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U of M Carlson School graduate Lindsay Novak honored with prestigious award for service and leadership
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 5/15/2007 ) -- Lindsay Novak of Plymouth, Minn., has been honored with the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management's Tomato Can Loving Cup, the school's oldest and most prestigious award for service and leadership. Awarded to the student who performs the most distinctive service to the Carlson School, it is redeemable for a full-tuition scholarship to the Carlson School's MBA program after the recipient has gained two years of work experience. In keeping with the tradition of the Tomato Can Loving Cup Award, the winner was not announced until the school's commencement ceremony on May 14. As the school's 78th recipient, Novak's name will be engraved on the award, which is an actual tomato can. The tradition of the Tomato Can Loving Cup dates back to the Great Depression, when the school's students developed their award to be given to an outstanding senior. "When I think of a person who best exemplifies the character of this award, Lindsay comes to mind," said Mary Maus Kosir, assistant dean of the Carlson School's Undergraduate program. "Throughout her college career, she has been a dedicated student in academics, extra-curricular activities and professional development. Her service and leadership at the Carlson School during the past four years have been truly inspiring." Novak graduated from the Carlson School in May with a bachelor's degree in accounting and strategic management. In addition to maintaining a grade point average of 3.8, Novak has also been involved with numerous campus organizations, often in leadership positions. She is the president and founder of the Carlson School's Women in Business organization, a Carlson School student ambassador and a peer mentor in the Carlson School's Career Center. Novak has also served as chief coordinator of the Carlson School's Internship and Career Fair, as a representative to the school's Business Board, as coordinator of the Carlson School's Business Week formal dinner, and as co-coordinator of the Senior Giving Campaign, which raised more than $2,000 for a scholarship to be given to the Carlson School on behalf of the class of 2007. Novak is the recipient of several awards, including the Carlson School's Sophomore of the Year award, the University of Minnesota President's Student Leadership and Service Award and three academic scholarships. She is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary organization for students and professionals in accounting, finance and information systems, and has held internships at Carlson Companies and PricewaterhouseCoopers. "The University of Minnesota is extremely lucky to have students of Lindsay's caliber representing us," said Maus Kosir. "Those of us who have had the opportunity to work with Lindsay know that her poise, commitment and passion will take her far in life." ---------- |
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