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2019 Smiley Award: Call for Global Education Ambassador Nominations

Posted on February 28, 2019

The Smiley Award supports global educational opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education (SOE). Undergraduate or graduate SOE students who serve as outstanding global education ambassadors through international or local engagement may apply for this award. The nomination deadline is March 15. Click here to learn more.

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