{"id":170817,"date":"2021-03-29T08:27:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T12:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=170817"},"modified":"2021-03-29T08:27:39","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T12:27:39","slug":"spirit-awards-recognize-deserving-uconn-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2021\/03\/spirit-awards-recognize-deserving-uconn-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit Awards Recognize Deserving UConn Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

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Honorees in the seventh annual UConn Spirit Awards, which celebrate exceptional employees at the University, were announced in a virtual ceremony for the University community on Thursday, March 25, 2021.<\/p>\r\n

The ceremony recognizes the efforts of employees, especially staff, in building community and promoting civility. The Spirit Awards program was originally the result of a survey conducted by the Something’s Happening Committee, which found a significant correlation between supportive interactions among colleagues and productivity on the job.<\/p>\r\n

“This year in particular has redefined the very idea of ‘Husky Spirit,'” said UConn President Thomas Katsouleas. “Over the past 12 months, we’ve been called on to respond to challenges that none of us could have imagined. I’m sure we would all be happy to never hear the word ‘unprecedented’ again, but it happens to be true: unprecedented effort was required of everyone at UConn, and we answered the call.<\/p>\r\n

“Today is an opportunity to single out some of the outstanding staff members who demonstrate what it means to be a UConn Husky day in and day out. Our whole community is grateful to them always, but this year that gratitude is even more profound.”<\/p>\r\n

Katsouleas took time to recognize all those that were nominated for the awards and those that took the time to submit a nomination.<\/p>\r\n

“Today is also an opportunity to remember that, despite the diversity of our roles here, ultimately we have the same goal: making UConn the best possible place for our students, faculty, staff, and friends,” he said.<\/p>\r\n

This year’s winners and finalists are:<\/p>\r\n

Rising Star Award<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Winner:<\/strong> Edward Junhao Lim, University Libraries<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Erin Ciarimboli, Enrichment Programs\/CETL<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> William Davenport, Department of Extension, Litchfield<\/p>\r\n

Unsung Hero Award<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Winner:<\/strong> Hengameh Vosough, Campus Technology Services<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Sirrah Galligan, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Amanda Wilde, ISS First Year Program and Learning Community<\/p>\r\n

University Citizen Award<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Winner:<\/strong> Kay Gruder, Career Development Center<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Eva Gorbants, Fine Arts<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Sherry Zane, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies<\/p>\r\n

Team Award<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Winner:<\/strong> Dean of Students Office<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Center for Clean Energy Engineering Staff<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> CETL: Educational Technologies and Learning Initiatives Team<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Office of the Registrar<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> SHaW COVID-19 Morning Huddle<\/p>\r\n

Inclusive Excellence Award<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Winner:<\/strong> Lisa Famularo, Career Development Center<\/p>\r\n

Finalist:<\/strong> Dr. Willena Kimpson Price, African American Cultural Center<\/p>\r\n

Finalist<\/strong>:<\/strong> Dr. Chao Song, Student Health and Wellness<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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