Student Affairs & Servicesstudents first

2013 U n i v e r s i t y o f C i n C i n n a t i

Recognition Ceremony

Sunday, April 14Tangeman University Center

Student Affairs & Servicesstudents first

Mistress of CereMoniesBleuzette Marshall, PhDInterim Chief Diversity Officer

oPeninG reMarKsSanta J. Ono, PhDPresident

Presentation of aWarDs

sinGinG of tHe aLMa Mater

2013 U n i v e r s i t y o f C i n C i n n a t i

Recognition Ceremony

the Universit y

recognit ion Ceremony

is a t ime to honor the

achievements of

our outstanding students,

facult y and staff.

the universit y is proud to

ack nowledge the academic,

leadership and personal

accomplishments of a l l of the

outstanding men and women

assembled here today.

We honor you and celebrate

your success with your famil ies

and fr iends who have joined

with us on this special occasion.

PReSidenTiAl leAdeRShiPMedAl of exCellenCe

Established in 2002, the Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence is a prestigious honor awarded by the president of the university to exceptional graduating students who have demonstrated excellence in leader-ship, scholarship and service.

Presenter(s)Santa J. Ono, PhDPresident

Megan McDonald William McIlwaim

Mark Schutte Nick Shah

Lane Hart

UniveRSiTy of CinCinnATiendoRSed noMineeS foR diSTingUiShed AwARdS

Endorsement for these prestigious national and international awards is granted to exceptional stu-dent scholars whose records of accomplishment, service, and leadership demonstrate promise to make a substantial impact in their future fields of endeavor. Endorsed candidates meet the awards’ highly selective requirements and have been care-fully chosen from amongst their similarly quali-fied peers to receive the University of Cincinnati’s nomination to participate in the national-level competitions for these distinguished scholarships and fellowships.

Presenter(s)Pam PersonDirector, Nationally Competitive Awards

Erica GoubeauxTruman Scholarship

Julia TassetTruman Scholarship

Lauren FinkMarshall Scholarship

Kyle QuinnRhodes Scholarship

Mitchell Scholarship

Brandon CookGoldwater Scholarship

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Cameron IngramGoldwater Scholarship

Jarod GregoryUdall Scholarship

Goldwater Scholarship

Alyssa Roberts

who’S who AMong STUdenTS in AMeRiCAn UniveRSiTieS And CollegeS

The Who’s Who Award recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, participation and leadership in academic and co-curricular activities, service to the university and potential of future achievement.

Presenter(s)Christa FlueckDirector of DevelopmentUC Libraries

Kenneth WulfhoopMolly Schellenberg

Rohan Hemani Matthew Meriweather Chris Nesbitt

JAMeS RAnkin AwARd

The James Rankin Award was named in memory of the late State Representative James Rankin because of his commitment to education and human rights. The award is given for academic excellence and contributions made to improving the quality of life for minorities on campus and in the community.

Presenter(s)Brandi Hutchins-Elliott, EdDAssociate Director, Ethnic Programs and ServicesProgram Director, Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program

MARJoRie B. PARhAM AwARd

The Marjorie B. Parham Award is given for campus involvement, community service and academic achievement.

Presenter(s)Ewaniki Moore-HawkinsAssistant DirectorAfrican American Cultural and Resource Center

Rohan Hemani

Nloh Masango-Dibo

TeRenCe l. JoneS diveRSiTy AwARd

The Terence L Jones Diversity Award is presented to outstanding Racial Awareness Program (RAPP) members who have contributed to the success of their group over the academic year. Members are selected for this award based on their commitment to the program, their genuine contribution to the RAPP process, and their continued encouragement of their peers’ development. RAPP established this award in the mid-1990s in memory of Terence L Jones, a member of RAPP VII, who passed away in 1991.

Presenter(s)Rebecca LehmanProgram Coordinator Student Activities and Leadership Development

Kalilah Montgomery

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Nathaniel Bell

kACheR-BlooM SCholARShiP AwARd

Margaret Kacher and Sheri Ann Bloom were exceptional students devoted to the University of Cincinnati. In 1985, UC suffered the loss of both of these promising young women to untimely deaths. To recognize and remember these two exceptional UC alumni, the scholarship fund recognizes a current, full-time student entering his/her senior year who exemplifies excellence in academics, devotion to student activities and community service and a strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the University of Cincinnati.

Presenter(s)UC Young Professionals Representative

SPiRiT of CinCinnATUS AwARd

The Cincinnatus Honorary Society was founded in 1917 by the senior class to foster strongrelationships between graduating students and alumni. Since then, the group has expanded itsmission to include student recruitment and retention, as well as the advancement of theUniversity of Cincinnati’s overall prestige. The Spirit of Cincinnatus Award recognizes a student organization that shares in our mission ofselfless service to the University of Cincinnati.

Presenter(s)Alex HuronCincinnatus Honor Society

UC Bearcat Bands

MeTRo BeARCAT SPiRiT CUP

The Men of Metro, founded at the University of Cincinnati in 1946, seek to promote leadership and spirit among the students, faculty, and staff of the university. One of the ways in which this is done is through our Bearcat Spirit Cup. The purpose of the cup is to encourage strong attendance and spirit from the student body at various athletic and campus events. The award is given to the student organization that consistently shows Bearcat pride and spirit through regular attendance at athletic and campus events.

Presenter(s)Phil DinovoMen of Metro

oMiCRon delTA kAPPA SoPhoMoRe leAdeR of The yeAR

Omicron Delta Kappa is the National Leadership Society. The University of Cincinnati circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is proud to provide its annual award, the Sophomore Leader of the Year. We believe it is important to encourage success to those young students who have exemplified outstanding leadership in their short time at the university. Students that are in their second year at the University of Cincinnati and have a sophomore standing were eligible for nomination. Student nominees must have excelled in collegiate leadership and have exemplary academic achievements.

Presenter(s)Matt Meriweather President, Omioron Delta Kappa

Betsy Emmert

gRAdUATe STUdenT goveRnAnCe ASSoCiATion AwARdS

Presenter(s)Jeremy Parker

Teresa CookGraduate Student

of the Year

Aniruddha DeshpandeExcellence in Life Sciences

Amie NortonExcellence in Physical

Sciences & Engineering

Jennifer KillhamExcellence in Social &

Behavioral Sciences

John CairnsExemplary Initiative

Sarah HutchingsExcellence in Arts

& Humanities

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David Gomez-CambroneroExcellence in Teaching

Graduate Student Association of the YearCCM Graduate Governance Association

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Key BeckGraduate Student of

the Year

Graduate Student Association of the YearHealth Sciences Graduate Governance Association

SPiRiT of CoMMUniTy AwARdS

Each college selects a student from their respective college that exemplifies a high standard of contribution to student life both within their college and the campus community. In helping to reinforce the efforts being taken within the institution to develop a better sense of community, the aim of recognizing these students is to identify those who have stood out in their contributions. Presenter(s)Lawrence J. Johnson, PhDInterim Senior Vice President and Provost

CoLLeGe of aLLieD HeaLtH sCienCes College Representative: Elise CowieAssistant Professor

CarL H. LinDner CoLLeGe of BUsinessCollege Representative: Dr. David SzymanskiDean

CoLLeGe-Conservatory of MUsiCCollege Representative: Peter LandgrenDean

CLerMont CoLLeGeCollege Representative: Gregory Sojka, PhD Dean

CoLLeGe of DesiGn, art, arCHiteCtUre & PLanninGCollege Representative: Raphael A. ZammitAssociate Professor

CoLLeGe of eDUCation, CriMinaL JUstiCe & HUMan serviCesCollege Representative: Regina Sapona, PhDSenior Associate Dean

CoLLeGe of enGineerinG & aPPLieD sCienCeCollege Representative: Mark T. Bowers, PhD Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies

CoLLeGe of LaWCollege Representative: Timothy Armstrong, JD Professor

MCMiCKen CoLLeGe of arts & sCienCesCollege Representative: Carol Tonge MackDirector

CoLLeGe of MeDiCineCollege Representative: Barbara Vaccariello Associate Director

CoLLeGe of nUrsinGCollege Representative: Karen Bankston, PhD Associate Dean

CoLLeGe of PHarMaCyCollege Representative: William Fant, PharmDDean

UC BLUe asH CoLLeGeCollege Representative: Cady Short-Thompson, PhDDean

Elizabeth HillerCollege of

Allied Health Sciences

James SyphaxClermont College

Lane HartCarl H. Lindner

College of Business

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Deron HallCollege-Conservatory

of Music

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Necia DisseCollege of Design, Architecture, Art &

Planning

Yvonne Amara AgomuoMcMicken College

of Arts & Sciences

Jessica Lynn BrownCollege of Education,

Criminal Justice & Human Services

Megan FoxCollege of Engineering

& Applied Science

Monique JindalCollege of Medicine

Michelle GeyganCollege of Nursing

Lenny LlambiCollege of Pharmacy

Daniel WeberCollege of Law

Brigitta KulbergUC Blue Ash College

oUTSTAnding STUdenT gRoUP of The yeAR

The Student Group of the Year Award recognizes the student group that has demonstrated a strong service to students, faculty, and community; an effort to enhance educational excellence through programming; success in meeting their purpose and contribution to campus spirit.

Presenter(s)Evan HoltenStudent Activities Board

STUdenT gRoUP AdviSoR of The yeAR

The Student Activities Board (SAB) recognizes the student group advisor of the year based on the following criteria: attends meetings regularly, grasps a firm understanding of university regulations, is respected by students, faculty, and staff, understands the advisor-student relationship, and is supportive of enhancing the students’ educational experience within co-curricular activities.

Presenter(s)Evan HoltenStudent Activities Board

Brandon Fairchild

GlobeMed

gReek MAn And woMAn of The yeAR AwARd

This award is given to a man and woman who exemplify excellence in leadership, scholarship, and achievements in the fraternity and sorority community.

