Wednesday, April 25, 2012Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus

~ About the Hofstra Student Leadership Awards ~In 1983, the Hofstra Student Leadership Awards (formerly known as the Co-Curricular Awards) was established to honor clubs and individuals who exemplify leadership in the Hofstra community. The Division of Student Affairs hosts a special awards banquet each spring that highlights the achievements of these students.

~ Mission ~The Hofstra Student Leadership Awards recognize outstanding students, student organizations and members of the campus community who significantly contribute to the improvement of student life at Hofstra University. The actions, dedication, compassion and resourcefulness of these distinguished students and organizations are not only commendable, but they are also inspirational to the Hofstra community. The leaders honored with these awards are the true embodiment of Hofstra P.R.I.D.E.

H O F S T R A STUDENTL E A D E R S H I P AWARDSLeading with Pride and Purpose Since 1935

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Multicultural & International Student Programs Awards

Clubs of the YearCandidates for the Clubs of the Year Awards are groups that strive to embody and fulfill their organization’s mission or purpose. These clubs maintain a progressive interest in serving the Hofstra community and cultivating leadership within their organization. They also demonstrate creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, organization and teamwork.

Cultural Club of the Year

Black Student UnionDiverse, Outgoing, Passionate

Religious Club of the Year

Hofstra HillelFriends, Leadership, Life

Recreation and Intramural Sports Awards

Outstanding Sportsmanship of the Year

Morrison’s PouchLoyal, Positive, Respectful

The Outstanding Sportsmanship of the Year Award is given to a group of participants in an intramural sports program that have demonstrated excellent sportsmanship while setting a positive example for their team and all participants during intramural competition.

Sports Club of the Year

Roller HockeyDedicated, Loyal, Trustworthy

The Sports Club of the Year Award is given to an organization that provides dynamic opportunities for students to compete and meet friends. This award recognizes the members of a sports club who have gone above and beyond their mission, and are committed to enhancing the Hofstra community.

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Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services Awards

Outstanding Commuter of the Year

Mohammed Talha ShaikhApproachable, Impressive, Sincere

The Outstanding Commuter of the Year Award recognizes a junior or senior commuting student leader. Award recipients have traditionally shown mastery in multitasking in a variety of activities, both inside and outside the Hofstra community.

Good Neighbor Award

Delta Chi FraternityCivic-minded, Connected, Helpful

The Good Neighbor Award is presented to students who reside off-campus and develop relationships with their neighbors. They strive to embody the P.R.I.D.E. Principles in the community. These students also educate themselves and other students who live off-campus by demonstrating exemplary leadership, organization and hospitality.

Residential Programs Awards

Living/Learning Community Student of the Year

Daniella ScaglioneAmbitious, Generous, Independent

This award is presented to a student leader in one of the living/learning communities located on campus. The recipient of this award is a student leader that has taken on a leadership role within a living/learning community and demonstrated significant progress toward achieving their leadership potential through campus and community involvement.

Outstanding Residential Student Award

Cassandra MadsenCaring, Intelligent, Leader

This award is presented to a residential student in recognition of his/her contributions to the entire Hofstra residential community. The recipient of this award has shown a substantial commitment to the development, well being and overall satisfaction of Hofstra University’s residential community.

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Student Leadership and Activities Awards

Clubs of the Year

Candidates for the Clubs of the Year Awards are groups that strive to embody and fulfill their organization’s mission or purpose. These clubs maintain a progressive interest in serving the Hofstra community and cultivating leadership within their organization. This group has the ability to consistently demonstrate creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, organization and teamwork.

Media Club of the Year

WRHU Radio Hofstra UniversityAmbitious, Crucial, Expansive

Performance Club of the Year

Makin’ TrebleAmbitious, Fierce, Talented

Politically/Socially Active Club of the Year

She’s the FirstEducators, Energetic, Enthusiastic

Pre-Professional Club of the Year

PRSSA ClubDedicated, Hardworking, Inspiring

Social Club of the Year

Hofstra Versus ZombiesEnthusiasm, Fun, Unifying

Anita Ellis Endowed Scholarship

Haley TynesDedicated, Motivated, Passionate

Candidates for the Anita Ellis Endowed Scholarship must be active members of a fraternal or sororal organization at Hofstra University while maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.4. This scholarship recipient must be actively involved in Hofstra’s Greek community.

