The magazine interviewed Uqdah for a piece titled “Self-Care on Campus” that spotlights the most current challenges to student mental health and the work she has done to expand services at UofL. It also includes a list of wellness tips for students, starting with “Cut back on screen time.”��

To read more, .

Find more about the Counseling Center .��

UofL News: Describe what life was like for you during the Bosnian war.

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: Sarajevo is in a valley with mountains all around. The city was under siege, the enemy and snipers were everywhere. You really could not leave your house in the beginning, but when something like this lasts for years, you adjust and go on. At first, we stopped our lives but then we had to pick up and learn a new way of living.

I was in my second year of dental school when the war started. There was no electricity, and I studied by candlelight. Focusing on school was my escape, it is what kept me going. You have to connect to something to keep your sanity.

We were growing food in our park and food was deficient, there was sparse humanitarian aid, but we all shared what we had. We also didn’t have running water, but they were drilling pumps and you knew where to go to pump water. Containers at intersections were our cover from snipers, and it was a leap of faith to get the water because you never know if a grenade would strike. I prayed if it is my time to go, I would go quickly.

UofL News: How did you escape the city?

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: My parents and I agreed that if I had a chance to leave, then I should leave. It was a very thought-out decision because when you left, you knew you couldn’t go back while the war was going on. The city was closed, but a tunnel had been dug under the Sarajevo airport that led to a small house on the other side. I had to bend myself to go through the 800-meter tunnel, and when you went through it, you were free. I left in September 1995, before an agreement was signed to end the war later that same year.

UofL News: What was the process of getting to the United States?

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: I applied for a resettlement program in Croatia, and went through a very long process that involved interviews, paperwork and medical exams. After four months, I was able to get a visa to come to the United States. My cousin was a medical doctor working in research at the Brown Cancer Center and I stayed with her a few months before landing a job as a dental assistant at Pierce and Mitchell located in south Louisville. They trained me on the job.

UofL News: Talk about how you came to dental school at UofL.

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: I went for a visit at the dental school and ran into faculty members Wood E. Currens and Anne Wells who encouraged me to apply for UofL’s DMD program. I was accepted, and during school I continued my relationship with Pierce and Mitchell, joining the practice as an associate after graduation in 2002.

UofL News: What made you come back to UofL as a faculty member?

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: When I came to Louisville everyone accepted me and it was the same with the university – it mimics our city. In 2008, I was offered a faculty position. I really loved UofL and found a passion for teaching.

UofL News: Now you are leading the school’s Student Affairs Office. What is that like for you?

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: I think of my life as having experienced a lot of luck that I could not have planned. In 2020, Dianne Foster retired from this position and Dean (Gerard) Bradley offered me the job. It feels as though I have come full circle. I was a student here, a clinical team leader and a member of the admissions committee both as a student and as a faculty member. The clinic is the heart of the school and because I understand how the clinic breathes, I am able to answer many questions of prospective and current students. As an administrator, I still work a half day each week in clinic, which gives me credibility with students and provides opportunity to keep teaching.

UofL News: You’ve faced a lot of adversity in your life, how has that affected you?

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: I never thought of my life as difficult. I would not change anything in my life because it made me who I am. I think if things were different, I would regret it. The fact that I was able to finish my dental education and have had a great career – I would not change a thing.

UofL News: Talk about your impact on students.

Ljaljevic-Tucakovic: I love mentoring students. When I was a team leader, I got the sense when someone needed help – it was like being a clinical parent. Now as an administrator, I still try to connect. I love this office because we all have different perspectives. Our job is to help students succeed, and I am here to do just that. If they need me, I hope they know I am here for them.

In 2021, UofL’s Interfaith Center received a makeover, thanks to the couple’s $250,000 gift that funded renovations including paint, lighting, furniture and a new roof.

The Interfaith Center on Belknap Campus provides a welcoming space for students who may be embarking on their first time away from home or their religious community or who seek spiritual enrichment in university life. Built in 1974, the Interfaith Center houses the offices of Hillel, the Jewish organization on campus, as well as the campus ministries for Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian and United Methodist faiths.

