April 23, 2010
Students honored for academics, service
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The SIU Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council presented Distinguished Senior Awards to 25 outstanding Southern Illinois University Carbondale students at the annual spring “Super Student Honors Dinner” on April 10 at the Student Center.
The Distinguished Senior Award is presented to 25 standout SIUC students. In order to qualify for the honor, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, be a graduating senior who has contributed to the University and Carbondale communities, answered two essay questions, and provided letters of recommendation.
The Office of the Chancellor, the SIU Alumni Association, and Student Alumni Council hosted the awards banquet.
“These students are very deserving of the honor,” Chancellor Samuel Goldman said. “They have distinguished themselves academically throughout their undergraduate careers at SIUC. But their dedication extends beyond the classroom. These young men and women have taken it upon themselves to make our campus and our communities better places to learn and live. They have helped with blood drives and meals on wheels and in worthwhile fundraising endeavors; they have mentored young children, donated time to the Humane Society, cleaned up our communities, and helped in so many other ways. These students are making the world a better place, and we appreciate their commitment and their many contributions.”
“Choosing the recipients is not easy,” said Tuesday Ashner, SIU Alumni Association director of student relations. “The application pool is amazing and each year reminds me of the talented students Southern has. They represent the University at conferences throughout the U.S., perform research, enter and win nationwide contests, perform volunteer service, maintain outstanding grades and in general make SIUC the best place to be.”
In addition to recognizing the 25 distinguished seniors, two SIUC juniors were recognized as “Super Students.”
Student recipients received recognition plaques, Saluki “puppy” statues, SIUC license plate frames, alumni T-shirt, and a first-year membership in the association.
The recipients, their hometowns, their majors and accomplishments follow:
Illinois
Bloomington
Nicole Campbell Raufer, marketing major in the College of Business, GPA -- 3.2
University and Community Service:
American Marketing Association Turkey Trot; Valentines To Murphysboro Care and Rehab Center (2009, 2010); Adopt-A-Spot (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); Relay for Life (2008, 2009, 2010); Student Fashion Show (2008, 2009, 2010); Carbondale Main Street Pig Out (2009, 2010); Lights Fantastic Parade (2010); Heart Walk (2008, 2009 & 2010); Aids Walk (2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
American Marketing Association, Director of Public Relations (2006 -- present); Undergraduate Student Government, Senator (2009 -- present); Undergraduate Research Assistant (2009 -- present); SIUC Cheerleader (2006 -- 2007).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2008, spring 2009); Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (2006 -- present).
Bridgeview
Robyn Phelan, marketing major in the College of Business, GPA -- 3.5
University and Community Service:
Adopt-A-Spot (2008, 2009, 2010); Polar Plunge, Recruitment (fall 2009 -- present); Bowl for Kids Sake, Recruitment (fall 2009 -- present); Relay for Life (spring 2008, spring 2009, spring 2010); Heart Walk (fall 2008, fall 2009); Pumpkin Glow (fall 2009); Lights Fantastic Parade (fall 2009); Toys for Tots (fall 2007, fall 2008, fall 2009); Southern Illinois Select Volleyball, Coach (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); American Heart Association, Little Red Dress Party Organizer (spring 2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Alpha Lambda Delta (fall 2007 -- spring 2009); American Marketing Association, Director of Public Relations (fall 2008 -- present); Public Relations Student Society of America, Treasurer (fall 2008 -- present); Sports Club Executive Board, Director of Public Relations (fall 2009 -- present); Women’s Club Volleyball, President (fall 2007 -- present); Saluki Athletics, Intern (fall 2009); Chicago Blackhawks, Extern (spring 2010); Pyramid Public Relations Firm (fall 2008 -- spring 2009); Volleyball Tournament, Organizer (fall 2009, spring 2010); Wheelchair Basketball (fall 2009 -- present).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2007, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); American Marketing Association, Marketer of the Year (2008 -- 2009); American Marketing Association Marketer of the Month (December 2008, January 2009); College of Business Scholarship (fall 2009); Academic Scholarship (fall 2007 -- spring 2009); National Honor Society (fall 2007); International Collegiate Marketing Conference (spring 2009, spring 2010); Regional Marketing Conference (fall 2009); regional Public Relations Conference (fall 2009).
Carbondale
Lisa Furby, mechanical engineering major in the College of Engineering, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Summer Bridge Supplemental Instructor (summer 2006, summer 2007); College of Engineering Success Week, Counselor (summer 2007, summer 2008); SIUC Presidential and Chancellors Scholarship Interview (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Girl Scout Mini Conference (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Society of Women Engineers Conference (2008, 2009); Relay For Life (spring 2007); Carbondale Clean-up (fall 2008).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Society of Women Engineers, President, Secretary (fall 2006 -- 2008); Tau Beta Pi, Vice President (fall 2008 -- 2009); Undergraduate Research Assistant (fall 2006); American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Secretary (fall 2006 -- spring 2008); Honors Peer Mentor (fall 2008 -- spring 2009); Honors Advisory Council (fall 2008); Engineering Peer Mentor (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); Engineering Supplemental Instructor (spring 2006 -- spring 2007); School of Art and Design, Student Employee (summer 2009).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, summer 2009, fall 2009); USA Today All-USA College Academic Team (2009); Chancellor’s Scholarship; Dean’s Scholarship (2007); Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Honorable Mention (2009); Research Enriched Academic Challenge Award (2008); Highway District #9 Scholarship (2008); College of Engineering Scholarship (2009).
