{"674314":{"#nid":"674314","#data":{"type":"news","title":"IAC Celebrates Exceptional Teaching, Research, and Service","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the 2023-24 academic year comes to a close, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts community came together for the annual student, faculty, and staff celebration. The event featured food and festivities along with an awards ceremony recognizing exceptional teaching, research, and service over the past year. This year\u2019s recipients include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EAcademic Excellence Award for Graduating Seniors\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESchool of Economics: Lindsey Alexander, B.S. Global Economics and Modern Languages\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESchool of History and Sociology: Emerson Barrett, B.S. History, Technology, and Society\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESchool of Literature, Media, and Communication: Emily Piper, B.S. Literature, Media, and Communication\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESchool of Modern Languages: Ana\u00efs Acree, B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESchool of Public Policy: Olivia Sanford, B.S. Public Policy and B.S. Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESam Nunn School of International Affairs: Chase Fletcher, B.S. International Affairs, Navy ROTC\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EUndergraduate Student Progress and Service Awards\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAndrew Berry, B.S. Economics and International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJames Connor, B.S. Public Policy and B.S. Computer Science\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EOutstanding Student Leadership Awards\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUndergraduate Student Advisory Board President: Kaylin Nolan, B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGraduate Student Advisory Board President: Zhuoqi Helen Dong, Ph.D. International Affairs, Science, and Technology\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAmbassador: Jordan Artis, B.S.\/M.S. International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBuzz Award for Administrative Service\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEve Pike, Assistant to the Chair, School of History and Sociology\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EKimberly Bass Seaton, Administrative Manager II, School of Modern Languages\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EYvette Mitchell, Administrative Professional III, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAllyson Tant, Financial Manager I, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBuzz Award for Impact to Our Community\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECassidy Whittle, Communications Officer II, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMeenu Mukherji, Program and Operations Manager, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBuzz Award for Student Services\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDavis Palubeski, Academic Program Manager I, School of Economics\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESonya Boadu, Academic Advisor II, School of History and Sociology\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBuzz Award for Spirit of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETracy Kincaid, Administrative Professional Senior, Navy ROTC\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFariah Majmundar, Faculty Affairs Administrative Manager, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDistinguished Teaching Award\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETravis Denton, Academic Professional, School of Literature, Media, and Communication\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAmanda Weiss, Associate Professor, School of Modern Languages\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMark Zachary Taylor, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEliza Markley, Lecturer, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EOutstanding Achievement in Interdisciplinary Activities Award\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAllen Hyde, Associate Professor, School of History and Sociology\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBrian Y. An, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EFaculty Excellence in Research Award\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERobert Gonzalez, Assistant Professor, School of Economics\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETodd Michney, Associate Professor, School of History and Sociology\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECarol Colatrella, Professor, School of Literature, Media, and Communication\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHongchen Wu, Assistant Professor, School of Modern Languages\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERobert Rosenberger, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMariel Borowitz, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESilver Star Awards\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHonoring first-time grants of more than $50,000, distinguished grants, or prestigious 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cumulative grants of $750,000 within five years of the first grant\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMargaret Kosal, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn of International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EMillion Dollar Club\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecognizing faculty who secure at least one million dollars in external research and have external funding in the current year\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOmar Asensio, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMichael Best, Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMarilyn Brown, Regents\u2019 Professor, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJason Borenstein, Principal Academic Professional, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESarah Farmer, Research Scientist I, Center for Advanced Communications 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