Nominations sought for Jischke Outstanding International Student of the Year
February 19, 2015
Faculty and staff are invited to nominate a graduating senior for the Martin C. Jischke Outstanding International Student of the Year award.
Nominations for the award are due March 13. The award was established by President Emeritus Martin C. Jischke to recognize a Purdue international student who has helped the University welcome and connect people of all cultures.
Nominees must be graduating seniors who have attained a minimum of a 3.0 graduation index. Nominees must have graduated in December 2014 or be set to graduate in May 2015 or August 2015.
Nominations should attest to the student's scholarship, leadership, character and service (on or off campus).
"Dr. Jischke wants this honor to be bestowed upon someone who is not only a high academic achiever, but to someone who is culturally sensitive and willing to promote cultural understanding through volunteer service," says David Ayers, associate dean of international programs. "The successful candidate will excel in connecting domestic and international students on and off our campus."
A committee of students and staff will select the recipient, who will receive a certificate and $2,000 cash award from the Jischke Endowment, as well as being honored at a recognition reception in April.
Nomination forms are available at www.iss.purdue.edu/Resources/Docs/Newsletter/Nomination form_2015.pdf. Letters of support may be included with the nomination.
Nominators must submit completed nomination forms and all accompanying documentation as a packet to Beth Tucker at btucker1@purdue.edu, or at the Office of International Programs, Young Hall, Room 120, no later than March 13.
