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U of T faculty, staff and students recognized with 2024 Awards of Excellence

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U of T faculty, staff and students recognized with 2024 Awards of Excellence

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The �ؿ�ζSM has announced the winners of the 2024 Awards of Excellence, a prestigious program presented annually in collaboration with the U of T Alumni Association (UTAA) to recognize outstanding and inspiring faculty, staff, librarians and students.

“This year’s award recipients join the ranks of our past honourees, building on a great tradition of extraordinary dedication to the university and to society as a whole,” President Meric Gertler said in his address to the winners. “They represent the incredible breadth and depth of excellence found across the university and they are an inspiration to us all.

“To everyone being officially recognized today, you’ve earned the admiration and gratitude of the entire university and you’ve set a tremendous example.”

Faculty

Professor Diane Horton

Professor David Liu

Professor Sheila McIlraith

Assistant Professor Steven Coyne

Staff

Northrop Frye Award (Staff)

Academic Advising Training Program (multi-divisional)

Yvette Ali – Victoria University, Faculty of Arts & Science

Kerri Huffman – New College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Svitlana Frunchak – �ؿ�ζSM Mississauga

Kimberly Elias-Cartwright – Division of Student Life, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students

Ketri Bennett – Division of Student Life, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students

Heather Kelly – Division of Student Life, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students

Cori Hanson – Faculty of Arts & Science

Andrea McGee – Faculty of Information

Julian Weinrib – Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education

Allison Scully – Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Natasha Jesenak – Woodsworth College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Jen Tigno – �ؿ�ζSM Scarborough

Tehmeena Jadoon – �ؿ�ζSM Scarborough

Sheri Browne – �ؿ�ζSM Mississauga

Jill Matus Award for Excellence in Student Services

Jerome Poon Ting – Faculty of Law

Cecelia Power – Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Prasanna Balasundaram – Faculty of Law

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Emerging Leader

Jessica Silver – �ؿ�ζSM Mississauga

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Distinguished Leader

Nadia Claire Rosemond – �ؿ�ζSM Scarborough

Prasanna Balasundaram – Faculty of Law

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Influential Leader

Drew Gyorke – Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

President’s Excellence Award – Emerging Excellence

Jonathan Vandor – Division of the Vice-President & Provost

President’s Excellence Award – Distinguished Excellence

Sean Caffrey – Faculty of Arts & Science

Sean Suleman – Division of the Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & Culture

President’s Excellence Award – Influential Excellence

Trevor Cuddy – Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Students

Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

Natasha Sheikhan – Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

UTAA Graduate Scholars

Crizza Ching – Institute of Medical Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Maryam Abisola Owodunni – department of geography & planning, Faculty of Arts & Science

Blue (Georgianna) Lin – department of computer science, Faculty of Arts & Science

John H. Moss Scholarship

Michaela (Micki) Hargitai – department of health and society, �ؿ�ζSM Scarborough

UTAA Scholars

Sophia Abolore – University College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Jonathan Angell – Victoria College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Margaret Chen – Victoria College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Vedika Jha – Victoria College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize – Emerging Leader

Foti Vito – Faculty of Law

Shezadi Khushal – Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

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U of T faculty, staff, students recognized with 2023 Awards of Excellence

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U of T faculty, staff, students recognized with 2023 Awards of Excellence

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The �ؿ�ζSM has announced the winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence, a prestigious program presented annually in collaboration with the �ؿ�ζSM Alumni Association to recognize outstanding faculty, librarians, staff and students.

“This year’s Awards of Excellence showcase the incredible breadth and depth of excellence found across our three campuses. Our recipients stand out for their individual accomplishments, as well as their concern for others and their dedication to our collective success,” President Meric Gertler said in his address to the winners.

“To all our award winners, let me say that you make us proud, and you set a wonderful example for all of us.”

