Diversity and Inclusion Student Writing Award
About
This award is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University to celebrate ideas expressed in student writing that exemplify the college’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. This award also encourages student engagement in an intellectual discussion to help foster diversity and inclusion within all aspects of the College. Students must self-nominate for this award.
Award winners will be recognized at the College of Arts and Sciences achievement awards ceremony in spring. In addition, they will receive a plaque/award and $500, which is processed as a scholarship and may impact a student’s financial aid.
Undergraduate student writing award winners
Freddy Fuentes – interpersonal communications major
Lauryn Rumisek – sociology and general psychology majors
Eligibility
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Currently enrolled Western Michigan University undergraduate or graduate student with a declared major, minor, or graduate program of study in the College of Arts and Sciences;
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An original writing assignment from an undergraduate or graduate student that was submitted for a grade in a College of Arts and Sciences course during the fall or spring semester of the current academic year.
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The student must be enrolled in the spring semester in order to be eligible for the award.
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Examples of eligible types of writing may include an essay, composition, short fiction or nonfiction, poetry, documentary, film script, website, blog or other academic or creative wor
Criteria for award selection
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Writing should demonstrate excellence in themes related to diversity and inclusion. “Themes of diversity and inclusion involve the dimensions of race, ethnicity, and national and regional origins; sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation; socioeconomic status, age, physical attributes, and abilities; as well as religious, political, cultural, and intellectual ideologies and practices” according to the WMU Diversity and Multiculturalism Plan Goals.
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If the submission is in a foreign language, please include the original and an English translation.
Submit a self-nomination
Submit the following materials by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- Completed Student Application Cover Sheet
- A cover letter prepared according to the instructions
- PDF of the submission if written in print form. A flash drive, hyperlink to, or DVD of the submission is acceptable for other forms.
- Completed Advisor or Instructor Verification Form
Questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact the College of Arts and Sciences dean's office with any questions or concerns.