“The university is exceptionally thankful to Brian and Mary Lavin for their generosity in supporting major renovations and improvements to the Interfaith Center,” said Michael Mardis, dean of students and vice president of student affairs. “The family has a long history and connection with the University of Louisville, and we are grateful for their ongoing involvement.”

The Lavins also have a strong relationship with a former UofL Catholic Campus Ministry chaplain, the Rev. Martin Martiny, who officiated the weddings of four of the Lavins’ children. When the Lavins found out the Interfaith Center needed updating, they felt it was an important way to help support students.

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UofL News: The Student Activities Center is the student hub on Belknap Campus. Why do you think it is so important for students to have this kind of gathering space?��

Wildman: The space the Student Activities Center provides to students in institutions across the country is irreplaceable. I was telling a member of my staff that the SAC is similar to the Mirror of Erised (the magical mirror in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’) because it is a space that students can go to find what they need. Students can eat, sleep, study, spend time with friends, work, get involved, and spend informal time with both staff and faculty of the institution. The learning that happens outside the classroom for many students is as important as the learning that happens inside the classroom, and the SAC is the best place for these opportunities.

UofL News: What do you want UofL students to know about the SAC that they may not know? What makes the SAC special?��

Wildman:�� I have been to about 30 student unions across the country, and each one is special in its own way. Most important, they serve the campus they were built on, and UofL is no exception. The SAC was built for a campus that is both commuter and residential with a focus in research. That is evident as the spaces within the SAC are designed for eating, studying, and gathering with organizations. The SAC has a lot to offer the almost 40,000 students it serves each week, around 8,000 per day.��

Among my long-term goals is to provide a student employment experience to students in the SAC that is something they can use to build their resumes. I also hope to find ways our students can serve the patrons of the SAC so that events are not only a joy for the clients but a learning experience for students. We will continue to assess and discuss long- and short-term goals based on the needs of our students.

Where’s your favorite spot in the SAC, or do you have several favorites? What programs are you looking forward to enjoying this semester?

Wildman:��I love so many spaces in the SAC, and I continue to find new spaces in the 422,000 square feet of space. If I had to pick a few of those spaces, I would choose the Red Barn for its history and the people that are so passionate about the community it creates. I also love the lounge space on the second floor. Students make spaces in these facilities their own, and this space has become a quiet space where students can go to think, relax, eat and study. It is such a versatile space with so much light and action.��

The events I am looking forward to this semester are endless, but mostly I look forward to being able to host more events for students in these spaces. Covid-19 has limited what we are able to offer, and what students are comfortable attending. So, as we prepare for orientation this summer and bringing new students to campus, I am looking forward to all that we can offer our fall 2022 first-year students.

The director of Intramural and Recreational Sports recently announced his retirement and will hang up his whistle on Nov. 1. He takes with him a treasure chest of memories, most of which he still remembers with vivid detail, and leaves behind a legacy rarely duplicated by today’s job-hop-happy workforce.

The beginnings of that legacy could be considered a bit serendipitous. Ramsay grew up in a small town in New Hampshire over 900 miles away, and attended Keene State College, which had about 2,000 students at the time. He received his physical education degree and thought he was going to teach PE and coach basketball for a living after graduation.

“Then my senior year, one of my professors called me and said there was an opportunity in Louisville working in the intramural department. I didn’t really know what intramurals was because we didn’t have much at Keene,” he said.

He interviewed over the phone anyway with Dr. Ellis Mendelsohn, who had been UofL’s intramurals director for 41 years, and then agreed to visit campus.

“I came for an interview during Derby week and, as a 22-year-old, I’m like ‘sign me up,’” he joked.

Upon his arrival at UofL, Ramsay became a graduate assistant for two years, then received his graduate degree and became assistant director of intramural sports. The next year, Harold Adams, whom Ramsay calls the “patriarch of student affairs,” made him director. He was 26.

“Mendy [Mendelsohn] was sick and [Adams] knew I’d take care of Mendy,” he said.

Ramsay also earned a faculty appointment, which he held for 34 years teaching sports administration and sports officiating. Over time, he took on additional duties, like managing spirit groups – cheerleaders, mascots and Lady Birds – and student activities. At some point within the past 41 years, he also took on the facilitation of UofL’s free speech policy.

