{"id":2098,"date":"2022-02-23T19:30:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T19:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/student-affairs\/?page_id=2098"},"modified":"2022-05-11T14:51:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T14:51:57","slug":"program-student-leadership-recognition-award-ceremony-may-6-2022","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/student-affairs\/program-student-leadership-recognition-award-ceremony-may-6-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Program: Student Leadership Recognition Banquet & Award Ceremony – May 6, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Life<\/a><\/p>\n

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5 to 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Hour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy the delicacies of the charcuterie board and appetizers, refreshments, cash bar, while listening to relaxing jazz. Have fun at the candy bar, photo booth, and use the opportunity to get your club picture taken before the event starts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Carly Mengler and Patrick Moody. Emcees <\/span><\/p>\n

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Pre-Dinner Award Presentation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hancock<\/a>Hancock Student Leadership Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Hancock Student Leadership Program promotes, fosters, and identifies student leaders and develops their ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others after graduation. The program promotes students\u2019 development of a body of practical ethics, good communication skills, compassion and empathy, team and community building, creative problem-solving, goal setting, conflict resolution, independent thinking, and the financial awareness required for sound financial stewardship for the management of budgets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Donna Cohen<\/strong>, WCSU Dean of Students Office<\/span><\/p>\n

Abigail Curillo<\/strong>, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., Union Savings Bank<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacob D\u2019Addario<\/strong>, WCSU Police Department<\/span><\/p>\n

Isabel Gonillo<\/strong>, City of Danbury Department of Health and Human Services<\/span><\/p>\n

George Kane<\/strong>, WCSU Finance Offices<\/span><\/p>\n

Jake Toth<\/strong>, WCSU Finance Office<\/span>s<\/p>\n

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Leadership, Compassion and Creativity Certificate Program Graduates<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"LCCC<\/a>The Leadership, Compassion and Creativity Certificate program is a leadership program that provides an opportunity for students to receive a certificate by exploring the values of leadership, compassion & creativity across all Student Affairs disciplines and with people of all communities. This program takes a student’s co-curricular activities, leadership roles and community service hours and combines them into one leadership certificate.<\/p>\n

LCCC leaders are those who are innovative and inspire others to find new and diverse ways to solve problems. They lead sympathetically by understanding that all people learn and succeed through different avenues of guidance. At the end of completing the LCCC, students are able to explain how they have become more compassionate and creative leaders; and explain how participation in LCCC has shaped their understanding of leadership.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The 2022 graduates of the program are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nicole Day<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ashley Gagliardi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Karla Matos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sheila Medina<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Carly Mengler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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John Tamas Memorial Emerging Student Leader<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Division of Student Affairs
\n<\/strong>Presented by: Dr. Walter Cramer, Dean of Students<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This award goes to a Freshman or Sophomore who has demonstrated superior leadership capability and potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dinner<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please stay seated until your table is called to the buffet line. You may go to the candy bar or photo booth or take more pictures before the award ceremony starts again. Please stay in your seats during the presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Award Presentation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Inter-Residence Hall Association Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The awards are voted upon by the Inter-Residence Hall Association<\/strong>, which represents the residential student body.<\/span>
\nPresented by: Eden Edwards-Harris, Resident Director, Grasso Hall<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Resident of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a member of the residential student body who has served the campus community above and beyond the call of duty. This individual is an outstanding leader and motivator to all students, but particularly the residential students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Housing and Residence Life Staff Member of the Year – RA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a Resident Assistant who has shown extreme dedication to Housing throughout the academic year. Through programming, office work, and showing support for the residents of Western Connecticut State University, the award recipient is being honored for his\/her service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Housing and Residence Life Staff Member of the Year – ARM<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to an Academic Resource Mentor who has shown extreme dedication to Housing throughout the academic year. Through programming, office work, and showing support for the residents of Western Connecticut State University, the award recipient is being honored for his\/her service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Program of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given either to a Hall Council, Resident Assistant, Academic Resource Mentor, or a member of the residential student body who has hosted a program that has best suited the university and the needs of the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hall Council of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a Hall Council that has facilitated successful programming, has made an impact on their resident hall, and has ultimately coincided with the Department of Housing and Residence Life\u2019s C.U.L.T.U.R.E. program. The award is voted upon by the Inter-Residence Hall Association, which represents the residential student body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Program Activities Council Award<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Program Activities Council
\n<\/strong>Presented by: Riley Weaver, PAC President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Student Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student or group who is deemed to have initiated and executed the program, excluding PAC programs, that had the largest impact on the campus community during the year.
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Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by Fraternity and Sorority Life
\n<\/strong>Presented by: Nicholas Williams-Ambrosio, FSL Council President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

