Greetings,


My name is Macki Snyder and I am a member of Community, Academic, and 
Leadership Development (CALD) committee within the department of 
Residential Life. The CALD committee is primarily charged with 
supporting the community, academic, and leadership development of 
residential students, with specific focus on those involved in Hall 
Council and the Inter-Residence Association. The CALD committee will be 
hosting their annual *ST*udent, *A*cademic *R*ecognition (STAR) Brunch, 
which is an initiative that recognizes the top 5% of our students in the 
residence halls with outstanding GPAs. The theme chosen for this year's 
ceremony is "From one star to a galaxy." This ceremony is an opportunity 
for faculty, staff, and families to celebrate  in the academic 
achievements of their students. The STAR Brunch will be held on April 
15, 2012 at 11:00am in the Grand Maple Ballroom of the Davis Center. 
Below are descriptions for three awards that are given out at the STAR 
Brunch.

·*Perseverance Award*-This award is presented to the student who best 
exemplifies a commitment to overcoming academic challenges and obstacles.

·*Mentor Award*-This award is presented to a UVM community member 
(faculty, staff, or student) who fostered meaningful mentoring 
relationships based on academic success with undergraduate students.

·*Supportive Academic Staff Member Award*-This award is presented to a 
staff member who exemplifies commitment and passion to working with UVM 
students in supportive academic roles to achieve scholastic success.

In an effort to obtain award nominations, the CALD committee would 
certainly appreciate your help in getting the word out about our three 
recognition awards (1) Perseverance Award (2) Mentor Award and (3) 
Supportive Academic Staff Member Award. If you can send this information 
out through your various listserves that would be greatly appreciated! I 
hope that you will also find time to nominate those worthy of 
recognition. Nominations forms are attached and due: March 26, 2012 by 
12:00 midnight.

Thank you so much. Please let me know if you have questions.


Macki

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Macki Snyder
Assistant Residence Director
University Heights South Complex
University of Vermont
(802) 656-8855

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world" -- Anne Frank