Stanford Report, May 27, 2009

Nominations sought for awards for exceptional freshmen in the Class of 2012

President John Hennessy is seeking nominations from faculty and staff for the President's Awards for Academic Excellence in the Freshman Year.

"With the President's Awards, we recognize the students who set the standard for excellence and hope to inspire them to even greater achievements," Hennessy said. "The faculty and staff are our best 'talent scouts'—they know who among their students demonstrates promising flashes of brilliance."

Eligible candidates must have completed normal first-year requirements.

Nominations should be sent to Laura Selznick, special assistant for diversity outreach in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, 128 Sweet Hall, MC3085, or e-mailed to selznick@stanford.edu by July 24.

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