“UofL Had no policy and we had [author/activist] Sister Souljah speak on campus. The local head of the KKK took offense to her speaking and thought he should also be able to speak. They came to me to enforce a free speech policy because they knew I’d make sure people would follow the rules. Also, with my refereeing experience, conflict management was in my wheelhouse,” Ramsay said. “I definitely learned a lot. My point of pride is that we’ve never been sued. We’ve been threatened to be sued a lot, but we’ve never been sued.”

All of these roles have embedded some interesting stories in his memory – about the day Brother Jeb and Brother Rick and “what seemed like a spaceship full of street preachers” descended on campus. Stories about students starting a dumpster fire at 3 a.m. while camping out for football tickets. Stories about a beer keg falling out of the back of a truck while heading to work at the Ball of the Belle. [Ramsay and his fellow Cardinals were able to recover the keg].

He has also created deep relationships throughout his time here. He calls George Howe, who retired last year after 50 years on campus, his best friend, for example.

“I met my wife because of George,” Ramsay said.

Howe also used to be Ramsay’s boss until Ramsay was named director and then became Howe’s boss.

“I learned humility from George. He told me – I’ll always remember this – if you’re in a place long enough, one of your students is probably going to come back and be your boss,” Ramsay said.

As it so happens, Ramsay met Michael Mardis, now dean of Students and VP of Student Affairs, when he was just 17. At the time, Mardis worked for Ramsay as an intramural coordinator. Ramsay now works for Mardis.

In total, Ramsay has worked for six presidents at UofL, six vice presidents and 11 associate vice presidents. But he doesn’t just remember stories about his bosses or his experiences. He’s had hundreds of students work for him, including 14 employees whose parents also worked for him, and he especially remembers those stories.

“I had one kid who worked in a factory and wanted to be a teacher and he just needed someone to give him a break. I believe education is the great equalizer, so I hired him. Now he’s a principal,” Ramsay said. “I had a law student who graduated near the top of his class. He was at UofL for seven years and he wanted to win a t-shirt from intramurals, but he was athletically challenged. That kid had everything going for him and is now an FBI agent, but I’ll never forget how excited he was when he finally got his t-shirt. That’s what all of this is about for me – those connections. The student connections are what has kept me here so long.”

UofL gave Dr. Mendelsohn a chair to mark his four decades of service and Ramsay still has “Mendy’s” chair in his office to remember the lessons he learned from his former mentor. He plans on keeping it there for whomever moves into his office next – a striking reminder of the legacies built by both of them.

In the meantime, he doesn’t plan on being a stranger to UofL and just may visit every now and then. First, however, he plans to enjoy his retirement after recently overcoming a battle with colon cancer. He’s been cancer-free now for 18 months.

“Everybody has a last day. I’m lucky enough to pick mine,” Ramsay said. “And I’ve got a great story to tell.”

Then there are Quantá Taylor’s three Rs.

When the new University of Louisville director of student involvement considers the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on student involvement, the three Rs that spring to his mind are reimagine, revamp and reengage.

“This is one of the ways that I have been proud of the work of the Office of Student Involvement, as they have been resilient, innovative and adaptive in finding ways to continue to engage and connect with students,” throughout the pandemic, Taylor said. “From grab-and-go options, to hybrid events, to fully online opportunities, OSI has never stopped, but only temporarily slowed down to make sure that the programs and initiatives that we offered were still able to be delivered at a high standard.”

Taylor came to UofL earlier this year after working for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program and The Ohio State University. His time at OSU included working in a program whose goal was to be a national model for graduate and professional student engagement.

“After three years in this role, I shifted to an assistant director of campus programming, which focused on the holistic student experience and ensuring that all students were included in campus programs, traditions and experiences,” he said.

Taylor and his colleagues thrive on high doses of student contact, and UofL’s plans for a fully open campus this fall are a dream come true.

