Background
The Buck Weirus Spirit Award honors up to 55 students who demonstrate high INVOLVEMENT, create positive EXPERIENCES throughout the Aggie community, IMPACT student life at Texas A&M and enhance the Aggie SPIRIT. Unlike other awards, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to the university through participation in student organizations, Aggie traditions and university events.
The Buck Weirus Spirit Award, named for Richard "Buck" Weirus '42, recognizes up to 55 students each year for their outstanding contributions to student life programs at Texas A&M University. Mr. Weirus served as Executive Director of The Association of Former Students from 1964 to 1980. Because of his unique leadership, vision, and support of student involvement, this award was established by The Association to recognize students' contributions to student life.
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Applications can be submitted on January 2nd through February 9th. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009.
The Criteria
- Selection is not based on academic records but applicants are required to have a cumulative minimum 2.25 GPR for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students
- Students must be in and remain in good academic and disciplinary standing with Texas A&M University
- Students may only receive the buck Weirus Spirit Award once.
- Students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate for Levels 1-4 and as a graduate student for Level 5 at Texas A&M-College Station or Galveston
Classifications
The criteria for which level you are eligible is the number of full semesters (non-summer semesters) completed at Texas A&M as of January 1, 2009. Transferred semesters are not included in the total count.
- Level 1 - 1 Undergraduate TAMU semester completed
- Level 2 - 2 or 3 Undergraduate TAMU semesters completed
- Level 3 - 4 or 5 Undergraduate TAMU semesters completed
- Level 4 - 6 or more Undergraduate semesters completed
- Level 5 - Graduate/Professional students
Unique Circumstances
- If you are a 3/2 student, your first eight semesters count toward the undergraduate levels. During your ninth and tenth semesters you will need to classify yourself as a graduate student.
- If you are enrolled in Blinn Team, your semesters count the same as if you were only enrolled at TAMU.
- If you have studied abroad, participated in Co-Op, or completed an internship then do not count those semesters that you were gone.
- In the event of the need to clarify an eligibility requirement the, Buck Weirus Steering Committee will review the circumstances.
Questions should be directed to SpiritAward@AggieNetwork.com.
The Selection Process
The applications are reviewed by a committee composed of faculty, staff and students appointed by the Buck Weirus Committee Chair.
- Applicants' names remain anonymous during the selection process.
- Only the recipients' names will be publicized.
How to Get Help
Tuesday, January 27 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Koldus Building, Room 144
Thursday, January 29 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Koldus Building, Room 144
Monday, February 2 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Koldus Building, Room 144
Wednesday, February 4 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Koldus Building, Room 144
How to Apply
- Applications will be available online beginning January 2, 2009.
- Complete and submit the online application no later than Monday, February 9, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
- Late Applications will not be accepted
Award Notification Process
- All applicants will be notified of the results via a mailed letter to their local address. All letters will be mailed during the week of March 16th.
- Recipients will be honored at the All University Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April 19, 2009.
Applications for the 2009 Buck Weirus Spirit Award are now closed.
Please e-mail SpiritAward@AggieNetwork.com with any questions.