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2011-12 W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Awards

The W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Awards are designed to recognize those at Penn State who make extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the international mission of the University. This year's Selection Committee is chaired by Thomas Bruening, associate professor of agricultural and extension education in the College of Agricultural Sciences, and Kopp Faculty Award winner in 2004-05.

Four awards are given annually in the categories of undergraduate student, graduate student, staff member, and faculty member. Criteria for the awards include leadership and support for international education, service to the international community, and research with a significant international component. Each award carries a $1,000 cash award and a plaque. Nominees/applicants must be full-time faculty, staff, and students at Penn State University.

The awards are presented at the University Awards Convocations in the spring and recipients will be honored at the Global Programs International Achievement Reception in April.

Kopp Award nomination/application forms are available in the box at right or at the Reception Desk in 410 Boucke Building.

Nomination/Application Deadline

Whenever possible, nominations should be submitted electronically to . All nomination/application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2011, and should be addressed to Selection Committee Chair Thomas Bruening c/o Janet Haner, 410 Boucke Building. When submitting a hard copy, please do not bind applications or submit in a notebook.

For additional information, please contact Janet Haner at 865-0771 or .