“I don’t think there are adequate words to describe how excited I am looking forward to a return to a vibrant and active campus life,” he said. “Having an office space that is in the Student Activities Center, I am looking forward to randomly popping in on student events, the hustle and bustle of students moving between grabbing food, attending meetings and just relaxing. I get energy from the activity of our students and I am looking forward to seeing the best that UofL has to offer.”

Student involvement is part of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. It provides cultural, social and recreational programs that enrich the education experience by maximizing the capacity of students to learn, serve and lead.

“As a practitioner scholar, research tells us that those students who are involved develop necessary skills such as better time management, transferable skills to their career and a better understanding of their personal values. When involvement shifts to engagement, this is when we see students retained,” he said.

Taylor pointed out that belonging aligns with UofL’s Community of Care, the first of the eight Cardinal Principles.

“When a student experiences belonging, it equates to feeling as if they matter to the campus community, that their presence has a significant impact on those they interact with,” he said. “When I think about the Cardinal experience we hope to foster here in the Office of Student Involvement, every experience we curate is done so to increase student academic and social success and help them reach the ultimate goal of graduation. With students spending more than 70% of their time on campus outside of classes, we want to be intentional in helping students maximize every opportunity to achieve success.”

Neeli.

Jenny.

Vince.

Then there’s George, a metaphorical giant by comparison.

George Howe is as big as it gets here on the Belknap campus. He has led or been involved in countless milestones and events, has touched the lives of thousands of students and has made all the difference to so many of them. There’s a reason one of our main student hubs is called the George J. Howe Red Barn. ����������

And now, after a prolific 50-year career at the University of Louisville, Howe is ready to retire. September 1, 2020 marks his last day as Student Affairs’ director of special programs and advancement.

Howe arrived at UofL by way of his hometown of Grove City, Pennsylvania, then New Concord, Ohio, where he earned his bachelor’s degree from Muskingum College in 1965, then Morgantown, West Virginia, where he received his master’s degree in 1969. ��

Following his time in Morgantown, he attended a National Association for Campus Activities conference at the University of North Carolina. There, he met UofL’s dean of students, Gary Steedly, who told Howe the university was planning to hire its first director of student activities.

The two hit it off and Howe assumed the new position on July 1, 1970, the same day UofL entered the state system.

“Gary was instrumental in my being hired,” Howe said.

During his interview process, Howe asked to see the Red Barn, which at the time was part of part of Caldwell Tanks Inc.

“I knew in my heart that this building had great potential,” he said.

In all of those years since, Howe has made sure that building has indeed lived up to its potential. In fact, his very first priority on the job was to merge the existing Student Activities Board with the students who were involved with the Red Barn. At that time, the SAB hosted concerts – like the 5^th Dimension – at Freedom Hall and Howe had a different vision, one that brought such events to campus.

The students were agreeable to his vision and merged to become the Union for Student Activities. That group, Howe included, was instrumental in saving and renovating the Red Barn when it was threatened with demolition.

Howe counts the “Save the Red Barn” campaign as one of his biggest accomplishments and remembers the effort – and the people involved – well. ��

“Dave Lee, director of facilities management, and Harry Sparks, assistant director of facilities management, were the driving force with saving and renovating the Red Barn with the support of our students, Harold Adams, assistant vice president for student life, Dr. Ed. Hammond, vice president for student affairs, and Dr. James G. Miller, president,” Howe recalls. “Dave and Harry’s office was in what was most recently the Cultural Center. We became instant friends and they loved the Red Barn, and the rest is history.”

A big piece of UofL history, in fact. The “saved” Red Barn as it stands today was formally dedicated on March 30, 1979.

A little over a year later, on May 2, 1980, ABC Sports and the University of Louisville Friday Night Live program hosted a live broadcast from the Red Barn to coincide with the Kentucky Derby. The broadcast included a concert by Dan Fogelberg, where the singer debuted “Run for the Roses.”

While saving the Red Barn is fine and good and iconic if you’re a Louisville Cardinal, if Howe were to pick his top career accomplishment, it would be helping to establish the Red Barn Alumni Association in 1985. That association has created eight endowments and 13 programs within Student Affairs that have provided nearly 1,900 scholarships to UofL students totaling $468,907.70. Add in the RBAA’s contribution of $47,855 for student programs since 1988, and you get a combined total of $516,762.70, Howe proudly shares.

