February 20, 2017

Mortar Board inviting nominations for annual awards

The Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board is accepting nominations for its annual student, faculty and staff awards. Nominations should be submitted by 11:45 p.m. March 3.

Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion

The Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion honors the legacy of Dean Helen B. Schleman, who served as dean of women from 1947 to 1968. The award is presented to a deserving faculty member or administrator for his or her contributions to Purdue, especially in the promotion and advancement of women students and women’s issues.

A brief statement of achievements and a curriculum vitae will be sufficient for nominations. Additional information and materials are encouraged but are not required. 

The selection criteria are:
* Has contributed significantly to the promotion and advancement of women for both students and women’s issues.
* Has served at least five years at Purdue as a faculty member or administrator.
* Has provided leadership and service within and beyond the University community.
* Lives by the principles of scholarship, leadership and service.

The 2017 Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion recipient will be presented with a gold medallion and monetary gift, and will be invited to serve as the keynote at the annual Mortar Board Initiation Breakfast in April. 

Dean Betty Nelson Service Award

The Dean Betty Nelson Service Award recognizes one Purdue student affiliated with a student organization and one student organization that excel in community service in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area. Mortar Board seeks to recognize those who have been instrumental in the continuing success or initiation of service programs. The award consists of $500 for the student winner and $500 to the student organization.

Nominations and applications may be made at https://boilerlink.purdue.edu/organization/MortarBoard/availableforms. Log in using your career account and password, and then select the appropriate award.

For more information, email kziesig@purdue.edu.


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