Associate Director of the Women’s Center, at Kayce.Matthews@Vanderbilt.edu or (615) 322-4843. |
| Outstanding International Student Organization |
This $250 award is given annually to a deserving internationally-focused student organization for recognition of its efforts in advancing intercultural understanding and exemplary work in the following areas:
NOTE: Must be a registered student organization with an international focus to be eligible Questions regarding this award may be directed toHeather.A.Jones@vanderbilt.edu
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| Robert Peter Pratt Memorial Award |
| The Robert Peter Pratt Memorial Award was established at Vanderbilt University in 1991 to honor Robert Peter Pratt (1954-1991), associate director of Undergraduate Admissions and long time leader in promoting diversity within the student population. A $500 check is presented to the Chancellor’s Scholar of junior or senior standing whose accomplishments best exemplify Robert Peter Pratt’s commitment to diversity and unity, leadership and cooperation, warmth and openness, and unselfish service to others. Questions regarding the award may be directed to Lyn.Fulton-John@vanderbilt.edu . |
| Susan Jung Award |
| This award is given by the Asian American Student Association (AASA) and Masala SACE (South Asian Cultural Exchange) to honor an undergraduate junior or senior in the Asian American Community who has shown outstanding commitment and passion to Vanderbilt through cultural and/or political education. The award honors those who exemplify the vision of Susan Jung ’88, who founded AASA upon the principle of unity through diversity in the fall of 1986. The winner of this award receives a $500 check from the sponsoring organizations. Questions regarding the award may be directed to Wil.DeLosSantos@vanderbilt.edu |
| Thomas M. Weser Award |
| This award was established in 1989 in memory of Thomas M. Weser, a German exchange student who was killed while attending Vanderbilt. Each year, the Weser Award recognizes an international student who has demonstrated an unusually strong commitment to intellectual life, cross-cultural appreciation, and personal integrity. The recipient is presented with a small gift and a cash prize of $250. Questions regarding the award may be directed to Marci.L.Angevine@vanderbilt.edu . |