Still, there are proud moments and there are favorite moments. Howe is proud of the “Save the Red Barn” campaign and the hundreds of thousands of dollars provided to students through the RBAA. His favorite moment, however, is when the Red Barn was renamed and dedicated in his name on Dec. 7, 2007.

“I am eternally grateful to Frank Mianzo (then-assistant to the vice president for student affairs), who was the force behind the renaming,” Howe said.

Of course, the University of Louisville extends well beyond the Red Barn, and Howe is quick to express his appreciation about the institution as a whole – especially its students.

“My favorite feature about UofL is the spirit of serving our wonderful students whom without we would not be here,” he said. “This spirit as a university has enabled us to achieve extraordinary accomplishments.”

President Neeli Bendapudi, he adds, has “further enhanced that spirit.”

Howe reflects on his time at UofL with ease and enthusiasm, careful not to forget a person or a detail from his memory. He acknowledges the tremendous growth of all three campuses during his tenure, noting the Red Barn wasn’t even part of the Belknap Campus in 1969.

And while enrollment has jumped from about 8,000 in 1970 to over 20,000 today, he said the students have largely stayed the same, in a good way.

“Over my 50 years at UofL, I am amazed and gratified at how wonderful our students are most appreciative of our guidance and support to their welfare and growth through their out-of-classroom experience that we are able to provide them,” he said.

And, if asked whether or not he would change anything about his career here, he simply answers, “not a thing.”

Howe’s retirement plans include enjoying time with his wife, Karen, daughters, Heidi and Amy, and grandchildren, Alba, Haley and Drew. His supervisor, Glenn Gittings, has also “made it clear” that Howe is welcome to return to the Red Barn whenever he wants.

“We will enjoy returning to UofL to see all of many wonderful friends,” Howe said.

In the meantime, Howe makes a point to thank those who have provided him with support throughout the past 50 years – an extensive list that includes the entire Student Affairs staff, especially Glenn Gittings, Kenny Quisenberry, Julie Onnembo, Stuart Neff, Teresa Smith, Suzanne Galbreath, Pam Curtis, Allison Commings, Nakia Strickland, Tim Moore, Dale Ramsay, John Smith and Dr. James Michael Mardis.�� He also thanks those from the RBAA, especially Jimmy Snyder, Michel Cohen, Chuck Erik, Chase White, Ginger Brown, Edlisa Embry, Karen Howe, Louise and Louis Bornwasser, Ellen and Dane Burton, Ted Williams, Lois Adams-Rodgers, Rob McGeachin, Paul Noltemeyer, Beth Roberts and Ray “Poogie” Eastridge.�� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ����

UofL was one of 23 public universities that recently attended�� to share best practices and strategies for increasing college completion. The summit was hosted by the University of Utah and the Lumina Foundation, a nonprofit working to increase the proportion of Americans with postsecondary credentials to 60 percent.

“It was an honor for UofL to be selected to participate in the College Completion Summit,” said Michael Mardis, dean of Students and Vice Provost for Student Affairs. “They used national data to look at public universities who over the last decade have significantly moved forward with their completion agenda, meaning more students graduate. For us to be in that elite group of schools, it validates the hard work that our faculty, staff, administration and leadership teams have been working toward.”

The number of graduates at UofL increased from 43 percent to 58.6 percent in the last 13 years, culminating in a record class last year.

“It’s important to recognize these successes and celebrate them too,” Mardis said. “The national perspective is that we’re a really strong university that has advanced greatly in these areas. But we’re always striving to be better at UofL.”

While there are numerous ways the university has intentionally increased completion rates, Mardis was asked to specifically address student engagement on a panel. He addressed hallmarks of change at UofL, like the growth of campus residential life, from 3,000 beds to more than 9,000, with more types of housing offered along with Living Learning Communities and other programs. The number of registered Student Organizations has also grown from 20 to 450 and students participating in Greek life has grown by 20 percent.

