A new award to recognize efforts to internationalize the curriculum will be awarded for the first time during International Development Week, Feb 2-6, 2015. The award is to raise awareness of the value of embedding internationalization as an integral aspect of teaching and learning. Eligibility: Current UPEI faculty are eligible for this award. Nomination may be made by any member of the UPEI community, including current students. Criteria: This award recognizes work that promotes a global outlook, increases cross-cultural understanding, collaborations, and partnerships such as, but not limited to: · teaching initiatives and/or strategies incorporating an international aspect to the curriculum; · creative programs in international education; · leadership in promoting the internationalization of the curriculum; · internationally-focused projects on campus and/or abroad; · support of international exchange Nomination Procedure: 1. Submit a letter describing how the work of the nominee has contributed to internationalization at UPEI. 2. Up to three letters of support may be attached. 3. Nominations are due by noon on Monday of the last week of January. 4. Nominations are to be submitted to the Director of the International Relations Office. A committee established by the IRO Director will review nominations, select the successful application, and ensure that the recipient’s nomination is forwarded for consideration for the national CBIE Excellence Award. More information will be posted on the International Development Week webpage so stay tuned! Thank you. Cathy for the IDW Committee