CU@Lunch Award Recipients

This award provides an opportunity for students to show their appreciation to a staff member or instructor (professor, TA, advisor, mentor) who has had a positive influence on their time at CU. Either graduate or undergraduate students may nominate someone for this award, which involves writing a brief essay describing what the person you are nominating has done to make CU a welcoming place to be. If you know others who should receive this recognition, click here to nominate them.

Ron Billingsley and Janelle Knox
Ron Billingsley, associate professor in the Honors Program, and Janelle Knox, senior, are honorees of the Building Community CU@Lunch award. Ron was cited for helping Janelle find a sense of community and for his desire to maximize the education and potential of every student he works with.

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Patty Berger and Laura Loucks
Patty Berger, psychology department academic advisor, and Laura Loucks, senior, are honorees of the Building Community CU@Lunch award. Patty was cited for her positive influence on Laura's academic career at CU and support for her experiences outside of class.

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Mark Wolk and Joan Hoover
Mark Wolk, Transportation Services and Joan Hoover, a non-traditional senior. Mark was cited for his support, encouragement, patience, dedication, care and respect for Joan and other student employees.

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Laura Amsel and Kristin Scherrer
Laurel Amsel, psychology department academic advisor and Kristin Scherrer, junior. Laurel was cited for going out of her way to inform students of special events, internships, graduate programs, and other opportunities.

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Ray Macfee and Lisa Brownstein
Ray Macfee, senior Business instructor, and Lisa Brownstein, senior, were the first recipients of the Building Community "CU@Lunch" award, which provides an opportunity for students to invite a faculty/staff member to lunch as a way of expressing appreciation for support. Ray was cited for improving the sense of community within the business department by his devotion and sense of caring and respect for students.

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Kathy Arehart and Laura Kalstein
Kathy Arehart, professor in speech, language and hearing sciences, and Laura Kalstein, senior. Kathy was cited for her personal and generous support and encouragement for Laura's undergraduate experience.

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Jim Curry and Kou Xiong
Jim Curry, professor of applied mathematics, and Kou Xiong, sophomore. Jim was cited for his patience, dedication, kindness and positive influence on Kou's CU experience.

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Tanya Harrison and Simeon Darwick
Tanya Harrison, licensed psychotherapist at Wardenburg Health Center, and Simeon Darwick, freshman. Tanya was cited for encouraging Sim's involvement in positive campus activities and for introducing him to kind, helpful people.

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Alana Mace and Kendall Lux
Alana Mace, teaching assistant in the CU Experience program, and Kendall Lux, freshman. Alana was cited for her personal sharing and interest in helping new students adjust to college life.

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Link Simpson and James Bavero
Link Simpson, teaching assistant in the CU Experience program, and James Bavero, freshman. Link was cited for helping new students to solve problems in a personal, helpful and caring manner.

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