Vol. XXXIX, No. 5
By Sharon Achilles and Michele Roche
saal92@psu.edu & mer5013@psu.edu
Student leaders dedicate their time and energy day
after day simply because they want to. They don't do it,
for the spot light, glittering awards or praise. This was a
reoccurring sentiment expressed at Penn State Delaware
County's Leadership Recognition Night on April 19.
As the spring semester comes to a close, this first
annual event featured some of the school's hardest work-
ing students and faculty who stood up to honor each
other.
"This is a celebration of our best leaders," said associ-
ate director for student affairs, Chris Coia in his opening
remarks.
Held in the evening, this is the first time an event of
this nature took place. Traditionally student awards were
given during common hour. The event sponsored by the
SGA and the Office of Student Life, combined acknowl-
edgement of clubs and organizations, student leadership
awards, as well as the recognition of outgoing student
body president and inauguration of new SGA officers.
"Student leaders motivate peers and can increase par-
ticipation in events," said Nida Qadeer in her welcome
address.
Dava Murray, coordinator of student involvement,
presented the club and organization awards, which were
selected from nomination made for students and faculty.
As the recipient of each award walked up to receive the
certificate she read remarks from a select handful of nom-
ination forms.
The Club of the Year went to the Information Science
Technologies (IST) Club. Paul Hurych accepted the award
as president of the club on behalf of his members.
"IST is an absolutely wonderful addition to the cam-
pus," said Murray.
The IST club also had an incredible increase in mem-
bership over the past year.
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The Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Qadeer
accepted the award for Outstanding Program or Event of
the Year.
"MSA created a wonderful event, the Iftar Dinner, cel-
ebrating Muslim culture on campus. The event promoted
diversity...," said Murray.
Although not in attendance, Dr. Laura Guertin, associ-
ate professor of earth sciences was recognized as Club/
Organization Advisor of the Year.
"She always went above and beyond for MADE and
THON. She was able to guide students in the right direc-
tion," said Murray.
Next, the most anticipated awards of the evening were
| presented. Coia said "I personally want to thank all of the
student leaders on behalf of student life. These students
were truly dedicated, some came to school early before
class and leave late."
"What makes a student leader?" he asked. "An individ-
ual or group of students pushing boundaries to achieve a
goal. They excel and achieve outside of the
classroom...they help each other."
"They are the students who come to school early and
leave late. They go beyond the classroom, putting all of
their effort and time into the goals that they are aiming
for."
The Outstanding Adult recognition went to Gloria
Boyd for her exceptional balance between work and her
focus of students and the community. The Outstanding
Service to Community Awarded was given to Sean
Nichols for his incomparable devotion to others.
"Its amazing how one person can make a difference,"
said Nichols. "You find out who people are through their
hard work and through all of their challenges."
Qadeer left with the Barbara Jackson Award, given to
students who really leave an impact on the PSU commu-
nity. Through her hard work with multicultural events to
April 24, 2006
Top Delco Student Leaders Recognized
bring out the large range of diversity on the campus, the
award and the winner fit perfectly.
"I noticed that there weren't many multicultural events
taking place on this campus," said Qadeer. "I wanted to
help the diverse students feel like they were a part of
something. Everyone who's here should be involved. You
really learn a lot."
Hailed as being "Penn State Delaware County",
Crystal Bowhall earned the Eric A. Josephine Award,
which is signed by the President of the University.
Leaving a lasting impression on the campus, she has
always lent a helping hand when needed.
An emotional Stacie Mann former President of the
SGA delivered her outgoing speech and called the 2006-
2007 party to the podium to take their oath, followed by
incoming president Paul Hurych's speech.
After the awards were given out, students and faculty
were treated to coffee and desserts, such as cookies, toffee
bars,and pound cake in the lounge. Everyone mingled,
while students who were awarded glowed with pride and
even surprise.
"Just knowing that people care and recognize you can
make a difference on campus. It's truly an honor in itself,
" said Nichols.
Other recipients have watched past student leaders
grab esteemed awards here at Delco. Now they were
ecstatic to follow in their footsteps.
"I've watched Stacie Mann and Uzair Qadeer receive
this award [Eric A. Josephine]. They are my role models
and to live up to them has been an amazing experience,"
said Bowhall.
Attending Students Recognized
Ben Elderkin
Gloria Boyd
Sean Serfoss
Lisa Guiliano
Karen Khamisi
Stephanie Foster
Hassan Mehmood
Sean Nichols
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