The Herbert Lasky Outstanding Graduating Senior in Honors Award

The Herbert Lasky Outstanding Graduating Senior in Honors Award recognizes exceptional graduating seniors from the Pine Honors College at Eastern Illinois University. This award is presented to students who have taken full advantage of the intellectual opportunities available to them in the Pine Honors College and have exemplified the achievements that can be made by Honors students. Eligible candidates must be recent Honors graduates (from the previous December) or graduating Honors seniors with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Recipients must be graduating with both University and Departmental Honors, with an exception for transfer students who may qualify if graduating with Departmental Honors. The award recognizes academic excellence in the quality of academic program and involvement in enriching experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad. The application process requires a letter of recommendation from a professor addressing the student's academic excellence and involvement in Honors, a current résumé, and a reflective essay of 300-500 words on what an EIU Honors education has done for the student during their time at the university. Recipients are honored with a medallion at the Pine Honors College Awards Ceremony in the Spring.