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<\/p>\nTaking the time to reflect on our accomplishments and achievements is one of the most important highlights of the year and is an opportunity to formally set aside some time to recognize and celebrate our aspirations and accomplishments as educators and students. All of the students and faculty are very unique in their own way and truly represent the diversity amongst our multi-faceted disciplines within the programs, departments, college, and university.<\/p>\n
They all have a passion for what they do, and their dedication to their field is not limited to the classroom but extends throughout the university and our local communities.<\/p>\n
Our college is very proud of these students and faculty and their accomplishments, and we are thankful and appreciative of the selfless support that many have received from their family and friends.<\/p>\n
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Chertok Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005 by Daniel & Margie Carper and the Chertok Family. Dean Jeffers Chertok held a 34-year career at Eastern Washington University. Dean Chertok\u2019s legacy lives on through the students he taught, the faculty he mentored, and the quiet charm he brought to them all. He will always be remembered as a strong voice for Eastern, a statesman, and a scholar of quiet brilliance, beloved by students and admired by colleagues.","sections":[{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":{"ID":21791,"id":21791,"title":"GWSS Tyler Angell Photo","filename":"GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","filesize":83390,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/cahss-awards-2024\/gwss-tyler-angell-photo\/","alt":"Chertok Memorial Scholarship 2024","author":"1417","description":"","caption":"","name":"gwss-tyler-angell-photo","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":20599,"date":"2024-07-26 17:37:17","modified":"2024-07-26 17:38:09","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":722,"height":717,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312-300x298.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":298,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","medium_large-width":722,"medium_large-height":717,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-681x1024.jpg","large-width":681,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","1536x1536-width":722,"1536x1536-height":717,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","2048x2048-width":722,"2048x2048-height":717,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":298,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":397,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/GWSS-Tyler-Angell-Photo-e1722022746312.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":596}},"name":"Tyler Angell","title":"","department":"Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":"
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I am so pleased to write on behalf of the GWSS program to nominate Tyler Angell
\nfor the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship. Tyler is just the kind of
\nexceptional student this award is set up to recognize.<\/p>\n
Tyler Angell was already on the ground \u201crunning\u201d via Running Start when I met him
\nas a new full-time student in fall 2023. His enthusiasm for all the ways he planned to
\nmaximize his time at EWU was contagious. As a self-identified white, cisgender male
\nhe expressed a desire to take courses in all the diversity programs to learn as much as
\nhe could from these intersectional fields and find ways to advocate for social justice. He
\nis majoring in GWSS and wants to minor in as many diversity programs as he can.
\nAnd, unlike many students who have their enthusiasm depleted over the course of their
\nfirst year, Tyler\u2019s has only grown.<\/p>\n
One of the characteristics that sets Tyler apart is his leadership through generosity and
\ncommitment to community building. I have had many students share examples with
\nme and have witnessed this myself. One student told me that Tyler gave them $170 out
\nof his own pocket when the student was facing eviction. He then helped that student
\nfind resources to navigate his houselessness. Tyler is always showing up to support
\nother students\u2019 projects. In just the last week, I\u2019ve seen him at multiple presentations
\nduring the Student Research & Creative Works Symposium and at an art student
\ndemonstration on the campus mall.<\/p>\n
When I told Tyler GWSS wanted to nominate him for the Chertok scholarship, he was
\nthrilled and appreciative. Then, in the very next paragraph, he suggested we also
\nnominate one of his peers because he is \u201ccontinuously blown away by her work\u201d and he
\nfelt she is \u201cwell deserving of the award.\u201d I have never had a student award nominee
\nsuggest other students who would obviously be their competition. I\u2019ve witnessed Tyler
\noffer similar praise and thoughtful appreciation of his classmates during class
\ndiscussions.<\/p>\n
Addressing Tyler\u2019s academic acuity, Dr. Mimi Marinucci shared the following: \u201cTyler is
\na thoughtful student who is willing to ask difficult questions. He grasps theoretical
\nsubtleties that are easy to overlook or ignore.\u201d I experienced a beautiful expression of
\nthis a few weeks ago. A local artist was addressing our class about how art has long
\nbeen integral to activism. She had us listen to Nina Simone\u2019s rendition of her song
\n\u201cStrange Fruit.\u201d For many students, including Tyler, it was the first time they had
\nheard that powerful song and they were visibly moved. After a period of silence, