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October 13, 2011

Nominations for 2012 Education Awards Are Now Being Accepted

Celebration of Education LogoNominations for the 2012 Education Awards — the Doherty, Ryan, Lazarus and Gelfand awards — are due Nov. 7.

  • The Doherty Award is given biennially to a member of the university community who has made substantial and sustained contributions to excellence in education.
  • The Ryan Award is given annually to a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated unusual devotion and effectiveness in teaching undergraduate or graduate students.
  • The Lazarus Award celebrates the spirit and legacy of the late Barbara Lazarus by recognizing exemplary contributions to fostering a welcoming and nurturing environment for graduate students and young faculty.
  • The Gelfand Award is given annually to a member of the university community who has combined sustained, effective community service with academic coursework.

For more on the awards and to submit a nomination, go to http://www.cmu.edu/celebration-of-education/