#  Dean’s Distinction 

 





January 10, 2024

 

 

Dear FAS Faculty and Staff,  
  
The importance of the excellent work of our staff members is never more clear than in moments of challenge. They are an essential part of our institutional community and partners in advancing our academic mission. I have full faith in the resilience, dedication, and collaborative spirit that defines our FAS staff. The Dean’s Distinction program offers an opportunity to honor staff for their extraordinary work in support of our teaching and research mission. At this time, we have a particular responsibility to celebrate the impact and contributions of our staff colleagues.  
  
I’m pleased to announce **nominations are now open for the 2024 Dean’s Distinction awards** and encourage you to take some time to acknowledge each other’s efforts and contributions by nominating a deserving member of our outstanding FAS community.  
  
From supporting our students and faculty to ensuring that our systems run smoothly, FAS staff bring diligence, creativity, and thoughtfulness to their work. Dean’s Distinction gives us a chance to honor our colleagues from across the FAS for all they do to keep our community thriving.  
  
[**Nominations for 2024 Dean’s Distinction will be accepted beginning today through Wednesday, January 24**](https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0e44fadbfdba72b359be05e5&id=e843ea8f5a&e=24f28a8e70)**.**  
  
FAS faculty and staff are invited to nominate eligible individuals and teams for 2024 Dean’s Distinction. Nominations will be considered based on the [**Dean’s Distinction eligibility criteria and guiding principles**](https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0e44fadbfdba72b359be05e5&id=9264be0aef&e=24f28a8e70). Recipients will be honored at a celebratory event on June 5, 2024 from 2-4 pm for all FAS staff.  
  
Please visit the [**Dean’s Distinction webpage**](https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0e44fadbfdba72b359be05e5&id=84131a85a4&e=24f28a8e70) for important nomination information and resources.  
  
I look forward to celebrating our 2024 recipients with you all!  
  
Sincerely,  
Hopi  
  
*Hopi Hoekstra*  
*Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences*  
*C. Y. Chan Professor of Arts and Sciences*  
*Xiaomeng Tong and Yu Chen Professor of Life Sciences*



 

 

 



 

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