April 10, 2019—The Missouri Western State University Division of Student Affairs recognized students and student organizations that embody the university’s core values at the inaugural Student & Organization Achievement Recognition (SOAR) reception on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019. The following students and organizations were recognized by the Division of Student Affairs for their achievements and contributions this year:
2019 Commencement Speakers:
- Bailey Ketcham, Omaha, Nebraska
- Eugenia Wallace, Kansas City, Missouri
Outstanding Student Organization Member:
- Kim Leach; Chillicothe, Missouri; MWSU Geography Club
The Dr. Robert A. Vartabedian President’s Outstanding Leader:
- Sarah Lee; Savannah, Missouri; National Association for Music Educators – Collegiate
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor:
- Jordan Atkinson, assistant professor of communication, Communications Club
Student Employee of the Year:
- Destiny Redmond, Kansas City, Missouri
Dean Hoff Outstanding Achievement Award:
- Derek Neupauer, Pittsfield, Illinois (Freshman)
- Mazzie Boyd, Stewartsville, Missouri (Sophomore)
- Cecilia Tackett, Savannah, Missouri (Junior)
- Teresa Flaugher, Platte City, Missouri (Senior)
New Program of the Year:
- My Sigma Valentine, Phi Beta Sigma
Program of the Year:
- Friendsgiving, Residential Life
Community Service Program of the Year:
- Colors 4 Carson, Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Glenn Marion Community Service Award:
- Phi Delta Theta
Spirit of the Griffon:
- Missouri Western Soccer Club
Greek Week Champions:
- Sigma Sigma Sigma
Fraternity of the Year:
- Alpha Sigma Phi
Sorority of the Year:
- Alpha Gamma Delta
Best New Student Organization:
- MWSU Geography Club
Student Organization of the Year:
- Organization of Student Social Workers
For more information about the event, please contact Dr. Vincent Bowhay, Career Development Director, at vbowhay@missouriwestern.edu.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.