Kaufman Prize

Landmark Communications Inc. established the Kaufman Prize to honor Charles L. Kaufman, a philanthropist and after whom Kaufman Hall, Old Dominion's Engineering building, was named. The prize will be awarded to a graduating senior "who has exerted an exceptional and constructive influence on the university, its students or the community by demonstrating the highest qualities of leadership and service."

Up to 10 students will be selected for Kaufman Honors. The recipient of the Kaufman Prize will be selected from this group and will receive $10,000. The runner-up will receive a monetary award. The recipients will be announced at the University's Honors and Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Graduates from August and December 2007 and May 2008 are eligible for consideration. Basic eligibility criteria are (1) graduating senior; (2) minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and (3) exceptional record of service to Old Dominion University or the greater Hampton Roads community.

Any faculty, staff, chaplain, or alumnus may nominate a student for Kaufman Honors by submitting a completed nomination form and supporting letter BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008. Please send or fax (683-5715) your nomination and supporting letter to Don Stansberry, Student Affairs, 2008 Webb Center.

Each nominee meeting the basic eligibility requirements will be contacted at his/her current address and invited to submit an application and supporting material. The Nominator may also choose to follow up and encourage the student to complete the application process.

A screening committee consisting of representatives from the academic colleges and the campus community will review the applications, conduct personal interviews, and forward recommendations to President Runte for her review and final selection.

Students who have been nominated can download the application using the link located at the bottom of this page.  The completed application and supporting material should be submitted to:

Don Stansberry
Associate Dean of Students
Office of Student Affairs
Old Dominion University
2008 Webb Center
Norfolk, Virginia 23529
Fax: (757) 683-5715

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:  FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008, 5 P.M. Materials submitted after March 14, 2008 will not be considered.

Please call Mr. Stansberry at (757) 683-3442 or email him (dstanbe@odu.edu) if you have questions or need additional information.

Download the Nomination Form (you will need Adobe's PDF Reader)

Download the Application (you will need Adobe's PDF Reader)