The Diversity Advisory Council at The University of Montana invites the campus community to nominate outstanding students for the DAC Student Achievement Awards. DAC will accept nominations until March 1.

The awards honor students whose leadership promotes campus diversity. The nomination can be made online at http://life.umt.edu/diversity/studentachievmentaward.php.

“These awards recognize student citizens who help the University become more welcoming to all groups and individuals regardless of background,” said Juana Alcala, the DAC member overseeing the award program. “These students help us create the diverse, dynamic learning environment needed to succeed in today’s global community.”

Student nominees must have attended UM for one full academic semester during the award year and be in good academic standing. Students may receive this recognition more than once. A DAC subcommittee receives all nominations and selects students most worthy of the award.

“Student selection is made with special care and deliberation,” Alcala said. “This honor is very special and provides a model for all of us to follow.”

To nominate a student, describe in 200 words or less how he or she has demonstrated leadership, served as a role model and contributed substantially to the ideals of diversity through academic, community, campus or service contributions.

The awards are presented each spring during a ceremony and reception sponsored by the UM president and the vice president for student affairs. This year’s reception will be held March 14.

For more information email Alcala at jalcala@mso.umt.edu.