The Center for Student Leadership Development established the Top 10 Undergraduate Senior Awards as a way to recognize those students who were successful in their academic and student life endeavors. Focusing on the “whole person” is one of the tenets of a Jesuit education and, with the Top 10 Award; the recognition is given to those students who excel as both student leaders and student learners.

The balance of developing outside and inside the classroom while striving for excellence clearly demonstrates Loyola’s values of academic excellence, rich Jesuit tradition, and leadership development. These recipients of this year’s award will receive a commemorative Loyola University seal medallion, which will be worn during commencement, as well as recognition and an award plaque at the Twenty Third Annual Student Leadership Banquet held on April 27. Their biography and picture will be presented in the Summer 2005 Loyola University New Orleans Magazine.

Any member of the Loyola University community may make a nomination. Self-nominations are accepted. All nominations are due in the Student Affairs Office, Rm. 205 Danna Center no later than Tuesday, March 29, 2005. The nomination form is below or may be picked up in the Student Affairs Office.

Award recipients will be announced at the Twenty Third Annual Student Leadership Banquet. For more information or questions regarding the awards, please contact Dr. Vicki L. McNeil, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Chair of the Center for Student Leadership Development, x3030.

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You have been nominated for the Top Ten Undergraduate Senior Award. This award honors 10 outstanding undergraduate seniors whose academic achievements and leadership abilities exemplify the mission of Loyola University New Orleans.

NAME_____________________________________ Cum. GPA_________

Major________________________ Expected Degree: May or Aug. 05

e-mail:_______________________ Local address:__________________

Telephone____________________ Hometown/State________________

Nominator___________________________________

A.Level of responsibility in the organizations you have joined at Loyola

University New Orleans.

B.How have you demonstrated the Jesuit values as a student leader?

C. In what ways have your leadership experiences at Loyola affected your personal/professional development?

D.List awards/honors you have received while attending Loyola:

Attach a separate sheet answering the above statements. Include two letters of support and a resume or student development transcript.

Any Loyola University member may make nominations. Self-nominations are accepted. Deadline for all nominations: Thursday, March 24 to the Student Affairs Office, Rm. 205 Danna Center

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The Mary Ann Reising Flynn Scholarship is given to one freshman or sophomore woman annually who demonstrates the qualities of leadership. The scholarship is provided by the family of Mary Ann Reising Flynn. She graduated from Loyola University and was active in student life and during her academic career.

Nomination forms can be found below or can be picked up in the Student Affairs Office, Rm. 205, Joseph A. Danna Center. All nominations are due in the Student Affairs Office no later than Thursday, March 24, 2005.

The scholarship will be approximately $1,200 - $1,500 and will be applied toward the student’s fall 2005 tuition.

The Center for Student Leadership Development administers the scholarship award process and will select the recipient. The recipient will be honored at the Twenty Third Annual Student Leadership Banquet held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in the St. Charles Room.

For more information or questions regarding the award, please contact Dr. Vicki L. McNeil, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Chair of the Center for Student Leadership Development, x3030.

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The Mary Ann Reising Flynn Scholarship is given to a Loyola University freshman or sophomore woman who has demonstrated through campus life the qualities associated with leadership. The scholarship will be awarded at the Twenty-Third Annual Student Leadership Banquet, April 27, 2005, in the form of an award letter in the amount of $1,200-$1,500 (depending on the accrued interest). The Scholarships & Financial Aid Office will place the stipend award toward the recipient’s Fall 2005 tuition.

Those considered for this award may self-nominate or be nominated by someone who has a good understanding of the individual’s achievements.

Nominee__________________________ Nominated by (if applicable)_______________

Nominee’s Local Address___________________________________________________

Hometown/State_____________________________ e-mail address_________________

Year in School____________ Credit hours completed by Dec 04____________

Number of hours registered (Spring 2005)__________ Major_____________________

Nominee’s Telephone________________

A. Identify campus organizations, which the nominee has participated in at Loyola:

B. What leadership and/or responsibilities has the nominee demonstrated in these organizations?

C. What community service activities has the nominee been involved with while attending Loyola?

Attach two letters of support, which describes the nominee’s involvement and/or leadership behaviors. The packet in not complete without letters of support.

The completed packet is due in the Student Affairs Office, Rm. 205 no later than Thursday, March 24, 2005.

Selection of recipient is made by the Center for Student Leadership Development