The Muriel Fung Student Appreciation Award

Established in 2001 by the Graduate Student Association, The Muriel Fung Student Appreciation Award recognizes graduate students who have made outstanding extra-curricular contributions to OISE.

In naming the awards after Muriel Fung, former doctoral candidate in Sociology and Equity Studies and former OISE Research Officer, the Graduate Student Association recognizes her heartfelt commitment to developing the OISE community and concern with justice issues both inside and outside of the institution. The qualities of service, leadership and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Muriel Fung during her years with OISE include acting as vice-president of the ISA (International Student Association) and as Trustee in CUPE 3907 for three years, representing students on the OISE computer committee, volunteering with Comparative, International and Developmental Education Centre (CIDEC), assisting many students and faculty in statistical analysis, coordinating events in SESE and being active in the former (OISE wide) AntiRacist Network. These qualities are reflected in the efforts of those students who will be chosen to receive this award.

Selection Criteria

• All members of the OISE university community, including students, faculty or staff, are welcome to submit nominations for the award. Recipients must be currently enrolled at the University of Toronto in either a full-time or part-time graduate capacity. Students may receive only one Muriel Fung Award.

• Initiative, leadership and involvement will be considered. The value of the student's contribution, rather than the office held, should be the major criterion considered.

• This year nominations will be forwarded in relation to student contributions made during the last academic year.

A nominee's contribution may take the form of any one, or a combination,

of the following:

  • Improvement in the quality of life of students;
  • Leadership on committees or influence on student or university affairs;
  • Encouragement of fellow students to become involved in extra-curricular activities;
  • Contribution to the sense of community at OISE.

Ineligible Students

GSA executives are ineligible for an award in the year that they hold an executive position. The Muriel Fung Student Appreciation Award Committee members are also ineligible for nomination.

Selection Process

The process of selecting recipients for the award will occur within OISE by

the Muriel Fung Award Committee, which is established at the beginning of each

academic year, and comprised of student representatives delegated by each

OISE department.

Award Value

The individual award value ranges from $200.00 to $300.00 but may change depending on the availability of additional funding from various OISE sources. The GSA has made a standing commitment to honour at least two students per year.

Awards Presentation

The nominations are open until Friday, March 19th, 2010. The Muriel Fung Student

Participation Award will be presented at Dean’s Graduate Student Research Conference on March 26 & 27, 2010.

For nomination forms please visit the

GSA Office in Room 8-105
Muriel Fung Student Appreciation Award

Nomination Form

The nominator must obtain the consent of the student whose name is put forward (in the form of a signature on this form). It is the nominator's responsibility to ensure that submissions are complete. Nominations are limited to 3 letters of support.

Name of Student: ______

Name, as it should appear on award certificate: ______

Full Mailing Address: ______

Phone: ______E-mail: ______

Signature of Nominee: ______

Student is enrolled in:

Department (please specify): ______

Current Year and Degree: ______

Names of university-related committees or organizations in which the individual has been involved on an extra-curricular basis and the year(s) in which the involvement occurred. Please also include informal mentoring or leadership that may be relevant. Please use an additional sheet, if necessary.

Start Date End Date

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Remarks for Program Criteria

Indicate why you believe the student should receive this award. Describe the individual's volunteer contributions to OISE - specifying, where possible, notable achievements in each volunteer role, and the significance of these achievements to OISE. Please limit your citation to 150 words or less, and use an additional sheet, if necessary. (Please type or print clearly)

Name of Nominator: ______Signature: ______

Address: ______

Phone: ______Fax: ______E-mail: ______

Are you a:

□Faculty Member

□Student

□Administrative Staff Member

Nomination deadline: Friday March 19th. Please deliver completed forms, with all attachments in triplicate, to the Graduate Student Association office (8-105).

Phone: 416-978-2421. E-mail: