Each student, staff and faculty member featured here exemplifies leadership and has significantly contributed towards the University's mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership.
When Br. Pablo arrived on the Bluff, we were still in the grips of and still operating with the restrictions of the COVID‐19 pandemic. As students returned to campus and took up residence, they found his gentle and reassuring presence marked by both charity and faith. As director of Christie Hall, colleagues in Residence Life and throughout Student Affairs got to know his humor and resilience underlying his quiet demeanor. Upon joining the Moreau Center as Program Manager for Service and Justice, he brought his understanding of Catholic social teaching to help the formation of student leaders as Service and Justice Coordinators as well as other student leadership roles. Br. Pablo embodies the vision of Fr. Moreau of the importance of education that engages the hands and forms the heart as much as the mind.
Taeya is well known for her positive energy and welcoming spirit on campus. She has a natural ability to make all feel welcome and comfortable, always looks for ways to include every student. Taeya has served as a dedicated staff member in the Student Affairs standing committees, for social planning and the awards planning. She is always willing to lead event planning and hosting, while continuing to provide caring support and guidance for our students. Her constant commitment and supportive presence at varied campus activities and programs, her sincere dedication to the Residence Life department and campus partners, have created learning bridges and increased opportunities for our UP community.
Ian's active involvement in Campus Ministry (singing with the Mass choir every Sunday morning, playing music for hall Mass and leading worship groups), he is intentional in his own faith journey and open to those with different faith or religious backgrounds. Outside of hall activities and events, Ian has generated meaningful connections in and outside of the classrooms, has supported many campus programs on and off‐campus, and serves as the president of UP’s Swing Dance Club. He is dedicated, has a heart full of love and service; and believes and promotes the Holy Cross values of forming minds and hearts with joy and hope.
Sokvy came to UP as a She‐Can Scholar in fall semester of 2021. Over the past year participation and leadership in the International Club and international office have benefited faculty, staff, and students greatly. As an officer of the International Club and in leadership role as the international student Campus Connector, Sokvy faced many challenges this year. With great empathy, understanding, patience, and resourcefulness, she accomplished great programming to meet our students needs.
Meagan demonstrated commitment to help foster a positive and supportive environment for our hall. She is an empathic listener and helped residents feel comfortable as they come and chat with her. She partnered with RAs/hall staff and connected residents to resources on campus. She is a leader amongst the CAs on our team asking and offering support where needed. She brought awesome and creative ideas of ways to help build community and is flawless at executing. Meagan is "the very best of the CA role!"
Amanda has served in the Office of Residence Life for three years and distinguished for her professionalism, cheerfulness, dedication, and initiative. She always brought a cheerful and upbeat attitude to the office, both to fellow employees as well as students and parents. Amanda advocated for students when she saw a gap in our process and enticed all of us on our team to do our best for our students and their families.
Quin is a reliable and solid RA, knows his residents, and is a dedicated leader in Residence Life. He cares deeply for his residents, a trusted RA on duty to respond well in the toughest of situations. A leader on the Resident Assistant Advisory Committee, Quin engages at all meetings, brings fresh insights, and advocates for his peers. He is a strong agent of the Office of Residence Life and does a great job in representing us, our halls, and our programming events.
Abby is a dedicated RA who maintains a cheerful energy with grace and smiles even at tough situations. She has led the Resident Assistant Advisory Committee, with countless hours to the formation and well‐being of the residents in her community. She consistently and joyfully shows up to our hall events. Abby knows her residents so well, that they feel very comfortable coming to her for support, questions, and to celebrate successes.
Brooke has been a voice and advocate on the Bluff for all four years of her academic journey, as an ongoing collaborator with interpersonal violence and survivor support initiatives on campus. She served in varied SASA's leadership roles, and her advocacy efforts for increased services to survivors of sexual assault have been a major contribution to IPV programming and confidential advocacy services on campus. Brooke is an advocate for the lifelong process of engaging in self‐care and finding joy in life for survivors of sexual assault.
Ryan has served in numerous roles for the campus community - taking photographs for the Beacon and the Log, served as CPB's Marketing and Communications, and many other campus projects (includes the leadership awards event). His fun and outgoing demeanor, his unmatched willingness to contribute, his excellent eye for photography and visual design, and his efforts to rethink how stories can be told - Ryan is always on point, capturing memories of human connection for the campus.
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