UA to Hold Premier Awards Convocation
October 21, 2004 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Events
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama will hold an informational convocation on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in room 10 Alston Hall to familiarize students with the UA Premier Awards, the top honors presented annually at the University.
Any student, faculty member, staff member or campus organization may encourage students to apply, or may submit for non-student award nominations supported by letters and other materials describing the nominees’ qualifications. Individuals who believe they are qualified are also encouraged to apply.
The Premier Awards include the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the William P. Bloom Scholarship Award, the John Fraser Ramsey Award, and the Morris Lehman Mayer Award.
A detailed listing of requirements for each of these awards can be found at http://www.premierawards.ua.edu. The deadline for applications and nominations is noon on Wednesday, Dec. 1, to the UA Office of Dean of Students in the Ferguson Center.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Ryan Davis or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu