{"id":56667,"date":"2024-05-01T12:06:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=56667"},"modified":"2024-05-01T12:18:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:18:39","slug":"emu-honors-awards-and-recognitions-2023-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2024\/emu-honors-awards-and-recognitions-2023-24\/","title":{"rendered":"91大神 Honors, Awards and Recognitions \u2013 2023-24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
More than 100 91大神 students were recognized for accomplishments and achievements during the 2023-24 academic year during a special recognition ceremony on Tuesday, April 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe student recognition convocation time is when we gather to celebrate,\u201d said Jon Swartz<\/strong>, associate dean of students at 91大神, opening the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View a recording of the ceremony on 91大神\u2019s Facebook page.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Academic Success Center (ASC) \u2013 presented by Cathy Smeltzer Erb<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Anna Filipkowski <\/strong>was selected as Peer Tutor of Distinction for her excellence in tutoring. \u201cFor two years, Anna has guided students through the mechanics of accounting and business with patience, humor, and candor,\u201d Erb said. \u201cYou made the ASC a better place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teacher<\/em><\/strong> Education \u2013 presented by Holly Rusher<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah Bascom<\/strong>: Virginia Scholars Award, which is awarded by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society to an \u201coutstanding graduate with an excellent educator future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maria Bettilyon, Shania Coleman, Alex Gulisano, Lyndsay Harris, Erin Keith<\/strong> and Lucy Unzicker<\/strong>: Teachers of Promise Award, given to promising and gifted preservice teachers who represent excellence in the classroom, exhibit a strong commitment to the profession and exemplify the characteristics of a reflective, caring practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Judith Hoffman, Kassidy Secrist, Madelyn Wood<\/strong> and Dawson Woodruff<\/strong>: Courage to Teach Award, given to students who demonstrate dedication and effectiveness in teaching, model value-based and highly principled behaviors, model reflection in thought and practice, demonstrate a genuine sense of caring for the students and model a passion for caring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sustainability \u2013 presented by Laurie Yoder and Jim Yoder<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n The following students were recognized for academic excellence in their core courses: Business and Leadership \u2013<\/em><\/strong> presented by Jim Leaman, Joohyun Lee, Johanna Burkholder and Lindy Backues<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n The following students were recognized for outstanding academic performance in their majors: Jansen Miller <\/strong>received the <\/strong>Outstanding Achievement Award for academic achievement in the Business and Leadership program. Anna Filipkowski<\/strong> received the Exceptional Service Award and Lizzy Kirkton<\/strong> received the Exceptional Leadership Award for their service and leadership in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n History \u2013 presented by Mary Sprunger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Aidan Yoder<\/strong> received the 2023-24 Outstanding Senior History Award. He was recognized for his research paper in Humanities Seminar, \u201cProtest Now! 91大神 War Resistance and Response After Vietnam.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe personal became academic, and the academic became political, as Aidan worked on this paper alongside his leadership in recent protests, including the bell-ringing that successfully led 91大神 to call for a cease-fire in Gaza,\u201d said Sprunger, presenting Yoder with \u201cMartyrs Mirror,\u201d a record of dissenters who challenged government-mandated religious conformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Language and Literature \u2013 presented by Kevin Seidel, Chad Gusler and M. Esther Showalter<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lydia Longacre<\/strong>: The Carroll Yoder Award for Teaching Excellence. The award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in literary studies and education courses and has shown a clear call to the teaching profession. Mathematics<\/em>, Engineering and Computer Science \u2013 presented by Daniel Showalter and Daniel King<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n The following students were recognized for demonstrating academic excellence, service and contributions to the community and culture at 91大神: Music \u2013 presented by Benjamin Bergey and David Berry<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maggie Garber McClary: <\/strong>Pioneer Award for being the first-ever graduate of the Music and Peacebuilding major at 91大神. Read more about her and the innovative program here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Luke Haynes: <\/strong>Distinguished Performer, awarded for musical excellence as a performing artist. \u201cThose of us who spent time here in Lehman Auditorium know that the room we have downstairs with an organ and piano in it that used to be called a practice room is a room we’ve referred to the last four years as Luke’s office,\u201d Music Program Director David Berry<\/strong> joked as he presented Haynes with the award. Social Sciences and Professions \u2013 presented by Jenni Holsinger, Dr. Gaurav Pathania and Dr. Carol Grace Hurst<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n Iris Anderson, Gracie Conner, Jesse Kanagy, Lauryn Moore <\/strong>and Lucas Sorensen <\/strong>were recognized as this year\u2019s initiates in the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, earned for their record of high academic achievement and contribution of social research for the purpose of service. They will wear light blue honor cords at Commencement on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Renae Benner: <\/strong>Outstanding First-Year Chemistry Student; and
Maria Longenecker<\/strong>: Outstanding Second-Year Biology Student.
The following students were recognized for exceptional academic and scholarly accomplishments:
Laura Craft<\/strong>: Outstanding Senior Chemistry Student;
Abby Kaufman<\/strong> and Megan Miller<\/strong>: Outstanding Senior Biology Student; and
Anika Hurst<\/strong>: Outstanding Senior in Environmental Science.
Laura Craft<\/strong>: Biology\/Chemistry\/ENVS Award for Exceptional Service, awarded for exceptional servant leadership in the sciences.
Abigail Forrest, Elaine Miranda Perez, Sadie Oesch<\/strong> and Marciella Shallomita<\/strong>: Award for Excellence in Research, awarded for exceptional performance in undergraduate research in the sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ben Alderfer<\/strong>: Outstanding Business Analytics Student Award;
Rileyanne Collins<\/strong>: Outstanding Rec and Sport Management Student Award;
Mesa Dula<\/strong>: Outstanding Accounting Student Award;
Lizzy Kirkton<\/strong>: Outstanding Business Administration Student Award; and
Nathan Oostland<\/strong>: Outstanding Marketing Student Award. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Hannah Landis<\/strong>: Omar Eby Writing Award, awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in the craft of creative writing and provides insightful critique and support for other writers in creative workshops.
Maria Menjivar<\/strong>: Ervie L. Glick Award for Excellence in World Language Study, for exhibiting academic excellence as a Spanish major and showing a clear sense of call to pursue graduate work or use their language degree in service to the church.
Lucy Unzicker<\/strong> received the Ray Elvin Horst Award for Excellence in Spanish (for academic excellence in Spanish courses) and the James R. Bomberger Award for Excellence in TESOL (for outstanding performance in TESOL classes and practicums).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Noel Abeje <\/strong>and Hebron Mekuria<\/strong>: Outstanding Seniors in Computer Science Award;
Lane Burkholder<\/strong>: Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award;
Joel Kornhaus<\/strong>: Outstanding Senior in Engineering Award; and
Jacob Hess<\/strong>: Special Recognition in Engineering Award.
Iris Anderson, Laura Benner<\/strong> and Renae Benner<\/strong> received the Turing level of achievement award for their second-place finish in the Kryptos Codebreaking Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Judith Hoffman<\/strong>: Ensemble Leadership Award for providing dedicated musical leadership as concertmaster of the 91大神 Orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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