111·11 MAssACHUSETTS INsTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MEMORANDUM To: Members of the Offices of the Provost, Vice President for Research, and Dean for Graduate Education From: Martin Schmidt, Acting Provost Maria Zuber, Vice President for Research ~ Date: February 1, Re: 2014 A.lk~L'\@ "\ ' l\~ I'] {_.,- 2014 Infinite Mile Awards Program We are pleased to announce the 2014 Infinite Mile Awards Program for the Office of the Provost, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education areas. The Infinite Mile Awards, part of the Institute's Rewards & Recognition Program, recognize exceptional employees and teams of employees who work in our own departments, labs and centers, or who are employed elsewhere and provide exemplary service to our organizations. We depend on your nominations to ensure another successful cycle. Key to the program is making sure that deserving people at every level of employment are acknowledged. Our website htt.p:/[~y_~J?.,!:t.:!.i!:QQ!l/:\l>T/~~~Y.bP:fiPJt~!:!liJ~jjp,~l~~,h.!!!l.cl provides information on eligibility criteria, . nomination guidelines, and past winners, including descriptions of some of the attributes that earned them their awards. Please note that prior winners can be nominated after two years if they have made new contributions or continue to excel in their positions. Here is the schedule for the 2014 Infinite Mile Program: • • Tuesday, March 11, 2014 -Deadline for nomination letters and nomination form. (These are to be submitted to the nominee's Administrative Officer or Department Head; approval of either the AO or DH is required.) Thursday, April17, 2014- Winning Nominees notified of selection Monday, May 12, 2014 (3 - 5 pm) -Awards ceremony and reception at Little Kresge Theatre and Lobby Our organizations include an abundance of talented, dedicated people at every level of employment. Please help us recognize them by making a nomination and asking others to write additional letters to support your nominee. If, after reviewing the IMA~Y.~Q§!t~, you have further questions about submitting a nomination, please contact either of our program administrators : Gabriella Browne ([email protected]) or Dana Bresee Keeth ([email protected]). We look forward to receiving your nominations. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.