Student Life awards presented

Brendan Dolan and Char Tjaden congratulate Marilyn Yennie.

Saint Mary’s University recognized outstanding students, faculty and staff Wednesday, May 1, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership and service through co-curricular activities at Saint Mary’s were recognized. Awards included:

Brother Finbar McMullen Award (presented to an SMU community member who demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary’s) — Rob Gordon, assistant professor, computer science

Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Marilyn Yennie

Intramural Official of the Year — Sara Schoenthaler

Outdoor Leadership Recognition — John O’Neill

Club/Organization of the Year — SOUL (Serving Others United in Love)

Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Thomas Iven

Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Charissa Jakusz, graduate assistant hall director

Winona Community Service Award — Jacinta Jude

Saint Benilde Award (presented to students who reach out to new members of the university community, are inclusive and inspiring, and lead by being hospitable, open and accepting) — Jamie Cooper

Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student who has dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Lorelle Brune

Brother Charlie Burke Award (presented to a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to the entire Student Life Department. This individual has promoted the growth of the whole student through their exemplary standard of ethical service, dedication to creating developmental relationships, and their desire to promote lifelong learning) — Dr. Joseph Tadie, assistant professor of philosophy

Student Service Award — Riley Sinn

Leadership Certificate (presented to students who have completed the co-curricular program designed to give both emerging and advanced leaders the skills and knowledge to enhance his or her leadership development) — Caroline Blackwood, Miranda Cole, Anne Colling, Kirsten Evans, Kelli Harstad, Nelson Hough, Jackie Jones, Kubwayo Wilson, Stephanie Olvera, Katarzyna Plawiak, Serica Rowley, Elizabeth Schmidt, Kathy Schmidt, and Brian Thomas

To see more photos from the event, go to www.smumn.edu/photos.