The Betty Maynard Award
winner for 2008 is Katrina Myers.
Congratulations!
The
topic for the 2008 Betty Maynard Award:
For the first
time in the history of our country, a woman is a viable candidate for the office
of the President of the Unites States, drawing much attention from the media.
Without focusing on partisan politics, how would you evaluate the media coverage
of Senator Clinton’s presidential campaign? Do you feel the media content of
the coverage of her campaign (relative to the other candidates in the race) is
influenced by her gender? If so, how? And how has this coverage helped or
hindered her performance in the race? Please explain your reasoning carefully.
BETTY MAYNARD AWARD
Amount: $2000
Requirements
--Minimum GPA of 3.0
--Declared women’s studies minor
--Must be a senior in Fall 2008
(Click on "Biography" link to read about Betty Maynard)
Application Procedure: Please submit
--Copy of current resume
--Two letters of recommendation from professors
--Copy of DPR or unofficial transcript
--1000 word essay on a specified topic
Formatting Requirements for the Essay: Please use Times New Roman font, 12, 1 inch margins, and make sure to properly cite references used in the essay. Citations will not be included in the word count.