Nominations sought for undergrad award

The deadline for nominating candidates for the Deans' Award for Academic Accomplishment is Feb. 27.

Inaugurated in the spring of 1988, the annual award recognizes five to 10 undergraduates for extraordinary accomplishments in classes or independent research; national academic competitions; presentations or publications for a regional or national audience; or the creative arts. Students should be selected for achievements beyond success in their coursework. (Outstanding transcripts are recognized by honorary societies like Phi Beta Kappa or Tau Beta Pi, and notable honors theses are rewarded with prizes like the Firestone or Golden Medals.)

Award winners are presented with a specially selected book and citation at a Spring Quarter ceremony. Their portraits and citations will be displayed in the first floor lobby of Sweet Hall and at the Undergraduate Research Programs website (http://urp.stanford.edu -- click on the "Awards" link to reach the photographs and citations of past winners).

Letters of recommendation should be sent to Undergraduate Research Programs, 412 Sweet Hall (mail code: 3088), or by e-mail to urp@vpue.stanford.edu.