The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) honored 27 graduating seniors from undergraduate programs at USG for their outstanding academic achievement, drive to excel outside of the classroom, and commitment to serving the community during the USG 13th Annual Student Achievement and Leadership Breakfast on April 21, 2017.
“These 27 students are among the best and brightest at USG and represent the next generation of leaders in our region,” said Dr. Stewart Edelstein, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the University System of Maryland and Executive Director of USG. “USG is proud to serve these outstanding students, who understand the value of both academic success and community engagement. We know they are going to have bright futures ahead of them.”
Outstanding seniors fr
om undergraduate degree programs offered at USG, who have demonstrated academic excellence, received the Student Academic Achievement Award. Award recipients were selected on the basis of grade point average, participation in internships and honor societies, and contributions to their program of study.
Student Leadership and Service Awards also were presented to two seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service and dedication to the Universities at Shady Grove and the community at large. These recipients were selected based on participation in extracurricular activities, community service and their commitment to their fellow students.
The keynote speaker was Montgomery County's First Lady, Catherine Leggett, Senior Vice President for Human Resources at International City/County Management Association (ICMA). ICMA is a non-profit, independent financial services corporation focused on providing retirement security for the public sector. She instilled words of wisdom and congratulated students on their achievements.
The Kendall Awards were presented by Dr. Mary Satterfield, a member of the USG Board of Advisors and Chief of Staff for the Material Measurement Lab at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Kendall Award winner are:
Excellence in Teaching - Robert Coleman, UMCP Communications- Program Director of the Year - Dr. Andrew Nolan, UMBC History
- Outstanding Service to Students - Mauricio Mantilla, USG OIT
Photos of the event are available here.
2016-2017 Undergraduate Student Leadership awardees:
NAME SCHOOL PROGRAM
|
Duc Duong |
University of Maryland, College Park |
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Nyenpu Faith Kamei | UMBC | Social Work and Psychology |
2016-2017 Undergraduate Student Achievement Awardees:
NAME SCHOOL PROGRAM
|
Sheila Amini |
Salisbury University |
Exercise Science |
|
Chelsea Cole |
Salisbury University |
Respiratory Therapy |
|
Blanca Solano |
Towson University |
Early Childhood Education |
|
Andrew Beiglarbeigie |
Towson University |
Elementary Education/Special Education |
|
Haoua Welsh |
University of Baltimore |
Health Systems Management |
|
Steven Stores |
University of Baltimore |
Simulation and Digital Entertainment |
|
James Till |
University of Maryland |
School of Nursing |
|
Camilla Sandoval |
UMBC |
History |
|
Bianca Livioco |
UMBC |
Political Science |
|
Michael Bradley |
UMBC |
Psychology |
|
Michelle Nyden |
UMBC |
Social Work |
|
Robin Denny |
University of Maryland, College Park |
Biological Sciences |
|
Karilyn Ann Mason |
University of Maryland, College Park |
Communication |
|
Camila Thorpe |
University of Maryland, College Park |
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
|
Eyvonnka Rizkallah |
University of Maryland, College Park |
Public Health Science |
|
Menaza Fernando |
University of Maryland, College Park |
R.H. Smith School of Business - Accounting |
|
Maame Serwaa |
University of Maryland, College Park |
R.H. Smith School of Business – International Business |
|
Christina Windham |
University of Maryland, College Park |
R.H. Smith School of Business –Management |
|
Dewan Kazmi |
University of Maryland, College Park |
R.H. Smith School of Business – Marketing |
|
Shaun Summerville |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
Construction Management Technology |
|
Sumaiya Latif |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
|
Jayanie Basnayaka |
University of Maryland University College |
Business Administration |
|
Peter Lopez |
University of Maryland University College |
Human Resource Management |