2017 Student Achievement & Leadership Breakfast

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 from 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