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Congratulations Class of 2008!

More than 150 students became the Evans School’s newest alumni at our Convocation ceremony on June 13. Held in Kane Hall, the event featured a convocation address from Ann Veneman, executive director of UNICEF.

View photos of the ceremony and the graduates »

View group photos and photos from the reception »

Class Gift
Class of 2008, it isn’t too late to make a contribution to the class gift. If 100% of graduating students participate, Dean Archibald will match your contributions (up to $3,000).  Give now »

2008 Student Awards

  • Brock Grubb:  The Betty Jane Narver Prize, presented to the student with the most outstanding degree project undertaken with a nonprofit or public agency.
  • Catherine Bombico: The Charles and Nancy Collins Prize for the best degree project that uses least-cost planning methodology.
  • Amy Adelman: The Pealy Prize for the best degree project, subject to the restriction that a winner of one of other two prizes is not also considered for the Pealy prize.
  • Kyla Lackie: The Daniel J. Evans Student Leadership Award for innovative leadership and public service at the Evans School, within the University, and/or in the broader community.
  • Jon Hickey: Evans School Prize for Innovation for use of new ideas and technologies.

2008 Faculty and Staff Awards

  • Craig Thomas: Dean’s Outsanding Teaching Award
  • Andy Gordon: Students’ Teaching Award
  • Michelle Birdsall:  Outstanding Staff Award
  • Diana Fletschner and Jason Smith: Partnership for Cultural Diversity Mentoring Award

Published on June 13, 2008