University of Pittsburgh
September 25, 2007

Pitt's Tina and David Bellet Arts and Sciences Excellence Awards Open Call for Nominations Oct. 1-31

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PITTSBURGH-The University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences will accept nominations for the Tina and David Bellet Arts and Sciences Excellence Awards from Oct. 1 through 31. This is the 10th anniversary of the awards.

The Bellet Awards were established in 1998 with a $200,000 donation from Arts and Sciences alumnus David Bellet (CAS '67) and his wife, Tina, to recognize outstanding and innovative undergraduate teaching in Arts and Sciences. A committee appointed by the Arts and Sciences associate dean for Undergraduate Studies evaluates teaching skills as evidenced by student-teaching and peer evaluations, student testimonials, and dossiers submitted by nominees. Full-time faculty who have taught in Arts and Sciences over the past three years are eligible. Each award recipient receives a $5,000 cash prize.

Faculty and students may submit nomination letters to Arts and Sciences Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Juan J. Manfredi, 140 Thackeray Hall, 139 University Place. Electronic submissions can be at lynch@as.pitt.edu, but must be followed by a signed paper duplicate.

For more information, contact Carol Lynch at lynch@as.pitt.edu.

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