Appendices - Undergraduate Admissions - Gallaudet University
Appendices - Undergraduate Admissions - Gallaudet University
Appendices - Undergraduate Admissions - Gallaudet University
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APPENDICES<br />
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority “Outstanding Student of the<br />
Year”<br />
Presented to one of the recipients of the “Outstanding<br />
Student of the Month” award for the current academic year<br />
who has demonstrated distinct leadership achievements.<br />
Department of Business Award<br />
Given annually to the most outstanding business major<br />
who is graduating. It recognizes the student’s achievements<br />
in school, at work, and in the campus community.<br />
Dorothy Hamberg Memorial Award<br />
Presented by the Department of Physical Education and<br />
Recreation to the outstanding student in the department<br />
who demonstrates high levels of academic achievement<br />
and provides professional services to the community while<br />
exemplifying the qualities of Dorothy Hamberg, former<br />
professor of physical education.<br />
Dorothy P. Polakoff Award for Academic Excellence<br />
Awarded to the senior social work major with the<br />
highest academic achievement as measured by GPA in social<br />
work courses and performance in the social work internship.<br />
Drama Awards<br />
Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Most<br />
Versatile Performer, Most Promising Actress, Most Promising<br />
Actor, Technical Assistant, Outstanding Crew Member,<br />
Outstanding Contributor.<br />
Earl F. Higgins Memorial Scholarship Fund<br />
An award to perpetuate the memory of Earl F. Higgins,<br />
a pioneer in closed captioning, who died trying to rescue a<br />
small boy from drowning. (The boy survived.) The award<br />
is given to encourage educational and intellectual pursuits<br />
through international study.<br />
Fannie Mae Scholarship Fund<br />
Presented to students with Mathematics, Computer Science,<br />
Business, and CIS majors who demonstrate scholarship,<br />
community service, and participation in extra-curricular<br />
activities. This scholarship is an annual award with a<br />
five-year commitment from Fannie Mae to recognize the accomplishments<br />
of <strong>Gallaudet</strong> students. Awardees are selected<br />
by the Office of Diversity at Fannie Mae and are nominated<br />
by faculty, Academic Advisors, and Career Center Internship<br />
Advisors.<br />
Foreign Study Scholarships<br />
The awarding of the scholarships for travel is based on<br />
grades and a personal interview with the selection committee.<br />
<strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association Buff and<br />
Blue Awards<br />
Established to encourage interest in the field of writing.<br />
The awards cover several categories: poetry, short stories,<br />
essays, and journalistic articles.<br />
General Chemistry Award<br />
Given to the outstanding first-year chemistry student<br />
in recognition of excellence and promise in the field.<br />
German Embassy Award<br />
This award goes to a student who has maintained the<br />
highest average throughout the first two years of German.<br />
Harry M. and Margaret V. Evans Journalism Award<br />
This award, created in 1995 by the parents of a <strong>Gallaudet</strong><br />
professor, is designed to encourage undergraduate students<br />
to demonstrate exceptional skill and expertise in journalistic<br />
writing. Candidates must submit a portfolio of articles, an<br />
editorial, and an advertisement to the English Department.<br />
Winners are selected by a committee of professional writers<br />
and teachers.<br />
Joseph L. Mattivi Memorial Scholarship Fund (Joe Fund)<br />
Awarded to Career Center interns who most exemplify<br />
the spirit of life and work of Joe Mattivi, a former Experiential<br />
Programs Off Campus (EPOC) internship counselor at<br />
<strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who passed away at the early age of 34.<br />
Awardees are chosen, by Career Center Internship Advisors,<br />
from any <strong>Gallaudet</strong> major and exemplify excellence<br />
in scholarship and work, embracing challenge as a learning<br />
experience, and demonstrating a joy for life and a love for<br />
humanity.<br />
Joseph M. Velez Memorial Award<br />
The winner receives this award for artistic sign language.<br />
Kappa Gamma Fraternity Marr Award, Fox Award, Hall<br />
Award, Drake Award<br />
Awarded to four male students of respective classes who<br />
exhibited outstanding scholastic achievement and service to<br />
<strong>Gallaudet</strong> <strong>University</strong> through extracurricular activities.<br />
Leon Auerbach Freshman Mathematics Award<br />
Awarded annually for the best work done in this subject.<br />
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