The application deadline for the Karen Russ Memorial Award for Excellence has been extended to March 29.

Ottenheimer Library established the $500 award in honor of the late Karen Russ, who served as the government documents librarian for more than 20 years and assisted UA Little Rock students and faculty with research, specializing in government information, data, and statistics.

This award will be given to a UA Little Rock student who presents at one of the events showcased during the Research and Creativity in the Rock on April 18. Applications are due on March 29.For additional information, contact Carol Macheak at cimacheak@ualr.edu.

Photo of Karen Russ