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2007-2008 STUDENT AWARDS

LUIS CORREA

The Religious Studies Encouragement Award ($300)
For a student who is at an early stage in the study of religion and whose initial achievements demonstrate promise and potential as attested to by faculty recognition and support.

SHADY GROVE OLIVER

The Barbara and Donald Donner Essay Award ($300)
In Recognition of Undergraduate Research and Writing in the Academic Study of Religion. This spring quarter award competition is open to anyone who, as a UCR undergraduate, has written a paper that illuminates some aspect of the phenomenon of religion. Although the paper submitted for the award must have been written in the context of an academic program or department at UCR, this is not limited to those classes specifically offered by the Department of Religious Studies. See department for essay specifications.

HANNAH POSTIFF

The Religious Studies Achievement Award & Oustanding Student in Religious Studies($500)
Awarded to a UCR Religious Studies student who has demonstrated meritorious achievement.

RACHEL MEEKER

Edwin S. Gaustad Award ($500)
In honor of Edwin S. Gaustad's numerous outstanding contributions to the study of religion. Awarded to a UCR Religious Studies graduating senior or a recent graduate who has demonstrated an interest in pursuing graduate studies in religion.

JODI LETTERMAN

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award ($200)
Graduate Division recognizes exemplary teaching skills with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards. The department nominates the TA and the award is based on their teaching skills, mentoring skills, and other pedagogical skills.

KEVIN ELDRIDGE

TAK Achievement Award ($300)
Awarded to a Religious Studies student who has demonstrated meritorious achievement in the study of religions.

FRANCESCA MASSAROTTO

Holstein Achievement Award ($300)
Awarded to a Religious Studies student who as demonstrated meritorious achievement in the study of religions.

KATIE KIMBLE

MA Advancement Award ($1000)
For a Religious Studies graduate student who has demonstrated meritorious achievement in the study of religions.