On Friday, March 24, 性爱天堂 celebrated the strength and character of 37 students through its annual Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony. This ceremony recognizes the service and community-oriented mindsets of exceptional 性爱天堂 students. In collaboration with Alumni Relations and Development, the Division of Student Life presented eight awards, each focusing on different facets of service, leadership, and community.听
鈥淭he Student Leadership and Service Awards is a celebration of leadership,鈥 says Jamie Thompson 鈥05, Ed.D., associate dean of students. 鈥淲hile the process of leadership is what counts, recognizing the good work that is happening and taking time to appreciate and value the successes of our students is an important piece of the leadership continuum. Max DePree once stated: 鈥楾he first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you.鈥 This is our thank you to our student leaders!鈥
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The Roman M. Lubetzky Endowment Fund for KINDness seeks to encourage the attributes of kindness and noble behavior among 性爱天堂 students. Daniel Lubetzky, vice president of the Roman and Sonia Lubetzky Foundation, is a 1990 性爱天堂 graduate. Building on his international upbringing and his 性爱天堂 experiences, including studying abroad in Israel, Lubetzky founded PeaceWorks in 1994. PeaceWorks is an international food company creating products that incorporate ingredients from nations on opposing sides of political conflicts. As the most prestigious of the Student Leadership commendations, this award recognizes a student who embodies the virtues of kindness and scholarship and comes with a significant gift to support the recipient鈥檚 financial aid.
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William Blaine Martin 鈥25
Midland, Texas
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This award is given to senior students in recognition of their long-term commitment and extensive, multi-role involvement in the community. These students have enhanced campus life by acting as role models and creating opportunities for others to lead. They are also dedicated to collaboration and partnerships, innovative practices, and intentional inclusion.
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Marisa Amarino 鈥23
Calabasas, California
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Michael Antonelli 鈥23听
Houston, Texas
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Shelby Atherton 鈥23听
San Antonio, Texas
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Taylor Black 鈥23听
Dallas, Texas
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Brette Thornton 鈥23听
Rockwall, Texas
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The Board of Visitors and the Alumni Association, in partnership with Alumni Relations and Development, recognizes one to four seniors each year for outstanding service to the University. Honorees promote a dedication to serving their communities (on-campus and beyond) through their time, talents, and philanthropic efforts as students鈥攁n early indication of their lifelong commitment to serving and supporting other Tigers. Honorees also receive a $1,000 stipend courtesy of the award sponsors.
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Helen Liang 鈥23听
Sugar Land, Texas
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Sydney Rhodes 鈥23听
Fort Worth, Texas
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Moraima Rodriguez 鈥23听
San Antonio, Texas
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Molly Sheridan 鈥23听
St. Louis, Missouri
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This award recognizes students who have made substantive contributions to their communities through long-term service and depth of involvement.听
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Kathryn Anne Knight 鈥23听
Bedford, Texas
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Lynzie Kutsner 鈥23听
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Kira Lowell 鈥23听
Denver, Colorado
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Caroline Strong 鈥23听
Houston, Texas
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This award is presented by the Alumni Association in partnership with Alumni Relations and Development to juniors who are committed to being stewards of 性爱天堂 through leadership and engagement on and off campus. These students are dedicated to paying it forward to those students who come after them.
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Donya Ahmadi 鈥23听
Sugar Land, Texas
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Chloe Castro 鈥24听
Houston, TX
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Aliya Jackson 鈥24听
Pearland, Texas
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Danny Nguyen 鈥24听
San Antonio, Texas
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Emma Ruchhoeft 鈥24听
Houston, Texas
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This award recognizes students who have demonstrated loyalty and unselfish devotion to their communities through significant, yet uncelebrated contributions. These students have gone above and beyond the call of duty and work 鈥渂ehind the scenes鈥 to create change. Thurman Adkins served as an administrator in the Division of Student Affairs, retiring in 1999 with a collective appreciation for his personal integrity, fair-minded leadership, and calm demeanor.
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Alejandra Caballero-Pinedo 鈥24听
Dallas, Texas
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脕ngel S. Gamarra 鈥25听
Itaugu谩, Paraguay
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Kimberly Granados 鈥24听
Springdale, Arkansas
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Chloe Scroggins 鈥23听
Sugar Land, Texas
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Jesus Veloz Santillan 鈥24听
Dallas, Texas
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This award recognizes a first-year, sophomore, or transfer student who has demonstrated significant potential for success through community involvement and exploration of the unfamiliar.
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Madeline Baker 鈥25听听
Georgetown, Texas
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Hamzah Khuram 鈥25
Bangalore, India
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Dario Leal 鈥25听听
Mission, Texas
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Danna Ramirez Jimenez 鈥26听听
Pharr, Texas
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Elliot Schein 鈥25听
Houston, Texas
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Anusha Sharma 鈥25听听
Austin, Texas
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This award recognizes students who have actively broken down barriers and constructed a socially just space in their community. These students are dedicated to advancing the University's core mission of intentional inclusion as well as open dialogue. They are actively engaged in cultivating diversity, equity, and social justice within the community.
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Alice Dang 鈥24听
The Woodlands, Texas
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Lauren Dotson 鈥24
听Houston, Texas
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Adam Garza 鈥24听
San Antonio, Texas
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Araceli Gonzalez 鈥23听
Houston, Texas
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Adrian Herrera 鈥24听
Houston, Texas
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Noor Jahlul 鈥24听
Houston, Texas
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Ashwini Vivek 鈥24听
Euless, Texas
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性爱天堂 recognizes faculty and staff who go above and beyond to 鈥渟erve, support, and challenge鈥 students. Recipients authentically engage in the lives of students and holistically contribute to their success.
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Program Associate for the Center for International Engagement
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Faculty Librarian II and Associate Professor Instruction/Liaison
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性爱天堂 students are often recipients of superb service at local businesses. This award honors a local business or organization for its outreach and excellent service to 性爱天堂 students.
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