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Students, faculty recognized during annual
Honors Convocation at KWU CONTACT: Leslie Eikleberry, Director of Public Relations, 785-827-5541 ext. 1127 May 2, 2005 A number of students and employees were recognized during the annual Honors Convocation at Kansas Wesleyan University April 29. Those recognized include the following. Art Department Leadership Award Art Department faculty select one student who has been a positive influence to other students, has exhibited a strong work ethic in the creation of their own work, and who has gone above and beyond expectations to be a positive role model to other students. This year’s award was presented to Peggy Medina, Salina.
Criteria for this award include “outstanding achievement in the field of video production, demonstrating maturity and professionalism in pre-production, production and post-production work. This year’s award went to Ashley Hurd, Topeka, and Ryan Hicks, Santa Clarita, California.
The following Kansas Wesleyan Debate and Forensics team members were recognized for their many accomplishments throughout the inaugural season of the new debate and forensics program at Kansas Wesleyan: Abilene: Megan Hagaman Don Fuertges Award for Heath, Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletic Training This award is given to a full-time student majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation or Athletic Training who has satisfied the academic criteria at the completion of the junior year. The basis for the selection is involvement in extracurricular activities, student leadership, participation in professional organizations, and evidence of academic competencies in these fields. Selection is made by faculty. The 2005 award was presented to Gary Freeman, Lecompton.
This award is presented to the student who best exhibits leadership, commitment, and skill development. This year’s recipient is Andrea Velez, Topeka.
Undergraduate students inducted into Phil Alpha Theta must have completed at least 12 semester hours in history with a grade in all history courses averaging above a 3.0 and must have a general grade point average of at least a 3.0. Peggy Medina, Salina, was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta. Additionally, members who are degree candidates this spring were recognized. They are: Christopher C. Ault-Duell, Larned; Dustin Dooley, Meriden; and Peggy Medina and Jenna Newcomer, both of Salina. Teachers of Promise Criteria for the Teacher of Promise Award include students being fully accepted into the Kansas Wesleyan Teacher Education program, participating in a professional organization related to their certification area, being involved in community service that is not required by coursework, demonstrating the potential to be an effective teacher, and achieving a 3.0 or higher grade point average. This year’s recipients are Kylene Comeau, Salina; Dustin Dooley, Meriden; Jeff McDonald, Brookville; and Jenna Newcomer, Salina. Rodney VanZandt Scholarship Trena Lackey, Salina, was recognized for being awarded the Kansas NEA Rodney VanZandt Scholarship, a scholarship designated for non-traditional students. Kansas Wesleyan University Award for Civic Leadership Sponsored by the Center for Spirituality and Leadership, in cooperation with Kansas Wesleyan’s Religion and Philosophy Department, this award is presented annually to the KWU student who demonstrates the most established leadership, and who shows significant potential for ongoing leadership. The 2005 recipient is Rafael Mendez, Miami, Florida. Faculty Distinguished Service Award This award, presents by the Student Leadership Association, recognizes a faculty member who inspires students to seek the ideals of the university and cause them to grow in knowledge and scholarship for the glory of God and the good of others. Both excellence and innovation are criteria for this award. The 2005 recipient is Dr. Anita Specht, Chair of the Department of History. Administration & Staff Distinguished Service Award This award honors a staff or administration member who has made an exceptional contribution to the university community. This year’s recipient is Mary Kerstetter. Mary V. Bevan Award to the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year The 2005 recipient is Nicole Heptig, Saint George. Franklin Eugene Bissell Award to the Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year The 2005 recipient is Mikeal
Knipp, Salina. In addition to the awards, several faculty were honored for their years of service to the university. Five-year Service Awards Dr. Daniel Botz,
Assistant Professor of Business 10-year Service Awards
Additionally, two longtime faculty members who plan to retire at the end of the current academic year, were recognized for their contributions to the university. Dr. Don Olsen, Professor of Sociology will retire after 28 years of service. Dr. Janet Juhnke, Chair of the Department of English, will retire after 32 years of service.
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