Awards for Seniors
Nominees must be members in good academic standing of the Class of 2008 (defined as those who matriculated at Penn in the fall of 2004, transfer students who matriculated at their previous school in the fall of 2004, or students who matriculated in the fall of 2005 but are graduating with the Class of 2008) who have actively contributed to campus life through activities and leadership. All nominees are placed on a ballot (one for men, one for women) which is distributed to a committee of students and staff chosen by the Senior Class Board. This committee votes and narrows the candidate pool to 15 men and 15 women, who are then voted upon by the entire Senior Class. The top 4 men and 4 women receive the awards on Ivy Day.
2) The James Howard Weiss Memorial Award and The Penn Student Agencies Award.
Both awards recognize distinguished academic achievement (minimum G.P.A. of 3.7) and significant leadership in undergraduate activities by members of the senior class. A committee of students, faculty and staff makes the final selection from the list of candidates. Ideally, nominees should be the most outstanding members of group (1) above.
This award, sponsored by Penn Alumni, is presented to members of the Senior Class on the May graduation roster in recognition of their service to the University of Pennsylvania, which, in combination with other activities/endeavors, strengthens and enhances the University. The selection committee recognizes that University service takes many different forms, including but not limited to academic, co-curricular, athletic, and community service. Alumni relations and/or advancement experience is not required. Applicants are asked to use the brief essay portion of this application to describe the nature of their contributions to the Penn community and provide meaningful examples of the same. This award will be given to no fewer than one and no more than five members of the senior class. A committee comprised of alumni makes the final selection from the list of candidates. There is no minimum G.P.A. requirement.
The application deadline for this award is Friday, March 7, 2008.
4) The Sol Feinstone Undergraduate Awards.
These three awards may be presented to the sophomore, junior and senior who have contributed to "orderly and constructive social and educational change within or outside the University community." Past recipients have included the undergraduate who established the first mental health student group in the nation; the creators of a Saturday African-centered enrichment program for local children; the organizers of a pre-orientation leadership program for first-year students; and the founders of the Speaking Across the University (SATU) program. Finalists are chosen by the same committee as in (2) above. (Keep in mind the fact that there must be a specific contribution, not just a list of activities).
All nominations should be sent, using the online forms or paper copies, to Rodney Robinson, Office of Student Life, 200 Houston Hall/6306, by 12 midnight on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Note: this does not include the Student Award of Merit - this deadline is Friday, March 7, 2008.