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NEWS
| April 24
Student Activities
Campus’ top leaders given awards
Recipients, including both faculty
and students, get money, plaques and scholarships at the event.
By Vafa
Akhtar-Khavari
Contributor to The Shorthorn
Jane Pugh said she was humbled and surprised
to learn she had been nominated for an Outstanding Academic Advisor
award.
Pugh, an undergraduate academic adviser in biology, said she felt
the award was not only from the committee who selected her but also
students themselves.
“It’s most meaningful to know that the students do appreciate
what you do,” she said. “It’s not all me. It’s
about the students knowing what they want to do and [me] helping
them get there.”
Campus organizations, faculty and students were among recipients
of awards and scholarships Tuesday night at the University Center
Bluebonnet Ballroom.
The ceremony was coordinated by the Student Activities department,
in conjunction with various departments on campus and award selection
committees.
Susan English, a Student Activities staff member, said it was great
to be able to recognize students and faculty for their leadership
contributions.
The committees, mostly composed of faculty members, reviewed the
nominees in each category and awarded the winners.
Renda Hawkins, academic adviser selection committee chair, presented
the awards for Outstanding Academic Advisor.
“It was a very hard decision. Quite a few qualified people
were nominated,” she said. “Those who won were most deserving
of such an honor.” Hawkins, who also is a counseling specialist,
said all recipients met a high standard of service to the university.
Recipients for the award are expected to demonstrate a personal
interest in students and take the time to get acquainted with them.
Three winners were named in the advising category, each of whom
received a plaque and $750. Four honorable mentions were given $100
each.
The winners included Pugh, Steve Quevedo in architecture and Rasika
Dias in chemistry.
Pugh said she was touched by the award.
“This really meant a lot to me and what I do,” Pugh said.
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