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This award recognizes American Studies, Comparative and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (CCRES), and Asian American Studies minors who have demonstrated scholarly promise and commitment to the interdisciplinary study of diversity and culture, both in the United States and globally. 

The department will award up to two cash prizes of $250, to be presented at our American Studies Senior Celebration on May 16, 2025, 4:00-6:00 pm at the Rutgers Inn and Conference Center.

The award honors former American Studies faculty member and Douglass College Associate Dean Louise Duus, who passed away in 2014. Duus was a staunch champion of women in higher education and various other social causes.

Applications are due by Friday, April 28, 2025, by 5:00 pm.  

To apply, click HERE.