Deadline for Kay Thomas Pathfinder Award extended
February 17, 2015
The nomination deadline for the Kay L. Thomas Pathfinder Award has been extended to
Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.
The annual award was established in 2012 to honor outstanding University of Alaska
Fairbanks staff or faculty members who exemplify the compassion and dedication to
student success demonstrated by Thomas.
Nominees are evaluated in four areas: Advocacy for students, assistance given Alaska
Native or rural students in overcoming personal and academic challenges, commitment
to student services, and efforts to advance educational opportunities for rural students.
Details may be found on the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development
website at: http://www.uaf.edu/dansrd/awards/.