This year’s winners are:

Faculty

Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

Joseph Desloges, professor, department of physical and environmental sciences, U of T Scarborough

Dickson Eyoh, associate professor, acting principal of New College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize – Influential Leader

Sophia Moreau, professor, Faculty of Law

Cheryl Suzack, associate professor, department of English, Faculty of Arts & Science

Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award

Ito Peng, professor, department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts & Science

Northrop Frye Faculty Award

Ariel Chan, professor, department of chemical engineering and applied chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Northrop Frye Award (Team)

Curriculum Steering Committee, department of political science, Faculty of Arts & Science

Associate Professor Jonathan Craft, Associate Professor Dickson Eyoh, Professor Lilach Gilady, Professor Antoinette Handley, Associate Professor Ruth Marshall, Associate Professor Kanta Murali, Professor Robert C. Vipond, Professor Melissa Williams

Staff

Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award

Nalayini Balasubramaniam, Faculty of Music

Cristina Peter, Academic Success, Division of Student Life, St. George campus

Northrop Frye Award

Timothy Neufeldt, Faculty of Music

Chancellor’s Leadership Award

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Emerging Leader

Heather Hines, director of office, Office of the Vice-President & Principal, U of T Mississauga

Lachmi Singh, director, equity, diversity and inclusion, and director, education programs and administrative services, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Distinguished Leader

Peter Hurley, chief administrative officer, department of physics, Faculty of Arts & Science

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Influential Leader

Ron Saporta, chief operating officer, Property Services & Sustainability, Operations & Real Estate Partnerships

President’s Excellence Award

President's Excellence Award - Emerging Excellence

Gloria Zangari Cuneo, director, university family housing, University Operations & Real Estate Partnerships

Nader Boutros, director, human resources, U of T Mississauga

President’s Excellence Award – Distinguished Excellence

Caroline Rabbat, director, high risk, faculty support and mental fealth, Faculty of Arts & Science, and director, Centre for Graduate Mentorship & Supervision

Anuar Rodrigues, executive director of strategy, Office of the Vice-President and Principal, U of T Mississauga

President’s Excellence Award – Influential Excellence

Alex Brat, senior executive director, labour relations, People Strategy, Equity & Culture

Students

Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Yao Yan Huang, department of physical and environmental Sciences, U of T Scarborough

Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

Sara Ahmed, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Temerty Faculty of Medicine

John H. Moss Scholarship

Fabiola Astrid Cruz Li, Victoria College, Faculty of Arts & Science

UTAA Graduate Scholars

Jad Sinno, Social and Behavioural Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Andrea Bowra, Public Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Lia Huo, Institute of Medical Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine

UTAA Scholars

Andrea Caceres, Woodsworth College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Iakoiehwahtha Patton, Victoria College, Faculty of Arts and Science

Chan-Min Roh, Victoria College, Faculty of Arts & Science

Li Wan, Victoria College, Faculty of Arts & Science

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2022 Awards of Excellence recognize members of U of T community

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2022 Awards of Excellence recognize members of U of T community

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Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Department of English

Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Division of People Strategy

Equity & Culture

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Faculty of Arts & Science

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Faculty of Law

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Office of the Vice-President and Provost

OISE

U of T Libraries

U of T Scarborough

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The �ؿ�ζSM has announced the winners of the 2022 Awards of Excellence, a prestigious program presented annually in collaboration with the �ؿ�ζSM Alumni Association to recognize outstanding faculty, librarians, staff and students.

“This year's honourees represent the incredible breadth and depth of excellence found across our three campuses,” President Meric Gertler said in his address to the winners. “They are being recognized for their dedication to others and to our collective success, as well as for their own outstanding accomplishments.

“To our award winners, you are all doing great work. You make us proud and your example is an inspiration to all of us.”

This year’s winners are:

Faculty

Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

Professor Glen A. Jones, department of leadership, adult and higher education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Educations and Professor Robert M. Wright, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize – Influential Leader

Professor Andrea Most, department of English, Faculty of Arts & Science and Professor Ann Lopez, department of leadership, adult and higher education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award

Professor Adalsteinn Brown, dean of Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Northrop Frye Faculty Award

Associate Professor Adam Hammond, department of English, Faculty of Arts & Science

Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Associate Professor Matthew Mackay, department of mechanical and industrial engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Librarians

President’s Excellence Award – Influential Excellence

Fabiano Takashi Rocha, metadata services, U of T Libraries

Staff

Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award

Shainiya Balachandran, Office of the Dean of Students, Victoria University, and Atifa F. Karim, Division of Student Life, St. George campus

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Emerging Leader

Cherilyn Nobleza, Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Distinguished Leader

Ariana Bradford, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Influential Leader