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Fraternity or Sorority of the Year

Phi Epsilon SororityMotivated, Sincere, Uniting

Candidates for the Fraternity or Sorority of the Year Award are groups that strive to embody and fulfill their organization’s mission or purpose. Candidates maintain a progressive interest in serving the Hofstra community and cultivating leadership within their organization. This group has the ability to consistently demonstrate creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, organization and teamwork.

Fraternity or Sorority Leader of the Year

Stephanie IntociAssertive, Determined, Leader

Candidates for the Fraternity or Sorority Leader of the Year Award are students who consistently go above and beyond what is expected of their roles or responsibilities within their designated organization, IFSC, Panhell, ALFSA, IFC, national headquarters and Hofstra University. This candidate should demonstrate teamwork and the ability to inspire and encourage his/her peers. Candidates must also be in good academic standing and demonstrate exemplary leadership, organization, character and distinction.

Spirit Support Student Leader of the Year

Brittany SchoenigDevoted, Gifted, Revered

Candidates for the Spirit Support Student Leader of the Year Award show their Hofstra Pride by excelling in their academic pursuits, motivating spirit support members, and contributing

their time and energy (both on and off campus) at games and special events.

New Student of the Year

Shannon AlomarAmbitious, Inspirational, Passionate

Candidates for the New Student of the Year Award are new students that got involved right from the start and exemplify exceptional leadership qualities in co-curricular life at Hofstra University. This candidate demonstrates the ability to lead others, explore opportunities to expand his/her horizons, and is involved in campus organizations and campus-wide initiatives that serve both Hofstra University and the greater community.

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Student Government Association Awards

Who’s Who Among College Students

Zachary DaneStephanie Ficca

Adriana FigueroaLeonora FlemingSarah Gauthier

Michael HershfieldRitika Israni

Julian KowalczykMarleine MarcelinLukas MiedreichShane NaidooNatasha Puri

Stephanie RussoNicholas Schweers

These awards, which mark scholastic achievement, are presented to outstanding campus leaders. Who’s Who Among College Students was established in 1934. Only students with senior status are eligible for this exclusive honor that is conferred by more than 1,000 schools in the country. Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges is one of the most highly regarded and longstanding honors programs in the nation, having earned the overwhelming respect of college faculty members and administrators.

Advisor of the Year(Faculty and Staff)

Robyn KaplanDedicated, Motivating, Selfless

Candidates for the Advisor of the Year Award must meet all the criteria set forth for faculty and staff by the Student Government Association. This professional consistently goes above and beyond in their advisement of individual students and student clubs/organizations; is knowledgeable of Hofstra University’s policies, rules and regulations; and demonstrates professionalism, character and exceptional care for students in the Hofstra community.

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Division of Student Affairs Awards

Outstanding Program of the Year

Relay for Life at Hofstra UniversityPassionate, Unforgettable, Unifying

Programs nominated for the Outstanding Program of the Year Award must have been sponsored by a student club or organization between March 2011 and March 2012. This program should have brought together members of the Hofstra community and should have had some sort of educational component.

Community Service Event of the Year

She’s the First Dance-a-ThonCaring, Compassionate, Selfless

Candidates for the Community Service Event of the Year Award must work with a nonprofit organization and create an event that fosters collaboration and shared giving, displays acts of compassion that serve as a role model to other campus organizations, and raises awareness for a cause that promotes action and reaction. This award is given to students and clubs who collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs to reinforce service learning and civic empowerment.

Sophomore Man and Woman of the YearThe Sophomore Man and Woman of the Year Awards are given to a man and a woman of sophomore class standing who exemplifies exceptional leadership qualities in his and her co-curricular life at Hofstra University. These candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead others, explore opportunities to expand horizons, and be involved in campus organizations and campus-wide initiatives that serve both Hofstra University and the greater community.

Jesse LenderApproachable, Conscientious, Focused

Amanda KronemeyerCaring, Driven, Humble

Junior Man and Woman of the YearThe Junior Man and Woman of the Year Awards are given to a man and a woman of junior class standing who exemplifies exceptional leadership qualities in his and her co-curricular life at Hofstra University. These candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead others, explore opportunities to expand horizons, and be involved in campus organizations and campus-wide initiatives that serve Hofstra University and the greater community.

