The Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs is now accepting nominations for the Seniors of Color Leadership Awards from current IC students, faculty, and staff. These nominations should reflect graduating seniors (Class of 2017) who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership development, civic engagement, and support for the community at IC. Students may also nominate themselves.
The award categories are
- The Inspiration Award- Presented to students of color who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
- The DuBois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership & Service- Presented to students of color for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.5 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement (i.e. work with a local agency, created a sustainability service opportunity, continued alternative break leadership).
- The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award- Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience (i.e. student orgs, honors societies, local boards, clubs, academic associations).
- The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award- Presented to students of color who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through scholarly pursuits, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.3 GPA or higher). (Note: This award is intended for students who have done outstanding academic work outside the classroom in their field of interest: i.e. research, conference presentations, published writings, etc.)
- The Chavez/Lorde Social Justice Award- Presented to students of color who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for the Ithaca College and local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives (i.e. created a fashion line, started a new student org, developed a social media campaign, produced music or film, established a new campus event/program).
CLICK HERE to submit your nominations.
The 2017 OSEMA Recognition Ceremony, which will recognize recipients of the awards, will take place on April 24, 2017, from 4:30pm-6:30pm in Emerson Suites, Campus Center.
This form will close February 22nd @ 9:00am.
