The Sharon L. Doherty Award
History:
The Sharon L. Doherty Award was established in 1993 to
recognize outstanding University
of Minnesota student efforts that positively affect the campus climate
for women students. This award honors the work of former doctoral student and University
of Minnesota alumna,
Sharon Doherty, whose exhaustive efforts led to the successful Commission
on Women's Students Initiative and continued University commitment
to programming for women students.
Purpose:
This award is given to a University of Minnesota Twin Cities
student who has demonstrated
outstanding volunteer service concerning women's issues on campus
or in the broader community.
Sponsors:
The Office for University Women and Office of the Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity.
Recognition:
Awardee will receive a $400 UM Bookstore gift certificate. Award to be given at the annual spring Office for University Women’s “Celebrating University Women Awards Program” (April 24, 2008).
Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2008 [PLEASE NOTE CHANGE]
Eligibility:
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus undergraduate
or graduate students
enrolled at least half time.
Criteria:
Strong case for nomination and letters of support documenting
outstanding volunteer contributions, including the degree to which
involvement has addressed women's issues or improved women's lives.
Selection:
Committee appointed by the Office for University Women
comprised of students, faculty, P/A staff, and civil service and/or
bargaining unit staff.
Nomination:
University of Minnesota students, staff or faculty may
make nominations. Students are encouraged to self nominate. Individuals
nominated but not selected may be renominated in subsequent years.
Nominations must include the following items:
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• Letter of Nomination
• Letters of Support (3 required)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vita
Submit nomination materials to:
OFFICE FOR UNIVERSITY WOMEN
185 Klaeber Court, 320 16th Avenue SE
Delivery Code 3013
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Questions: Office for University Women, 612-625-9837, 612-625-2385, or women@umn.edu.
Download the nomination form and letter of support (PDF):
Sharon Doherty Award - Application Materials (PDF)
All application materials are available in alternative formats upon request.