End of Semester BBQ and Photo Contest Winners!

[Undergraduate Academies]

On April 28, 2009 the Undergraduate Academies hosted their End-of-Semester BBQ! This was a relaxed event to wrap up the school year and to recognize the individuals who have contributed to making this a great year at the Academies!

Despite the rain, students, faculty and staff enjoyed a BBQ dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers, salad, ice cream, watermelon, and fantastic lemon pound cake.

The following individuals were recognized for their participation this past year:

• Dr. Tracy Gregg was recognized for her service as the Research Exploration Academic Director

• Alfonzo Willoughby was recognized for his service as the 2008-2009 Peer Assistant

• Louis Mussari for his service in 2008-2009 as the Graduate Assistant for the Civic Engagement Academy

• Jodi Ceroky for her involvement as an intern with the Academies in the Spring of 2009
• Chelsey Deck for capturing the Academies experience in her role as graphic recorder

We also recognized several other individuals who had made contributions to the Academies:

• The Academies Student Mentors
 Jacky Bancayan
 Steve Belle
 Marissa Green
 Chase Harvey
 Rebecca Lee
 Michael Lisieski
 Stephanie Mondy
 Erica Pohlman
 Alfonzo Willoughby

The 2008-2009 Photo Contest Winners were also announced!
 Living Community Honorable Mention “Interesting Reading” – Yanco Escano

 Living Community Winner “Hanging Out” – Jacky Bancayan (CE)

 Learning Community Honorable Mention – Alex Maxon (CE)

 Learning Community Winner “Behind the Scenes Look at the Zoo”– Alex Matthews (RE)

 Personal Experiences Honorable Mention – Steve Belle (CE)

 Personal Experiences Winner “Undergraduate Academies ROCK!” – Ann Zheng (RE)

Finally, the students shared humorous “Candy Bar” and “Paper Plate” awards with each other, recognizing each other for their unique personal contributions to the Academies community! Even with the rainy weather, the BBQ was a great way to wrap up the semester. Thank you everyone!!