Student Life Awards announced

Upper Iowa University recognized individual students and organizations with its Student Life awards Tuesday, April 20. The 2021 awards and recipients were as follows:
Global Citizenship – Andre Cheong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Yen Lim Chong, Cheras, Malaysia
The Morrie Freshman – Kevin Dennis-Moncada, Murrieta, California; Zakaria Fuller, Rowlett, Texas

UIU Coordinator for International Education (left) presented the Global Citizenship Award to Yen Lim Chong of Malaysia. Not pictured is award recipient Andre Cheong.
Student Life Senior – Alyson Carroll, Oswego, Illinois; Caitlin Schauer, Waseca, Minnesota
Peacock Service/Being Part of Something Better – Andrew Paskey, York, Pennsylvania
Outdoor Pursuits/You Down with Outdoor Pursuits – Alexis Liew, Bentong, Malaysia
Student Activities/What’s Happenin’ – Serianna Dehmlow, Huntley, Illinois; Semaj Owens, West Peoria, Illinois.
Resident Life/The Cabby – Ibrieal Jenkins, Chicago, Illinois
Resident Life/RA Programmer of the Year – Gabrielle, Palomo, Homewood, Illinois

UIU Student Government Association (SGA) President Carter Harris congratulated UIU Professor of Education Gina Kuker on being named SGA Faculty Member of the Year.
PEEPS (Peacock Experience: Encouraging a Positive Start) of the Year – Alyson Carroll, Oswego, Illinois; Devon Lawrence, Loves Park, Illinois
SGA (Student Government Association) Most Dedicated Representative – Imani Cornelius, Shakopee, Minnesota
SGA Faculty Member of the Year – Gina Kuker, West Union, Iowa
Advisor of the Year (Student Life) – Jake Bass, Independence, Iowa
Advisor of the Year (Greek) – Lizzie Van Dyk, Carlisle, Iowa
Organization awards
Student Activity Organization of the Year – Peacocks for Progress
Greek Organization(s) of the Year – EYE Sorority
SGA Perfect Attendance – Beta Theta Omega, EYE, Kappa Psi Upsilon, Peacocks for Progress, Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Also recognized during the 2021 event were all PEEPS and SGA members and resident assistants.
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