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91̽»¨announces 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients

Image with text: 54th annual awards of excellence June 6th 2024The 91̽»¨is delighted to announce the recipients of the 54th annual 91̽»¨ Awards of Excellence! The awards honor outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, students and retirees who contribute to the richness and diversity of our University community.

The awardees will be honored at a ceremony in Meany Hall at 3:30 p.m. on June 6. The program includes a one-hour ceremony hosted by President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Tricia Serio, followed by a reception with hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a chance to connect and celebrate with your team members and the rest of the 91̽»¨community.

All are welcome to attend. Please invite your colleagues, friends and family!


Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus

  • Art Wolfe (he/him), ’75, Fine Arts and Art Education; Photographer, Art Wolfe, Inc.

David B. Thorud Leadership Award

  • Angad Singh (he/him), Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, 91̽»¨Medicine
  • LeAnne Wiles (she/her), Executive Director, First Year Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Student Academic Services, Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award

  • John R. Hess (he/him), ’72, School of Medicine; Colonel, U.S. Army Medical Corps (retired); Professor, Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, School of Medicine

Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award

  • David M. La Fazia (he/him), Lecturer, School of Social Work

Distinguished Librarian Award

  • Anne-Marie Davis (she/her), Collections Coordinator, Odegaard Undergraduate Library, and Anthropology Liaison Librarian, University Libraries

Distinguished Retiree Excellence in Community Service Award

  • Sharon L. Thayer (she/her), Social Worker, Harborview Medical Center (retired)

Distinguished Service Award

  • Louise W. Little (she/her), ’81, English and Psychology; Chief Executive Officer, University Bookstore (retired)

Distinguished Staff Award 

Career Achievement
  • Martha Walsh (she/her), Managing Editor, Journal of Japanese Studies, and Senior Program Associate, Japan Studies Program, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Collaboration
  • Carly C. Johnson (she/her), Program Coordinator, Office of Community Partnerships, 91̽»¨Tacoma
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Lalitha Subramanian (she/her), Program Management Director, Continuum College
Impact
  • Hospitalized or Ambulatory Adults with Respiratory Viral Infections (HAARVI) Study Team
    • Anna Elias-Warren (she/her), Graduate Research Assistant, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨Medicine
    • Nicholas M. Franko (he/him), Research Coordinator, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
    • Kristen Huden (she/her), Research Scientist I, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
    • Megan Kemp (she/her), Research Coordinator, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
    • Jennifer Logue (she/her), Manager of Program Operations, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
    • Ariana Magedson (she/her), Research Coordinator, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
    • Dylan McDonald (she/her), Research Coordinator, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
    • Helen Nguyen (she/her), Research Coordinator, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
    • Kino Watanabe (she/her), Research Coordinator, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 91̽»¨School of Medicine
Innovation
  • Michele Park (she/they), Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 91̽»¨ Medical Center

Distinguished Teaching Award

  • M. Aziz (they/them), Assistant Professor, American Ethnic Studies, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Colleen F. Craig (she/her), Teaching Professor, Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Alison J. Crowe (she/her), Teaching Professor, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Raissa DeSmet (she/her), Associate Teaching Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, 91̽»¨Bothell
  • Louisa Mackenzie (they/them or she/her), Associate Professor, Comparative History of Ideas, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Emma J. Rose (she/her), Associate Professor, Culture, Arts and Communication, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, 91̽»¨Tacoma

Distinguished Teaching Award for Teams

  • Digital Learning User Experience (DLUX) Project Team, 91̽»¨Tacoma
    • Darcy A. Janzen (she/her), Director, Office of Digital Learning, Academic Affairs, 91̽»¨Tacoma
    • Chris Lott (he/him/they), Learning Designer, Office of Digital Learning, Academic Affairs, 91̽»¨Tacoma
    • Emma J. Rose (she/her), Associate Professor, Culture, Arts and Communication, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, 91̽»¨Tacoma
    • Libi Sundermann (she/her), Teaching Professor, Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, 91̽»¨Tacoma
  • Marine Geoscience Education, Oceanographic Discovery, Undergraduate Collaboration (GEODUC) Scholars Program Team
    • Jane Dolliver (she/her), Program Manager, College of the Environment
    • Jose M. Guzman (he/him), Associate Teaching Professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences & Marine Biology, College of the Environment
    • Kerry-Ann Naish (she/her), Professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences & Marine Biology, College of the Environment
    • Mikelle Nuwer (she/her), Associate Teaching Professor, School of Oceanography, College of the Environment
    • LuAnne Thompson (she/her), Professor, School of Oceanography, College of the Environment

Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award

  • Shauna K. Elbers (she/her), Associate Professor, Policy Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, 91̽»¨Bothell

Excellence in Global Engagement Award

  • Courtney Kroll (she/her), Associate Director, Study Abroad, Office of Global Affairs, 91̽»¨Tacoma

Excellence in Teaching Award

  • Carly Gray (she/her), Doctoral Candidate, Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Eric Villiers (he/him), Doctoral Candidate, Theatre History & Performance Studies, School of Drama

Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award

  • Grace John-Stewart (she/her), Professor, Global Health, Epidemiology, Medicine & Pediatrics

University Faculty Lecture Award

  • Kate Starbird (she/her), Associate Professor, Human Centered Design & Engineering, College of Engineering