{"id":7545,"date":"2019-04-10T09:58:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T14:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/?p=7545"},"modified":"2019-06-04T16:24:10","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T21:24:10","slug":"students-and-organizations-honored-at-soar-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/2019\/04\/10\/students-and-organizations-honored-at-soar-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Students and organizations honored at SOAR Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>April 10, 2019\u2014The 大象传媒 Division of Student Affairs recognized students and student organizations that embody the university&#8217;s core values at the inaugural Student &amp; Organization Achievement Recognition (SOAR) reception on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019. The following students and organizations were recognized by the Division of Student Affairs for their achievements and contributions this year:<\/p>\n<p>2019 Commencement Speakers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bailey Ketcham, Omaha, Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>Eugenia Wallace, Kansas City, 大象传媒<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outstanding Student Organization Member:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kim Leach; Chillicothe, 大象传媒; MWSU Geography Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dr. Robert A. Vartabedian President\u2019s Outstanding Leader:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sarah Lee; Savannah, 大象传媒; National Association for Music Educators &#8211; Collegiate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outstanding Student Organization Advisor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jordan Atkinson, assistant professor of communication, Communications Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Student Employee of the Year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Destiny Redmond, Kansas City, 大象传媒<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dean Hoff Outstanding Achievement Award:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Derek Neupauer, Pittsfield, Illinois (Freshman)<\/li>\n<li>Mazzie Boyd, Stewartsville, 大象传媒 (Sophomore)<\/li>\n<li>Cecilia Tackett, Savannah, 大象传媒 (Junior)<\/li>\n<li>Teresa Flaugher, Platte City, 大象传媒 (Senior)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New Program of the Year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>My Sigma Valentine, Phi Beta Sigma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Program of the Year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friendsgiving, Residential Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Community Service Program of the Year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colors 4 Carson, Student Athlete Advisory Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Glenn Marion Community Service Award:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phi Delta Theta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spirit of the Griffon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>大象传媒 Western Soccer Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Greek Week Champions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sigma Sigma Sigma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fraternity of the Year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alpha Sigma Phi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sorority of the Year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alpha Gamma Delta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Best New Student Organization:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MWSU Geography Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Student Organization of the Year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organization of Student Social Workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about the event, please contact Dr. Vincent Bowhay, Career Development Director, at <a href=\"mailto:vbowhay@missouriwestern.edu\">vbowhay@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>大象传媒 is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. 大象传媒 Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\"><em>www.missouriwestern.edu<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 10, 2019\u2014The 大象传媒 Division of Student Affairs recognized students and student organizations that embody the university&#8217;s core values at the inaugural Student &amp; Organization Achievement Recognition (SOAR) reception on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019. 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