Saint Mary’s seniors honored at Student Life ceremony

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding senior students (and some faculty and staff) Wednesday, April 9, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to seniors that made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:

Brother Finbar McMullen Award (presented to an SMU community member that demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary's University) — Nikki Richmond, Campus Ministry/ Student Activities secretary
Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Gary Borash
Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Nancy Edstrom, Interdisciplinary Studies senior lecturer and advisor for BUDDIES.
Club and Organization of the Year — Abby Zimmer on behalf of Habitat for Humanity
Intramural Most Valuable Players — John Geske and Lee Coleman
Volunteer of the Year Award — Brittany Staver
Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Neil Leibundguth
Winona Community Service Award — Jessica Evers and Abby Zimmer
Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student(s) that dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Laura Holupchinski and Anthony Freeman
Student Service Award — Kasey Schultz

First Student Life Awards Ceremony is April 9

Student Development is hosting the first Student Life Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 9, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the gym.

Individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership and service through co-curricular activities at SMU will be recognized.

Special music will be provided at 6:30 p.m. by the winning band from the “Battle of the Bands,” The Wet Bandits.

‘Crossroads’ conference planned for Feb. 5

The “Crossroads” Sophomore Experience Conference, sponsored by Student Development, Career Services, Internships, and Study Abroad, will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Hillside Hall. The conference will inform students about résumé writing, internships, portfolios and more.

Student conferences planned for Jan. 27, Feb. 5

“Real World 101: Surviving Life After Saint Mary’s,” a senior conference sponsored by Student Development, Alumni Relations, and Career Services & Internships, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. The conference will concentrate on topics like résumé and interviewing tips, graduate school, and finding an entry-level job.

The “Crossroads” Sophomore Experience Conference, sponsored by Student Development, Career Services, Internships, and Study Abroad, will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Hillside Hall. The conference will inform students about résumé writing, internships, portfolios and more.