Five University of Nebraska students have been chosen as recipients of the Student Alumni Foundation Outstanding Senior Award.
The Outstanding Senior Award recognizes seniors for excellence in scholarship and leadership, as well as involvement in and dedication to, the UNK and the Kearney community. The Student Alumni Foundation has been making these awards since the group was founded in 1981.
The recipients will be honored at the UNK Mortar Board Honors Convocation later this month.
Recipients are:
Krystine Hoefer is a psychology major with a criminal justice minor from Elgin. Krystine is a member of the Alpha Phi social sorority where she served in several capacities including president. Krystine is a member of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi where she also served as president and treasurer. She is involved with UNK Theater, Order of Omega, UNK Honors Program, Martin Hall Council, Women’s Chorus and intramurals. Krystine is a member of Nebraska Leadership Seminar and has been published twice and presented at several conferences.
John Blecha is a chemistry major and a molecular biology minor from Gothenburg. He is a graduate of Gothenburg Jr./Sr. High School. He has served as a Chancellor Ambassador and a Student Senator, and been involved with Campus Kitchen and Loper Program Activities Council. John has been on the Dean’s List for seven semesters and been honored as a member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, the Honors Program and Mortar Board. He has also presented at the Midwest Regional Meeting of The American Chemical Society.
Jessica Obermier is a psychology major and special education minor from Henderson. Obermier is a member of Psi Chi where she served as secretary, Sigma Xi, a scientific research society, and Phi Eta Sigma a national honor society. She has aided in the organization of several professional workshops as well as presented at a number of psychology, therapy and counseling conferences nationally. She has earned a place on the Deans' list every semester, is a member of the UNK undergraduate research fellows program, and has had her work published three times.
Meagan Smejdir, a Lincoln native, is a Spanish translation and interpretation major with a minor in sociology. Smejdir is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, a social sorority where she has served in several leadership capacities including president. She is involved in Alpha Mu Gamma, a foreign language honor society, Gold Torch Society women’s mentoring program, Mortar Board senior honor society, Order of Omega Greek honor society, Phi Eta Sigma and Sociology Club. She also served as president for both the Student Alumni Foundation and executive vice president for the Panhellenic Council. Smejdir has extensive work experience in her field of translation and studied abroad in Toledo, Spain.
Cristobal “Criss” Salinas, Jr. is a Spanish education/ESL major and dance minor from Schuyler. Salinas is a member of the Chancellor’s Affirmative Action Commission, Chancellor’s Ambassadors and Chancellor’s Leadership Class. He has been active in Multicultural Affairs at UNK where he served as student coordinator and chaired the Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference. Salinas is currently student teaching in Houston, Texas. He previously was selected as one of only 21 students nationwide to participate in a paid internship program at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Internship in Washington D.C. He also served on the admissions counselor search committee, was a Student Diplomat and assisted with Summer Advising and Enrollment. He also served on UNK Student Government where he was director of student organizations. Salinas has won several awards including Congressional Youth Leadership Council Recognition, UNK Distinguished Service Award, Deans' List, Multicultural Affairs Leadership and Academics Award, UNK Homecoming King and many others.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Personal Statement; Iowa State University
Personal Statement:
My dream is to work as a professional at the university level, to educate and influence students to pursue a higher education. The College of Human Science and Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies of the Iowa State University will help me attain the necessary tools to develop a better understanding of the Student Affairs program in the world of academics. I believe one needs to learn from the best to become the best, in an educational setting where theory is translated to practice. Obtaining my Masters Degree in Higher Education with specialization in Student Affairs will empower me to better serve my community, my people, and to realize my dream as a professional.
Migrating from Mexico to the U.S. was a new experience and a challenge; I had to make new friends, adapt to a new culture, and learn a new language. Mrs. Moyer, my first English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, helped me to surpass those challenges. Although they only possess a seventh grade education, my parents have always given me the best education and inspiration to continue my studies. They inspire me to pursue a career where I can make a difference.
My experience as an undergraduate has helped me dig into the buffet of activities at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Not only will I be graduating with a B.A. in Spanish Education, English as a Second Language and a minor in Dance, but I will also be graduating with a firm knowledge of what I love to do: helping students to succeed.
I have learned how to work and achieve excellence both academically and in my personal life. My dreams are becoming reality: get an education and never stop dreaming. In order to achieve excellence through my academics and civic life, I have overcome obstacles and challenges in which I have greatly utilized my commitment, responsibility and dedication to higher education.
