SMU community members receive student life awards

Zhe “Scott” Song of Xi’an, China received the Student Service Award from Chris Kendall,
vice president for Student Life.

Outstanding students, faculty and staff were honored at the annual Student Life Awards Ceremony. Awards were given to those who made a positive impact on student life at SMU, including: Brother Finbar McMullen Award (for unselfishly meeting the needs of undergraduate students) — Brendan Dolan, Student Life graduate assistant and residence hall director; Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant — Stephanie Valentine; Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Dr. Jeanne Minnerath; Organization of the Year — International Students Club; 

Intramural Official of the Year — Amanda Mueller; Volunteer of the Year — Beth Leister; Outstanding Student Senator — Vanessa Grams; Winona Community Service — Emily Merchlewitz; Brother James Miller Award (for a student who has spread the compassion of God and served the community) — Betsy Baertlein; Student Service Award — Zhe “Scott” Song; Outdoor Leadership Recognition Award — Gary Borash and Betsy Baertlein; Brother Charlie Burke Award (for a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to the Student Life office and promoted the growth of the whole student) — Jason Richter.

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