chambliss student Academic Achievement Awards
Application Deadline: February 9,  2012

The Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Awards were established through a generous gift provided by Dr. Carlson R. Chambliss, who served as a member of the Kutztown University faculty from 1970 until 2003. The purpose of the awards is to recognize the exceptional individual achievements of a select group of senior students as their careers at Kutztown University draw to a close.

Faculty and staff at Kutztown University are encouraged to nominate students worthy of consideration for this prestigious award. The criterion requires that the applicant exemplify an individual achievement in one or more of the following areas in order to be considered for one of the twelve awards. The areas of achievement are:

a) Successfully completed research projects.
b) Original artwork of high quality.
c) Artistic performances (music, chorus, drama, etc) of high quality.
d) Original writing in literature or meritorious writing in other fields.
e) Noteworthy achievements in athletics
f) Outstanding service to the Kutztown University community

Dr. Chambliss has provided the resources for up to twelve medals (2 gold, 4 silver, 6 copper) to be issued annually to the students selected for this award. In addition, each student recipient will receive a certificate acknowledging conferral of the award.

Nomination Form

For more information, please contact Dr. Andrea Kirshman, Assistant Vice Provost, Academic and Student Affairs, at kirshman@kutztown.edu.

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Application Deadline: February 27, 2012
Who's Who exists as one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nations. Each year, Kutztown University honors selected students as inductees to Who's Who Among Students. Students eligible for the honor must have completed a minimum of 75 credits entering the spring 2012 semester, have a grade point average at or above 2.75, and demonstrate meaningful participation in volunteer activities (including student organizations) at Kutztown University or the local community. Honorees are those students who enhance the positive image of America's young adults through their contributions to the community and school. All nominations must be endorsed by the University faculty or administration. Applications are available each fall semester.

A completed application includes an application signature page; two letters of recommendation from KU faculty or staff members; and a current resume.

 For more information, please contact Ms. Jenni Rach, Assistant Director for Greek Life, Student   Union and Involvement Services, at rach@kutztown.edu