Nominations are now being accepted for the title of Distinguished Research Professor, to be conferred at the spring or fall 2010 convocation.

The title of Distinguished Research Professor is awarded for life and evolves into a Distinguished Research Professorship Emeritus on retirement. All of York’s Distinguished Research Professors are encouraged to continue their involvement in the intellectual life of the University following retirement. There are 21 individuals who currently hold the title of Distinguished Research Professor emeritus. York currently has 22 active (as opposed to emeritus) Distinguished Research Professors.

The major criterion for this honour is sustained and outstanding scholarly, professional or artistic achievement where a significant portion of the candidate’s work has been accomplished at York. This award is inclusive of all full-time faculty members in all disciplinary areas at York.

Nominations must reach the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council Office (283 York Lanes) by Monday, Nov. 30. For more information on how to submit a nomination, contact Asia Ivic Weiss, FGS associate dean, at ext. 66957, or M. Michael Schiff, FGS Council assistant secretary, at ext. 22264, or visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies Web site.

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