Nominations sought for distinguished thesis and dissertation awards The Graduate School is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Thesis and Dissertation Awards, which will be presented during the March 17 general graduate faculty meeting. Only one nomination per Ph.D. or master’s program is allowed. Nominations should be sent to Joseph N. Benoit, Dean, Graduate School by Tuesday, Jan. 15. Only master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations from summer 2006, fall 2006 and spring 2007 are eligible for the current year competition. Nomination packets must include: 1. Two copies of nominated thesis or dissertation 2. A nomination letter from the major advisor that addresses why the work should be considered for the award 3. A support letter from the graduate program director 4. Current contact information for the nominee -- Susan Caraher, Marketing & External Relations, The Graduate School, susancaraher@mail.und.edu, 777-2524