Derek Newton, Innovations & Partnerships Office

President’s Excellence Award – Emerging Excellence

Natasha Christie-Holmes, Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium, Ayoob Ghalami, Office of Environmental Health & Safety and Steffen Reinhart, Office of Student Recruitment

President’s Excellence Award – Distinguished Excellence

Mary Choi, Faculty of Dentistry, Daniella Mallinick, Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Kim McLean, Faculty of Arts & Science

President’s Excellence Award – Influential Excellence

Pierre Piché, department of financial services

Students

Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize – Emerging Leader

Brenaven Kugamoorthy, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

Florence Ashley, Joint Centre for Bioethics, Faculty of Law and Dalla Lana School of Public Health

John H. Moss Scholarship

Katherine Todd, U of T Scarborough

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Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) receives Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

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Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) receives Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

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Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

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For his internationally recognized work in Indigenous and Aboriginal law and legal theory, historic injustice to Indigenous peoples and post-colonial reconciliation, Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) has received the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize (Influential Leader).

The honour is one of the Awards of Excellence presented by the �ؿ�ζSM Alumni Association in collaboration with the university. The prestigious program dates back to 1921 and recognizes outstanding faculty, staff and students.

An associate professor in the Faculty of Law, Sanderson has inspired dozens of students to pursue careers in Aboriginal law and human rights policy and litigation. He has also guided his colleagues in responding to Call 28 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, finding ways to introduce Indigenous legal issues into the curriculum.

A member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Sanderson co-chairs U of T’s Truth and Reconciliation Implementation Committee. Like many who are firsts in their fields, he is frequently called upon for his expertise by students, campus colleagues, policymakers and the wider community.

In honouring Sanderson, the alumni association noted that his peers have the highest praise for his willingness to navigate these heavy demands with wisdom, grace and good humour.

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Paula Smellie receives Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

lanthierj — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:58:37 +0000

Paula Smellie receives Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

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Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

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For her thoughtful and collaborative approach to creating an inclusive environment for learners, staff and faculty members alike, Paula Smellie has received the Emerging Leader Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize.

A business manager in the department of physiology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine since 2005, Smellie chairs the department of physiology’s equity, diversity and inclusion committee and the equity, diversity and inclusion sub-committee of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s group on business affairs.

Examples of her leadership include inviting guest speakers and organizing wellness initiatives at department retreats and co-facilitating training sessions for students, hospital staff and faculty members on how to practise allyship. She also co-chaired the “Excellence through Equity Toolkit” working group, which supports the recruitment, retention and career development of underrepresented groups in graduate studies.

In honouring Smellie, the alumni association notes she is recognized as an outstanding colleague who creates space for all voices to be heard and who leads with enthusiasm, empathy and kindness.

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M. Cynthia Goh receives Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

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M. Cynthia Goh receives Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

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Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Faculty of Arts & Science

Department of Chemistry

Women in STEM

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For her revolutionary work that forged a thriving entrepreneurial culture within the University and beyond, Professor M. Cynthia Goh has received the Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award.

A professor in the department of chemistry in the Faculty of Arts & Science, Goh led the creation of U of T’s ecosystem of experiential learning for the benefit of thousands of undergraduate and graduate students. The inaugural academic director of U of T Entrepreneurship and founder of U of T’s Impact Centre, she also founded Entrepreneurship 101, a flagship program that has attracted 20,000 registrants each year, as well as Techno, one of Canada’s first entrepreneurship programs.

In honouring Goh,the alumni association notes that colleagues and alumni describe her as a champion of the student experience, an inspirational educator and a generous mentor.

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Reshma Dhrodia and Steve Masse receive Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Awards

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Reshma Dhrodia and Steve Masse receive Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Awards

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Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award

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For their strong initiative and commitment to enhancing the student experience, two staff members – Reshma Drodia and Steve Masse – have received the Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award.

As the On Location Accessibility Team lead at the St. George campus and chair of the equity diversity inclusion and accessibility committee within Accessibility Services, Dhrodia has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to those with accommodation and accessibility needs. She has helped organize nearly 20 different equity- and inclusion-based training opportunities for staff members, and created, designed and delivered a training program on accessibility and inclusion for hundreds of staff and faculty, many in leadership and front-line student service positions.

In honouring Dhrodia, the alumni Association notes that supervisors and peers commend Dhrodia for her depth of understanding, her ability to cultivate an environment of openness, and her far-reaching impact. Her tireless work has served as a blueprint not only for Accessibility Services, but for many others across the university and beyond.

