2019 无忧视频 Leadership Awards
April 24, 2019Share story
Harvey Mudd recognized outstanding examples of leadership at its seventh annual Leadership Awards ceremony, which celebrates students, faculty and staff for their contributions on campus and beyond.
A selection committee of students, staff and faculty reviewed nominations from the campus community and made selections for the following awards:
Outstanding Faculty Member
Awarded to a faculty member who has gone above and beyond their job role to serve as a mentor for students and/or student organizations and embody Mudd values such as collaboration and care for the campus community.
Brian Shuve, assistant professor of physics
One nominator writes, 鈥淧rofessor Shuve has consistently gone out of his way to make his students feel welcome and supported. He pays an amazing amount of attention to his students and reaches out in a genuine, personal way when students need help. I also greatly respect the leadership roles he鈥檚 taken on.鈥
Outstanding Staff Member
Recognizes a member or members of the staff for their positive contributions to the campus, their leadership and willingness to make a difference in the lives of students.
Elizabeth Lawrence, facilities use coordinator, Office of Facilities and Maintenance
鈥淓lizabeth embodies the Mudd value of unsurpassed excellence,鈥 writes a nominator. 鈥淪he is careful, thoughtful and smart in the way she works with all departments to ensure their events will be smooth and enjoyable. She does her job with tremendous attention to detail and much needed humor.鈥
Dean Sundberg Prize
Established by Dana Seaton 鈥06, and with support from Warren Kazenstein 鈥04 and Nate Yoder 鈥06, the Dean Chris Sundberg Prize ($500) recognizes a rising junior who demonstrates exceptional leadership and a positive impact on the College community.
Arielle Isaacs 鈥21
A nominator writes, 鈥淎rielle embodies the Mudd value of creating a positive impact on one鈥檚 community through leadership. Through positions like working on the honor board, working as a campus tour guide, as a club director for ASHMC, and as a Homework Hotline mentor tutor, Arielle has taken part in upholding the honor code, worked to engage other students in activities on campus, and has shown exemplary work habits as a model for peers and coworkers.鈥
Outstanding Student Organization
Given to a recognized student organization that makes a positive impact in the campus or wider community and demonstrates integrity, leadership and teamwork.
People Respecting Identities and Sexualities at Mudd (PRISM)
鈥淧RISM demonstrates integrity, leadership and teamwork and excels in program planning for the members as well as the larger campus community,鈥 a nominator writes. It is rare to see a student organization so committed to building community outside of their own group. PRISM is a role model for how organizations can be inclusive of all members of the community despite status or identity.鈥
Outstanding Emerging Leader
Recognizes a first-year student or sophomore who exhibits great potential as a campus and/or community leader.
Aitz铆n Cornejo-Reynoso 鈥21
鈥淎itz铆n is a student leader and activist,鈥 a nominator writes. 鈥淎 member of Society of Professional Latinos in 无忧视频S, she is in charge of leading tutoring sessions for local high school students in partnership with Uncommon Good, a nonprofit organization. Most of the high-school students served are low-income, potential first generation college students and/or Latinx. Aitz铆n is willing to work hard on behalf of others without expecting anything in return.鈥
Skylar Gering 鈥21
A nominator writes, 鈥淪kylar has a deep level of curiosity about the world in general and the natural sciences in particular. This curiosity is coupled with a strong desire to do good for the community and the planet and an incredible work ethic and positive can-do spirit. I鈥檝e never seen Skylar unmotivated to tackle a new challenge; she always digs in when the first attempt at a problem fails, she seeks advice as needed and works with friends and classmates. She鈥檚 a Mudder through and through: in her mind, her heart, and her actions.鈥
Outstanding Mudder Award
Recognizes students who contribute to the community and demonstrate creativity, leadership, teamwork, ethics, inclusion, community engagement, wellness and communication in both curricular and co-curricular endeavors.
Charles Dawson 鈥19
鈥淐harles is the person I think of when I try to describe what makes Mudd and its student body special,鈥 writes a nominator. 鈥淐harles is always willing to help out a fellow student, even a stranger. He is understanding and truly believes in the potential of everyone around him. He takes his responsibilities seriously but still has a sense of humor, and he uses that blend to lead many different groups effectively. He鈥檚 hardworking, diligent, trustworthy, and kind鈥攈e thinks about the impact he wants to have on society, and is motivated and capable of creating the type of impact he wants to see.鈥
Dorman Student Altruism Prize
Established by the Dorman Family foundation, the $250 award recognizes a graduating senior student who is selected by their peers as the one who has done the most for their fellow students.
Natalie Kadonaga 鈥19
A nominator writes, 鈥淎s co-president of the Living Learning Community for the past two years, Natalie has organized events that facilitate learning and discussion of social justice issues in order to address the Harvey Mudd mission to understand our impact on society. Natalie is also active in the prison education project and in the Core revision committee. Natalie has taken responsibility and initiative to make Mudd and the community around her a better place.鈥