News Release

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January 2, 2006

Boise State Women's Center Seeks Nominations for Selland Award

Nominations are being accepted through Jan. 30 for the Larry Selland Humanitarian Award. The award was created in 1997 to honor the men and women of Boise State who best exemplify the caring nature, compassion and integrity of the late Larry G. Selland, former dean, executive vice president and interim president of the university. Selland was a tireless advocate for women and minorities.

Selland, who died of cancer in 1996, was an early supporter of the Women�s Center and as interim president secured funds for the Children�s Center, renovation of the Canyon County Center, additional student apartments and other projects.

Two awards are given each year, one to a student in good academic standing and one to a current faculty or staff member. The award honors those men and women who exemplify Dr. Selland's caring nature, his compassion, his integrity and his encouragement to women and people of color. Past recipients include students Leo Morales and Peggy Pe�a Hottel and faculty Cindy Clark and Deborah Teater. To nominate someone or for more information on the award, go to the Women�s Center Web site at http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu  and click on �Awards.�

Recipients will be honored at the annual awards breakfast on March 14.

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Contact: Jennifer Hartnoll, Boise State Women�s Center, (208) 426-4259, jenniferhartnoll@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Anna Fritz, University Communications, (208) 426-1577, afritz@boisestate.edu

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.

 

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