Announcement: Applications available, call for nominations for the 2009 Ovanlig Award

Awarded to a Junior or Senior demonstrating leadership in raising campus awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender rights and concerns.

The primary purpose of this endowed award of $2500 is to provide encouragement and financial support to young people who desire a Gustavus education.

It is intended that the recipient of the award be a junior or senior Gustavus student and has demonstrated leadership in raising campus awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender rights and concerns.

Download an application here. Paper forms are available at the Dean of Students Office and the Diversity Center.

If you know students who fit the criteria highlighted above, please forward their names to Deirdre Rosenfeld, Associate Dean of Students by no later than March 6, 2009 (drosenfe@gustavus.edu), and an application will be sent to the student.

Applications are due March 20, 2009 in the Dean of Students Office.