Nominations are being sought for the Perkins Prize

Nominations are being sought for the James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial Understanding and Harmony, which recognizes the Cornell student, faculty, staff member or program making the most significant contribution to furthering the ideal of university community while respecting the values of racial diversity.

Nomination and application forms, and more information, are available at the Office of the Dean of Students, 401 Willard Straight Hall (255-6839 or 255-1115) or at this Web site: http://www.dos.cornell.edu/dos/perkinsprize.html.

Nominations are due by Friday, Feb. 13, and completed applications must be received by Feb. 20.

The $5,000 award will be presented at a special ceremony April 14.

Nominations for the Perkins Prize are being solicited and reviewed by the Perkins Prize Selection Committee. This nine-member committee includes two faculty members, two administrators and five students.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to apply for the award, and members of the Cornell community are invited to nominate applicants as well as encourage potential applicants to apply.