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Individuals and organizations honored for enhancing campus life
Photos by Clay Wegrzynowicz, story by Bryan Hay
Twenty-one outstanding students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations were awarded Aaron O. Hoff Awards on May 8 in the Marlo Room, Farinon College Center. The awards celebrate the legacy of Aaron O. Hoff ’36 , the College’s first African American student.
Each spring, the Division of Campus Life invites the campus community to nominate those who embody Hoff’s strength of character and his endeavors to build community. A committee selects recipients from nominations collected from the student body and College employees.
This year, there were 97 unique nominees were put forward by 94 different faculty, staff, and students. Several of them submitted multiple nominees and some nominees were submitted for more than one award, resulting in 157 nominations across all awards.
Individual Student Awards
Zulihat Yusif '19 received the Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes a student who works without regard for personal reward, who has demonstrated concern for and dedication to the betterment of their peers within the Lafayette community. Sarina Krantzler ’20 also received the Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes a student who works without regard for personal reward, who has demonstrated concern for and dedication to the betterment of their peers within the Lafayette community. Tomoki Sasaki ’19 received the World Citizen Award, which recognizes a student who has demonstrated commitment to international or global issues through academic work or co-curricular leadership at Lafayette College. Daniel Goodman '20 also received the Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes students who demonstrate considerable leadership potential and have made an impressive transition from exploring to taking the lead toward meaningful change. Alexandra Diaz ’21 received the Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes students who demonstrate considerable leadership potential and have made an impressive transition from exploring to taking the lead toward meaningful change. Josette Yeboah ’21 received the Residential Spirit Award, which recognizes a student who has gone above and beyond to contribute to their living environment, making the hall a fun and welcoming place to live. Erik Laucks ’20 received the Service Above Self Award, which recognizes a student who best exemplifies the qualities of caring and concern for others through participation in service activities. This active citizen is committed to discovering the root cause of social issues and supports solution-based initiatives with significant amounts of personal time. Shira Wein ’19 received the 1974 Award, which recognizes a student who most exemplifies the groundbreaking spirit of the first class of women to graduate from Lafayette College by working toward equality for women on campus. Fayola Fair ’19 received the Marquis Award (individual), which recognizes exemplary leadership by a student. The recipient has influenced the behaviors, actions, or opinions of others toward a common goal or purpose. The recipient models collaboration, handles controversy with civility, and places value on a common purpose. Ayleen Correa ’19 received the Frances Ocansey-Ahene Spirit of Multiculturalism Award, which recognizes a graduating senior whose commitment to academic excellence and inclusive leadership within the community transcends all barriers and exemplifies the ethos of multiculturalism at Lafayette College. Reed Aichholz ’21 received the Robert I. Weiner Interfaith Award, which recognizes the student who contributed most significantly to interfaith work by promoting constructive dialogue between religious and intercultural groups on campus. Dget Downey ’19 received the Mattachine Award, which recognizes the student who most exemplifies the courage of the Mattachine Society, the nation’s first LGBTQ rights organization, in working tirelessly to advance LGBTQ rights at Lafayette College. Organization Awards
Emergency Medical Services Club received the Commitment to Service Award, which recognizes a student organization that has displayed significant effort for the improvement of the Lafayette campus through service and/or philanthropy. Interfaith Council received the Marquis Award (group), which recognizes exemplary leadership by a student organization or group of students. The recipient has influenced the behaviors, actions, or opinions of others toward a common goal or purpose. The recipient models collaboration, handles controversy with civility, and places value on a common purpose. American Institute of Chemical Engineers received the Student Organization of the Year Award (serving its membership), which recognizes a student organization that has demonstrated a progression of growth throughout the year as indicated by its programming, membership, and/or organization management. Alpha Phi Omega received the Student Organization of the Year Award (serving beyond membership), which recognizes a student organization that has demonstrated a progression of growth throughout the year as indicated by its programming, membership, and/or organization management. Heathers: Talk Back received the Program of the Year Award, which recognizes a student organization or group of students who planned and implemented a program that positively impacted the campus culture. Large or small scale this program was creative, original, and evaluated based on how well it fulfilled its purpose. Women in Computing received the Big 8 Program of the Year award, which recognizes a student organization or group of students who planned and implemented a program or initiative that most impacted the campus community in its emphasis on cross-cultural dialogue, intellectual exploration of a sociocultural issue, and/or social integration across identities. Faculty and Staff Awards
