The UNM Office of International Programs and Studies seeks nominations for the 2003-04 UNM International Excellence Awards. The award is given annually to a faculty member, staff and student. To nominate someone, submit a letter of nomination and a copy of the nominee's CV or resume to the office of International Programs and Studies, Mesa Vista 2111, by Friday, March 12.
The International Excellence Awards honor individuals who make outstanding contributions to further UNM's international mission. Recipients are selected by the International Excellence Awards Committee, comprised of faculty, staff and students. The committee will select one faculty member (full or part-time), one staff member and one student (who may be international, domestic, graduate or undergraduate.) Members of the committee and staff of the Office of International Programs and Studies are not eligible.
The awards are based on service in any one or more of the following areas:
* Outstanding scholarship and/or research with an international focus
* Support and advising for international students
* Advocacy and support for study abroad and student exchange programs
* Promotion of international collaboration involving faculty and staff
* Contribution to UNM area studies, language or other international programs
* Development of new international programs
* Bringing international perspectives into the curriculum
* Outstanding contributions to international understanding and goodwill
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Other international activities that benefit the campus and the larger community
A reception will be held on Wednesday, April 14 to honor this year's recipients.
Contact: Carolyn Gonzales (505) 277-5920
Posted by kwentworth at February 26, 2004 01:18 PM