UW Seeks Honorary Degree Nominations

Dec. 11, 2007 -- Nominations for 2008 University of Wyoming honorary degrees are due to the President's Office by Jan. 7, 2008.

Alumni, current or former trustees, and UW faculty all are eligible to submit written nominations for awards to be presented at spring commencement. Submissions are referred to a joint committee of trustees and faculty, headed by the UW president.

Criteria are: notable contribution to the health, education or general welfare of Wyoming citizens; outstanding accomplishment by alumni, either on a state or national level; or accomplishment so outstanding that it has received recognition on a national or international level.

Nominees who receive votes from two-thirds of the joint committee are recommended to the trustees for approval.

Send submissions to: UW President Tom Buchanan, Department 3434, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071; or send fax to (307) 766-2271; e-mail to ksouth@uwyo.edu.

Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007