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Representatives of the Brazilian Student Association accept the Jayhawk Choice Award for Social Program of the Year on Wednesday in the Kansas room of the student union. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center presented nine awards to honor great work by student organizations throughout the year.
Representatives for Alternative Breaks accept the Jawahir Choice Award for Student Organiz-ation of the Year for Academic Enrichment on Wednesday in the Kansas room of the student union. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center presented nine awards to honor great work by student organizations throughout the year.
Jayhawk Choice Awards honor SILC organizations
HANNAH BARLING
hbarling@kansan.com
Two individuals and seven student groups were honored last night at the Jayhawk Choice Awards. Sponsored by the Student Involvement Leadership Center (SILC), the banquet recognized outstanding leaders and student organizations on campus.
Representatives of Sigma Kappa Sorority accept the Jayhawk Choice Award for Social Justice Program of the Year on Wednesday in the Kansas Room of the Union. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center presented nine awards to honor great work by student organizations throughout the year.
THE AWARDS
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
OF THE YEAR
This award honors a student organization that sponsors a program that provides students with the opportunity to expand intellectually and culturally in a learning environment.
AWARDED TO:
Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board — Gun Control: Freedom vs. Safety
MEETING TIMES:
WHY STUDENTS SHOULD JOIN:
Networking opportunities
Four to five times per semester, all students are welcome
SOCIAL PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
"We have a student-run program every semester and this is the first time we've been awarded. We are thrilled to be honored with this." Student Advisory Board Coordinator Lexie Clark said.
This award is given to a student organization that sponsors a program that brings students together on campus and provides a sense of community and unity.
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Brazilian Student Association — Brazilian Week
Carnival, an annual festival,
concluded Brazilian Week. More than
600 people attended the Carnival
celebration hosted at Abe and Jake's
Landing, on 8 East 6th St.
MEETING TIME
AWARDED TO:
The Brazilian Student Association kicked off Brazilian Week with a movie night. Other events included a Brazilian dinner, discussions with guest speakers and a Brazilian dance workshop.
MEETING TIMES:
Every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Cielito Lindo, 815 New Hampshire St., all students are welcome
WHY STUDENTS SHOULD JOIN:
Brazilian experience, finding friends
SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR.
This award is given to a student organization that sponsors a program that raises awareness of an important issue in society and engages students.
AWARDED TO:
Sigma Kappa Sorority — Circle of Sisterhood Foundation program
PROGRAM:
Raises awareness and funds for women's education, supports gender equity MEMBERS
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"Supporting this foundation is something we feel strongly about and being recognized for our efforts is very humbling," said Ariel Puccetti, a senior from Leawood.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
This award is given to a student organization that sponsors a program, which engages students in community service and sets an
example for the University. AWARDED TO:
KU Enactus and KU Fashion Club - Dresses for a Difference
Enactus members: seven, open to all students
WHY STUDENTS SHOULD JOIN.
Y STUDENTS SHOULD JOIN
Fashion Club members: 12-15.
Inclusive and beneficial to all majors
open to all students
WHY STUDENTS SHOULD JOIN:
PROGRAM:
New organization, always looking for new ideas and students to get involved 900000M.
Held a pillow case drive on campus, hosted a campus wide sewing event and created dresses out of the pillow cases and donated them to young women in Kenya
ANN EVERSOLE ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
This award is given to an advisor of a student organization who demonstrates dedication and impact while promoting students' personal growth. AWARDED TO.
Dot Nary, advisor of AbleHawks and Allies MEMBERS
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Nary was the advisor with AbleHawks and Allies when it emerged about 10 years ago. She has remained active with the group its entire course and returned as advisor recently. She said the group is active and self-directed.
"I was very surprised," Nary said. "It's especially meaningful because it came from students."
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
This award is given to a student member of an organization who demonstrates commitment and provides a positive impact to the group through that dedication.
AWARDED TO:
Fatoumata Bayo, senior from Warren, Mich. INVOLVEMENT
INVOLVEMENT:
President of the Black Student Union, member of Delta Epsilon Mu, Chemistry Club and African Students Association
Bayo is a transfer student who immediately got involved when she came to the University. She was
very involved at her first school and knew that she wanted to be just as involved at the University as soon as she stepped on campus. She said she wanted to help wherever she could.
"I'm definitely honored that they picked me out of so many great student leaders," Bayo said. "It helps me grow more and makes me want to help the KU community more."
NEW ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
This award is given to an organization created within the past academic year that demonstrates contribution to the campus environment.
AWARDED TO:
Jayhawk Initiative for Student Theatre
MEMBERS:
10 active, about 25 during productions FIRST YEAR
Raised $7,000, produced nine
student-run live performing arts events
"We've known all our hard work, but being recognized on the campus level is rewarding, and we are grateful for that," said Associate Director Charlie Stock, a senior from Topeka.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
This award is given to a student organization that provides services and programs that enhance the academic life of the larger University community.
AWARDED TO:
Alternative Breaks PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANTS:
About 500 students participated in alternative breaks this year WHY STUDENTS SHOULD JOIN:
Academic enrichment through service
“it's one of the best ways to contextualize academics,” said Bailey
Reimer, a senior from Shawnee
STUDENT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT LIFE ENRICHMENT
This award is given to a student organization that provides services and programs that maximize student experience on campus. AWARDED TO:
KU HilleMEMBERS;
750, open to all students
Hillel aims to enrich the lives of Jewish students at the University to in return enrich not only the Jewish community but the community in general. They host various events throughout the year ranging from large-scale dinner programs to smaller education discussions.
"It's a building community to connect students," said Cory Gutovitz, senior executive intern from Overland Park.
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