During my undergraduate college career I have grown as a better person, student, and leader. I have learned to work with diverse groups of people with different ideas, beliefs, and values. I am always working to my full potential to obtain what I dream and wish. As an active student leader at my university, I have gained the courage and determination to put myself in leadership positions. I have been involved in extracurricular activities, such as: Student Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Director of Student Organizations for Student Government, Vice-President for the Hispanic Student Association, Academic Mentor for Student Support Services, Recruitment and Public Relations for Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., a Chancellor’s Ambassador, Student Leaders for Summer Advising and Enrollment, Chair for the Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, among other student organizations.
As a result of my grade point average (GPA) and involvement in the classroom, I have achieved excellence in my academics by being awarded the Peter Kiewit and Dream Scholar, Outstanding Sophomore of the Year, Outstanding Young Latino Leader of Nebraska, and UNK Distinguished Service Award. Also, because of my passion for dance and dedication to students, I have developed my dance technique in the classroom. Specifically, I have had the privilege to teach dance to students with documented developmental disabilities. While I have passed my passion and love for dance on to them, they have taught me a key meaning of life: to do my best at all times.
My outgoing, energetic personality, my passion and experience working with students, and my leadership skills make me a strong candidate for a Masters Degree in Higher Education with specialization in Student Affairs at the Iowa State University. While I complete my graduate studies, I see myself networking with faculty, staff, and administrators across the ISU campus. This networking will allow me to better understand how the university system works as it relates to assisting students. I believe that my personality, skills, and talents will help me to work yet again with students from across the state, nation and the world.
My dream is to work as a professional at the university level, to educate and influence students to pursue a higher education. The College of Human Science and Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies of the Iowa State University will help me attain the necessary tools to develop a better understanding of the Student Affairs program in the world of academics. I believe one needs to learn from the best to become the best, in an educational setting where theory is translated to practice. Obtaining my Masters Degree in Higher Education with specialization in Student Affairs will empower me to better serve my community, my people, and to realize my dream as a professional.
Migrating from Mexico to the U.S. was a new experience and a challenge; I had to make new friends, adapt to a new culture, and learn a new language. Mrs. Moyer, my first English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, helped me to surpass those challenges. Although they only possess a seventh grade education, my parents have always given me the best education and inspiration to continue my studies. They inspire me to pursue a career where I can make a difference.
My experience as an undergraduate has helped me dig into the buffet of activities at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Not only will I be graduating with a B.A. in Spanish Education, English as a Second Language and a minor in Dance, but I will also be graduating with a firm knowledge of what I love to do: helping students to succeed.
I have learned how to work and achieve excellence both academically and in my personal life. My dreams are becoming reality: get an education and never stop dreaming. In order to achieve excellence through my academics and civic life, I have overcome obstacles and challenges in which I have greatly utilized my commitment, responsibility and dedication to higher education.
During my undergraduate college career I have grown as a better person, student, and leader. I have learned to work with diverse groups of people with different ideas, beliefs, and values. I am always working to my full potential to obtain what I dream and wish. As an active student leader at my university, I have gained the courage and determination to put myself in leadership positions. I have been involved in extracurricular activities, such as: Student Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Director of Student Organizations for Student Government, Vice-President for the Hispanic Student Association, Academic Mentor for Student Support Services, Recruitment and Public Relations for Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., a Chancellor’s Ambassador, Student Leaders for Summer Advising and Enrollment, Chair for the Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, among other student organizations.
As a result of my grade point average (GPA) and involvement in the classroom, I have achieved excellence in my academics by being awarded the Peter Kiewit and Dream Scholar, Outstanding Sophomore of the Year, Outstanding Young Latino Leader of Nebraska, and UNK Distinguished Service Award. Also, because of my passion for dance and dedication to students, I have developed my dance technique in the classroom. Specifically, I have had the privilege to teach dance to students with documented developmental disabilities. While I have passed my passion and love for dance on to them, they have taught me a key meaning of life: to do my best at all times.
My outgoing, energetic personality, my passion and experience working with students, and my leadership skills make me a strong candidate for a Masters Degree in Higher Education with specialization in Student Affairs at the Iowa State University. While I complete my graduate studies, I see myself networking with faculty, staff, and administrators across the ISU campus. This networking will allow me to better understand how the university system works as it relates to assisting students. I believe that my personality, skills, and talents will help me to work yet again with students from across the state, nation and the world.
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