Dragon 100 Young Chinese Leaders Forum 2010

The Dragon Foundation is pleased to announce the Dragon 100 Young Chinese Leaders Forum 2010 Programme which will be held from 15th to 22nd August 2010 in Hong Kong & Shanghai. They are now inviting nominations of outstanding potential future Chinese leaders to take part.

The Dragon 100 annual programme was first launched in 2002 and brings together 100 youth leaders of Chinese origin from around the world every year. It is intended as a platform for sharing views, generating synergy and providing stimulus for improvement with innovation, enthusiasm and commitment. Young participants will discuss world issues, explore their Chinese origins and obtain a better understanding of the development in China, Chinese history and culture, thereby nourishing their sense of identity as “Descendants of the Dragon”.

The University of Chicago Association of Black Alumni Award

The University of Chicago Association of Black Alumni Award
Application Deadline: May 28, 2010

Description
The University of Chicago Association of Black Alumni (UCABA) was revitalized in 2007 as a support organization for Black Alumni of the University of Chicago. We strive to build professional ties with former classmates and build stronger ties with the University community at large. We seek to mentor and support current and prospective students in pursuit of their respective degrees.

As such, our aim is to honor and recognize outstanding graduating students of African and Black-American descent each year. For this, our inaugural award year, the UCABA Board is seeking one female and one male student who have displayed outstanding potential for future success, positive personal character, and exceptional contributions and involvement in the student, academic, Chicago, or world community.

Application Process
A review committee composed of members of the UCABA Board and staff members of the University will review applications and select the recipients. The winners will be honored at the Black Alumni Brunch on June 5, 2010. To be considered for the award, each student must complete the one-page application form, submit a personal statement not to exceed 300 words and two letters of support: one of which must be from a University faculty member or alumnus of the University, and one from a peer. Documents must be physically delivered to Ronnie Rios at the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs no later than 5pm on Friday, May 28, 2010.

Contact Jennifer Gage for the one page application form and if you have any other questions (gagejc@gmail.com).

Nominations for the Campus and Student Life Staff Awards

It is that time of year when we have the opportunity to recognize those members of our community who have enhanced campus & student life at the University of Chicago, and who have enriched the lives of their colleagues. Nominations for the Campus and Student Life Staff Awards are underway.

Anyone in the University community including faculty, staff, alumni and students may submit nominations. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, May 5.

You are encouraged to nominate a staff member who has excelled in one of the following categories:

~ Innovation
~ Outstanding Newcomer
~ Outstanding Service to Students
~ Outstanding Service to the University Community
~ Stephen P. Klass STAR Award (Service, Teamwork, Attitude, Reliability)
~ Marlene F. Richman Award* (Excellence and dedication to students.)

*Students only are invited to submit nominations for full-time staff members (excluding senior management) and faculty members.

Please visit staffwards.uchicago.edu and submit a nomination today. The Awards are great ways to say thank you!