Nominations Sought for Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients

Utah State University Provost Raymond T. Coward has issued a call for nominations for the university’s honorary degree recipients for spring 2007 commencement. Nominations for the 2008 commencement speaker are sought as well. The call for nominations is open to the public, alumni and members of the campus community.

Nominations must include a completed nomination form, a short summary of the individual’s qualifications, emphasizing those considered most meritorious, and a complete resume or curriculum vita. Letters of recommendation are considered appropriate and are encouraged.

 

Additional information about the nomination process and nomination forms can be obtained at the university Web site or by calling (435) 797-1170.

 

Those serving as administrators, faculty or staff of Utah State University ordinarily are not eligible for these awards. Emeriti are eligible, even if engaged in teaching or research for the university. Elected officials of the state of Utah and its subordinated units and members of the state legislature (during their terms of office) are not ordinarily eligible.

 

Nomination forms must be returned by Thursday, Nov. 30, to Kellie Wood, President’s Office, Utah State University, 1400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-1400.

 

Contact: Sydney Peterson (435) 797-1170