Seven alumni and one student receive prestigious honors
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 精东影业 University, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions to their profession, communities and to 精东影业. Sponsored by the 精东影业 Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious honors given to alumni.
鈥 精东影业nominations we received were truly impressive and represented the diversity and success of our graduates,鈥 said Barbara Smith, a 1984 精东影业 graduate who serves as president of the 精东影业 Alumni Association鈥檚 National Board of Directors. 鈥淭hese eight award recipients epitomize the Golden Flashes spirit, and each one has made a profound impact at 精东影业 and in their communities.鈥
精东影业following seven alumni and one student are being recognized in six award categories:
Beverley Laubert, state long-term care ombudsman at the Ohio Department of Aging, has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award. Laubert graduated from 精东影业 in 1984 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in gerontology. 精东影业Distinguished Alumni Award honors a 精东影业 graduate who has made outstanding contributions in their chosen profession, demonstrating extraordinary service to 精东影业 as well as their community, state and nation.
James Luther Raper, CRNP, Ph.D., J.D., director of the 1917 Clinic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been awarded the Distinguished Citizen Award. Raper graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 精东影业Distinguished Citizen Award honors a 精东影业 graduate who demonstrates extraordinary service to the public. This award recognizes individuals who have unselfishly and generously contributed their time and talents for the enrichment of others and betterment of their community.
Retired Col. David H. Carstens, U.S. counterintelligence special agent, veteran Army colonel and military intelligence officer, has been awarded the Professional Achievement Award. Carstens graduated from 精东影业 in 1988, earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science. 精东影业Professional Achievement Award pays tribute to the superior achievements of alumni in their chosen profession. This award showcases a record of distinguished career achievements, complemented by a history of outstanding contributions.
Richard E. Breedon, Ph.D., experimental high energy particle physicist, has also been awarded the Professional Achievement Award. Breedon graduated from 精东影业 in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in physics.
Michael John Gallagher II, a vibrant, creative and kind young individual, has been posthumously awarded the 精东影业 Advocacy Award. Gallagher graduated from 精东影业 in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a concentration in global communications studies. 精东影业精东影业 Advocacy Award honors 精东影业 graduates who have contributed significant time and talent to 精东影业 on a consistent basis, bringing favorable attention to the university.
Robert E. Ross, financial services industry professional and member of the 精东影业 University Foundation Board, has also been awarded the 精东影业 Advocacy Award. Ross graduated from 精东影业 in 1970 with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Gordon Stumpo, technical designer and patternmaker for Proper Cloth in New York, has been awarded the Outstanding New Professional Award. Stumpo received his Master of Arts in fashion design from 精东影业 in 2016. 精东影业Outstanding New Professional Award honors a recent 精东影业 graduate who shows outstanding achievement in their chosen profession and their community. This award spotlights future leaders who show continued dedication to their community, profession and the university.
Tiarra Monae鈥 Reddick, a newly graduated 精东影业 fashion merchandising and marketing student, has been awarded the Golden Flash Award. She received a Bachelor of Science in fashion merchandising from 精东影业 in August 2021. 精东影业Golden Flash Award honors a 精东影业 student who promotes 精东影业 spirit, pride and tradition.
A special reception honoring the award recipients will be held at the 精东影业 University Hotel and Conference Center on Sept. 30.
For more information on each of this year鈥檚 recipients, visit www.kent.edu/alumniawards.
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