UTSA announces winners of 2003 University Life Awards

(April 23, 2003)--UTSA's finest faculty, staff, students and student organizations were recently recognized with the 2003 University Life Awards. UTSA's Student Government Association hosts the awards every year to recognize excellence in categories ranging from academics to athletics to campus leadership.

The 26th Annual University Life Awards program is UTSA's oldest tradition and continues to serve as one of the most prestigious honors that can be achieved at UTSA. The University Life Awards has served as UTSA's "Oscars," honoring its most outstanding students, student organizations, faculty and staff members.

2003 University Life Award winners

Outstanding Support Staff Member:
Maxine Farrimond, special events coordinator, Office of the President

Outstanding Professional Staff Member:
Chris Chipps, Visitor Center coordinator, Office of Admissions

Distinguished Faculty Teaching Awards:
Marian Aitches, lecturer in American studies, Department of History
Carol Dyas, director for the Office of Mathematical Instructional Support, College of Sciences

College of Business Most Outstanding Student:
Amy Browning

College of Education and Human Development Most Outstanding Student:
Michelle Kenney

College of Engineering Most Outstanding Student:
Leticia Arvide

College of Liberal & Fine Arts Most Outstanding Student:
Gilberta Turner

College of Sciences Most Outstanding Student:
Miriam Juckett

School of Architecture Most Outstanding Student:
Chirsta Holden

Diane Abdo Most Outstanding RSO Advisor (sponsored by RSO Council):
Sister Imelda Phelan, Catholic Student Association

Most Outstanding Cultural Awareness Award (sponsored by CAB):
Student Association for Islamic Dialogue (SAID)

Most Outstanding Service Award (sponsored by VOICES):
Golden Key International Honour Society

Most Outstanding Membership Development Award:
Sigma Kappa Sorority

Most Outstanding Political Action Award:
Sigma Kappa Upsilon Sophomore Honor Society

Best Female Fitness Fanatic (sponsored by Campus Recreation):
Tiffany Killingsworth

Best Male Fitness Fanatic (sponsored by Campus Recreation):
Jonathon Roblez

Bobbie Walker Intramural Female Athlete (sponsored by Campus Recreation):
Marisol Flores

Bobbie Walker Intramural Male Athlete (sponsored by Campus Recreation):
Ian Bernal

Zebra Award–Intramural Referee of the Year (sponsored by Campus Recreation):
Brian Dickson

Club Sports Leader of the Year (sponsored by Campus Recreation):
Eric Ashley

Best Female Intercollegiate Athlete (sponsored by Athletics):
Svenja Fuhrig, tennis

Best Male Intercollegiate Athlete (sponsored by Athletics):
Danny Phillips, baseball

Most Outstanding Freshman:
Robert Tippets

Most Outstanding Sophomore:
Sandra Gonzales

Most Outstanding Junior:
Andrew Gutierrez

Most Outstanding Senior:
Tina Pierce

Most Outstanding Graduate:
Ablam Apedjihoun

Greek Woman of the Year (sponsored by Panhellenic):
Brandi Banks

Greek Man of the Year (sponsored by IFC):
Frank Ruiz

Most Spirited Student:
Maria Lamas

Jane Findling Awards:
Melissa Baez, Delma Barrera, Cheryl Jansen, Melissa Killen, Maria Lamas

Golden Feather Awards:
Melissa Killen, Melissa Unsell

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