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The Millikin University community gathered again for the annual Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thursday, April 25, at Kirkland Fines Arts Center to honor faculty, staff and student accomplishments as the academic year approaches its close. Over 125 awards were presented to Millikin students and faculty who were honored for their commitment to academic excellence. Many awards have been created to distinguish alums from Millikin's past.

The Millikin University community gathered again for the annual Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thursday, April 25, at Kirkland Fines Arts Center to honor faculty, staff and student accomplishments as the academic year approaches its close. Over 125 awards were presented to Millikin students and faculty who were honored for their commitment to academic excellence. Many awards have been created to distinguish alums from Millikin's past.

The Millikin University community gathered again for the annual Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thursday, April 27, at Kirkland Fines Arts Center to honor faculty, staff and student accomplishments as the 2022-23 academic year approaches its close. Over 90 awards were presented to Millikin students and faculty who were honored for their commitment to academic excellence. Many awards have been created to distinguish alums from Millikin's past.

The Big Blue men's and women's tennis programs were each named All-Academic Teams by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for the 2021-22 season. To be named an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above. The men's team tallied a team GPA of 3.32 in the 2021-22 school year, and the women's team achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.51. "I'm very proud of the consistent effort put forward by both teams on and off the court this year," Director of Tennis, Alex Covington said. "Their hard work in the classroom and on the court exemplifies the values of a student-athlete." Nine Millikin tennis players were also named Scholar Athletes by the ITA, notching a grade point average of 3.5 or above during the 21-22 academic year. For the women's team, Brianna Barconi, D Galvan, Emily Markus, Kaitlyn Mullins, Amber Rezinas, and Nikol Obradovic were named Scholar Athletes. On the men's side, James Broach, Cory Erickson, and Clayton Maack achieved the honors.

Millikin Students in the Tabor School of Business were honored with the following awards at the 2022 Honors Convocation. Glen R. Smith Award: Angela Arnold Margaret Sparks Award: Kentina Ishimwe Judy Lederbrand Day Accounting Award: Megan Lockhart, Amanda Noser Linda Weatherbee Human Resource Management Award: Bailey Coffman Paul R. Winn Memorial Achievement Award: Alyssa Hennessy, Daniel Laverde Podeschi-Landacre Management Information Systems Award: Lan Dao, Rolande Umuhoza, Isabella Voss Excellence in Management Information Systems Award: Sean Miller

Millikin Students & Staff were honored with the following awards at the 2022 Honors Convocation. Maria Leonard Senior Book Award: Greta Jacobson and Madison Roberson The JoAnne Trow Award: Joshua Martinez, Reagan Minnette, Sophia Nicholson, Page Shields and Charly Warlow Millikin University Greek Five Star Chapter Award: Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc., Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. C.W. Barnes Memorial Award: Kaitlin Dickey Major Thomas G. Storey Citizenship Award: Reena Riley Dr. Jere C. Mickel Human Relations Award: Jarius Ingram Daniel J. & Elinor Gage Student Activities Award: Aubrey Staton Helen Moffett Russell Community Service Award: Kaitlin Yelaska and Dejuan Sparkman Eshelman Family Award: Brandon Lockhart and Megan Lockhart The Dr. Jan Devore Award for Excellence in Contributions to Campus Life: Erica Reyes Dr. J. Roger Miller Leadership Award: Angela Arnold Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award: Dr. Chung-Ha Kim, adjunct professor of music Alpha Lambda Delta Outstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Robert Money, professor of philosophy and chair of the Philosophy Department Teaching Excellence Award: Dr. Julie Bates, assistant professor of English Research & Artistic Achievement Award: Dr. Mark Tonelli, assistant professor of applied guitar and coordinator of the Guitar Studies Program Faculty Service Award: Rachel Bicicchi, associate professor, educational technology coordinator, research/instruction librarian and director of online learning Dr. Ralph A. Czerwinski and Dr. Deborah L. Slayton Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award: Dr. Nancy Curtin, professor of communication and chair of the Communication Department

The Scovill Prize is the most coveted award for overall excellence at Millikin University, Scovill prizes are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and service and scholarship. The following students are the Scovill Prize winners: Jarius Ingram Sean Miller Erin Leone Emily Kemp Bryce Shumaker Victoria Stuart Jacob Vietti Hannah Magy

Millikin Students in the College of Professional Studies were honored with the following awards at the 2022 Honors Convocation. Education Barbara & Robert Byrkit Award: Maegan Carter, Lauren Wyatt Dr. Jerald Hunt & Dr. Darlene Hoffman Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning: Allison Banks Jola Kuntz Education Award: Kathryn Cully Ray Boehmer Memorial Award for Excellence in Science Education: Emma Lewis Exercise Science & Sport Smith/Orlandini Award: Sophie Darden, Quinton Miller Walter Witt Award: Salat Al-Nurridin, Jensen Cearlock, Kale Crawford, Simen Nodland Nursing Alpha Tau Delta Honorarium Award: Sierra Barnette Decatur Memorial Hospital R.H. Cleland R.N. Award: Chloe Scharfenberg James Millikin Theory & Practice of Nursing Award: Blake Breyman Dorotha F. Dean Nursing Award: Nicole Billadeau Dr. Mary D. Shanks & Dr. Linda K. Niedringhaus Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award: Rachael Croy Dr. Mary Jane Linton Nursing Excellence Award: Taylor Orr

Millikin Students in the College of Professional Studies were honored with the following awards at the 2022 Honors Convocation.

