We've turned to our readers already a few times today. Why? Because we know that you make the best decisions when decisions need to be made. Earlier today, we sought your opinion on the future success of newly elected Congressman Chris Lee. Then we turned to you again to tell us what should be the first announcement on the new mall sign.
Now we turn to you again. Genesee Community College is looking for a few good men and women worthy of the college's honorary associate degree.
Genesee seeks individuals associated with the College who have achieved business, professional, civic and scholarly accomplishments, as well as made notable contributions to the College or to academic disciplines taught at the College. Recipients of honorary degrees are individuals whose accomplishments, contributions or leadership are well beyond ordinary standards, and serve as an inspiration to members of the College community and as role models for students and citizens of the region. Nominations are due by February 1, 2009. It is anticipated that one honorary award will be made at the May Commencement ceremonies.
We spoke with Genesee County Legislator Charles Zambito earlier today. Zambito accepted the honorary degree last year, posthumously, on behalf of his father, Anthony Zambito.
"Our family was very excited about it," said Zambito. "It was a great honor. My father was one of the original trustees and had been a trustee for about 30 years, until he got sick. He was very dedicated to the college."
Who should be next?
Click here to download the nomination form.
Click here to download the honorary degree guidelines.
The completed forms should be submitted by February 1, 2009 to: Cathy Costello, Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Genesee Community College, One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020. For further information, please call Cathy at 585-345-6812 or email: cecostello@genesee.edu.
Surely Zambito was a good guy
Surely Zambito was a good guy and all that but a psthumous honor degree?
"Genesee seeks individuals ASSOCIATED with the College who have achieved business, professional, civic and scholarly accomplishments, AS WELL AS made notable contributions TO the College or to academic disciplines taught AT the College"
what? Cant be what it sounds like
Sounds more like a self pat on the ass.
A GCC honorary degree
That holds clout, I'm sure
Nominations sent in by whomever due Feb 1st
Recipient to be awarded 1 week later lol
How many have they given out to date?