Lavender Graduation & Awards (April 11, 2019)
First presented in 2015, the Lavender Awards recognize individuals, departments, and organizations that have made Georgia Tech a safer and more inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and asexual students, faculty, staff, and alumni. (The awards listed below were either given, presented, or received by OUE staff.)
Co-Host/Presenter
Dr. Steven P. Girardot
Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Up With the White and Gold Awards (April 15, 2019)
The Up With the White and Gold Ceremony is coordinated by two student organizations: the Presidents’ Council Governing Board and the Georgia Tech Ambassadors. In addition, the Office of Student Involvement and the Georgia Tech Alumni Association support this amazing event recognizing the achievements of the campus community. (The awards listed below were either given, presented, or received by OUE staff.)
New Student & Transition Programs
Impact Award
Dr. Beth Spencer
Director, Undergraduate Academic Advising
Student Honors Celebration (April 16, 2019)
Each spring, students and their families are invited to the Student Honors Celebration, formerly the Student Honors Luncheon, to honor Georgia Tech students who have received Institute or college-specific awards throughout the academic year. (The awards listed below were either given, presented, or received by OUE staff.)
CAS Awards
Jordan Lockwood Peer Tutor of the Year
Cassidy Reese
CommLab Center Assistant of the Year
Rocio Soto
Outstanding Tutor Award
Talha Khawaja Outstanding
PLUS Leader Award
Julie Leonard-Duke
Institute Awards
Love Family Foundation Scholarship
Ángel “Alex” Cabrera and Meredith Wolpert
Faculty and Staff Awards (April 19, 2019)
The Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon recognizes those who have received accolades and awards throughout the previous academic year. (The awards listed below were either given, presented, or received by OUE staff.)
Serve-Learn-Sustain Award
Serve-Learn-Sustain Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Sustainability Teaching
Jennifer S. Singh
Associate Professor, History and Sociology
Academic Advisor Awards
Outstanding Graduate Academic Advising Award
Glenda Johnson
Academic Advisor II, Mechnical Engineering
Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advising Staff Advisor Award
Fran D. Buser
Academic Advisor II, Industrial and Systems Engineering Outstanding
Undergraduate Academic Advising Faculty Advisor Award
Emily Weigel
Academic Professional, Biological Sciences
*If any awards or names were missed, please email us so we can correct it. Thank you!