It is at that time that the department publicly honors its student and alumni. A description of current awards can be found in Graduate Awards and Undergraduate Awards . Graduate awards are generally handled by the department's Graduate Committee. The Undergraduate Committee of the department selects undergraduate awards. You can also view lists of past recipients .
Several awards are university awards.
The university then honors these recipients. Often departmental candidates compete for higher university-wide recognition. Award recipients and other information about this year's program can be found at Awards Ceremony 2000 . Past Recipients Of Departmental Awards Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Bestowed by the Graduate College in recognition of scholarly research or creative activity as judged by the Department Graduate Committee. Bestowed by the Graduate College in recognition of excellence in the classroom or to promote learning as judged by the Department Undergraduate Committee.