Upper Iowa University announces 2021-22 Student Life Award recipients

Fayette, IA (05/05/2022) — Upper Iowa University recently recognized individual students and organizations with its Student Life awards. The 2022 awards and recipients were as follows:

Resident Life Appreciation - Shania Christopherson, Milford, Iowa; Jane Cue, Oelwein, Iowa; Kevin Dennis-Moncada, Murrieta, California; Grant Dieken, Clear Lake, Iowa; Alex Dombrowski, East Hampton, Connecticut; Kari Fuller, Rowlett, Texas; Iberus Jenkins, Cicero, Illinois; Brady Krupa, Wilmar, Minnesota; Devon Lawrence, Loves Park, Illinois; Christopher Lewis, Phoenix, Arizona; Matthew Moore, Bethalto, Illinois; Gabbie Palomo, Homewood, Illinois; Andrew Paskey, York, Pennsylvania; Daniel Pranger, La Porte City, Iowa; Jordan Zarate, Hilo Hawaii

Summer Residence Life Appreciation Awards - Marlie Delever, Grand Mound, Iowa; Liam Haycock, Fayette, Iowa; Cavan Cheong, Fayette, Iowa; Honey Sanchez, Sumner, Iowa; Jordan Zarate

Student Government Association Appreciation - Carter Harris, Saint Cloud, Florida; Kylie Volesky, Alburnett, Iowa; Sara Zainal, Fayette, Iowa; Kathleen O'Brien, West Chester, Ohio; Alex Dombrowski

Resident Assistant (RA) Programmer of the Year - Alex Dombrowski

RA Outstanding Commitment - Brady Krupa

Top RA Program of the Year - Matthew Moore, Devon Lawrence: "Matt & Doug's Movie Night"

Cabby Award - Gabrielle Palomo

Morrie Award - Kevin Carlton Jr., Mandeville, Louisiana; Antonia Garrido, Sunrise, Florida; Daniel Pranger

Student Life Outstanding Senior Award - Gabrielle Palomo

Club/Organization of the Year - Art Club: Kaitlyn MacCharles, Onalaska, Wisconsin; Nyla Lamp, Des Moines, Iowa; Sabrina Voss, Belleville, Illinois; Deleany Martin, Independence, Iowa; Sam Wenthold, West Union, Iowa; Reese Martin, Independence, Iowa; Alli Schaffer, Waterloo, Iowa; Sophia Heckendorf, Jackson, Wisconsin; Laila Pelds, Pleasant Hill, Iowa; Ryah Bergeron, Center Point, Iowa;

Greek Club of the Year - Gamma Delta Phi: Julia Moran, Parkersburg, Iowa; Carlee Dove, Dike Iowa; Brilee Hoemann, Yorktown, Virginia; Abbie Brainard, Luana, Iowa; Josie Deutmeyer, Earlville, Iowa; Christina Williams, Tripoli, Iowa; Nathaniel Buffington, West Union, Iowa; Rose Hudson, Monona, Iowa; Elizabeth Kowalke, Reedsburg, Wisconsin; Nyla Lamp, Sabrina Voss, Grant Dieken, Shania Christopherson, Jane Cue

Advisor of the Year Club/Organization - Laura Gleissner (Art); Sarah Call (Greek)

Faculty Member of the Year - Nigel George, physics and math professor.

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 4,500 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus and over 20 U.S. locations. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

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(From left) Shania Christopherson of Milford, Iowa, and Julia Moran of Parkersburg, Iowa, accepted the Greek Club Award on behalf of Gamma Delta Phi during the recent Upper Iowa University Student Life Awards held at the UIU-Fayette Campus.