Nominations sought for de Silva Award

The Graduate School is seeking nominations for the 2020 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award. Recognizing the full-time member of the graduate faculty who demonstrates outstanding graduate mentoring, nominations should come from a chair of the academic department.

This award was established in memory of its namesake, an associate professor of biology who was noted for her dedication to the academic and professional development of graduate students.

Consisting of a crystal obelisk, a framed citation and a cash prize, the award will be presented during the spring semester.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1. Information on this year’s competition can be found on the web.