Congratulations on ACUI Achievements This Year

Over the past month, ACUI has celebrated outstanding achievements in advancing campus community with the announcements of our 2020 awards and scholarships recipients. In addition to these honors, please join ACUI in congratulating members who achieved long-term membership milestones this year and the recipients of 2019 regional awards and scholarships.

Long-Term ACUI Members

ACUI is pleased to celebrate institutions for their commitment to advancing campus community. These partners in supporting student success have achieved a notable milestone in 2020 for holding long-term membership in the Association.

25 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP

Carroll University
Genesee Community College
Georgetown University
Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis
Merrimack College
New Mexico State University
Ocean County College
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
St. Olaf College
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
University of Chicago
University of Louisiana–Lafayette
University of Miami
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
University of Nevada–Reno
University of Nevada–Las Vegas
University of Southern Indiana
University of Tennessee
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Webster University
West Virginia University
Western Michigan University

50 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP

Minnesota State University–Moorhead
Missouri University of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
University of California–Irvine
University of Houston
University of Kansas
University of Maryland
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Valdosta State University
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
Washington State University

75 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP

Colorado State University
Davidson College
Kansas State University
Ohio University
Oregon State University
University of Central Missouri
University of Colorado
University of Connecticut
University of Rhode Island

2019 Recipients of Regional Awards and Scholarships

The regions recognize and provide opportunities to members through awards and scholarships. In 2019, a total of 60 regional awards and scholarships were presented, with $17,400 being offered in funding to support student and professional development. Congratulations to the 2019 recipients for their achievement.

REGION I

Debra L. Hammond Outstanding New Professional Staff Award: Perosaiye Akinbohun, California State University–Northridge
Matt Cameron Outstanding Student Award: Kole Wellenstein, San Diego State University

REGION II

Shirley Bird Perry Distinguished Service Award: Wendy Denman, University of North Texas
William H. Smith Outstanding Professional Award: Molly Orr, University of North Texas
Shirley Plakidas New Professional Award: Nick Elliott, Southeastern Louisiana University
Undergraduate Rising Star Award: Jaylin Glover, University of Texas–San Antonio
Graduate Rising Star Award: Neil Bourgeois, Missouri State University
Scholarship Recipients: Nicole Redmond, Southeastern Louisiana University; Katherine Romero, Texas State University; Alina Sergienko, Truman State University; Megan Ward, West Texas A&M University

REGION III

Smith-Steele Award: Alison Ward, University of Tennessee
New Professional Award: Brent Sutphin, University of Southern Mississippi
Outstanding Advisor-Mentor Award: Jessica Inman, University of Florida
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader Award: Craig Messina, North Carolina State University
Outstanding Volunteer Award: Chris Adrian, Coastal Carolina University
Student Union/Campus Activities Program of the Year: Thursdays After Dark, University of South Carolina

REGION IV

Rodie-Keintz Outstanding Staff Mentor Award: Eric Alexander, Western Washington University
Outstanding New Professional Award: Michael Middleton, Central Washington University
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award: Kevin Swenson, University of Alaska–Fairbanks
Student-Driven Program of the Year: Wildfest, Central Washington University
Scholarship Recipients: Bernard Aoto, University of Alaska–Fairbanks

REGION V

“Rising Star” Award for New Professionals: Edi Kuhn, Marquette University
Graduate Student of the Year: Cydney Coffey, Minnesota State University–Mankato
Undergraduate Student of the Year: Jessica Rosignol, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Scholarship Recipients: Mariah Mihm, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; Erica Meredith, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; Jenilee Smith, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

REGION VI

Gretchen Laatsch Outstanding Service Award: Don Rohel, Shepherd University
Winston Shindell Outstanding Emerging Leader Award: Jessica Wilson, Valparaiso University
Bob Rodda New Professional Award: Hannah Muldoon-Davis, Miami University
Colleen Hennessey Undergraduate Student Award: Hannah Warner, Ball State University
Colleen Hennessey Graduate Student Award: Ryan Spolar, Xavier University
Outstanding Staff Development Program Award: Student Employee Program, Valparaiso University
Outstanding Collaborative Program: Holidays Around the World, Purdue University
Scholarship Recipient: Brooke Heitmeyer, Ohio State University

REGION VII

Joseph H. Benedict Award: Kaitlyn Howarth, William Patterson University
Outstanding New Professional: Casey Coleman, Montclair State University
Outstanding Graduate Student: Kira Cases, Montclair State University
Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Octavia Minter, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Dr. Teresa D. Drummond Memorial Award: Campus Climate and Culture, Daemen College
Community Building Award: Free Food @ Temple, Temple University
Scholarship Recipients: Maria Dovshek, California University of Pennsylvania; Kaitlyn Howarth, William Paterson University; Dylan Regan, Rowan University; Dawn Savage, Pennsylvania State University; Larry Traylor, Rutgers University; Ashley Venneman, University of Maryland

REGION VIII

Distinguished Service Award: Una Redmond, Dublin City University
College Union and Campus Life Role Model Award (Staff): Andrade Fearon, Northeastern University
College Union and Campus Life Role Model Award (Student): Stephanie Garcia, Bridgewater State University
New Professional Award: Podge Sheehan, Dublin City University
Student Employee Award: Andrew Pelzer, Fitchburg State University
Significant Volunteer Award: Kaitlyn Dyleski, Bridgewater State University
Scholarship Recipients: Alexis Crespo, Central Connecticut State University; Kristina DeVivo, Central Connecticut State University; Aryana Kubiak, Clark University; Jason Howell, Albertus Magnus College; Jose Reyes, University of Massachusetts–Boston; Ian Russell, Maynooth University, Ireland

Author

Steve Chaplin

Steve Chaplin is managing editor of ACUI’s The Bulletin and manager of the ACUI College Union and Student Activities (CUSA) Evaluation Program. A former newspaper writer, editor, and manager, he has volunteered as a student mentor as a member of the National Association of Science Writers, and received awards for his writing and reporting from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Kentucky Education Association, and the Kentucky Press Association.
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