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糖心Vlog, Neb. 鈥� 糖心Vlog (CSM) faculty, staff and students received awards during the annual Recognition Day.听

Recognition was given for faculty, staff and student contributions to CSM, leadership in student organizations, faculty and staff excellence and years of service.听

鈥淓ach and every one of you has contributed to making 糖心Vlog a better, more inspiring place to be. The values of inclusivity, excellence and acceptance are essential to fostering a close-knit community, and we believe these qualities are a true strength of what it means to be a part of CSM,鈥� said Jessica Tienda, student senator and chair of the community outreach committee.听

The Job Well Done awards are given to a staff and faculty member and a student. Student Senate nominates and votes for each award recipient, who is being celebrated for their exceptional contributions to CSM.听

鈥淵our efforts are what make this campus the outstanding community it is today. You鈥檝e all played an integral part in fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging,鈥� said Jennifer Opara, student senator.听

Student Leadership awards recognize student organizations and those within student organizations who demonstrate outstanding leadership.听

鈥淚nvolvement in student organizations develop well-rounded, emotionally intelligent, kind leaders,鈥� said Marisa Mathews, director of student leadership and inclusive programming. 鈥淵ou learn about other cultures and identities. You connect with your peers and form study groups. You build community by watching a movie together and crafting after a long day of academic rigor. You become someone who makes a difference 鈥� even when nobody鈥檚 grading you for it.鈥澨�

The Inspiring Excellence awards are given to faculty and staff who lead with purpose and create space for students and colleagues to grow and thrive. Recipients are nominated by their peers and selected by the leadership cabinet.听听

鈥淭hese honorees show us what it means to lead with curiosity, purpose and a commitment to meaningful change,鈥� said President Heather Smith. 鈥淭oday, we celebrate their impact鈥攁nd recognize the true excellence they bring to our campus each and every day.鈥澨�

Recognition Day Award Recipients听

Job Well Done Award, Fall 2024听

Rhonda Wilder, lead food service worker

Jennifer Reed-Bouley, director of Theology Program听

Angie Washington, student听

Job Well Done Award, Spring 2025听

Terri Campbell, vice president of Alumni and Donor Relations听

Kaitlyn Vogt, assistant professor of nursing听

Autumn Neale, student听

Student Leadership Awards听

Outstanding Advisor听

Jolene Salt, advisor for the Pre-Physician Assistant Organization听

Outstanding Executive听

Valerie Ramirez, executive for the Asian/Asian American Pacific Islander Student Organization听

Outstanding Student Organization听

Honorable African and African American Leadership Organization (HAAALO)听

Inspiring Excellence Awards听

Faculty听

Shamra Lundeen, director of Practical Nursing Certificate program听

Tara Ruppert, director of Occupational Therapy Doctorate program听

Staff听

Sarah Hamik, assistant dean of Student Success听

Mary Barber, senior administrative assistant for Academic Affairs听

Years of Service听

20 years听

Jeff听Spencer, director of Arts Program听

15 years听

Pamela Humphrey, associate vice president of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness听

Susanne Miller, director of Legal Studies Program听

Steven Westenbroek, director of Ancillary Services听

10 years听

Carolyn Bray, head softball coach听

Britiany Daugherty, associate registrar听

Whitney Merz, associate professor of occupational therapy听

Kristi Preisman, director of Doctor of Education Program听

Barbara Treadway, assistant dean of Student Life听

Joshua Walter, general maintenance/painter听

Five years听

Kimberly Allen, vice president of Academic and Student Affairs听

Lori Boyle, residence hall director听

Molly Brost, associate professor of English听

Nicole Chipy, assistant professor of occupational therapy听

Monica听Dial, assistant professor of physical therapy听

Shamra Lundeen, director of Practical Nursing Certificate Program听

Anne Mejia-Downs, associate professor of physical therapy听

Jes煤s Ramirez, director of Spanish and Interpreting Program听

Shannon Richardson, assistant professor of physical therapy听

Diane Wrisley, professor of physical therapy, director of research