Chicago
Khristina Dela Cruz, radio/television major in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, GPA -- 4.0
University and Community Service:
Christmas Gift Drive (2008); Day of Service (2008); Hopewell Fashion Show (2009); Main Street Pig-Out (2008); Happy Factory (2008); Humane Society (2008); Saluki Ambassador (2007); New Student Welcome Reception (2008); Campus Tours (2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Saluki Ambassador, Editor (spring 2008 -- present); Student Illinois News Broadcast Association (fall 2008 -- present); Asian American Journalist Association (fall 2008 -- spring 2009); Resident Assistant (spring 2009 -- present); River Region, Producer, Reporter, Anchor, Editor, News Writer (fall 2007 -- present); Lady Egyptian Volleyball (fall 2007 -- present); WSIU Radio, News Writer (spring 2009).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, summer 2009, fall 2009); Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Editor, Fundraising Coordinator (fall 2008 -- spring 2009); Golden Key International Honour Society (spring 2009 --- present); WSIU TV Certificate for a good/hard producer; University Housing Top 10 Students in University Housing; Virginia Marmaduke Scholar; Illinois Broadcasters’ Association Scholarship Endowment; Multi Ethnic Student Academic Excellence Award.
East Moline
Andrew John Dennhardt, zoology major in the College of Science, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Boys and Girls Club (2006, 2007); Good Samaritan Ministries (2006); Happy Factory (2007); Greek Blood Drive (2007); Adopt-A-Spot (2007); Victory Christian Fellowship (2007); Carbondale Public Library Partners in Reading (2006 & 2007); Relay for Life (2007, 2008); Free Again Incorporated (2007); Safe Halloween (2007); Greek Move-In (2007); 4-H Blood Drive (2006); Breakfast with Santa (2006); Free Again Wildlife Rehab (2008, 2009); Happy Camp Ranger District (2009); Research with SIU Master’s Student (2007, 2008).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Recruitment Chair, Academics Chair, Ritual Chair (2006 -- 2008); Zoology Club, Activities Committee (fall 2006 -- present); Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society, Community Service Committee (spring 2007 -- present); Newman Center Student Ministry Team, Community Service Chair, Activities Chair (spring 2008 -- fall 2008); Leadership Council (fall 2006 -- spring 2007); Saluki Volunteer Corps (fall 2006 -- present); Touch of Nature, Conferencing Services (fall 2007 -- present); U.S. Forest Service, Research Intern (summer 2009); University Honors Program, Peer Mentor (fall 2008 -- spring 2009).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); University Honors Program (2006 -- present); SIUC Dean’s Scholarship (2006); Fred A. Seaton Memorial Scholarship (2007); University Housing Top 10 Students in University Housing (2007); Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society (2007 -- present); Research Enriched Academic Challenge Award (2008); Charles L. Foote Memorial Scholarship (2009); Michael W. Wolff Memorial Scholarship (2009); SIUC Environmental Ambassador (2009); Student Speaker’s Forum, Lead Orator (2009); Goldwater Scholarship nominee (2008, 2009); USA Today All-USA College Academic Team (2010); Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship (2010).
Energy
Michelle Restivo, speech communication major in the College of Liberal Arts, GPA -- 4.0
University and Community Service:
Relay for Life (2008, 2009); Litter Pick-Up (2007); New Student Welcome Reception (2008); Public Relations Student Society of America Haunted Trail (2007); Bowling for Kids Sake (2008); Adopt-A-Spot (2007, 2008); Multiple Sclerosis Walk (2008); Haunted Trail (2009); Up ‘til Dawn (2009); Poshard Foundation for Abused Children (2007, 2008).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Public Relations Student Society of America, President, Community Service Chair (fall 2007 -- spring 2010); Scholars United Making Major Impacts a Tradition, (fall 2009 -- spring 2010); Speech Communication Undergraduate Committee (fall 2009 -- spring 2010); Inspiring Women Student Auxiliary Board and Marketing Committee (fall 2007 -- present); Leadership Council (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society (2008 -- present); Saluki Advocates (spring 2008 -- fall 2008); Undergraduate Admissions, Student Employee (Spring 2008 -- fall 2009); Academic Scholarship Office, Undergraduate Assistant (fall 2009 -- present).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2007, spring 2008, summer 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, summer 2009, fall 2009); SIUC Presidential Scholarship (2007); College of Liberal Arts Nominee for Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award (fall 2009); Outstanding Sophomore in Speech Communication Award (spring 2009); Inspiring Women Scholarship (fall 2007 -- spring 2009); Genoeffa Scholarship (fall 2007 -- present); SIUC Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship (fall 2007).
