Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community

 

 

Text Box: Diversity is the differences and similarities among groups of people and individuals based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, language, abilities, religion, sexual orientation, and geographic region in which they live.

The University of Southern Indiana’s Multicultural Center, Old National Bank, and the American Association of University Women are proud to announce the Sixth Annual Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community Recognition Ceremony.  Phenomenal Women, the finale to Women’s History Month at USI, honors and celebrates women from all walks of life who have made contributions to diversity in the USI and the Evansville communities.  Through the annual recognition of these contributions, the Phenomenal Women program hopes to inspire others to embrace and promote diversity within their own lives. 

Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Phenomenal Women of USI and Community Recognition Ceremony on March 20, 2008.  Phenomenal Women will recognize eight women in six categories: Community-at-large , USI Graduate Student, USI Undergraduate Student, USI Faculty, USI Administrative Staff, and USI Support Staff.   

To nominate a special woman in our community who has contributed to diversity and who deserves to be honored and celebrated, complete the nomination form and attach a one-page description of the nominee’s service.  Nominations may be submitted via e-mail to kkmcclella@usi.edu, via fax at 812/461-5287 or via mail to University of Southern Indiana, Multicultural Center, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47712.  Nominations must be received no later than February 1, 2008 

Student nominees must meet the following requirements:

·        Possess at least a 2.25 cumulative GPA.

·      Be currently enrolled as a USI student.

·        Serve as a role model for other USI students.

·        Be a champion for diversity. 

Community-at-large and USI employee nominees must meet the following requirements:

·        Show a demonstrated, profound impact on the lives of others in our community.

·        Serve as a role model for others in our community.

·        Be a champion for diversity.

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Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community
Nomination Form
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Nominee Information:
Full Name:

First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Street Address:
Daytime Phone: Ex. 812-465-1080
Email Address:
Employer, community affiliation, or relevant position:
 
Award Information:
Please Choose:
 
Activities Undertaken:
In the space below, please describe the nominee’s outstanding service. Please limit your response to 500 words, or less. As a guide, you may wish to consider some of the following questions:
  1. In what role(s) or area (s) has the nominee excelled?
  2. How has the nominee demonstrated service worthy of recognition?
  3. How has the nominee’s contribution to diversity impacted a particular field, group, community, or humanity at large?
  4. Over what period of time has the nominee made a major commitment?
  5. Has the nominee’s contribution been recognized elsewhere (i.e.: the media, by other awards, interest groups, churches, professional organizations, etc.)?
Nominator Information:
Nominated By:

First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Daytime Phone: Ex. 812-465-1080
Email Address:
 
       
 

Complete this form online; send nominations to University of Southern Indiana, Multicultural Center, 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN  47712; or send via email to kkmcclella@usi.edu.  Or Fax to 812/461-5287.  Or find us at www.usi.edu/phenomenalwomen/.