Research shows that students who live on campus and participate in campus life are more likely to graduate.��

Specific initiatives have helped as well, like the honors and scholarship programs, the Persistence to Graduation Committee and CardSmart, an analytic advising platform which flags students at risk of not succeeding in their college career.��

Mardis told Summit participants about programs that are meant to boost graduation rates for African American students, like the and .

Other UofL attendees included Amy Lingo, dean of the College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development, James Begany, vice provost of Enrollment Management,��Khotso Libe, systems analyst and Lily Assgari,��coordinator of Strategic Planning and Assessment in Student Affairs.��

The Lumina Foundation paid for two students to attend the Summit: Sabrina Collins, Student Government Association’s Academic Vice President and��Samantha MacKenzie, a graduate student and .����

The awards ceremony recognizes high achieving graduates based on their merit and contributions to the community. Each year, one alumna or alumnus of the year is selected along with 13 Alumni Fellows from each of the schools, colleges, libraries, and student affairs.��

Alumna of the Year

• Jenny L. Sawyer ’78,��executive director of��admissions��at the University of Louisville.

Alumni Fellows

• Brandeis School of Law
  Edwin S. Hopson, Sr. ’67, ’69, partner at��Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs.
• College of Arts and Sciences
  George Nichols, III ’85,��president and chief executive officer of the American College of Financial Services.
• College of Business
  Raymond E. Loyd ’68, founder of Derby Industries and Derby Fabricating.
• College of ����ֱ�� and Human Development
  Linda F. Hargan ’71, ’73, ’93,��founder, president, and chief executive officer emeritus of CTL.
• J. B. Speed School of Engineering
  Gerald G. Hubbs ’64, ’76, retired vice president and director of engineering at the Brown-Forman Corporation.��
• Kent School of Social Work
  Ruby Gordon ’66, ’72, former social worker with JCPS and Hillebrand House.
• School of Dentistry
  Karen L. Pierce-West ’77, ’82,��dean and professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine.
• School of Medicine
  Shawn C. Jones ’82, ’86, ’93,��founder of Purchase ENT, an ENT-otolaryngologist specialty group in Paducah, Kentucky.��
• School of Music
  John M. Hoover ’63, ’69, former director of bands at the University of Louisville.
• School of Nursing
  Flora Ponder ’87, former head nurse at the Louisville and Jefferson County Health Department and director of nurses at the Park-Duvalle Community Health Center.��
• School of Public Health and Information Sciences
  Lewatis D. McNeal ’16,��assistant dean of administration of inclusive excellence and special projects at Northern Kentucky University.
• Student Affairs
  Todd A. Schmiedeler ’97,��Trilogy Health Service’s senior vice president of Foundation & Workforce Development and founder and president of Thumbprint Consulting.
• University Libraries
  Morris M. Weiss Jr. ’58, cardiologist with Medical Center Cardiologists and clinical professor of medicine in cardiology at the University of Louisville.

This year’s awardees will be honored at the 2019 Alumni Awards ceremony October 24.

now in its 20th year, recognize students based on leadership, service and involvement. A committee selects recipients from student, faculty and staff nominations.

Dean of Students Michael Mardis, who assisted in presenting the awards, said��it’s exciting to see so many worthy students being recognized for their contributions to improving the university and wider community.

“The celebration highlights the diversity of the student body and the many ways they serve others,” he said. “The dedication of our students and the impact they are making is impressive. It’s an important learning outcome that we hope students will leave the university with – engaging in our community and using their talents to serve others. We are fortunate at UofL to have so many outstanding students in campus organizations.”

Emcees were 2018 Homecoming Queen Madison Pumphrey, Homecoming King Jonathan Fuller, Ms. Cardinal Masden Griffiths and Mr. Cardinal Chris Tipton.

for a picture gallery of the evening, which was sponsored by . Award winners are listed below.

