The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and the University Diversity Council is pleased to announce that the 2019 Diversity Student Award applications are open! Two awards are given during the fall semester. Students will be recognized at the Valuing Community & Diversity Reception on November 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the NEW Center. Please see the details for the awards below.
Community Builder Award
The Community Builder student award recognizes a NEOMED student who promotes and supports the needs, values and respect of underrepresented communities and who is sensitive to the issues of diversity and takes action to promote the ideals of inclusion, equity and community. This award recognizes a medicine, pharmacy or graduate student who has demonstrated a commitment to being open and sensitive to the unique needs and interests to diverse populations. The award of $300 and plaque will be presented at the Valuing Community and Diversity Reception. Self-nominations are permitted; one recommendation form is required.
Pharmacy Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award
The Pharmacy Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award recognizes a NEOMED College of Pharmacy student who promotes and supports the needs, values and respect of underrepresented communities and who is sensitive to the issues of diversity and takes action to promote the ideals of inclusion, equity and community. This award recognizes a Pharmacy student in any year of study who has demonstrated a commitment to being open and sensitive to the unique needs and interests of diverse populations and who has demonstrated the highest level of excellence in the pursuit of cultural competency and advocacy of diversity and understanding. A financial scholarship of $2500 will be presented to the recipient of this award at the Valuing Community and Diversity Reception. Self-nominations are permitted; one recommendation is required.
All nominations must be received by November 1 at 8 a.m. Download award nomination forms.
-Submitted by Molly O'Malley