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Huron, Ohio–The 42 Annual Recognition Program at Bowling Green State
Left to right Ken Borland, BGSU vice president for academic affairs and provost, Sharlene Slone, recipient of the Award for Excellence in Visual Communications Technology, William Balzer, BGSU Firelands Dean, and Kathie Mueller, president of BGSU Firelands College Advisory Board.
University Firelands College was held on Friday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in the Cedar Point Center. The following staff and students received awards:
STUDENT AWARDS
| Crystal Luberda | Bellevue | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Rebecca Nottke | Bellevue | Society of the Flame |
| Sarah Stamm | Clyde | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Heather Thompson | Collins | Society of the Flame |
| Katherine Gauthier | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Michael Holt | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| James Brokaw | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Christine Reis | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Roxanne Howman | Lorain | Rudinger Foundation Creative Arts Award |
| Cody Noon | Milan | Outstanding Theatre Participant 2009-2011 |
| Kathryn Schwab | Milan | Window to the Future |
| Mara Mossman | Monroeville | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Amanda Youngless | Monroeville | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Randy Alvord | Norwalk | Building Blocks to the Future |
| Sara Kusser | Norwalk | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Katia Castile | Norwalk | Building Blocks to the Future |
| Molly Fritz | Norwalk | Society of the Flame |
| Nicholas Smith | Norwalk | Award for Excellence in Visual Media Technology |
| Caly Laurents | Port Clinton | Outstanding Technical Award 2010-2011 |
| David Ailing | Sandusky | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Jarod Mariani | Sandusky | Outstanding Acting Award 2010-2011 |
| Brett Minor | Sandusky | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Lacey Miller | Sandusky | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Traci Taylor | Sandusky | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Polly Harder | Sandusky | Window to the Future |
| Traci Taylor | Sandusky | Building Blocks to the Future |
| Cassady Holt | Vermilion | Theatre Meritorious Service Certificate |
| Sharlene Slone | Willard | Award for Excellence in Visual Communications Technology |
Description of Select Student Awards
BGSU Firelands Society of the Flame Award:
Left to right Rebecca Nottke, inductee to the Society of the Flame, Molly Fritz, inductee to the Society of the Flame, and Kathie Mueller, president of BGSU Firelands College Advisory Board.
- Academic Excellence (3.25 GPA or above)
- Completed a minimum of 40 semester hours including current semester
- Active participation in a variety of campus programs
- Consistent display of leadership
BGSU Firelands Building Blocks to the Future Awards:
Each year BGSU Firelands recognizes those students who, during a one-year period, have provided outstanding service to the college. A candidate cannot receive this award and the Window to the Future Award.
- Candidates must be registered BGSU Firelands students for a minimum of 20 credit hours per year (fall and spring).
- Candidates must have established a 2.00 GPA.
- The academic year of eligibility shall consist of in chronological order: the summer, fall and spring semesters of the academic year for which the award is to be given.
- Candidates must have demonstrated contributions in multiple experiences during the academic year. The purpose is to recognize persons who have contributed in a variety of ways rather than through a singular experience or student organization.
BGSU Firelands Window to the Future Awards:
Left to right Ken Borland, BGSU vice president for academic affairs and provost, Kathryn Schawb, Window to the Future recipient, Polly Harder, Window to the Future recipient, William Balzer, BGSU Firelands Dean, and Kathie Mueller, president of BGSU Firelands College Advisory Board.
Each year BGSU Firelands recognizes those students who have provided outstanding continuous service (more than one year) to the college based on the following criteria:
- Must be BGSU Firelands students who have completed a minimum of 40 hours.
- Must have at least 2.00 GPA
- Must have demonstrated contributions in multiple experiences during their tenure at BGSU Firelands, rather than a singular experience or student organization.
- A first year student is not eligible for this award.
2010-2011 Student Government Appreciation Awards:
| Tina Bentley | President | Norwalk |
| Paul McKenzie | Vice-President | Willard |
| Rebekah Livingston | Secretary | Milan |
| Keith Pope | Treasurer | Norwalk |
BGSU Firelands Community Service Award:
Melvyn Stauffer Sandusky
This award is presented to an individual or organization from the community who has, in an extraordinary manner, participated in the growth, development or promotion of BGSU Firelands. The award is open to any individual or organization (other than College faculty, staff and students) in the general BGSU Firelands area. (See separate release for additional details)
Dean’s Special Recognition Award:
(Individual Award) John Clark Huron
(Department Award) Plant Operations & Maintenance
This special recognition award may be given annually to individual faculty members, administrators, classified staff, or members of collaborative teams who have made exceptionally meritorious contributions in support of the mission of BGSU Firelands. Awards may be used to recognize career achievements as well as recent accomplishments. (See separate release for additional details)
Distinguished Part-Time Teacher Award:
Sarah Carver Castalia
This award is bestowed annually to a part-time faculty member or administrative staff member who teaches at BGSU Firelands and demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the art of teaching. (See separate release for additional details)
Distinguished Teacher Award
Tim Jurkovac Huron
This award is bestowed annually to a full-time faculty member who demonstrates commitment to and exemplifies excellence in the art of teaching. Persons may be nominated by any member of the BGSU Firelands community or by college alumni. (See separate release for additional details)
Service Recognition for Faculty and Staff:
5 Years of Service:
| Cynthia Bailey | Castalia |
| Valerie Glowacki | Vermilion |
| Jacqueline Justice | Vermilion |
| Gordon Brown | Norwalk |
| Kathy DeHaan-Hunter | Sandusky |
| Brent Fox | New London |
| David Gilmore | North Fairfield |
| Deborah Miller | Berlin Heights |
| Sheryl Smith | Sandusky |
10 Years of Service:
| Sandra DiCarlo | Vermilion |
| Martin Anderson | Norwalk |
| Linda Hamaide | Vermilion |
| Rachelle Hippler | Castalia |
| William Liu | Sandusky |
| Sharon Velliquette | Huron |
15 Years of Service:
| John Clark | Huron |
| Carol Puder | New London |
| Patricia Antonelli | Berlin Heights |
| Andrew Kurtz | Huron |
20 Years of Service:
| Daniel Brooks | Barberton |
25 Years of Service:
| Patricia Feltman | Milan |
| Earl Lisk | Huron |
| Cindy Miglietti | Huron |
30 Years of Service:
| Jeffrey Wagner | Huron |
35 Years of Service:
| Deborah Bennett | Clyde |
| Teresa Marano | Sandusky |
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and communication, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
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