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President Encourages Faculty to Nominate Students for the 2003 Terry O'Banion Student Technology Award

Phoenix College President, Dr. Corina Gardea is encouraging faculty to nominate outstanding students for the 2003 Terry O'Banion Student Technology Award. The Alumni Relations and Development Office must receive all nomination materials no later than Feb. 10, 2003.

Sponsored by the Microsoft Corporation, the 2003 Terry O'Banion Student Technology Award will recognize two students from a League for Innovation Member Institution. These students will exemplify special talent and an interest in a career in technology. They will also demonstrate a need for financial assistance in meeting their career goals.

Award winners will be designated as a Microsoft Student Technology Champion or a Student Developer Champion. The Student Developer Champion award will be given to a student with a career focus in software development.

The Maricopa Community Colleges are members of the League for Innovation and President Gardea encourages Phoenix College faculty or staff members to nominate student candidates.

"Oftentimes, students may not be aware of newly created scholarships," said President Gardea. "This makes it more critical for faculty and staff to identify strong candidates and introduce them to these new financial possibilities."

In addition to the nomination form, nominators must submit a 500-word letter of recommendation.

Eligible student nominees must be:

--Currently enrolled in a League for Innovation Member Institution;
--Pursuing a career in technology; and
--In need of financial assistance to further his or her education.

Awards winners will be announced at the League's Innovations 2003 conference, March 16-19, in Phoenix.

For more information or for an application form, please contact Connie Miller, scholarship coordinator, in the Office of Alumni and Development.