UTSA community members honored April 8 at University Excellence Awards
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(April 7, 2014) -- UTSA faculty and staff members are invited to the 2014 University Excellence Awards Ceremony at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8 in the H-E-B University Center Ballroom (1.104) on the Main Campus. Additionally, the ceremony will be simulcast to the Sam Riklin Auditorium (1.406) in the Frio Street Building at the Downtown Campus.
Awards will go to 15 faculty members, 13 staff members and five students. The awards listed below will be presented and 2013 service milestones and retirees will be recognized.
The ceremony will include presentation of the University Excellence Awards, President's Distinguished Achievement Awards, President's Distinguished Diversity Awards, Quantitative Literacy Program Faculty Excellence Award and Richard S. Howe Excellence Awards.
The program will be opened by Sam Gonzales, vice president for student affairs, followed by retiree and service recognition by Kerry Kennedy, vice president for business affairs.
John Frederick, provost and vice president for academic affairs, will present the President's Distinguished Achievement and Quantitative Literacy Program awards to faculty, and President Ricardo Romo will present 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.
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UTSA University Excellence Awards 2014
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence
- Jeremy Sullivan, associate professor of educational psychology, College of Education and Human Development
- Mary (Kathy) Brown, assistant professor of anthropology, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- Debora Wagner, lecturer III, anthropology, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Core Curriculum Teaching
- John Helton, senior lecturer, Writing Program, University College
Quantitative Literacy Program Faculty Excellence Award
- Jennifer Dilley, lecturer II, history, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
The Rising Star Award
- Jaclyn Shaw, faculty development coordinator, Office of Research Support
The Team Spirit Award
Business Affairs Inventory team
- Mayra Espinoza, inventory clerk I
- Olinda Ongay, inventory clerk III
- JJ Chavez, inventory clerk III
- James Sumner, senior inventory specialist
- Frank Bates, accountant II
President’s Distinguished Diversity Award
- Hannah Beck, junior political science major
- Mexican American Student Organization: Jose Mario Castillo, Carla Martinez, Ezekiel Perez and Leo Trevino
- Gail Taylor, assistant program director, MBRS-RISE and MARC U*STAR, Center for Research and Training in the Sciences
- Tomás Rivera Center: Leticia Duncan-Brosnan (executive director), Lisa Johns (director of learning assistance), Cynthia McCowen (director of tutoring services) and Margaret Floyd (director of supplemental instruction)
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in University Service
- James Dykes, associate professor of psychology, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- Diane Abdo, distinguished senior lecturer, Writing Program, University College
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Community Service
- Gregory B. White, associate professor of computer science, College of Sciences
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Research Achievement
- Rebekah E. Smith, associate professor of psychology, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- John Quarles, assistant professor of computer science, College of Sciences
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Performance, Creative Production, or Other Scholarly Achievement
- Bonnie Lyons, professor of English, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Advancing Globalization
- Hamid Beladi, professor of economics, College of Business
The Extra Mile Award
- Ilna Colemere, senior program coordinator, Office of Teacher Education Services
The Leadership Award
- Eric Weber, corporal, UTSA Police Department
Order of the Roadrunner Award
- Candace Bass, administrative services officer II and facilities manager, UTSA Libraries
The Richard S. Howe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
- Kolleen Guy, associate professor of history, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- Jason Yaeger, professor of anthropology, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
The Richard S. Howe Excellence in Service to Undergraduate Students Award
- Gabriel Acevedo, associate professor of sociology and faculty coordinator in multidisciplinary studies, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Events
Come to the Alamodome for the season's first UTSA Football Home Game and participate in Rowdy Rush! Wear your best orange UTSA fit for this Orange Out game. Come to the Student Indoor Tailgate before kickoff to play games, eat food, and get hyped to cheer on the Roadrunners as they take on the Owls! Then be part of Rowdy Rush to form the tunnel for the players' entrance before kickoff.
AlamodomeCheer on the UTSA Soccer team as they take on Colorado State. Head over to Park West for this spirited experience!
Park West Athletic ComplexIn observance of Labor Day, UTSA will be closed on Monday, September 2. Plan a day exploring San Antonio with your roommate(s) and new friends.
Main Campus and Dowtown CampusLearn some planning, researching, and writing tips to help you with upcoming writing assignments.
Writing Center, (JPL 2.01.12D,) John Peace Library, Main CampusUTSA Police Department and Office of Risk and Emergency Management will host a safety information center with giveaways and interactive demonstrations. Both departments will provide information on services available to the UTSA community.
Student Union Window Lounge, Main CampusExplore ways of engaging with the community through our community-based work-study program. Voter registration and voter engagement opportunities with our community partners will also be shared.
McKinney Humanities Breezeway, Main CampusEnjoy an ice-cold paleta while learning about the parking options.
East Campus Lot 1 and Brackenridge Lot 5, Main Campus