Grand Chain
Alex Dover, political science major in the College of Liberal Arts, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Carbondale Main Street Planning (2006); Adopt-A-Spot (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010); Haunted Trail (2006); Safe Halloween (2006, 2007, 2008); Boys and Girls Club Carnival (2007); American Red Cross Blood Drive (2007, 2008, 2009) Greek Week Blood Drive (2007); Keep Carbondale Beautiful Spring Cleanup (2007); Relay For Life (2007, 2008); Regional Civic Programs (2007); Students for Organ Donation (2007); Easter Egg Hunt at Parish School (2008); Up ‘til Dawn (2009); Greek Move-In (2007); Welcome Back Move-In (2008); Student Life Advisor (2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity, President (fall 2006 -- present); Order of Omega, President (spring 2008 -- present); Gamma Sigma Alpha, Founder, President (spring 2009 -- present); SIUC Canterbury Fellowship, Re-founder, President (spring 2010); Inter-Fraternity Council, Community Service Chair (spring 2007 -- fall 2008); St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Vestry Member (summer 2009 -- present); Students for Organ Donation, Campus Director (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); Residence Hall Council, President (fall 2006 -- spring 2007).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); SIUC Presidential Scholarship (2006); Golden Key International Honour Society (fall 2008 -- present); Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (spring 2007 -- present); Kappa Tetarton Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa, Brother of the Year (2007); National Phi Sigma Kappa History and Ritual Award (2007); National Phi Sigma Kappa Undergraduate Scholarship (2008); Inter Fraternity Council Academic Award (2008); SIUC Environmental Ambassador Award (2009).
Harrisburg
Richard Mason Sloan, economics and political science major in the College of Liberal Arts, GPA -- 3.7
University and Community Service:
Beautify Southern Illinois (2008); Public Policy Institute (2007 -- 2008); Mt. Pleasant Church, Youth Outreach (2007 -- 2009); Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center (2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Big Brother/Big Sisters (spring 2008 -- fall 2008); Economics Club, Treasurer (fall 2008 -- present); Civil Rights Attorney Morris Dees, Externship (spring 2008); Lawyer Rebecca Wittington, Externship (spring 2010); Kappa Alpha Order, Treasurer (spring 2008 -- present); State Representative John Bradley, Internship (fall 2007 -- fall 2008); State Representative Brandon Phelps Internship (fall 2007 -- present); Model Illinois Government, Head Delegate (fall 2007 -- present); Phi Beta Lambda, President (fall 2008 -- present).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (summer 2008, fall 2009); Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2009); Illinois Sheriff Association Scholarship (2009); Morris Award for Community Service (2009); Multi-Ethnic Student Academic Excellence Award (2009); Thomas and Chany Chung Endowed Scholarship (2008, 2009); Ronald McNair Scholar (2008); Model Illinois Government, Best House Whip (2009).
Mahomet
Jared Willard, mechanical engineering and pre-medicine in the College of Engineering and the College of Science, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Engineering Day (2006 -- 2009); American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Organized Garbage Clean-Up; Good Samaritan House; Boys and Girls Club; Habitat for Humanity; Pierce Hall, Food Drive, Clothing Drive; Warren Hall, Food Drive, Clothing Drive; Engineering Fun Run, Founder; Partners in Health Run, Founder (fall 2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Undergraduate Research (fall 2009 -- spring 2010); Tau Beta Pi (spring 2007 -- spring 2010); American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Vice President (fall 2006 -- spring 2010); Engineers Without Borders (fall 2008 -- spring 2010); Climbing Club (fall 2008 -- spring 2010); Intramural Sports, Football, Basketball, Softball and Soccer.
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2006, fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); Deans Scholarship (fall 2006 -- spring 2008); Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society (spring 2007); Aisin Scholarship (fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009, spring 2010); University Housing Top Ten in University Housing (spring 2008); National Science Foundation Scholarship (fall 2006 -- spring 2008).
Marion
Jennifer Diane Tanner, special education major in the College of Education and Human Services, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Carbondale Clean-Up; Relay for Life; American Red Cross Blood Drive; SIUC Special Education Program, Tutor; SIUC Elementary Education Program, Tutor; First Christian Church, Sunday School Teacher; World Changers Ministries, Group Leader, Funding Coordinator, Trip Coordinator, Crew Encourager, Devotion Leader; Toys for Tots, Local Organizer; Serving Soldiers Overseas, Local Organizer; World Vision Sponsor.