As dean of students at Innis College, Masse has worked to create positive change in every part of student and residence life – from providing additional supports to students in residence, to spearheading a new collaborative training model for residence life staff, to ensuring greater diversity in hiring through intentional recruitment efforts. He has worked to improve amenity spaces for students and collaborated on a funding model for refugee students. During the pandemic, Masse worked tirelessly with his staff to ensure that Innis remained safe and accessible to those who required housing.

In honouring Masse, the alumni association notes that colleagues and students alike say Masse is a highly effective leader and gifted listener. Everything that he and his team do is rooted in compassion, respect and student service.

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Teresa Kramarz receives Northrop Frye Faculty Award

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Teresa Kramarz receives Northrop Frye Faculty Award

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Faculty of Arts & Science

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Northrop Frye Faculty Award

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For her transformative work on enhancing the global undergraduate experience at U of T, Professor Teresa Kramarz has received the Northrop Frye Faculty Award.

An associate professor, teaching stream, in the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Kramarz’s innovative pedagogy nurtures a new generation of global citizens. In honouring Kramarz, the alumni association noted that her work has inspired the university to adopt the “global classroom” model and incorporate research opportunities into the undergraduate curriculum from day one.

In addition to being the architect of globally-focused experiential programs Woodsworth One and Munk One, Kramarz developed the tri-campus Global Classrooms program in 2016, the tri-campus Global Scholars initiative in 2018, and is currently creating a new undergraduate liberal arts program at the Munk School.

Kramarz’s colleagues note that her passion for teaching has helped the university attract and retain many outstanding students, including Pearson, Loran and Rhodes Scholars.

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Peter Chengming Zhang receives Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

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Peter Chengming Zhang receives Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

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Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

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For his contributions to the student experience and deep commitment to student well-being, Peter Chengming Zhang has received the Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award.

As a lead residence don at New College, Zhang has reimagined student life programming. inspiring more than 100 students with educational and social programs that drew from their lives, connected them with alumni, and combined the academic with the co-curricular. His annual trips to the Earth Sciences Greenhouse and the Anatomy Museum consistently attracted strong attendance, including record engagement by returning upper-year students

When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, Zhang led a team of medical and pharmacy students to organize a grassroots initiative that supplied 25,000 3D-printed face shields to 167 health-care facilities in Toronto and Hamilton.

In honouring Zhang, the alumni association notes that his professors and peers describe him as humble, generous and dedicated, with a rich emotional intelligence that complements his academic brilliance.

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Chelsea Rochman receives Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award

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Chelsea Rochman receives Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award

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Faculty of Arts & Science

Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award

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For her global leadership in microplastic pollution research and impact on science-based policy, Chelsea Rochman has received the Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award.

An assistant professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science, Rochman researches the sources, effects of and solutions to microplastic pollution, locally and globally. She leads a large, productive research lab of 28 trainees, including seven graduate students.

Rochman works globally to increase research capacity and communicate science to policy-makers. She also works with industry and government to shape public policy, providing testimony on Parliament Hill and serving as a scientific adviser to the G7 and the European Union.

Awards of Excellence

U of T faculty, staff and students recognized with 2024 Awards of Excellence

Faculty

Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize – Influential Leader

Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award

Northrop Frye Award (Faculty)

Northrop Frye Award (Team)

Staff

Northrop Frye Award (Staff)

Jill Matus Award for Excellence in Student Services

Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Emerging Leader

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Distinguished Leader

Chancellor’s Leadership Award – Influential Leader

President’s Excellence Award – Emerging Excellence

President’s Excellence Award – Distinguished Excellence

President’s Excellence Award – Influential Excellence

Students

Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

UTAA Graduate Scholars

John H. Moss Scholarship

UTAA Scholars

Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize – Emerging Leader

See the full list of 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients

U of T faculty, staff, students recognized with 2023 Awards of Excellence

Faculty

Staff

Students

2022 Awards of Excellence recognize members of U of T community

Faculty

Librarians

Staff

Students

Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) receives Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

Paula Smellie receives Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

M. Cynthia Goh receives Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Reshma Dhrodia and Steve Masse receive Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Awards

Teresa Kramarz receives Northrop Frye Faculty Award

Peter Chengming Zhang receives Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Chelsea Rochman receives Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award

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