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Classics major earns top GVSU honor
March 01, 2010
Donna St. Louis, a double-major in Classics and French, has received
the 2010 Niemeyer Student Award.
The Niemeyer Awards are the most prestigious academic awards
presented by the University. They are named for Glenn A. Niemeyer, who
served as the institution’s first Provost from 1980-2001. The Awards
honor faculty and students who strive for excellence in all aspects of
a well-rounded academic experience.
The criteria for the award state:
"Students selected for the Niemeyer Award are well-rounded individuals with demonstrated excellence in both the classroom and extra curricular activities. [...] Students excel in the classroom and demonstrate a joy of learning as part of a community of scholars. Along with intellectual achievements, students will participate in activities outside the classroom that will serve to enrich their lives and the lives of others."
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