Behrend students recognized for leadership and service

The Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State Behrend

More than a dozen student leaders and campus organizations were honored at the Excellence in Student Leadership and Service Awards at Penn State Behrend.

Credit: Penn State Behrend

ERIE, Pa. — More than a dozen student leaders and campus organizations were honored at the Excellence in Student Leadership and Service Awards at Penn State Behrend. The program was held in McGarvey Commons on April 14.

The awards recognize students and student organizations that have contributed to an active, engaging campus community.

“You cannot overstate the higher-order learning you add to your college education simply by involving yourself in organizations that interest you,” Chancellor Ralph Ford said. “Being involved on campus brings a social benefit, but it also can introduce you to a career path you hadn’t considered, or a mentor who can guide you through your first job search.”

The following students and student organizations were recognized at this year’s program:

Guy W. Wilson Award: Jennifer Gustafson, Natrona Heights

Student Government Association President’s Award: Jordan Morschhauser, Erie

Most Outstanding Student Organization Award: Multi-Cultural Council

Most Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award: Ashley Kaminski

Most Outstanding Student Organization President: Mandy Zheng, Pittsburgh, Multi-Cultural Council

Most Outstanding Student Organization Member: Isabella Porco, Tarentum, Lion Ambassadors

Most Outstanding Student Organization Officer: Sam Andrew, Espyville, Behrend Benefiting THON

Most Outstanding Program Award: Multi-Cultural Council, for Culture Fest

Outstanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Award: Multi-Cultural Council, for Unity Week

Outstanding Collaborative Program: Lion Entertainment Board, Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council, for “A Night in Winter Wonderland”

Most Outstanding Adult Learner Award: Katrell Hayman, Erie

Irvin H. Kochel Lion Ambassador Award: Jimmy Landy, State College; Isabella Porco, Tarentum; AJ Grassi, Altoona; Miranda Johns, Bethel Park

Alumni Society Leadership Award: Jennifer Gustafson, Natrona Heights

Larry and Kathryn Smith Philanthropy Award: Behrend Benefiting THON, for 24 FAC

Excellence in Service Award: Lion Entertainment Board, for Lion’s Pantry Drive

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Individual Service Award: Yingxin (Cindy) Wu, Beijing, China

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Organization Award: Multi-Cultural Council

Christopher M. Geitner Award: Samuel Andrew, Espyville

Colten Brown, Mr. Penn State Behrend, Award: Maribeth Miller, Warren; and Michal Bosek, Philadelphia

Conor F. MacMannis Memorial Award: Brandan Kapp, Knox

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