Each year, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrates individuals for professional excellence or exceptional civic, cultural or charitable service. The awards were established following the college's 50th anniversary in 2009. To date, the college has honored 202 alumni, faculty and staff.
Each year, a wide range of nominations are submitted by students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends of the college. Nomination materials are evaluated by a selection committee comprised of alumni, faculty and staff who are appointed by Dean Brinkmann.
All awardees are invited to the NIU campus, where they receive their awards at an annual celebration held in the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. To attend the award celebrations, please RSVP by Oct. 17. Cost to attend is $60 per person.
Contact Malerie Schumaker at mschumaker@niu.edu, CLAS Director of Alumni Engagement, with any questions regarding nominations or the event.