May 16, 2005 - Claremont, Calif. - Following is the text of the citation read by President Jon Strauss during the ceremony: "For his exemplary service to Harvey Mudd College over many years, during which he has served with enthusiasm, passion, and talent; for his selfless commitment to the mission and quality of this institution; for his efforts to recruit exceptional colleagues; for his supportive leadership for a great variety of academic program initiatives; for his strong commitment to diversity and community awareness efforts; and for his commitment to our students, Richard G. Olson ’62, professor of history and Willard W. Keith, Jr., Fellow in the Humanities, is hereby designated as the 2005 recipient of the Henry T. Mudd Prize." The Henry T. Mudd Prize is awarded each year at commencement to a member of the college community whose service to the college and its mission is exemplary. Henry T. Mudd, the son of Harvey S. Mudd, was instrumental in the creation and early development of the college named for his father. He served as a founding trustee and chair of the board for 23 years. He died in September 1990.
Richard G. Olson '62, professor of history and Willard W. Keith, Jr., Fellow in the Humanities, was awarded the Henry T. Mudd Prize at the Harvey Mudd College commencement ceremony May 15, 2005.
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