2006-2007 STUDENT AWARDS

RACHEL MARIE MEEKER

The Religious Studies Encouragement Award ($250)
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.

RICHARD THOMAS GREER

The Barbara and Donald Donner Essay Award ($250)
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.

MUZLEFA B. SHENGHUR

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

RICHARD THOMAS GREER

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.

CAROLYN SPEROS BAUGHMAN

Academic Excellence Award in Religious Studies ($100)
Recognizes students, one from each undergraduate program, who are selected by their faculty for achieving excellence in their academics and research or creative activity.

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
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.

SHANKARI PATEL

Departmental Special Recognition ($100)