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演讲嘉宾及获奖嘉宾

Each year, Saint Louis University seeks applicants for the 学生演讲 at both the midyear and May commencement ceremonies. 此外,大学 welcomes nominations for the spring commencement speaker, as well as candidates to be considered to receive honorary degrees.

Members of the 博彩网址大全 community - faculty, students, staff, alumni and benefactors - are invited to nominate worthy individuals to receive honorary degrees.

 提名一位收件人

Confidentiality is a requested and required part of the nomination process. 被提名人 should not be informed of his or her nomination because not all excellent candidates can be recognized, knowledge of a failed nomination can be embarrassing and hurtful.

关于 Honorary Degrees at 博彩网址大全

Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals based upon their personal and professional achievements and are chosen to:

  • Honor those whose actions reflect the mission of Saint Louis University and its nearly 500-year-old Catholic,Jesuit tradition to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity.
  • Recognize the outstanding scholarly, professional, service and creative achievements of members of the local, national or international communities.
  • Promote the ideals of faith and justice in the spirit of the Gospels by highlighting efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life for all persons.
  • Build the University's reputation of recognizing and honoring deserving individuals known and highly respected for accomplishments in their fields.

The University seeks nominations from all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

To be considered, nominations must include:

  • Examples of the candidate's accomplishments that have contributed to the improvement of humankind and represent the essence of the Jesuit mission.
  • A description of the candidate's reputation and public perception.
  • A brief list of the candidate's previous honors and awards, as well as academic degrees.

Honorees will be selected by the University Recognition Committee, which includes representation from students, faculty, staff and administration. 该大学的 Board of Trustees will make the final decision.

For more information, call the Office of Community Relations at 314-977-5565 or email honorarydegree@daves-studio.com.

Speaker and Honorary Degrees FAQ

Who 可以进行提名 for a speaker or recipient of an honorary degree?

Anyone from the 博彩网址大全 community - faculty, students, staff, alumni and benefactors - 可以进行提名.

When is the deadline to submit nominations?

There is no hard-and-fast deadline to submit nominations. 然而,越早越好 nominations are received before spring commencement, the better.

Are current or past employees of Saint Louis University eligible to be nominated?

Yes, like other candidates, they must exhibit the criteria listed here.

 
Why does the University award honorary degrees?
 

By awarding honorary degrees, the University seeks to:

  • Honor those whose actions reflect the mission of Saint Louis University and its nearly 500-year-old Catholic, Jesuit tradition to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity.
  • Recognize the outstanding scholarly, professional, service and creative achievements of members of the local, national or international communities.
  • Promote the ideals of faith and justice in the spirit of the Gospels by highlighting efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life for all persons.
  • Build the University's reputation of recognizing and honoring deserving individuals known and highly respected for accomplishments in their fields.
Why does this process have to remain confidential?
 To respect the privacy and reputation of all involved, the University requests and requires that all submitted nominees remain confidential. 被提名人不应该是 informed of his or her nomination, because not all excellent candidates can be recognized, and knowledge of a failed nomination can be embarrassing and hurtful.
How are the final recipients chosen?
 Nominations will be vetted by the University Recognition Committee, which includes representation from students, faculty, staff and administration. 该大学的 Board of Trustees will make the final decision.
When are honorary degrees awarded?
 

They are awarded each year at Spring 毕业典礼. Find the date of this year's spring commencement on the University's Academic Calendar.

Should the nominee's accomplishments reflect the University's mission?
Yes, the nominee's accomplishments should be consistent with the University's mission to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity. 候选人 of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds will be considered, but their actions and publicly stated beliefs should not directly conflict with the teachings and precepts 天主教会.