The Office of Student Activities presented “The 44 Stars of Excellence Gala & Celebration,” sponsored by Macy’s and Bloomingdales, on Tuesday, April 19, in the Goldstein Auditorium. Hosts Mehegan Murphy and Aaron Hudson conducted an exciting evening filled with dinner, awards and performances by First Year Players and Groovestand.
In total, 18 awards were presented throughout the evening to either a student or recognized student organization(s), or both. The recipients were:
The Mary Ann Show Center for Public and Community Service Award
Student Organizations: Orange Seeds, SOPHE and Comm.UNITY
Individual: Sierra Fogal
The Award for Outstanding Philanthropy Programming
Student Organizations: Muslim Student Association and Phi Iota Alpha
The Student Activities Award for Creativity and Ingenuity
Student Organization: Alpha Phi Alpha
Individual: Amy Tin
The Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services Award for Cultural Diversity
Student Organization: SCOPE
Individual: Jessica Santana
The Division of Student Affairs’ Leadership Institute of Citation Distinction Award
Individual: Queen Chambliss
The Career Services Emerging Leader Award
Individual: Alyssa Brennan
The Public Affairs Award for the Most Outstanding Media or Publication
Student Organization: Jerk Magazine
The Student Centers and Programming Services Award for Excellence in Programming
Student Organizations: Omega Phi Beta, Mu Sigma Upsilon and Multiracial Experience
The Macy’s Rising Star Award
Student Organization: She’s the First
Individual: Nick Haas
The Division of Student Affairs Award for Collaboration
Student Organizations: Omega Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma
The Associate Vice President Award for Positive Advocacy
Student Organizations: Delta Sigma Theta and Habitat for Humanity
Individual: Jonathan Chan
The Student Association SU Orange Spirit Award
Student Organization: Traditions Commission
Individual: Adam McMonagle
The Musical Performing Group of the Year Award
Student Organizations: First Year Players and Groovestand
The Bloomingdale’s Entertainers of the Year Award
Student Organizations: Raices and UU
The Student Activities “Live It” Award for Excellence in Leadership
Individuals: Emily Allen, Michael Weiss, Matan Cafri, Allie Forbes and Amy Tin
The Class of 2011 Citizenship Award
Individual: Justin Cole
The Award for Excellence by an Organization President
Individuals: Samantha Lifson, Andrew Beyda and Na’Tasha Webb-Prather
The Senior Vice President Award for Outstanding Senior Leadership
Individuals: Paul Stanley, Jessica Santana