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Williamson County Special Education District, Interpreter (fall 2005 -- winter 2009); Curves for Women, Fitness Trainer (summer 2007 -- fall 2007); Elementary Education Student Organization (spring 2008 -- present); Inspiring Women Student Auxiliary Board, Hostess, Auction Item Solicitor (2008); Student Council for Exceptional Children, President, Treasurer (fall 2007 -- present); Kappa Delta Pi (fall 2007 -- present); Leadership Council, Group Leader, Meeting Coordinator (fall 2007 -- present); Illinois Education Association (fall 2007 -- present); National Education Association (fall 2007 -- present).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); SIU Alumni Association Super Student Scholarship (2009); Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation Scholarship (2008, 2009); Honors Day Attendee (2008, 2009); Lita Hindman Luebbers Scholarship (2008 -- 2009); Illinois Future Teacher Corps Scholarship; Inspiring Women Scholarship; Inspiring Women Student Auxiliary Board Book Waiver; SIUC Illinois Community College Scholarship (2007 -- 2008); George D. and Edith Wham Scholarship; Leadership Council Book Waiver; SIUC Academic Scholarship for Transfer Students.
Metropolis
Colton Hunter Lee McNichols, pre-medicine and physiology major in the College of Science, GPA -- 4.0
University and Community Service:
Abundant Health Care (2007); Keep Carbondale Beautiful (2009); Relay for Life (2009); Adopt-A-Spot (2008, 2009); Abundant Health Resource Clinic (2008, 2009); Litter Cleanup-Carbondale (2007); Carbondale Main Street Planting (2007); Athletics Concessions, volunteer; Counselor at Church Youth Group camp (fall 2008, fall 2009); Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Collegiate Challenge (2008); Multiple Sclerosis Society (2008).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, President (fall 2007 -- present); Pre-Health Professions Association, Pre-Med Chair (fall 2007 -- present); Baptist Christian Ministries (fall 2008 -- spring 2009); Physiology Undergraduate Research (spring 2008, spring 2009); Chemistry Undergraduate Research (summer 2009 -- present); Teaching Assistant for Anatomy (spring 2009); Future Physician Summer (2008, 2009); Fencing Club (2008); SIU Bowling League (spring 2010).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); National Dean’s List Recipient (2007); SIUC Emeritus and Annuitant Association Scholarship (2009); Henry and Florence Belle von Heidecker Memorial Scholarship (2008).
Metropolis
Vance Sawyer, accounting major in the College of Business, GPA -- 3.5
University and Community Service:
Beta Alpha Psi, Tutor (spring 2010); School of Accountancy Accounting Challenge, Student Coordinator (spring 2010); SIU Basketball (2008); Relay for Life (2008, 2009); Adopt-A-Spot (2008, 2009); Safe Halloween (2008, 2009); I Can Read (2009); Free Bread Day (2009); Parish School Easter Egg Hunt (2009); Spring Clean-Up (2009); Up ‘til Dawn (2009); SIU Alumni Association Football Tailgate (2008); Mental Health Promotion (2009); Welcome Back Move-In (2009); Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (2010).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Center for Academic Success, Peer Mentor, Tutor (fall 2008 -- present); Alpha Tau Omega, President, Treasurer (fall 2007 -- present); Accounting Challenge, Student Coordinator (spring 2010); Beta Alpha Psi (fall 2009 -- present); Accounting Society (fall 2009 -- present); Order of Omega (spring 2009 -- present); Leadership Council (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); Saluki Basketball, Manager (fall 2007 -- spring 2008).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009); Accounting Circle Scholarship; Kenneth Hull and Jacqueline M. Hull Illinois CPA Society Scholarship; Alpha Tau Omega, Executive Council Member of the Year (2009); Alpha Tau Omega, Brother of the Year (2009).
Moline
Shane Conway-Peterson, biological science and psychology major in the College of Science and the College of Liberal Arts, GPA -- 3.8
University and Community Service:
Abundant Health Resource Clinic (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); Big Brothers/Big Sisters (2006 -- 2008); Good Samaritan House (2007); Main Street Planting (2007); Day of Service (2008); Adopt-A-Spot (2006); Meals on Wheels (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); Families’ and Children’s Network Camp (2007 -- present).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Integrative Neuroscience Laboratory, Research Assistant (2005 -- 2008); Pre-Health Professions Association, Premedical Chair (2005 -- present); Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (2005 -- present); Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, Co-President (2006 -- present); SIU Rowing Club (2007 -- 2008); Psi-Chi Psychology Honor Society (2008 -- present); Psychology Student Association (2008 -- present); Study Abroad, Egypt, Greece (summer 2009); Employment–Supplemental Instruction, Peer Supervisor, S.I. Leader (2008 -- present).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2005, spring 2006, fall 2006, summer 2007, summer 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, summer 2009); Presidential Volunteer Service Award (spring 2009); University Honors Certificate (fall 2009); Harvey I. Fischer Award in Biological Sciences (spring 2006); Office of Disabilities, Note Takers Award (summer 2008, fall 2008); Supplemental Instructor Awards, “Best Outline” and “Big Ideas” (fall 2008); Supplemental Instructor Master Supplemental Instructor Award (spring 2009); SIU Alumni Association Super Student Scholarship (2009).
