Nominations sought for OU’s Wilson, Human Relations awards

Nominations sought for OU’s Wilson, Human Relations awards
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The deadline for nominations for the Wilson Awards and the Human Relations Award has been extended to Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.

Nominations are still open for those interested in the Alfred G. and Matilda R. Wilson Awards, the most prestigious awards that Oakland University offers.

 

The deadline for nominations for the Wilson Awards and the Human Relations Award has been extended to Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Submit nomination forms to the Dean of Students Office in the Oakland Center, room 144.

 

The annual Wilson Awards are given to the top male and female undergraduate students who demonstrate strong leadership and scholarship, as well as responsible citizenship in the community.

Strong candidates will have made significant contributions to campus life and have expressed an interest in the social problems of society and the community. This includes extracurricular volunteer activities, student organizations and other social initiatives.

 

Students must have maintained a minimum 3.5 grade point average and have completed their academic work in the summer or fall 2015 terms, or will complete their academic work by winter 2016 to be eligible for nomination.

The awards have been given out annually since 1965 to honor the Wilson family, who contributed land and support to help found the university.

The annually presented Human Relations Award recognizes an Oakland graduate or graduating senior who has displayed significant leadership abilities in advancing harmony within the university community. A student who honors and promotes diversity among people of different cultures, races, genders and sexual orientations will be an excellent candidate. Their contributions may include conflict resolution within or among groups and an increased understanding of cultures, groups and nations.

The major consideration for the Human Relations Award is the individual’s service to the campus community. Nominees must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply. Students may be nominated by peers, faculty or staff and may also self-nominate.

Last year’s honorees were Spencer Marentette, who received the Alfred J. Wilson Award, Kayla Fike, who received the Matilda R. Wilson Award, and Brittany Hall, who won the Human Relations Award.

All three students had made impressive academic, social and community service contributions to the university. The honorees are selected by a committee and require the approval of the vice president for academic affairs and the president.

 

To apply or to nominate a student, view the application for the Wilson Awards and the Human Relations Award. For more information, visit the Dean of Students website or call the office at (248) 370-3352.