The Charlotte Wood Prize in English
Established in 1961 and named for Charlotte Wood, Lawrence University Class of 1901. It is awarded to the student with the best essay entered in an annual competition.
Colonialism, Decolonization, and Freedom. In content, the essay deals with tricky concepts-colonialism, decolonization, and independence-skillfully and creatively. In style, the essay is written with a nuanced perspective and a lively voice.
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