Murphysboro
Jessica Kay Herring, elementary education and music education major in the College of Education and Human Services, GPA -- 3.8
University and Community Service:
Southern Illinois Leadership Conference, Director of Programming (2009); SIUC Open House, College of Education and Human Services Representative (2008, 2009, 2010); College of Education and Human Services Welcome Back picnic (2009); SIUC Clinical Center 50th Anniversary, Table Host (2008); Inspiring Women Student Auxiliary member (2009); SIUC Marching Band Festival Day (2008 & 2009); Heartland Honor Band and Choir Festival (2009, 2010); Illinois Music Education Association Festival, Host (2009, 2010); SIUC Homecoming, Volunteer for the College of Education and Human Services (2008, 2009 .2010); Elementary Education Student Organization Association (2008 -- 2010); New Student Audition Day for the School of Music (2010); SIUC Multiple Sclerosis Walk (2009); Relay For Life (2008, 2009 & 2010); SIUC Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble Recruitment Tour to China (2009); College of Education and Human Services Honors Day (2009); Fine Arts Activity Fee Committee, School of Music Student Representative (2010); School of Music Activity Fee Committee, Student Member (2010); Murphysboro Apple Festival (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Jackson County 4-H (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Miss America comes to Murphysboro, Co-Coordinator (2009); John A. Logan Science Fair, Judge (2008); Murphysboro Middle School Band, Accompanist; United Voices of Murphysboro Community Choir (2006 -- 2010); Volunteer for planting flowers in Murphysboro (2008); Murphysboro Clean-Up Day (2009); Military Mail Campaign (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Southern Illinois Yellow Ribbon Campaign (2008).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
College of Education and Human Services Student Leaders, Vice President (spring 2009 -- spring 2010); School of Music Undergraduate Assistant (fall 2009, spring 2010); Inspiring Women Student Auxiliary, Fundraising Committee (fall 2009); American Choral Directors Association (fall 2009, spring 2010); Music Education National Conference, President (fall 2008 -- spring 2010); Sigma Alpha Iota, Rush Committee (spring 2009 -- spring 2010); SIUC Leadership Council (fall 2008 -- fall 2009); Elementary Education Student Organization, Co-President (fall 2008 -- spring 2010).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2009); Golden Key International Honour Society (2010); Bill G. Allen And Marjorie Allen Scholarship (2009); Troy W. and Richadene Edwards Endowed Scholarship (2009); College of Education and Human Services General Scholarship (2009); Lita Lindman Luebbers Scholarship (2008, 2009); Lelia Marvin Scholarship (2008); Illinois Community College President’s Scholarship (2008, 2009); Inspiring Women’s Scholarship (2008, 2009); College of Education and Human Services Student Leader (2009); School of Music, Undergraduate Assistant, Music Festival Coordinator (2009); Leadership Council Book Scholarship (2008, 2009, 2010); 710 Bookstore Textbook Scholarship (2009, 2010); Elementary Education Student Organization Scholarship (2010); Marion and Madelyn Scott Treece Elementary Education Scholarship (2010) .
Normal
Kirsten A. Tussing-Palm, theater and German studies major in the College of Liberal Arts, GPA --3.9
University and Community Service:
Saluki Ambassadors, Executive Board (fall 2006 -- spring 2010); Carbondale Public Library, Reading Buddy; American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Achieve Program, Peer Tutor (spring 2009 -- spring 2010); United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Head of Publicity and Public Relations (fall 2006 -- spring 2008); German Club (fall 2006 -- spring 2007 & spring 2010); Leadership Council (fall 2006 -- spring 2007); Hillel (fall 2006 -- spring 2007).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, spring 2008, summer 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); Presidential Scholarship; Provost Scholarship; University Honors Program (fall 2009); Golden Key International Honour Society (spring 2009); Phi Kappa Phi Honor Fraternity (spring 2009); Theatre Department Tech Team Award (spring 2007 & spring 2009); Archibald McLeod Award for Academic Achievement (spring 2009); Award for Excellence in Technical Production (spring 2009); Top Ten Students in University Housing (spring 2009); Mid-America Theater Conference Emerging Scholarship (spring 2010).
O’Fallon
Jennifer Murray, economics and political science major in the College of Liberal Arts, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Partners in Reading (fall 2006 -- spring 2007); American Cancer Society (summer 2009 -- present).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Supplemental Instructor (fall 2009 -- present); Omicron Delta Epsilon (fall 2009 -- present); Independent Study Project (spring 2009); Study Abroad, Austria (spring 2008); Internship with Senator Obama (fall 2007); Model United Nations, President, Treasurer (fall 2006 -- present); Theater Department Productions (fall 2006 -- spring 2007); Baldwin Hall Council, President, Secretary (fall 2006 -- fall 2007); Leadership Council (fall 2006 -- spring 2007).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); SIUC Presidential Scholarship (2006); Department of Economics Outstanding Achievement Award (2010); Thomas and Chany Chung Scholarship (2007, 2008, 2010); Office of Supplemental Instruction, Best Group Participation Technique (fall 2009); Department of Economics, Outstanding Junior Award (2007 -- 2008); University Housing Top Ten Student Award (2007).
