UTSA community members honored at University Excellence Awards

>> See a video with the surprise award presentations.

By Tim Brownlee
Associate Director of Internal Communications

(April 9, 2013) -- UTSA faculty and staff members are invited to the 2013 University Excellence Awards Ceremony at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 in the University Center Ballroom (1.104) on the Main Campus. Awards went to 20 faculty members, 20 staff members and two students.

The ceremony included presentations of the University Excellence Awards, President's Distinguished Achievement Awards, President's Distinguished Diversity Awards and Richard S. Howe Excellence Awards.

The awards listed below were presented and 2012 service milestones and retirees were recognized.

>> Download the 2013 University Excellence Awards Ceremony program including the lists of service awardees, retirees and award winners.

The program was opened by Jude Valdez, vice president for community services, followed by retiree and service recognition by Kerry Kennedy, vice president for business affairs.

Julius Gribou, executive vice provost, presented the President's Distinguished Achievement Awards to faculty members and President Ricardo Romo presented the staff University Excellence Awards, the President's Distinguished Diversity Awards, the Richard S. Howe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards, and the Richard S. Howe Excellence in Service to Undergraduate Students Award.

The University Excellence Awards Planning Committee includes Stacey Blum, Tim Brownlee, David Diaz, Maria Espericueta, Debbie Howard, Carlos M. Lopez, Rebecca Luther, Edda Petiton, Sharmaine Walker, Vicki Weber and Claudia White.

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2013 University Excellence Awards

President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence

Randall Manteufel
Jill Hernandez
Eileen Achorn

President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Core Curriculum Teaching

Lydia Martinez-Rivera

The Rising Star Award

Kathryn McCloud

The Team Spirit Award

Access Services team: Tomas Fuentes, William Lowak, Jessenia Skelton, Helen White and Taniesa Williams

President's Distinguished Diversity Awards

Jenna Burns
Victoria Garrett
Ann Eisenberg
Women's Professional Advancement and Synergy Academy team: Marietta (Em) de la Rosa, Ann Eisenberg, Marcheta Evans, Rhonda Gonzales and Raquel Marquez

President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in University Service

Mary McNaughton-Cassill
Thomas Cannon

President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Community Service

Francine Romero

President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Research Achievement

William Cooke
Zachary Tonzetich

President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Performance, Creative Production or Other Scholarly Achievement

Matthew Dunne

President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Advancing Globalization

Carlos D. Garcia

The Extra Mile Award

Irene Maldonado

The Leadership Award

Christi Fish

Order of the Roadrunner Award

Paul Duke

Richard S. Howe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award

Donovan Fogt
Anita Leffel
Ronald Sweet

Richard S. Howe Excellence in Service to Undergraduate Students Award

Student Health Services team: Beth Wichman, Lorelei Salazar, Alonzo Guzman, Christina Palafox, Lisa Pecor, Ellen Bridges, Amanda Marin, Amanda Graves, Tanya Quinones and Barbara Reyes

Events

Monday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.

38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March

All UTSA students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families are invited to march with the UTSA delegation in San Antonio's 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March. Free transportation will be provided from the Main and Downtown Campuses.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King, Jr., San Antonio, TX

Wednesday, January 22, 9:00 a.m.

Coffee, Cocoa, and Wellbeing

Warm up with a hot cup of coffee or a hot chocolate with Wellbeing Services to kick off the start of the Spring Semester! The Wellbeing team will be in the Window Lounge to welcome you to the first day of classes and highlight our events and programs for the semester.

Dreamers Resource Lounge, Main Campus

Wednesday, February 12, 9:00 a.m.

Coffee With Vets

Join us for Coffee with Vets, a casual social event where veterans can come together, connect, and share camaraderie over a cup of coffee. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind, meet fellow veterans, and build community in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

Veteran Lounge (JPL 4.03.04,) John Peace Library, Main Campus

Wednesday, February 12, 11:00 a.m.

Wellbeing Wednesday

Stop by to ask questions or learn about how you can become involved in Wellbeing Services events and programs.

Window Lounge (SU1.02.00C,) Student Union, Main Campus

Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 p.m.

Art of Wellbeing

Art of Wellbeing is a weekly workshop provided by Wellbeing Services! Join us as we use different art mediums each week as a way to improve our overall wellbeing!

Magnolia Room (SU2.01.30,) Student Union, Main Campus

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