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Alumni Volunteers Honored, Nominations Sought for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Awards

Paul Rucker, '95, '02, who served as chair of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association's House Committee and was instrumental in helping guide alumni relations strategic visions and programs, was named the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵAA's 2002-03 Volunteer of the Year at the association's second annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Sept. 5.

Rucker, who is in the second year of a three-year term on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵAA Board of Trustees, was honored for his leadership, particularly in the areas of scholarship fund-raising, the student experience, career resources and online services. He also initiated and led a focus group to discuss specific programs and communications which would help the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵAA reach alumni communities of color.

Other awards announced at the volunteer banquet were: Husky Career Advantage Award to Nicey Hilton, '90; Helping Hand Award to Frank Irigon, '76, '79; and the Special Achievement Award to the Coaches Tour program.

Meanwhile, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵAA invite nominations for these 2004 university-wide awards: Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus: Presented to a former student who has achieved national or international prominence in his or her work. Send nominations to Dawn Williams, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association, 1415 N.E. 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2004.

Distinguished Teaching and Excellence in Teaching Awards: These awards recognize outstanding Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ educators. The Distinguished Teaching Award is for faculty; the Excellence in Teaching Award is for teaching assistants. Send nominations to: Teaching Award Committee, 220 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352800, Seattle, WA 98195-2800. Deadline: Jan. 9, 2004.

Brotman Awards for Instructional Excellence: These awards recognize collaboration within and among departments and programs to improve undergraduate education. Send nominations to: Brotman Awards Selection Committee, 220 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352800, Seattle, WA 98195-2800. Deadline: Jan. 9, 2004.

Outstanding Public Service Award: Presented to a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ faculty or staff member who has rendered exceptional public service. Send nominations to: Office of the Provost, 301 Gerberding Hall, Box 351237, Seattle, WA 98195-1237. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2004.

S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award: Presented to a faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in community-based instruction. Send nominations to: Munro Award Selection Committee, 220 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352800, Seattle, WA 98195-2800; or send e-mail to . Deadline: Jan. 9, 2004.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵAA Distinguished Service Award: Presented to an individual who has had a significant impact on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association. Send nominations to Dawn Williams, President, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association, 1415 N.E. 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2004.

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