STUDENT EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED DURING THE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Hundreds of students and more than a dozen organizations received awards and recognition during the university wide Celebration of Students’ Achievement, Scholarship and Creative Works and were recognized for their outstanding work throughout the school year. The Career Services office would like to announce the names of the students who won Student Employment Awards for this academic year.

“We would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2024 Student Employment Awards. Their hard work, dedication and commitment to their departments and organizations are appreciated.”

- Omega Cruz, Assistant Director Student Employment & Employer Relations 

• Arrupe Person for Others Award:
• Amara Grajewski for Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America
  • This award recognizes a student employee who clearly serves other people with a passion.

• Ignatian Spirit Student Employment Team of the Year Award:
• Patrick Sheehan, Sara Stemmler, and Keaira Williams for Study Abroad Office
  • This award recognizes a team who work with the passion and dedication as if they live each day to "go forth and set the world on fire."

• Cura Apostolica Person for Institution Award:
• Trang Nguyen for Tutoring Center
  • This award recognizes a student employee who demonstrates considerable care, commitment and supports the organization or institution where they are employed.

• Core Element Award:
• Viktoria Barber for Residence Life
• Idiake Irumundomon for Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
• Talissa Keys for Tutoring Center
  • This award recognizes three Student Employee of the Year finalists for their service and contributions to the Loyola community.

• The Student Employee of the Year Award:
  • Viktoria Barber for Residence Life
    • This award recognizes one student employee for their outstanding contributions and achievements and who has made a positive impact on the university. 

Congratulations to all the winners!