{"id":146903,"date":"2023-04-21T09:31:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T15:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=146903"},"modified":"2023-04-21T09:31:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T15:31:15","slug":"mountain-lions-shine-at-2023-campus-awards-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=146903","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Lions shine at 2023 Campus Awards Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147219\" data-id=\"147219\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_056-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_056-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_056-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_056-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_056-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A group photo of all the award winners<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147165\" data-id=\"147165\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_002-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_002-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_002-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_002-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mingling at the ceremony before the awards are presented<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147166\" data-id=\"147166\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_003-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_003-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_003-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_003-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_003-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mingling at the ceremony before the awards are presented<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147167\" data-id=\"147167\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_004-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_004-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_004-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_004-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_004-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mingling at the ceremony before the awards are presented<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147164\" data-id=\"147164\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_001-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_001-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_001-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_001-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_001-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Light refreshments at the event<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147171\" data-id=\"147171\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_008-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_008-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_008-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_008-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_008-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Light refreshments at the event<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147173\" data-id=\"147173\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_010-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_010-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_010-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_010-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_010-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">UCCS Chancellor Venkat Reddy speaks at the campus awards ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147180\" data-id=\"147180\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_017-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_017-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_017-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_017-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_017-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Campus Legacy Builders: Bob Camley, Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics and Energy Science (not pictured); Janet Myers, Senior Instructor, Department of History (center); Rob Sackett, Professor\/Interim Chair, Department of History (left); and Carlos Paz de Araujo, Distinguished Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Development Electrical and Computer Engineering (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147184\" data-id=\"147184\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_021-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_021-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_021-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Faculty Assembly Service Award: Laura Austin-Eurich, Co-Chair\/Director of Undergraduate Studies, Communication<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147186\" data-id=\"147186\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_023-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_023-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_023-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_023-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_023-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Alumni and Friends Award: Lee Ingalls Noble, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology May 1976, Master of Arts in Sociology May 1979, former UCCS employee and current KPWE Advisory Board Chair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147187\" data-id=\"147187\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_024-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_024-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_024-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_024-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Student Achievement Awards: Aja Zamundu, senior majoring in psychology; and Seth Lindsey, senior majoring in Visual &#038; Performing Arts with Emphasis in Theater<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147189\" data-id=\"147189\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_026-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_026-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_026-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_026-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Student Achievement Awards: Aja Zamundu, senior majoring in psychology; and Seth Lindsey, senior majoring in Visual &#038; Performing Arts with Emphasis in Theater<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147191\" data-id=\"147191\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_028-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_028-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_028-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_028-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_028-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Student Achievement Awards: Aja Zamundu, senior majoring in psychology; and Seth Lindsey, senior majoring in Visual &#038; Performing Arts with Emphasis in Theater<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147192\" data-id=\"147192\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_029-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_029-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_029-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_029-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_029-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Student Employee of the Year Award: Sana Hamad, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Student Assistant, junior majoring in Criminal Justice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147194\" data-id=\"147194\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_031-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_031-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_031-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_031-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_031-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Campus Sustainability Award: David Havlick, Professor and Chair, Department of Geography &#038; Environmental Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147196\" data-id=\"147196\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_033-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_033-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_033-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_033-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_033-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Thomas F. McLaughlin Awards: Audrey Bloomquist, Track and Field athlete, junior majoring in Business; and Dakota Abbott, Track and Field athlete, MBA graduate