University
of California
, Riverside
23rd Annual
2009
Student Affairs Division
Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 29, 2009
302 North Highlander Union Building
Master of Ceremonies
James Sandoval, Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Highlander Union
Programming Excellence Award
Kent Endsley
Exceptional Service to Guests of the Highlander Union
Sandra Godinez
Eugene Hau
Richard Tatunay
Great Smile Award
Natasha Montoya
Student Life
Outstanding LeaderShape Recipient
Christilily Chiv
Outstanding First Year Success Series Scholar
Tiffany Yedell
Outstanding Contributions to Student Life
Katherine Aquino
Outstanding Contributions to Campus Life
Kevin Fu
Outstanding Contributions to
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Matthew Devries
International Education Center
2009 Intercultural Leader Award
Adan Alvarez
Ravi Kurani
Samantha Wilson
Shyh-Wei Yang
Bryan Yeh
Women’s Resource Center
Outstanding Student Assistant
Monica Frias
Kyla Persons
Outstanding Coordinator, Campus Safety Escort Service
Brian Lopez
Phillip Thomas
Student Recreation Center
The Butch Mayo Award
Lisa Buchicchio
Eileen Forbes
Nelson Maravilla
Christian Potts
Assistant Vice Chancellor/
Dean of Students
Outstanding Leadership for Golden ARCHES Program
Scott Clayton
Michael Feldmeier
Stopping Hate and Building Inclusion Award
Maleha Khan
R.E.A.C.Hing for the Stars Award
Shanette Johnson
“Off-the-Clock” AVC/DOS Program Supporter Award
Gabriela Arita
Student Special Services
Outstanding Student Assistant
Danielle Benjamin
Distinguished Service and Outstanding Leadership
Omar Gonzalez
Extraordinary Commitment to the Empowerment of Students with Disabilities
Christine Ho
Most Promising Emerging Leader
My Hua
KUCR Radio 88.3 FM
2009 Award for Broadcast Excellence
Claudia Becerra
Eleanor Gomez
Shawn Higgins
Eduardo Valencia
Tehetena Yonas
Campus Health Center
Outstanding Student Employee of the Year
Ryan Ahern
Tommy Liu
Preventive Care Advocate
Christine Keener
Jacqueline Lane
Sprinna Tran
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
Resource Center
Undergraduate Student Leadership
Virginia Dalton Millacci
Brandon Wagner
Graduate Student Service Award
Mike Atienza
Lisa Garibaldi
Steven Shum Activism Award
Princess Bell
Vincent Cervantes
Vince Pancucci
First Year Member
Outstanding Service and Leadership Award
Apollonia Cortes
Student Conduct and
Academic Integrity Programs
Golden Gavel of Service
Stephanie Edlund
Matthew Taon
Burning-the-Candle-on-Multiple-Ends Award
For Dedicated Service
Tony Yang
Sunshine Award
Jeremy Lou
Asian Pacific Student Programs
Outstanding Senior
Charlie Cooke
Lisa Chan
Frank Hiroyasu
Forida Mach
Greg Tabata
Undergraduate Recruitment
Outstanding Tour Guide Award
Woodrow Curry III
Tracy Phutikanit
Elizabeth Reyes
Transfer Link Mentor
Melissa Monge
Patricia Velazquez
High School Intern of the Year
Areilly Partida
Office of the Registrar
The Registrar’s Office Exceptional Student Services Award
Roxanne Austin
The Registrar’s Office Best All-Around
Student Assistant Award
Sharra Dubos
Counseling Center
Biofeedback Technician
Amy Diep
Dominique King
Priti Lalchandani
Annie Nguyen
Victoria Weatherall
Native American Student Programs
Outstanding Leadership
William Madrigal
Beyaja Notah
Positive Attitude Award
Jesus Cardenas
Commitment to Excellence Award
Gabriela Rios
Freshman of the Year
Julianna Guillen
African Student Programs
The Living the Promise Award
Caleb Davis
The Visionary Award
Nick Simons
The Tony Award
Whitely Porter
The Excellence in Leadership
T’Keyia Penick-Goodwin
The Sankofa Award
Bryan Proctor
African Student Programs Pulitzer Award
Besidona Amoruwa
Chicano Student Programs
Estudiante de Corozon
Erika Espinoza
Alejandra Monroy
Hector Rivera
Estudiantes de Corazon
Union Salvadoreña de Estudiantes Universitarios
Financial Aid
Outstanding Performance Award
Sebastian Pena
Dining Services
Leadership Excellence
Mustafa Maloo
Pride in Service
Nancy Chew
Event Coordinator
Carlos Arias
Student Scheduling Manager
Holly Campbell
Student Hiring Manager
Leslie Lopez
Housing – IT Unit
Excellence in Leadership
Mark Parker
Creativity and Design Excellence
Lissan Loi
Pown Master
Standley Banh
Career Center
Outstanding Student Assistant
Alicia Carranza
Outstanding Peer Advisor
Lisa Bao
Ana Lucia Valladares
Charde Winslow
Housing – Residence Life
Campus Connections
Jimmy Lau
Academic Success
Cynthia Moon
Positive Impact within the Community
Kyle Scates
VCSA Technology Services
VCSA Storage Area Network
Greg Rowley
Technical Achievement in Student Affairs Web Design
Jimmy Tam
Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Bayless Group Leadership
International Service and Global Impact
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Bayless Student Leadership Award
Samantha Lynne Wilson
Bayless Student Leadership Award - Honorable Mention
Eric Schallert
Karen Wong
Vince Del Pizzo Award
Kevin Fu
Matthew Taon