William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion for Graduates

The William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion was established in 2006 to honor graduates who have excelled in their commitment to the community through activities such as service learning, volunteerism, community/social issue advocacy, community work-study, and political engagement.

The application is due annually on March 1st.

Overview

IUPUI holds in high esteem its mission as an urban, civically engaged institution. The campus has been nationally recognized for its promotion and support of student civic engagement through avenues such as curricular service learning, co-curricular community service, and community-based employment. The medallion is named in honor of IUPUI's former Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties from 1988 to 2006, Dr. William Plater, a strong advocate of civic engagement during his career.

Students who are awarded the William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion have demonstrated both depth and diversity of commitment in serving their communities. Recipients of the medallion will have exhibited personal development, intellectual growth, and positive community impact as a result of their civic engagement experiences. Recipients are expected to have engaged in a variety of activities while making a significant investment to at least one community experience over time.

Application Requirements and Materials

Applicants for the Plater Civic Engagement Medallion are undergraduate students who will receive their respective degrees by August 2011.

Students completing their degree requirements in December of 2010 are also eligible to apply.

Check back soon for the 2011 Plater Civic Engagement Medallion application or to nominate a deserving student!

2010 Recipients

Rachel Ballard, IU School of Education
Kristen Black, IU School of Physical Education & Tourism Mgmt.
Chad Bracken, IU School of Liberal Arts
John Burkhardt, IU School of Liberal Arts
Molly Childers, Purdue School of Science
Molly Dagon, IU School of Liberal Arts
Samantha Deitz, Purdue School of Science
Heli Desai, Purdue School of Science
Heather Dobbs, IU School of Social Work
Sherese Grant, IU Kelley School of Business
Wesley Green, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Whitney Grout, IU School of Liberal Arts
Selene Hernandez-Buquer, Purdue School of Science
Savannah Hull, Purdue School of Science
Erskine Hunter III, IU Kelley School of Business
Deven Kaufman, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Kyra Kline, IU School of Physical Education & Tourism Mgmt.
Whitney Mansfield, IU School of Liberal Arts
Andres Mantilla, Purdue School of Science
John Mondragon, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Jeremy S. Moor, Purdue School of Science
Enola Okonkwo, IU School of Medicine
Schawayna Rayford, Purdue School of Science
Michael Steffens, IU School of Library and Information Science

Former Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties, Dr. William Plater