By Rebecca Wyatt, OU Web Writer

Students and advisers from OU’s numerous student organizations and Greek life gather in the Banquet Rooms of the Oakland Center on April 17, to recognize the contributions of individuals and groups to campus life during the 27^th annual Student and Greek Organization's Recognition Night.

The award reception, organized by the Center for Student Activities (CSA), featured the theme “Leadership: The Ultimate Road Trip,” and not only recognized the dedication of organizations but also the Volunteer Service Award, Commuter Involvement Award and the Sidney Fink Memorial Award winners.

While the student and Greek organizations have been recognized for 27 years, the first formal reception was held last year and CSA wanted to continue the tradition.

“The recognition Nnght recognizes accomplishments made by student organizations and individuals. The event is a time where student organizations can come together and celebrate all the hard work they accomplished over the past year,” said Cressie Smith, coordinator of student organizations and Greek life.

Awards winners are self-nominated or nominated by organizations, advisers and fellow students. Recipients are recognized with certificates, pins and financial awards.

SAFB AWARDS

Fantastic Forms

• American Marketing Association

Creative Within “Caps”

• Phi Sigma Sigma — Mr. PhiSignificant

Event of the Year

• Sigma Pi — Pig Roast

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AWARDS

Outstanding Academic/Educational Program

• College Panhellenic (CPH) — “Mock Accident”- Alcohol Awareness

Outstanding Multicultural/Diversity Program

• Student Program Board — The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Mandala Sand Painting

Outstanding Multicultural/Diversity Program—Honorable Mention

• Black Collegiate Arts Association — Gala Performance: “A Journey Through Our History”

Outstanding Religious Program

• Latter Day Saint Student Association — What is a Mormon?

Outstanding Political/Social Awareness Program

• Women’s Issues Forum — Women’s Fair

Outstanding Recreational/Club Sport Program

• Oakland University Student Congress, SAFB, Student Program Board — March Madness: Road Trip to North Carolina

Outstanding Co-Sponsored Program

• Women’s Issues Forum, Gay Straight Alliance, Association of Black Students, SAFE on Campus, and College Democrats — Equal Rights Rally

Outstanding Traditional Program

• Phi Sigma Sigma — Mr. PhiSignificant

Outstanding Traditional Program—Honorable Mention:

• Sigma Pi — Pig Roast

Outstanding Community Service Program

• Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) — 10-Day Entrepreneurship Camp for At-Risk 11^th Graders

Outstanding Fundraising Program

• Indian Student Association — Tsunami Fundraiser

Outstanding Social Program

• Welcome Week Activities 2004

OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION AWARDS

Student Organization of the Year                                                       

• Students In Free Enterprise

New Student Organization of the Year                                               

• Graduate Student Physical Therapy Association

Greek Organization of the Year                                              

• College Panhellenic (CPH)

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Student Organization President of the Year (Female)            

• Stacey Perkowski, American Marketing Association

Student Organization President of the Year (Male)                

• Jitesh Singh, Students In Free Enterprise

Gregory Marrs Greek of the Year                                            

• Danielle Zucarro, Phi Sigma Sigma

Student Leader of the Year (Female)                                     

• Charity Jones

Student Leader of the Year (Male)                                                      

• Mike McGuinness

ADVISER AWARDS

Adviser of the Year (Student Organization)

• Christine Cronaeur, WXOU
• Mark Simon, Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Adviser of the Year (Greek Organization)

• Robin Althaver, Phi Sigma Sigma

LINK AWARDS (Service to Student Organizations and/or the CSA Office)

• Accounting and Accounts Payable
• Lizabeth Barcley (SHRM Advisor)
• Sara Crampton (New Student Programs)
• Chartwells
• David Dulio (Political Science)
• Alan Epstien (Political Science)
• Jeff Frankoviak (Housing)
• Petra Knoche (International Students and Scholars Office)
• John Manfredi (Meadow Brook Theatre/OU Flicks)
• Karen Markel (Service to SHRM)
• Don Matthews (Political Science)
• Sandi Powell (Center for Student Activities)
• Print Shop
• Jo Reiger (Sociology Club Advisor)
• Officer Terry Ross (OUPD)
• John Savio (MSU Federal Credit Union)
• Michelle Southward (Center for Multicultural Initiatives)
• Transition Students
• Monica Tracey (HRD Department)
• Peter Trumbore (Political Science)
• Catherine Tyler (Service to SHRM)
• Kenneth York (Service to SHRM)

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Volunteer Service Award (Individual)

• Lisa Gajeski
• Hava Leichtman
• Kathryn Miller
• Heather Mulrenan
• Vanessa Page
• Jenny Poma
• Miriam Schreiber

Volunteer Service Award (Student Organizations)

• REACH

Commuter Involvement

• Stephanie Bahoura
• Kristina Butler
• Lisa Gajeski
• Jim Gammicchia
• Sanjay Guha
• Christopher Hofman
• Ginger Houghton
• Alexandria Kelly
• Tamara Kukuk
• Nicole Leahey
• Stelanie Marshall
• Michael McGuinness
• Maria Mora Bowen
• Jeffrey Owens
• Brijesh Patel
• Kathleen Pernak
• Brandon Svenson
• Christina Valeri
• Lynn Witherell
• Julie Wojciechowski

Sidney Fink Memorial Award (Student Employee- Diversity)

• Michael Lerchenfeldt
• Michael McGuinness

OUSC Resident Involvement Award

• Michelle Bailey
• Heather Brewer
• Elise Castle
• Jameelah Muhammad
• Temetria Reid