Park Ridge
Anthony Colletti, health education major in the College of Education and Human Services, GPA --3.6
University and Community Service:
Souper Bowl of Caring (2006, 2007 & 2008); Penguin Festival at Parish School (2007, 2009); National Salute Day (2007); Saluki Kids Academy (2007); Santa’s Shoebox (2007 & 2008); Red Ribbon Week (2007); Just Read (2008); Halloween Bash (2008); Kids Night Out (2009); Missouri Valley Conference State Farm Just Read (2005 -- present); VA Hospital Visit (2006, 2007); Relay for Life (2008); American Red Cross Donation Collector (2008); Tutor children with learning disabilities (2009); Anna Football Team Guest Speaker (2009); Women’s Football Clinic Guest Speaker (2009); Jefferson Elementary Reading Night Volunteer (2008, 2009); State Farm Good Neighbor Award (2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
SIU Football, Team Captain, Player Council (2005 -- 2009); Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Football Representative (2007 -- 2009); Fellowship of Christian Athletes (2007 -- 2009); SIU Department of Kinesiology, Administrative Assistant (fall 2008 -- fall 2009).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, spring 2009); Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Academic Honorable Mention (2009); SIU Saluki Scholar (2005 -- 2009); Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll (2006 -- 2009); Academic Award of Merit (2007 – 2009).
Rockford
Matthew J. Simpson, business economics and finance major in the College of Business, GPA -- 3.8
University and Community Service:
Main Street Pig-Out (2008); Safe Halloween (2009); Pre-Thanksgiving Feast (2009); Relay for Life (2008); Ag in the Classroom (2008).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Thompson Point Mailroom, Student Employee (spring 2009 -- present); Resident Assistant (fall 2008 -- present); Blacks Interested in Business, Vice President (spring 2008 -- present); Smart Young Investors, Founding Member (fall 2009 -- present); Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, Community Service Committee (spring 2008 -- present); Progressive Masculinities Mentors, Mentor (fall 2008 -- present); Northwestern Mutual, Externship (spring 2009); Underground Arts, Performer (spring 2008 -- fall 2008); Bethel AME Church, Choir Member.
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); Thompson Point RA of the Year Award (2008 -- 2009); College of Business Academic Honors (2009); Multi-Ethnic Academic Excellence Award (2009); University Housing Top Ten in University Housing (2009).
Round Lake Beach
Kristin DeFiore, rehabilitation services major in the College of Education and Human Services, GPA -- 3.5
University and Community Service:
Trick-or-Treat (2006); Safe Halloween (2006); Adopt-A-Spot (2006, 2007, 2008); Relay for Life (2007, 2008); Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Foundation (2007); Apple Festival (2007); Breast Cancer Awareness Event (2007); Breakfast with Brehm Students (2008); Greek Move-In (2007); Student Life Advisor (2008); Welcome Back Move-In (2009); Up ‘til Dawn, Assistant Director (2009, 2010); Be my Bra; Alpha Gamma Delta Spud Bar; Alpha Gamma Delta Gam Slam, Co-Founder of the event; American Red Cross Blood Drive; Vine Community Church, Sunday School Teacher; Delta Chi Kimball Classic; Delta Chi Regional Leadership Conference.
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Alpha Gamma Delta, Vice President of Operations, Correspondence Coordinator (fall 2006 -- present); Up ‘til Dawn, Assistant Director (2009); Rho Lambda, President, Vice President (fall 2008 -- present); SOAR, Orientation Leader (2008, 2009); Inter-Greek Council, Secretary (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); Undergraduate Student Government, Greek Row Senator (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); Project HEALTH, Research Assistant (spring 2010); Undergraduate Research Assistant (spring 2009); Department of Computer Science, Student Employee (2007 -- present); Camp Duncan YMCA, Camp Counselor, Lifeguard (2008, 2009); Hawthorn Woods Country Club, Camp Counselor, Swim Instructor (2006, 2007).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2008, spring 2009); SIUC Scholastic Achievement Award (fall 2006); Strive For PI (2006 -- present); 4.0 Pearl Award (fall 2008, spring 2009); Rho Lambda Sorority Honors Society, President, Vice President (fall 2008 -- present); Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society; Sigma Alpha Lambda Leadership and Honors Society; Round Lake Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (2006, 2007).
