The John E. Smith Outstanding Senior in Nutrition Award
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The Pennsylvania State University
Department of Nutrition
The John E. Smith Outstanding Senior in Nutrition Award
Sponsored by the Nutrition and Dietetics Alumni Society, an Affiliate Program Group
of The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Health and Human Development
Alumni Society
Eligibility and Criteria
This award shall be given to a graduating senior majoring in Nutrition (Science or Applied option).
Candidate must:
- have completed at least 90 credits including the course,
Nutrition 445, and plan to graduate in December, May or August.
- have demonstrated
exemplary leadership in the College of Health and Human
Development and/or University; and
- have shown exemplary service to the community.
Nominating Procedure
Students (undergraduate or graduates in Nutrition), faculty, staff, and alumni may make nominations. Students may also nominate themselves.
Application Procedure
Nominees should submit the following information as a packet postmarked or hand-delivered by October 31st to Julie Brenneman, 110 Chandlee Laboratory:
- Completed
application form (downloadable RTF document).
- Statement by the candidate, not to exceed one page,
double-spaced with font size no smaller than 12 point, describing how he/she has
demonstrated the qualities listed in the award criteria listed above.
- Two letters
of reference: One each from a faculty, staff member, work/volunteer supervisor
or an undergraduate or graduate student. One letter must be from either a faculty
or staff member in the College of Health and Human Development.
- Summary of any publications,
presentations, independent research, special projects, student teaching, special
clinical work etc.
- Transcripts (unofficial)
Selection Committee
The recipient of this award shall be selected by the Awards Committee of the Nutrition and Dietetics Alumni Society and approved by the board of directors.
The Award
- $100 and engraved plaque to be presented to the recipient on
the day of their graduation ceremony
- Recognition on NDAS Web site and newspaper publication of choice
The NDAS award will be granted one time per year and the date of the presentation will vary according to the graduation date of the recipient. (December, May or August)