Millikin Students in the College of Fine Arts were honored with the following awards at the 2022 Honors Convocation. Music Pi Kappa Lambda Outstanding Senior Award: Max DiPasquale Presser Award: Stefani Graff Alice Herren Ayars Award: Madeline Woodcock Mary B. Merris Award: Cecilia Antonelle, Kathryn Nobbe Winifred St. Clair Minturn Award: Hannah Markun Thomas A. Johnson Memorial Award: Trevor Schaefer Dr. Russell Tiede Honors Award: Hannah Markun Percussion Achievement Award: Hayden Marshall Dr. Maria Klott Memorial Award: Kevin Kuska Handler Award for Excellence, Bachelor of Arts in Music: Hannah Warfel Theatre & Dance Joan & Melvin Grabowski Memorial Award: Stark Winter Dr. L.C. McNabb Memorial Award: Steven Klenk, Kat Macri, Joel Ochoa Michelle Chartier Memorial Award: Madeline Curtin, Gillian Genardo Kathryn Paige Torp Memorial Award: Jeremy Banzon, Nick Dunk Ron Smith Award In Musical Theatre: Emily Bacino Althaus, Kelsey Crotz, Amanda Handegan, Justin Nelson J. Ben Wand Prize: Taylor-Ekart Brooks, Brigid Buckley, Julia Budd, Jamie Gamonez Andrew Strand Memorial Theatre Ensemble Award: Micky mCNaughton, Andrew Tufano, Brigham Williams Art Marvin Klaven Art Award: Taylor Linville, Lindsey Thompson David S. Monroe Art Award: Maggie Strubhar, Syd Wilson Dorothy Sellers Art Award: Skylyr Chloe, Lacet Edwards, Rosina Fascetti, Jack Harmon, Jupiter Holcomb, Julia Lakin, Emma McManus, Erica Pamson, Courtney Schudel

Millikin Students in the College of Arts & Sciences were honored with the following awards at the 2022 Honors Convocation. Behavioral Sciences

For a fifth consecutive year, Millikin University arts technology students were recognized for their creative excellence receiving regional-level American Advertising Awards (ADDY) from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Northern Illinois chapter this past February. This year, Millikin students submitted their work in the American Advertising Federation Northern Illinois regional competition and received one Gold ADDY, three Silver ADDYs and two Bronze ADDYs. A Gold ADDY recognizes the highest level of creative excellence. Entries that are also considered outstanding and worthy of recognition receive a Silver ADDY. Anne Longman, a senior arts technology major from Park Ridge, Ill., won a Gold ADDY in video storytelling for her project "Our Sweet Road" and a Bronze ADDY for her Millikin Cross Country photography project. Ryan Judd, a senior arts technology major from Illiopolis, Ill., took home a Silver ADDY for his photo "Companions of Midnight," while Zach Cook, a senior arts technology major from Taylorville, Ill., won two Silver ADDYs for his photos and cinematography "Noir" and "Reflections." Claire Eppley, a senior arts technology major from Springfield, Ill., won a Bronze ADDY for a motion graphics animation created to be used as an animated logo bump for Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre. In addition to individual student accolades, Millikin's English and Arts Technology & Administration Departments received a Bronze ADDY Award for the Spring 2021 issue of BURST magazine-a full-fledged student publication. Millikin student-run venture 1901 Productions also won two Silver ADDY Awards for film entertainment pieces titled "Loss of Self" and "Dissociate."

Nat Long (they/them), a theatre and biology double major, was honored as Millikin University's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award for 2021. The senior from Verona, Wis., was honored during the 47th annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate virtual ceremony on Nov. 10. Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and thereby becomes a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. In the spirit of Lincoln, student laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities. Student Laureates are chosen by the chief executive officers of their respective institutions, who also serve as Academic Trustees of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

Justin Craig, of Naperville, Ill., was recognized as Millikin University's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award for 2020. The senior physics and mathematics double major, with minors in chemistry and computer science, was honored during the 46th annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate virtual ceremony on Nov. 10. Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and thereby becomes a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. In the spirit of Lincoln, student laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.