Nakanishi Prize
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For Exemplary Leadership in Enhancing Race and/or Ethnic Relations at Yale College Application Deadline: March 25, 2009 Download and print a PDF version of the Nakanishi Prize nomination form: |
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The Nakanishi Prize will recognize two graduating seniors, who have provided exemplary leadership in enhancing race and/or ethnic relations at Yale College during their undergraduate career while maintaining high standards of academic achievement. Two prizes will be awarded annually. Nominations from members of the Yale community are welcome and will be reviewed by the selection committee, which will include faculty members, deans, and undergraduate students. Prize recipients will be announced during Class Day exercises.
Past Nakanishi Prize Winners
- 2009: Jonathan Jiménez and Cecilia Ong
- 2008: Altaf Saadi and Funmi Showole
- 2007: Andom Ghebreghiorgis and Marisol Leon
- 2006: Kahina Robinson and Bess Hinson
Nomination Guidelines
Members of the Yale community may nominate a graduating senior whom he or she believes would be a good candidate for the prize as outlined by the award description above.
Nakanishi Prize Selection Committee members can not write nomination letters or letters of support. The 2008-2009 committee members are:
Profesor Jafari Allen
Skawenniio Barnes ‘10
Alejandro Bustillos ‘11
Profesor Geetanjali Chanda
Dean Saveena Dhall
Dean Kyle Farley
Dean Rosalinda Garcia
Dean Marichal Gentry
Dean Pamela George
Dean Shelly Lowe
Ivy Onyeador ’11
Ms. Altaf Saadi
Nominations Due: Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Please submit completed nomination forms and letters to The Yale College Dean's Office / Nakanishi Prize Committee c/o Dean Rosalinda Garcia by March 25, 2009. E-mail any questions to Dean Rosalinda Garcia at rosalinda.garcia@yale.edu.
