Andrea J. Culumber Award

Andrea J. Culumber Award

Andrea J. Culumber, BS ME 1997, was deeply involved in student activities within the College of Engineering and throughout the campus. Her creativity, enthusiasm, and positive attitude had a profound impact on all those who interacted with her. She was an excellent role model for students, and her intelligence, outgoing personality, and leadership style set a high standard for leaders on this campus.

On August 11, 1998, she was killed in an automobile accident. In memory of her enthusiasm, dedication, kindness, and leadership, the Andrea J. Culumber Award has been established by the College of Engineering, Engineering Council, the Knights of St. Pat, and TRW, Inc.

This award is given annually to a student in the College of Engineering for demonstrated ability as a leader and in recognition of dedicated involvement in student activities in the college, on campus, and in the community. Particular weight is given to personal qualities such as enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness. The recipient should be a student who not only leads but who also is innovative and encourages others to become involved. The recipient receives a plaque at the St. Pat's ball, a certificate at the awards convocation, and has her/his name added to a permanent plaque located in the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs.

Criteria
• Enrollment in an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, including students within affiliated departments outside the College of Engineering or the 5-year LAS/Engineering program.
• Junior/third year standing.
• Demonstrated leadership in an engineering context.
• Demonstrated outstanding character, creativity, enthusiasm, and encouragement of others in their activities.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.

Solicitation
Engineering Council Awards Chair via EC meetings, Engineering Update, and through the societies that are part of Engineering Council.

For a nomination form, visit Engineering Council Awards webpage.

Due
December 31
To Engineering Awards Committee Chair through the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, 206 Engineering Hall, MC-272. There will be no exceptions or extensions.

Selection
January
The selection committee (EC advisor, EC president, EC director of leadership, EC awards chair, Knights of St. Pat chair, and an assistant dean from the College of Engineering) will review applications. Applicants will be notified in January about their status in the selection process. Finalists will be interviewed and final notification will occur in late January. Recipient is informed by a letter from the associate dean for academic programs. The award recipient will be asked to attend the Knights of St. Pat Ball in March and the College of Engineering Awards Convocation.

Logistics
February/March
The editor in the Engineering Communications Office prepares the college awards convocation booklet, which will carry a photo and biosketch of recipient. The associate dean for academic programs will invite recipient and family to the awards luncheon.

Previous Recipients