Springfield
Amanda Louise Weaver, marketing major in the College of Business, GPA -- 3.7
University and Community Service:
Pan-Hellenic Group Girl Scouts (2006, 2007); International Programs, Made T-shirts for Kids (2009); Adopt-A-Spot (2007, 2008); Easter Eggs for Assisted Living (2007); Beautify Southern Illinois Spring Clean-Up (2007); Relay for Life (2007, 2008); Flower Pens for Helia Health (2007); Women’s Center Pumpkin Donation, Carved Pumpkins (2007); Safe Halloween (2007); Care Packages for Soldiers (2007); Canned Food Drive (2007); Oak Grove Rehab and Skilled Center, Volunteer (2008); American Red Cross Blood Drive (2008); Sigma Kappa Softball Tournament, Umpire (2008); Keep Carbondale Beautiful (2008); Alzheimer’s Memory Walk (2009); Greek Move-In (2007); Welcome Back Move-In (2008, 2009).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Triangle Correspondent (fall 2006 -- present); Rho Lambda Honor Society, Secretary (fall 2008 -- present); Pi Sigma Epsilon, Recruitment Director (fall 2007 -- present); Public Relations Student Society of America, Publications Committee (fall 2009 -- present); American Marketing Society (fall 2009 -- present); Sigma Alpha Lambda (fall 2007 -- present); Dawg Pound (fall 2009 -- present).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, summer 2009, fall 2009); Golden Key International Honour Society; National Honor Society (spring 2009 -- present); SIUC Homecoming Queen (2009); Pi Sigma Epsilon Certified Chapter Officer; Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Internship; Sigma Kappa Sophomore of the Year Award; Sigma Kappa Student of the Week Award (fall 2009); Sigma Kappa High GPA Award (spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009).
Villa Grove
Kathleen Carmack, plant and soil science major in the College of Agricultural Sciences, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Ag Industry Day (2007, 2008, 2009); Alpha Zeta Clean-Up (2008); Day of Service (2008); Giant City Stables (2007 – present); Ag in the Classroom (2007 – present); Relay for Life (2007); IHSA Girls State Golf Tournament (2007); Cardmaking for Troops (2008); Adopt-A-Spot (2009); Multiple Sclerosis Walk (2009); Letter Writing Campaign (2009); Be My Bra (2009); CoAg Open House (2007).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems Student Lab Worker (spring 2007 – present); Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority (spring 2007 – present); Agbassador (fall 2007 – spring 2009); Agriculture Student Council (fall 2007 – spring 2008); Alpha Zeta Honorary Ag Fraternity (fall 2008 – present); Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society (spring 2007 – present); Newman Catholic Center Choir (spring 2007 – present).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009 & fall 2009); SIUC Dean’s Scholarship (2006, 2007, 2008); CoAg Outstanding Freshman of the Year (2007); CoAg Outstanding Junior of the Year (2009); Sigma Alpha’s Highest GPA Award (2008) CoAg Heritage Scholarship (2007 – present); Pat Tweedy Memorial Scholarship; Kloth Scholarship; Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems Alumni Supported Scholarship; Illinois Fertilizer and Pesticide Award, Dr. Edward Varsa Award of Achievement; GROWMARK Scholarship.
Waterloo
Kristin Theresa Timken, human nutrition and dietetics major in the College of Agricultural Sciences, GPA -- 3.6
University and Community Service:
Alpha Gam Spud Bar (2008, 2009); Prairie Living (2008); Relay for Life (2008); Adopt-A-Spot (2008, 2009); Safe Halloween (2008); Breakfast with Brehm Students (2008); R U a Healthy Kid (2009); Lincoln’s Birthday Dinner (2009); Up ‘til Dawn (2009); Blood Drive (2010); Welcome Back Move-In (2009); Alpha Zeta Clean-Up (2008); Early Childhood Nutrition Fair (2008, 2009); Graduate Research Study (2010).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Student Nutrition Academic Council, Homecoming Float Committee (spring 2008 -- present); Alpha Gamma Delta, Vice President of Scholarships, Correspondence, Sports Chair (spring 2008 -- present); Alpha Zeta, Recruitment Committee, Activities Committee (fall 2008 -- present); Rho Lambda (fall 2008 -- present); Order of Omega, Study Table Committee (spring 2009 -- present); Inter-Greek Council, Secretary, Theta Xi Committee, Greek Awards Committee (fall 2009 -- present); Intramural Soccer, Captain (spring 2008 -- spring 2010).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); Kent L. Gardner Scholarship (spring 2010); Donna M. Summerfield Women’s Studies Undergraduate Scholarship (2009); Faye Minor Magill Scholarship (2009); Alpha Gamma Delta Cindy Devereux Memorial Scholarship (2009); Animal Science, Food & Nutrition Alumni Supported Scholarship (2008, 2009); Top 10 Students Living at SIUC (spring 2009); Recognition of Academic Achievement (spring 2009); Scholastic Honors -- Super Scholastic Achievement as a member of the Senior Class (spring 2009); Highest GPA within sorority (spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); Strive for PI Award (spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009).
