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From left: SGA Treasurer Madison Pertl, Campus Activities Board President Aleksandra Kolesnikova, SGA President Sara Baker and Executive Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Abby Swatchick, M.S.Ed.
 

42 Faculty and staff advisors recognized for support of registered student organizations

Over 60 students were in registered student organizations (RSO) as part of the 2023-2024 Student Government Association (SGA) Awards & Induction ceremony.

"As student leaders you play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of care that makes Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø special," said Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, P.hD. "Your passion, dedication, and innovative spirit create a welcoming and thriving campus environment where every student can grow, learn, and succeed. Your leadership not only enhances the student experience but also fosters a sense of belonging and community that extends far beyond the confines of our campus."

In addition to student leaders being recognized, 42 faculty & staff advisors were honored, and the SGA awards for RSOs were announced. RSO of the Year was the , Event of the Year was the Interfaith Walk, and Community Service of the Year was the Paracord Lanyard Project.

Pickleball Club President Jack Natalino accepted RSO of the Year Award from SGA Treasurer Madison Pertl.

"Pickleball Club was recognized for RSO of the year based on student input that emphasized that Pickleball Club is one of the most popular and active clubs on campus," said Campus Activities Board President Aleksandra Kolesnikova. "This club is known for offering a stress-free and inclusive environment to socialize, exercise, and keep students involved on campus by making connections with other students."

Individual awards were also acknowledged for Senator of the Year and President of the Year. Sophomore Senator Logan Minford was awarded the Senator of the Year recognition, and President Yessica Abreu Robinson received the President of the Year award.
 

Yessica Abreu Robinson was honored for one year of service and President of the Year at the 2023-2024 SGA Awards & Induction ceremony.

"Yessica Abreu Robinson was recognized for President of the Year based on student input that emphasized that Yessica has a creative mind, goes out of her way for the members of her club, and brings events to this campus," said SGA President Sara Baker. "Events brought to the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø community have been able to provide an opportunity for all to engage in many traditions and cross-cultural experiences."

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