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TM Brown Thesis Award

Congratulations are extended to Yao Li who has been awarded the T.M. Brown Thesis Prize for 2010. If you would like to send along your congratulations to her she can be reached at yaoli@ust.hk.

Summer Paper Prize

This year's summer paper prize has been awarded to Ke Xian AuYong. Congratulations Ke Xian!

Spring Convocation - Volunteers Needed

Social Science convocation dates are Wednesday, June 15 at 10 am (Honors, 4-year (excluding BMOS), Diplomas and Certificates (excluding Accounting)) and Thursday, June 16 at 10:00 am (BMOS programs, 3-year BA, BA (ACS), Diploma in Accounting).

Volunteers are required for the following positions:

• 6 Hooders: should be members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, as well as members of the graduating Faculty and may be full-time or part-time faculty members
• 2 Assistant Marshalls: may be full-time or part-time faculty members
• 3 Orators: may be full-time or part-time faculty members and should be reasonably well known to the members of the graduating class. Orators should have a clear, strong, confident speaking voice that will be understood by members of the audience
• 16 Ushers: may be members of either faculty or staff

Hooders, Assistant Marshals, and Orators must be available for duties commencing at 8:45 a.m. in the Thames Hall gym on the day of their duty. Ushers must be available at 8:00 a.m. in the front foyer of Alumni Hall.

Volunteers should let Jennifer Chambers know as soon as possible what s/he is volunteering to do.

Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Association Awards - Call for Nominations

Each year OCUFA recognizes outstanding teachers and academic librarians in Ontario universities through awards. OCUFA Teaching Awards recognize all levels of instruction including graduate, undergraduate, continuing education, faculty development as well as proficiency in teaching that may extend beyond the classroom, the laboratory or the faculty member's office. Activities such as course design, curriculum development, organization of teaching programs, and other significant forms of leadership are often important contributions to the instructional process. Those who excel in any of these are eligible for the OCUFA Teaching Awards. The deadline for receipt of nominations is May 11, 2011.