Call for Nomination of
Distinguished Graduate Alumni

Every two years, the VCAPP and Neuroscience faculty select a past graduate (Vet Science or Neuroscience) to receive the Washington State University Department of VCAPP Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award.  The winner is invited to Pullman to accept the award, give a seminar during the Fall VCAPP seminar series, and to meet with the current graduate and undergraduate students and faculty.

The award includes:

• All expense paid round trip to Pullman
• $300 honorarium
• VCAPP Seminar Series Guest Lecture (with small reception before or after seminar)
• Lunch or reception with students
• Recipient’s name placed on a perpetual plaque

Eligibility:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, service, or the profession
• Graduated with an advanced degree from WSU Department of VCAPP at least 10 years ago (Veterinary Science or Neuroscience)

Nomination Process:

• Nominations due by June 1
• A letter of recommendation from a member of the Neuroscience or Veterinary Science Graduate Faculty.
• Nominator must arrange for two additional letters of recommendation from a source outside WSU.
• Additional supporting information accepted.
• Re-nominations are encouraged.
• Selection occurs in August.  Award is presented during the fall VCAPP seminar series.
• Selection committee is elected by the graduate faculty (currently, the Neuroscience/Vet Science Policy Committee).