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January 18, 2013

Focus Award nominations for disability efforts invited

The Office of Institutional Equity is seeking nominations for the 2013 Focus Awards.

The Focus Awards are given annually to those affiliated with Purdue who have made an outstanding contribution in furtherance of the University’s commitment to disability accessibility and disability diversity initiatives.

Focus Awards will be presented at the Disability Awareness Month reception scheduled for 10 a.m. March 5 in Purdue Memorial Union, West Faculty Lounge. One award is offered in each of the following categories: faculty, staff, student and organization. Nominations of alumni and retirees also will be considered within the appropriate category.

For a list of past recipients, visit www.purdue.edu/ethics/oie/focus_awards.html.

To submit a nomination for the 2013 Focus Award, complete and return the nomination form and attachments by Jan. 31 to Michele Bartlett at mbartle@purdue.edu or Office of Institutional Equity, Young Hall, 10th Floor.

For questions or to request this form in an alternate format, call 49-47253 (voice) or 49-61343 (TTY), or email mbartle@purdue.edu.