Presenter(s)Chris NesbittOrder of Omega

STUdenT eMPloyee of The yeAR AwARd

The Student Employee of the Year Award, established in 2007, is an award that recognizes undergraduate student employees for their outstanding contributions to the university while working in a department or office. The award is given to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and responsibility, provided unparalleled customer service, and exhibited strong initiative and professionalism.

Presenter(s)Jim JamriskaAssistant Director, Campus Recreation Center

Jessica Brown

Joe Blizzard Jacki O’Brien

ReSidenT edUCATion And develoPMenT STUdenT leAdeRShiP AwARdS

These awards are presented to student leaders who have been nominated by a supervisor or advisor for consistently demonstrating a commitment to serve residents, peers, and the community at large. These student leaders consistently communicate our principles to the larger community by living and working in accordance with Resident Education and Development’s Core Values: commitment, communication, community, learning, multiculturalism, safety, and teamwork. These young men and women serve as positive role models, maintaining high levels of academic success while encouraging peers to work as a team to strengthen the living/learning environment at UC.

Presenter(s)Rebecca HammondResident Coordinator

Outstanding Residential Advisors

Stephanie VanyoJanaé Collier-StoneDylan Horsfall

Sarah Crist Anna Worpenberg

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Nick Herrmann

UC woMen’S CenTeR PeeR AdvoCATe of The yeAR

Peer advocates are trained to provide support and advocacy to student victims of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking. This award is presented to one outstanding peer advocate who has helped make a real difference in the lives of students and our campus a more supportive environment.

Presenter(s)Amy HowtonAssistant Director, UC Women’s Center

Lauren Gnau

Outstanding Student Leaders

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Maggie Connell

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James Carlson

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Zachary HilderbrandJonathan Meeks

Mariah Gilkeson Sabrina Johnson

Paulette Burks

Callie Lance

UC STUdenT wellneSS CenTeR PeeR edUCAToR of The yeAR

This award is given to an outstanding peer educator, dedicated and committed to promoting health and wellness at the University of Cincinnati.

This individual has been actively involved in planning and presenting health and wellness educational programs to the UC community, participated in community service and dedicated countless hours to the UC Student Wellness Center.

Presenter(s)Regan JohnsonDirector, UC Student Wellness Center

Morgan Cummins

ToP CAT SCholAR AThleTeS of The yeAR

This honor is awarded to a student-athlete who is in his or her final year of athletic eligibility, has a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better and has completed at least two years at the University of Cincinnati.

Presenter(s)Cassaundra ThorpeProgram Coordinator, Athletics

Matthew BovaMen’s Track & Field

Mackenzie FieldsWomen’s Track & Field

JP JacksonBaseball

C-Ring woMen’S leAdeRShiP AwARd

A proud UC tradition, the C-Ring has been given since 1922 to the outstanding graduating senior woman as exemplified by academic excellence, community service, leadership, and advocacy on behalf of women and girls. The finalists are selected by a diverse committee of UC faculty, staff, and alumnae. The award recipient is announced at a special dinner event the evening before the annual UC Recognition Ceremony.

Presenter(s)Lauren Magrisso

Janelle Wichmann

C-Ring Award Recipient

C-Ring Award FinalistsMegan McDonaldNikole DorsettJamie NickellMaya Antoine

MR. BeARCAT AwARd

This award honors a graduating senior man who has achieved academic success, demonstrated leadership in diverse settings and contributed to the University of Cincinnati with “Bearcat Spirit.” The tradition for decades at the University of Cincinnati has been to announce the recipient of the Mr. Bearcat Award only at the Annual University Recognition Ceremony.Presenter(s)Russell BestAlumnus

J U S T Co M M U n i T y AwA R d S

Recipients of the Just Community Awards are selected based on their demonstration of commitment to sup- porting the principles and spirit of Just Community through their activities and participation at the university.

Presenter(s)Bleuzette MarshallInterim Chief Diversity Officer

Mitchel Livingston, PhDCody Clark

2013 UniveRSiTy ReCogniTion CeReMony AdviSoRy CoMMiTTee

Nicole K. Mayo, EdD Chair, Student Activities & Leadership Development

Nicole Ausmer, PhD Student Activities & Leadership Development

Terri Hurdle, EdD Student Activities & Leadership Development

Rebecca Lehman Student Activities & Leadership Development

Susie Mahoney, EdD Student Activities & Leadership Development

Ewaniki Moore-Hawkins African American Cultural and Resource Center

Patty Speed Student Activities & Leadership Development

Portia Watkins Student Activities & Leadership Development

Leah Howell Student Activities & Leadership Development

SAve The dATe

The 2014 University Recognition Ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2014.

UniveRSiTy of CinCinnATi AlMA MATeR

oh Cincinnati, magic name

i proudly to the world proclaim;

no sweeter sound e’er charmed my ear

none to my heart was e’er so dear;

a fountain of eternal youth,

a tower of strength, a rock of truth,

o’ varsity, dear varsity

thy loyal children we will be,

thy loyal, loyal children we will be!

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