student<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147199\" data-id=\"147199\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_036-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_036-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_036-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_036-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_036-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ron Wisner Human Spirit and Leadership Award: Kevin Velasco, senior majoring in Economics and Political Science<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147200\" data-id=\"147200\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_037-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_037-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_037-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_037-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_037-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ron Wisner Human Spirit and Leadership Award: Kevin Velasco, senior majoring in Economics and Political Science<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147202\" data-id=\"147202\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_039-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_039-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_039-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_039-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_039-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Students\u2019 Choice Award for Educator of the Year: David Weiss, Associate Professor, Chemistry &#038; Biochemistry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147205\" data-id=\"147205\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_042-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_042-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_042-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_042-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_042-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Inclusive Excellence Awards: Omar Montoya, Faculty Director, Gateway Program Seminar and Jessi Smith, Vice Provost &#038; Associate Vice Chancellor for Research<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147206\" data-id=\"147206\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_043-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_043-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_043-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_043-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_043-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Outstanding Instructor Award: Cheryl Doughty, Senior IRC Faculty, Department of Biology<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147209\" data-id=\"147209\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_046-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_046-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_046-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_046-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_046-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Faculty Award for Excellence in Research: Gedare Bloom, Associate Professor, Computer Science<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147210\" data-id=\"147210\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_047-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_047-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_047-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_047-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_047-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A supporter in the crowd holds up a sign<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147214\" data-id=\"147214\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_051-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_051-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_051-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_051-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_051-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Outstanding Teacher Award: Brandon Vogt, Associate Professor\/Graduate Director, Department of Geography &#038; Environmental Studies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147215\" data-id=\"147215\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_052-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_052-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_052-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_052-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_052-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chancellor\u2019s Award: Heather Song, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147218\" data-id=\"147218\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_055-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_055-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_055-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_055-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023CMPSAWARDS_055-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garrett Swasey Outstanding Staff Award: Stephen Cucchiara, Director of Student Engagement, Student Life<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UCCS community celebrated faculty, staff, students and alumni in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/819293777\/2dcacfcf23?share=copy\">annual Campus Awards Ceremony<\/a>, held on April 18 in Berger Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;As always, we have had an incredible year here at UCCS,&#8221; said Venkat Reddy, Chancellor of UCCS. &#8220;There has been so much to celebrate, from breaking ground on the Anschutz Engineering Center to establishing our new Doctor of Physical Therapy program to our recent renaming of the College of Public Service. Our campus has continued to grow, innovate and succeed, and we couldn\u2019t have done it without all of you \u2013 so, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this community.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony honored recipients of campus awards, in addition to faculty and staff who retired in the past year. The award recipients included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alumni and Friends Award:<\/strong> Lee Ingalls Noble, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology May 1976, Master of Arts in Sociology May 1979, former UCCS employee and current KPWE Advisory Board Chair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Campus Legacy Builders:<\/strong> Bob Camley, Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics and Energy Science; Janet Myers, Senior Instructor, Department of History; Rob Sackett, Professor\/Interim Chair, Department of History; and Carlos Paz de Araujo, Distinguished Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Development Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Campus Sustainability Award:<\/strong> David Havlick, Professor and Chair, Department of Geography &amp; Environmental Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chancellor&#8217;s Award:<\/strong> Heather Song, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faculty Assembly Service Award:<\/strong> Laura Austin-Eurich, Co-Chair\/Director of Undergraduate Studies, Communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faculty Award for Excellence in Research:<\/strong> Gedare Bloom, Associate Professor, Computer Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Garrett Swasey Outstanding Staff Award:<\/strong> Stephen Cucchiara, Director of Student Engagement, Student Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inclusive Excellence Awards:<\/strong> Omar Montoya, Faculty Director, Gateway Program Seminar and Jessi Smith, Vice Provost &amp; Associate Vice Chancellor for Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outstanding Instructor Award:<\/strong> Cheryl Doughty, Senior IRC Faculty, Department of Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outstanding Teacher Award:<\/strong> Brandon Vogt, Associate Professor\/Graduate Director, Department of Geography &amp; Environmental Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ron Wisner Human Spirit and Leadership Award:<\/strong> Kevin Velasco, senior majoring in Economics and Political Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student Achievement Awards:<\/strong> Aja Zamundu, senior majoring in psychology; and Seth Lindsey, senior majoring in Visual &amp; Performing Arts with Emphasis in Theater <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student Employee of the Year Award:<\/strong> Sana Hamad, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Student Assistant, junior majoring in Criminal Justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Students&#8217; Choice Award for Educator of the Year:<\/strong> David Weiss, Associate Professor, Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thomas F. 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