2013-2014
Each year, we recognize outstanding members of our community through The Graduate School Awards and the Ver Steeg Awards.
The Graduate School Awards
Dean McBride hosted The Graduate School's second Awards and Recognition Dinner on March 12, celebrating a number of honorees who make notable contributions to graduate life at Northwestern University. Awards were presented in three main areas, reflecting The Graduate School's Strategic Plan: Diversity, Service and Engagement.
Diversity
The awards for diversity recognize individuals who have contributed to an environment which values diverse backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives, which we at The Graduate School believe are essential ingredients for academic excellence.
Alejo Lifschitz
Dean's Award
Paul Goerss
Faculty Award
Klaus Weber
Faculty Award
Assata Kokayi
Student Award
Tamara Johnson
Staff Award
Service
Service can mean many things, and in this case, the common thread for our honorees is they have gone above and beyond the call of duty to be of assistance to The Graduate School and our constituents.
Kelly Mayo
Dean's Award
Betsy Erkkila
Faculty Award
Eduardo Europa
Student Award
Cassandra Van Dunk
Postdoctoral Fellow Award
Elizabeth Lenaghan
Staff Award
Engagement
Honorees in this area have helped build networks that strengthen collaboration within the graduate and postdoctoral communities.
Kamilah McCoy
Dean's Award
Kathy Green
Faculty Award
Resham Sarkar
Student Award
Alexis Lauricella
Postdoctoral Fellow Award
Yolanda Hare
Staff Award