New Greek Member of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award goes to an individual who is new to the Greek community and has made a significant contribution to his\/her Greek organization, the Greek Council, and the university. Nominations were solicited from individuals and Greek organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outstanding Greek Member of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award goes to the individual who has made a significant contribution to his\/her Greek organization, the Greek Council, and the university. Nominations were solicited from individuals and Greek organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outstanding Greek Letter Organization<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award goes to the organization that has made a significant contribution to the Greek Council, the university, and the greater community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Highest GPA for a Greek Letter Organization<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award goes to the Greek organization with the highest cumulative grade point average at the end of the previous fall semester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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SLRB Committee Student Organization of the Year Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the\u00a0Student Leadership Recognition Banquet (SLRB) Committee
\n<\/strong>Presented by: John Murphy, Director of Event & Conference Management and Auxiliary Services<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ancell School of Business \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Professional Studies \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Visual and Performing Arts \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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General Interest and Community Service \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Diversity \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Event & <\/strong><\/span><\/span>Conference Management Awards (new this year)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Awarded by\u00a0Event & Conference Management<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Customer Service Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Presented by: Cara Byrne and Jazmin Infantas<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Customer Service Award goes to an employee who has demonstrated excellent customer service to all students and WestConn community, has excellent communication skills interacting with many individuals on an everyday basis, and has patience dealing with difficult customers and has strong problem-solving skills when it comes to resolving any issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Long Journey Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Presented by Christine Laedke and Cory Silver<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Long Journey Award goes to an employee who has worked for ECM for 3 consecutive years\/6 consecutive semesters, been vital to the success of the department by working in all areas: Centers\/ONC\/Ives\/Midtown, constantly is on time and reliable for multiple shifts, has gone above and beyond what is asked of them, and is a leader and a mentor to other students in the department.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ECM All-Star<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Presented by: Cara Byrne and Jazmin Infantas<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The ECM All-Star Award goes to an employee who is available for any task needed, takes on responsibility and initiatives on learning new skills, shows excellent leadership to all students of our department, is a versatile worker able to apply themselves in many different manners, and displayed a large variety of skills such as customer service, punctuality, dependency, enthusiasm, and a great work ethic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Student Government Association Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Awarded by the Student Government Association<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Vince Diesta, SGA Secretary<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Member<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Karla Matos, SGA Senator<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

School of Professional Studies \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Membe<\/strong>r<\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the School of Professional Studies for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Michael Azzi, Incoming SGA President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Ancell School of Business \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Member\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the Ancell School of Business for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Donovan Shaw, SGA Vice President of Internal Affairs<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

School of Visual & Performing Arts \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Member\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the School of Visual & Performing Arts for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Donovan Shaw, SGA Vice President of Internal Affairs<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

SGA Vice President’s Equity and Justice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to students who consistently speak up and step up, using their knowledge and spheres of influence to inspire equity and justice from the student body up to administration or beyond. Students do not have to hold any specific position to be eligible for this award.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Awarded by the Student Government Association<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Ezaan Khan, SGA Parliamentarian<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Student Award of Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a student who has dedicated him\/herself to outstanding service to the student body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Ezaan Khan, SGA Parliamentarian<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Fernando & Alice Fernandes Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a member of the classified staff who has made significant contribution to student life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Carly Mengler, SGA Vice President of Student Relations<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Award of Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded for outstanding service to the entire student body.\u00a0 A non-student member of the WCSU community whose dedication to the students and student life has gone far above and beyond his\/her obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Carly Mengler, SGA Vice President of Student Relations<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Student Organization<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a student organization that has excelled in all areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Patrick Moody, SGA President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Senator<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a senator in the Student Government Association for outstanding service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Patrick Moody, SGA President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Representative<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a senator in the Student Government Association for outstanding service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Patrick Moody, SGA President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

SGA President\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a student or other member of the university community who has contributed to helping student organizations on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presented by: Patrick Moody, SGA President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

