Congratulations to the Summer and Fall 2024 graduates from Student Affairs! Your hard work and achievements inspire us. We look forward to seeing your positive impact in your communities.
2024 Posts
Please join us in celebrating the remarkable career and retirement of Robert Jones, associate director of Adventure and Sports for Campus Recreation Services, on October 17 from 1:30-4 p.m. at the outdoor pool patio in the Student Life Center.
In 2024, Student Affairs will present its 34th annual Vice President for Student Affairs Award for Service Excellence. Up to three awards of $850 will be conferred. To align with Student Affairs’ new strategic plan, the award has been updated to recognize individuals who go above and beyond to support Student Affairs’ vision, mission, and values. We know that not everyone in Student Affairs works directly with students, but it truly takes all of us to create the type of environment where our students can thrive.
Chef James Jorgen from the University of Utah won the Continental regional title at the NACUFS 2024 Culinary Challenge in Tacoma, Washington. His winning dish featured pan-seared branzino and ratatouille-stuffed eggplant. Jorgen will compete at the national level in Louisville, Kentucky, in July. Congratulations, Chef Jorgen!
On May 3, 2024, Dr. Sherrá Watkins, associate vice president for Student Health and Wellness, returned to her alma mater—East Carolina University—to speak at the commencement ceremony for the College of Allied Health Sciences. In her speech, Dr. Watkins shared insights from her academic, professional, and personal journey, which led her through seasons of planting, growth, drought, and harvest.