University news
Local students named to schools’ Dean’s lists
Colleges and universities have announced students who have been named to their Dean’s lists. They include:
Belmont University
Columbus: Delaney Jackson, Sierra Lax, Emily Sipes
Cedarville University
Columbus: Alexander Davis, Ashlyn Huffman, Rachel Thompson
Local professor receives President’s Award
Ivy Tech Community College has awarded Thomas A. Sobat, a biology professor, with the President’s Award, the highest honor given to faculty by Ivy Tech.
Sobat teaches at Ivy Tech’s Columbus campus. He is one of 19 recipients selected across the college’s statewide campuses.
The recipients were selected based on nominations from students, their fellow faculty members and Ivy Tech staff. Now in its 36th year, the program recognizes one full-time faculty member at each campus for reflecting Ivy Tech’s mission. Each winner receives an Ivy Oscar and a $1,000 professional development grant.
In his nomination letter, Chancellor Steven Combs cited Sobat’s “strong commitment to providing students with the best academic experience possible, including engaging and educating them on the advantages of out-of-class service learning opportunities to enhance their educational goals and objectives.”
The group of award winners will be formally recognized on June 21 at an annual event. Along with being recognized with the President’s Award, each of the 19 winners are eligible for the Founder’s Award, which is presented to one outstanding Ivy Tech faculty member throughout the state. The recipient of the Founders Award will be announced at the June event.
Dinner to honor graduates of IU MBA program
The Indiana University MBA Columbus program held its annual Etiquette Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Factory 12 Event Loft on May 15, culminating the IU MBA Columbus program for the graduating cohort.
Guided by etiquette consultant Mary Starvaggi from The Etiquette Advantage, the dinner is designed to enhance professional development and communication skills, while continuing the partnership between IUPUC and Columbus.
The evening also included an awards ceremony to recognize outstanding MBA student and faculty achievements, and honor valuable community partners who contribute to the educational success.
This year’s award winners include:
First Year Leadership Award, Class of 2019: Gowri Polgram Saiprasad
First Year Leadership Award, Class of 2020: Jeanine Scheidler
MBA Culture Award: John Poole
Outstanding MBA Student Award: Sabrina Johnson
Outstanding Faculty Award: Dr. Kevin Jones, Ed.D.
Outstanding Community Partner Award: Cummins, accepted by Vipul Srivastava)