SGA President\u2019s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student who has displayed outstanding leadership skills and has actively worked toward bettering the community and student life on campus during their time here at Western Connecticut State University.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jesse Lewis Compassion Award<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Center for Compassion, Creativity & Innovation
\n<\/strong>Presented by: Alexis Koukos, Representative of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is presented to a student whose compassion (actively helping others to solve or overcome their problems or suffering) knows no bounds. This award is in memory of Jesse Lewis, the 6-year-old Sandy Hook student who saved the lives of 9 other first graders on December 14, 2012.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Community Service Award<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Division of Student Affairs
\n<\/strong>Presented by: Dr. Walter Cramer, Dean of Students.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is presented to the club, organization or student that shows exemplary effort to volunteer and serve the community around them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outstanding Advisor Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the\u00a0Center for Student Involvement
\n<\/strong> Presented by: Dennis Leszko, Director of the Center for Student involvement<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Awarded to the Advisor that best promotes the growth potential of student organizations, assists with their maintenance, and stimulates the development of programs that not only enrich the campus but also aid the development of students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alumni Association Outstanding Student Leader Award<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the\u00a0WCSU Alumni Association
\n<\/strong> Presented by: Elaine Salem<\/em>, Lifetime Member of the Alumni Board of Directors<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is given each year to a student who has exemplified the qualities of a student leader.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Walter B. Bernstein Vice President\u2019s Award for Student Leadership\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>Awarded by the Division of Student Affairs
\n<\/strong>Presented by: Dr. Keith Betts, Vice President for Student Affairs<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is given each year to a student who has shown dedication, passion, and immense effort toward the improvement of Student Life throughout their tenure at WCSU.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Closing Remarks<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Keith Betts, Vice President for Student Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Special Thank You:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Platinum Table Sponsors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Alumni Association<\/span><\/li>\n
  • CHOICES<\/span><\/li>\n
  • EAP<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Event & Conference Management<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Honors Program<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Institutional Advancement<\/span><\/li>\n
  • InterCultural Affairs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Library Services<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Recreation<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sodexo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Gold Table Sponsors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Program Activities Council<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Social Work Club<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Student Government Association<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Other Contributions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Carly Mengler & Patrick Moody – for emceeing the event<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Event & Conference Management – for setting up the O’Neill Center<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Fraternity & Sorority Life – for sponsoring the gift baskets<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Inter-Residence Hall Association – for the candy bars<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Jazz Band – Jesse Parker (drums), Malin Carta (alto sax) , Elisee Ngbo (piano), Dawson Bertrand (tenor sax), and Griffin D’Amato (bass)<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Program Activities Council – for organizing the photo booth<\/span><\/li>\n
      • SLRB Committee – for organizing this entire event<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Sodexo – for catering the banquet<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Student Government Association – for your sponsorship and support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Last but not least, on behalf of the SLRB Committee, a huge thank you to all of the student leaders who stepped up this year, whether you were recognized with an award or not. The same to all of the advisors to student organizations; all of your hard work is appreciated. And a special thank you to all of the presenters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Members of the 2022 Student Leadership Recognition Banquet Committee (alphabetical by last name): <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Brittanymarie Barber, Residence Hall Director, Housing & Residence Life<\/span><\/p>\n

        Caitie Barry, Graduate Intern for Fraternity and Sorority Life & Leadership, CSI<\/span><\/p>\n

        Walter Cramer, Dean of Students, Student Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n

        Daryle Dennis, Assistant Dean of Students, Student Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n

        Virginia Diaz, Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n

        Oni Figueroa, Administrative Assistant, CSI<\/span><\/p>\n

        Danielle King, Admissions, Cashiers, History & World Perspectives\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Dennis Leszko, Director, CSI & SGA Advisor<\/span><\/p>\n

        Lycia Lopez-Torres, Graduate Intern for Programming, CSI<\/span><\/p>\n

        Carly Mengler, Vice President, Student Government Association<\/span><\/p>\n

        John Murphy, Director, Event & Conference Management & SGA Advisor<\/span><\/p>\n

        Ellen Ober, Administrative Assistant, AccessAbility Services<\/span><\/p>\n

        Birte Pfitzner, CSU Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n

        Peter Puccio, Assistant to the Director, Media Services<\/span><\/p>\n

        Cory Silver, Event & Conference Coordinator<\/span><\/p>\n

        Shivam Soni, President, Inter-Residence Hall Association<\/span><\/p>\n

        Riley E. Weaver, President, Program Activities Council<\/span><\/p>\n

        Nicholas Williams-Ambrosio, President, Panhellenic Council<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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