Dean Jacqueline J. Royster and the Awards Planning Committee cordially invite you to attend the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Awards on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. to honor graduates from each of the six academic schools in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, friends of the college, and recipients of the Ivan Allen Jr Legacy Awards.

Networking Reception Buffet Dinner 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Awards Program 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

RSVP: The favor of a reply by March 16 is requested.

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Awards were inaugurated in 2015. The awards celebrate excellence in the College community by honoring outstanding graduates of the College, current undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty, as well as our friends and supporters. These individuals have achieved notable success in their profession and may have contributed significantly to the College, the Institute, or the public welfare.

Three categories of awards will be presented: the Ivan Allen Jr Legacy Awards, the Distinguished Alumni Awards recognizing graduates from each of our six schools, and Dean’s Appreciation Award  honoring  supporters of the College.  

2018 Honorees:

Dean’s Appreciation Award

Barry and Gail Spurlock

Distinguished Alumni Awards

School of Economics - Kelly Orman (ECON 1995)

School of Public Policy - Melody DeBussey (PP 2006)

Sam Nunn School of International Affairs -  Johnny Jones (John B. Jones, Jr. (IA 2002)

School of Modern Languages - TBA

School of Literature, Media, and Communication - Susan J. Robinson (PhD DM 2015)

School of History and Sociology –  L. Christopher Young (HTS 2000)

Ivan Allen Jr. Legacy Awards

Faculty, Graduate, and Undergraduate recipients to be announced.

Alumni, faculty, and staff are welcome. Special commemorative gifts for attendees.
Complementary parking will be available.

RSVP: The favor of a reply by March 16 is requested.