University Life Awards presented to UTSA community
(April 11, 2006)--The University Life Awards, sponsored by the UTSA Student Government Association (SGA), were presented last week at a ceremony in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02) on the 1604 Campus. Forty members of the UTSA community and six student organizations were honored at the event.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the University Life Awards honor outstanding students, student organizations, faculty members and staff members.
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The awards recognize individuals and organizations in categories including sports, leadership, academic excellence, and campus and community service programs. This year's award winners are listed below.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at (210) 458-4160.
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University Life Award winners
Outstanding Students in the Colleges
- Architecture -- Joel Nolan
- Business -- Ekaterina Trepalina
- Education and Human Development -- Li Jia and Frances Farruggia
- Engineering -- Daniel Johnson
- Liberal and Fine Arts -- Erin White
- Public Policy -- Ericka Barrera
- Sciences -- Kennon Koenig
- Honors -- Erin White
Outstanding Student by Classification
- Freshman -- Meaghan Regis
- Sophomore -- Emily Mandes
- Junior -- Matthew Gomez
- Senior -- Liliana Gonzalez
- Graduate Students -- Gilberta Turner
Most Spirited Student
- Laura Beth Rodriguez
Most Outstanding Resident Assistant
- Alanna Hogg
Jane Findling Award
- Steven Garza
- Heather Hernandez
- Muneera Mohammed-Shah
- Venetia Pedraza
- Luisa Cantu
- Johnny Mendez Jr.
Golden Feather Award
- Justin Shenk
- Viresh Thusu
- Jennifer Villarreal
- Angela Hicks
- Chaunte McClendon
- Laura Beth Rodriguez
- Christine LeBlanc
Alumni Association's Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award
- Felicia Briscoe
Most Outstanding Academic Advisor
- Georgette Sano, College of Business Advising Center
Outstanding Support Staff Member
- Chris Koval, Distance Learning
Outstanding Professional Staff Member
- Ann Margaret Trujillo, Student Activities
Diane Abdo Organization Advisor of the Year
- Marlon Anderson, Student Government Association
Outstanding Registered Student Organization
- Catholic Student Association
Outstanding Special Interest Program
- UTSA Student Literary Journal
Outstanding Cultural or Religious Program
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Outstanding Membership Development Program
- Sociology Graduate Student Association
Outstanding Service Program or Project
- Catholic Student Association
Outstanding Cumulative GPA
- Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Female Athlete of the Year
- Katrina Balmaceda
Male Athlete of the Year
- Russell Carr
Official of the Year
- Jose Perez
Sports Club Leader of the Year
- Chris Boney
Female Fitness Fanatic
- Analyn Porto
Male Fitness Fanatic
- Scott Martwick