Damahl BrathwaiteAdaptable, Loyal, Passionate

Chelsea TirrellDependable, Energetic, Thoughtful

Bovenaan Award

Zachary Dane Shane Naidoo Dedicated, Inspiring, Loyal Driven, Leader, Passionate

The Bovenaan Award was established in spring 1953 by the Student Faculty Affairs Committee. The award honors students whose co-curricular activities have been distinguished by variety and quality, and makes no distinction within the areas of athletic, social, fraternal, religious, dramatic, musical, or political involvement, except to see that its elected members are active in more than one of these areas.

Hofstra Man of the Year

Christian FuscarinoHardworking, Professional, Visionary

Candidates for the Hofstra Man of the Year Award must demonstrate the ability to lead others, explore opportunities to expand horizons, and be involved in campus organizations and campus-wide initiatives that serve Hofstra University and the greater community. This award is one of the most prestigious awards that a senior man can receive at Hofstra University.

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Dr. Holly J. Seirup Award(Hofstra Woman of the Year)

Marleine MarcelinCommitted, Fearless, Leadership

Candidates for the Dr. Holly J. Seirup Award must demonstrate the ability to lead others, explore opportunities to expand horizons, and be involved in campus organizations and campus-wide initiatives that serve Hofstra University and the greater community. The award is one of the most prestigious awards that a senior woman can receive at Hofstra University, as it commemorates Dr. Holly J. Seirup’s relentless dedication and past efforts in campus life at Hofstra University.

One Degree Award

Michael HershfieldCompassionate, Diligent, Well-Rounded

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes a student who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, and has positively impacted the campus community through their involvement, attitude, diligence, leadership, and influence. This award is given to a student whose commitment resulted in an organization or activity attaining a new level of achievement not possible without the student’s participation.

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P.R.I.D.E. PRINCIPLESHofstra students have many guides, teachers, and mentors throughout their time on campus, all of whom work toward helping students reach their goals. While each student has some unique goals, we also strive to help students develop a wide range of abilities that are important for all students. A Hofstra student who is actively engaged in his or her college experience, both in and out of the classroom, will develop Hofstra P.R.I.D.E., defined in the following ways:

Personal and Social Responsibility: During college, Hofstra students will develop and demonstrate the skills needed to steer their own personal, academic, and career paths, and to take full ownership of their decisions, in and out of the classroom. They will engage in a process of self-discovery, and develop interpersonal and intrapersonal competence. They will develop their intellectual curiosity, and learn to engage in informed and responsible risk-taking. Students who have developed personal and social responsibility are reflective and have a clear sense of purpose, and are cognizant of how their actions impact others. They maintain a healthy balance of autonomy and interdependence, responsibly manage their personal affairs, and use their time wisely.

Respect for Self and Others: Hofstra students will show respect for all individuals they encounter on and off campus, and demonstrate self-respect. They will become effective, appropriate self-advocates who display emotional maturity in their interactions with others. Recognizing their own strengths and abilities and seeking help as needed, they will learn the components of a healthy lifestyle and positive health decisions in order to sustain their physical and psychological well being.

Integrity, Ethics and Leadership: Hofstra students will demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in all aspects of their lives, in and out of the classroom. They will continually work to understand themselves and the world around them, improve their collaborative skills, and work to become effective, principled leaders.

Diversity and Community: Hofstra students will appreciate the unique perspective of each individual based on his or her diverse experiences, while also respecting the responsibility to the broader community. They will demonstrate the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively engage with a diverse community. They will develop into good global citizens, as well as show a commitment to service to one’s own community.

Expression and Free Exchange: Hofstra students will understand and demonstrate the importance of respectful free expression and the exchange for learning. Participation in these practices will lead to the development of critical and integrative thinking skills, and the ability to apply knowledge across different contexts. Through dialogue and engagement, students will clarify their sense of purpose, including their academic and career goals, as well as learn effective decision-making, communication and technological skills.

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A VERY SPECIAL THANKSto the HSLA Planning Committee:

Katerine Boutros,Ashley Gray,

Claudine Johnson,Robyn Kaplan,

Caitlin Kennedyand

Melissa Schoenberger

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A VERY SPECIAL THANKSto the members of the

Division of Student Affairswho selected our award recipients

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