W. LaMarr Kobb Graduate Student International Achievement Award
NOMINATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2009
General Information
The W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Awards are designed to recognize those at Penn State who make extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the international mission of the University. Four awards are given annually in the categories of undergraduate student, graduate student, staff member, and faculty member.
Eligibility
"International achievement" shall be broadly construed to include, but not be limited to, the display of excellence in:
- Research with a significant international component;
- Participation in international programs and/or field projects;
- Teaching with significant international content;
- Leadership in improving relations among peoples from different regions of the world;
- Service to the international community.
Undergraduate and graduate students must have been enrolled full-time for two consecutive semesters to be eligible.
Nomination Guidelines
Kopp Award nomination/application forms are available by clicking on the appropriate link below or from the Reception Desk in 410 Boucke Building. The committee must receive a completed application/nomination form, a statement of the candidates qualifications, and two letters of recommendation from faculty, staff, students, or alumni other than the applicant or nominator.
Each award carries a $1,000 cash award and a plaque. Nominees/applicants must be full-time faculty, staff, and students at Penn State University. The awards are presented at the University Awards Convocations in the spring and recipients will be honored at the International Programs International Education and Achievement Reception in April.
Past Winners
| Year | Recipient |
| 2009 | Judith Kroll, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Linguistics, and Women's Studies |
| 2005 | Uma Asher, Ph.D. Candidate in History |
| 1997 | Gordon DeJong, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Demography |
| 1999 | Wilma Stern, Assistant Professor of Classical Archaeology |
| 1995 | Thomas A. Hale, Professor of African, French, and Comparative Literature |
| Carmen Millan de Benavides, M.A. Candidate in Spanish |