On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, the annual Student Life Awards Ceremony took place at the DeSales University Center. Sarah Brodt ’14 and Katie Rosser ’15 served as student leader hosts for the evening as a number of DeSales students were recognized for their service to the Student Life Department during the past year.
Listed below are the recipients of the various awards along with the presenters. In addition, members of Delta Delta and the Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board were inducted into their new roles and members of the L.E.A.DSU (Leaders Emerging at DeSales University) program received their certificates of completion.
THE JOHN A. HANLEY SPIRIT OF DE SALES AWARD
Recipient: Joseph McDaniel
Presenters: Maggie Riggins and Father Tim McIntyre
This honor is awarded to an individual whose actions, positive attitude, and exemplified spiritual life has influenced DeSales University.
DR. JERRY JOYCE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recipient: Christian Ellet
Presenter: Tracy Gallagher
Presented to an individual, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in student activities, engaged other students through clubs and organizations and has dedicated themselves to enhancing the school spirit of DeSales University to their peers and the community.
DR. GREGG AMORE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE AWARD
Recipient: Claire Daiello
Presenter: Chad Serfass
Presented to a first-year student who has exemplified the Golden Council traits within their personal and academic life, has demonstrated these character traits throughout the campus community, and has exhibited these traits and strengths in a way that has inspired character growth in her or his peers.
PARENT ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL SERVICERecipient: Michelle Christel
Presenter: Jaime Gerhart and Tom Blaisse P'14 (Not Pictured)
This outstanding honor is awarded to the student who has portrayed a strong willingness to work within the community in an effort to strengthen and improve the lives of others.
REV. JAMES FINNEGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AWARD
Recipient: Michelle Christel
Presenter: Jaime Gerhart
Presented to an individual who gives of himself/herself for the betterment of his/her fellow students both on and off the DeSales University campus.
REV. JAMES FINNEGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR ORGANIZATION SERVICE AWARDRecipient: SHARE
Presenter: Jaime Gerhart
Presented to a group that is committed to giving back to the community through time and acts of kindness.
HELEN DANKO AND JEAN MAURER WELLNESS AWARDRecipients: Lindsey Wyglendowski and Kathy Griffin
Presenter: Wendy Krisak (Not Pictured)
This honor is awarded annually to a student who has contributed to the overall wellness of the DeSales student body.
GEORGE S. SALZMANN AWARDRecipient: Rachel Myslinski
Presenter: Nick Luchko
Presented to an individual whose leadership through the Student Government Association has made outstanding contributions to the DeSales community.
JAMES F. KILCUR SGA CLASS LEADERSHIP AWARDSFreshman: Paul Vizza
Sophomore: Lucie Loftus
Junior: Vickie Gaffney
Senior: Dana Yurgosky
Also pictured: Terri Kilcur (center)
This award is given to a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior who has exemplified outstanding leadership through academics, extracurricular activities and served as a positive role model for others during his/her senior year.
SGA PROGRAM OF THE YEARRecipient: Relay for Life
This award is presented to an individual or group who has executed the most outstanding campus program benefitting the University. Outstanding programs include programs that contribute to the development of a diverse culture on campus and appeal to a varied audience.
SGA CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARDRecipient: Women’s Rugby
The Club of the Year is presented to a group who has benefited the community through outstanding programs, leadership on campus and dedication to the mission of DeSales University
SGA OUTSTANDING STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Kathy Vaught – Registrar’s Office
This award is presented to a staff member who has shown outstanding service to the student body of DeSales University.
SGA OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Dr. Steven Aukers – Business Department
This award is presented to a faculty member who has shown outstanding service to the student body of DeSales University.
Since 1974, Giovanelli has worked at the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, first as an official, and then, since 1993, as Aiutante di studio, engaging in the areas of development, poverty, and labor in the context of the social doctrine of the Church. From 2006 until 2013, she was a member of the Joint Working Group, the contact group between the Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches.
DeSales MBA graduate, Rodolphe Tankpinou, was recently featured in 
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