West Frankfort
Britni Shannon Woodworth, communication design major in the College of Liberal Arts, GPA -- 3.9
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Bursar’s Office, Student Employee (fall 2008 -- present); Daily Egyptian, Design Desk (fall 2009); American Institute of Graphic Arts, Student Member (spring 2009 -- present); SAA, Student Member (fall 2008).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2008, spring 2009, summer 2009, fall 2009); Vergette Gallery People’s Choice Award (2009); Regional ADDY Award (2008); Congressman Ken Gray Scholarship (2008).
Xenia
Audra M. Ord, journalism major in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, GPA -- 3.9
University and Community Service:
Saluki Volunteer Day (fall 2006, fall 2007); Relay for Life (2007, 2008, 2009); Vine Community Church, Youth Group Leader (summer 2009 -- present).
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Colleges Against Cancer, President (fall 2006 -- present); Climbing Club, Secretary, Morale Officer (fall 2006 -- present); Public Relations Student Society of America, Publications Committee Head (spring 2008 -- present); Undergraduate Admissions, Student Employee (summer 2009 -- present); Alpha Lambda Delta, Editor (spring 2006 -- present); Saluki Ambassador (fall 2006 -- spring 2008); Marching Salukis (2006).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); Presidential Scholarship (2006); Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship (spring 2008); Polly Robinson Memorial Scholarship (spring 2009).
Chile
Constitución
Felipe Pincheira Valdes, civil engineering and mechanical engineering major in the College of Engineering, GPA -- 3.6
University and Community Service:
American Society of Civil Engineers, Green Chair for Conference (2009); Courtyard Cleanup (2006); Tailgate Recycling (2008); Climate Change Forum, Volunteer (2008); Engineering Day, Volunteer; Power Vote, Volunteer (2008); Math Counts, Volunteer.
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities:
Tau Beta Pi, President (fall 2006 -- present); American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Vice President, Secretary (spring 2007 -- present); American Society of Civil Engineers, (spring 2008 -- present); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (fall 2007 -- present); Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (fall 2008 -- present); Engineering Student Council, Tau Beta Pi & ASHRAE’s Liaison (fall 2007 -- spring 2009); Eco-Dawgs, Bike Repair Coordinator (spring 2006 -- present); Engineers Without Borders (fall 2007 -- spring 2008); Moventas Inc., Externship (spring 2007).
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (spring 2006, fall 2006, fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009); SIUC Tuition Waiver Scholarship; Delyte W. Morris Scholarship; SIUC Environmental Ambassador; Diploma Recognition for Top Score on Campus, Calculus II Final Exam (spring 2006).
Super Students
Illinois
Gillespie
Bradley Bauer, political science major in the College of Liberal Arts, GPA -- 4.0
Service and Employment:
Attorney General of Illinois (August 2009 -- present); Pete Drummond Law Office (summer 2009 -- spring 2010); Vince Demuzio Intergovernmental Internship (fall 2009 -- present); Saluki Ambassador Volunteer Campus Tour Guide; Craft Shop Happy Factory; Penguin Fest at Parrish School; Blood Drive at Lentz Hall, Relay for Life.
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009 & fall 2009); SIUC Provost Scholarship (fall 2007 -- spring 2009); Golden Key International Honour Society (spring 2009 -- present); SIUC College of Liberal Arts Robert W. Davis Memorial Scholarship (fall 2009 -- spring 2010); SIUC Emeritus and Annuitant Scholarship (fall 2009 -- spring 2010); SIUC Political Science Department Orville Alexander Memorial Award (fall 2009 -- spring 2010); Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (Spring 2008 -- present); Top Ten Student in University Housing (spring 2009).
Xenia
Stephen Putbrese, finance major in the College of Business, GPA -- 4.0
Registered Student Organization involvement:
Colleges Against Cancer (fall 2009 -- present); Pre-Health Professions Association (spring 2008 -- present); SIU Extern program (2009 & 2010); Intramural Athletics and Student Recreation Center (fall 2007-- present).
Service and Employment:
SIU Athletics, tutor (spring 2009 -- present); Flora Summer Recreation Program (2008 & 2009); Brush Creek Campgrounds (summer 2008); Job Fair (2009); Campus Landscape and Tree Planting (2009); Alpha Lambda Delta Blood Drive; Keep Carbondale Beautiful; Southern Illinois Heart Ball; Multiple Sclerosis Walk; Relay for Life; Flora Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry; Flora Community of Christ Fee Meals; Meals on Wheels; Coaches vs. Cancer.
Awards, Honors, Achievements:
Dean’s List (fall 2007, spring 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009, summer 2009 & fall 2009); SIUC Provost Scholarship (2007); Golden Key International Honour Society (spring 2009 -- present); SIUC Valedictorian Scholarship (2007); Flora Academic Foundation Dr. Eugene Foss Medical Scholarship (2007); Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (spring 2009 -- present); Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society (spring 2008 -- present).