DRC Student of the Year Award
Allyson Fry

Intramural and Recreational Sports Solid Performance Award
Makayla Bilyeu
Dylan Gephart
Dakota Graue
Caitlin Holliday
Alex Lancaster
Souraya Lorenz
Zach Mofield

ACC Top Six for Service Awards
Kaela Dickerman
Bailey Florek
Victoria Gabor
Margaret Geraghty
Madison Luette
Linda Mutter

Adult Learner Awards
Brian “Buffalo Stille” Scott
Major Charles Bonner
Dr. Denise Cumberland
Chelsea Wicks

Outstanding Metropolitan College Student Award
Julianne Hummel

Profiles in Leadership
Bayley Amburgey
Joey Breckenridge, Jr.
Mariko Chou
Hayden Combs
Alex Elias
Nicole Fielder
Joseph Hock
Lauren Jones
Nada Kaissieh
Langston Love
Sean Madden
Brandon McClain
Caitlin McGuigan
Carolecia Mobley
Rebecca Myers
Madison Offenberger
Henrietta “Henny” Ransdell
Alyssa M. Ray
Cheyenne Richardson
Katja RieBenberger
Callie Rudd
Emma Sears
Jalena Slaton
Scotland Stewart
Pratistha Thapa
Selena Thé
Angel Thornsbury
Makayla Uebelhor
Jayla Verrett
Michelle Wahlgren
Katie Walker
Savannah Winston
Daphne Woolridge

A&S Peer Advisor of the Year
Emily Johnson

A&S Peer Advisor Rookie of the Year
Masden Griffiths

Most Outstanding Gen 101 Teaching Assistant
Shelby Carter

PEACC Keeper Award
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Phi Kappa Tau and Kappa Sigma Fraternities
Drake Coomer and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Alyssa Collina

Most Outstanding Orientation Peer Advisor
Daira Barnes

Katy Garrison LGBT Student Leadership Award
Dalton Maldonado
McClain Owens
Emma Radulski
Phoenix Washington

Campus Housing Desk Staff Member of the Year
Shyla Stump

Campus Housing Facilities Student Staff Member of the Year
Curtis McCoy

Campus Housing Resident Assistant Leader of the Year
Tariq Onodu

International Student and Scholar Center Award
Luis Cardona Olarte

CCU Outstanding Sophmore Student Award
Mina Ibrahim
Henrietta Ransdell
Jalena Slaton
Taris Smith
Nico Thom

CCU Outstanding Junior Student Award
Praneeth Goli

CCU Outstanding Senior Student Award
Noela M. Botaka
Nicole Fielder
Destinee Germany
Lazaro Munoz
Rebecca Myers

CCU Outstanding Student Awards for Graduate and Professional Students
Simra Ahmed
Kevin Jacob
Jakia Marie
Daniella Prince
Matthew Smith
Makayla Uebelhor

Spirit of Service (Individual)
Patrick Reeder

Spirit of Service (Group)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Individual)
Finn DePriest

Social Justice and Inclusion Award (Student Group or Organization)
Society of Porter Scholars

Collaboration Award for Student Groups with University Departments
Young Communication Professionals
Career Development Center

Collaboration Award for Two or More Student Groups
Lambda Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Phi Sigma

Outstanding Academic/����ֱ��al Program
“Graduate Student Regional Research Conference,” Graduate Student Council

Outstanding Cultural Program
Miss Black UofL, sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers

Outstanding New Program
The Cardinal Cupboard Food Pantry by the Engage Lead Serve Board

Outstanding Program of the Year
Dance Marathon sponsored by raiseRED

Outstanding Student Employee Award
Jade Montanez Chatman, Nursing
Anna Jones, Disability Recourse Center
Jacob Lamping, Office of Admissions
Callie Rudd, Student Involvement
Sara Tucker, Intramural Sports and Campus Housing

Advisor of the Year
Tony Simms, School of Medicine Class of 2021

Harold Adams Award
David Hatfield

Outstanding New Organization of the Year
United Nations Association of Women at University of Louisville

Student Organization of the Year Under 50 Members
CONECT the Caring Of New students Experiencing College Transition

Student Organization of the Year 50+ Members
She Became

Cardinal Award of Excellence
Nicole Fielder

Awards Judges
Ron Burse, Jami Campbell, Jessica Gernert, Melissa Hutchinson, Sarah Klump, Whitney Menser, Kathy Meyer, Denae Powell, Nicole Rosskopf, Stephanie Schoeder, Nakia Strickland, Dr. Angela Taylor and Brandy Warren