Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) has recognized 45 students, faculty, and staff members for superior academic achievement and excellence in teaching and service during the 2013–14 academic year.

They were presented with awards during the university’s annual Honors Convocation held April 7 at 6 p.m. in the Columbus Learning Center. The event was followed by a reception for those recognized, their family members and guests, and representatives from local businesses.

“Celebrating the successes of these accomplished individuals is an important part of the IUPUC culture, so we honor their scholarship, leadership, and service,” said Dr. Marwan Wafa, vice chancellor and dean.

The students recognized and the name of the award received are listed below in alphabetical order by the city in which they live.

BUTLERVILLE

• Ceara Burnett | Office of Student Research Grant Award  

COLUMBUS

• Samantha Bradley | The Republic Outstanding Student in Marketing and Jerry E. Wheat Scholarship Award (two awards)
• Lloyd Dobbins | Office of Student Research Grant Award  
• Dereck Fields | Outstanding Graduate Award, General Studies Degree Program
• Davida Harden | Distinguished Teaching & Learning in Mathematics Education and Office of Student Research Grant Award (two awards)
• Daniel Kotnik | Outstanding Student in Calculus
• Adriana Marciano | Office of Student Research Grant Award  
• JoAnn Mitchell | Outstanding Student in Psychology
• Bailey Moss | Undergraduate Service Leadership Award
• Daniel Noel | Columbus Regional Health Outstanding Student in Nursing
• Lindsey Padalik | Distinguished Teaching & Learning in Literacy and Language Education
• Courtney Seiwert | Outstanding Student in Communication Studies and Office of Student Research Grant Award  (two awards)
• Brittany Talissa King | Outstanding Student in English
• Alicca Rice | First-Year Seminar Award

GREENSBURG

• Anthony Bedel | Faurecia Outstanding Student in Mechanical Engineering
• Mike Fry | Distinguished Teaching & Learning in Literacy and Language Education
• Cole Lienhoop | Outstanding Student in Sociology
• Kayla Ortman | Outstanding Student in Sociology

EDINBURGH

• Sabrina Johnson | Faurecia Outstanding Student in Management
• Emma Metz | Office of Student Research Grant Award  

ELIZABETHTOWN

• Heather Johnson | Jack P. Young Chemistry Award and Office of Student Research Grant Award (two awards)

FRANKLIN

• Erica Kennedy | Larry E. Nunn & Associates Outstanding Student in Accounting

HOPE

• Makayla Knight | Office of Student Research Grant Award

NASHVILLE

• Megan Bowden-Sanders | Undergraduate Service Leadership Award

NEW WHITELAND

• Andrew Usher | Columbus Regional Health Outstanding Student in Science and Office of Student Research Award (two awards)

NINEVEH

• Rachel Burger | Outstanding Student in Nursing

NORTH VERNON

• Andrea Vogel | Promising Future Psychologist

SEYMOUR

• James O’Mara | Taylor Brothers Outstanding Student in Liberal Arts and Office of Student Research Grant Award (two awards)
• Crista Turmail | Office of Student Research Grant Award
• Adelea Willman | Best English Essay

SHELBYVILLE

• Joshua Jones | Outstanding Student in Applied Calculus
• Willandra Macklin | Distinguished Teaching & Learning in Social Studies Education
• Lindsay Montgomery | Office of Student Research Grant Award
• Kirk Rumple | Office of Student Research Grant Award

WESTPORT

• Kayla Freeman | Chancellor’s Scholar, Outstanding Student in Business, and Office of Student Research Grant Award (three awards)

WHITELAND

• Jessica Elewitz | Centra Foundation Outstanding Student in Finance

In addition to students, a number of IUPUC faculty and staff were recognized during the event. Their names, hometowns, and award received are:

FACULTY AWARDS

• Dr. Julie Goodspeed-Chadwick (Indianapolis) | Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award
• Dr. Jennifer Conner-Zachocki (Indianapolis) | Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award
• Leigh Britt (Columbus) | Jacqueline D. Franz Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award
• Dr. Luke Jacobus (Nashville) | Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Award
• Dr. Ryan Neville-Shepard (Indianapolis) | Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Service Award
• Dr. Katherine Wills (Columbus) | Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Teaching Award

STAFF AWARDS

• Dr. Debra Winikates (Columbus) | C.W. Coons Distinguished Service Award
• Robbie Shaw (Columbus) | Staff Council Service Award

For more information about IUPUC, please visit www.iupuc.edu.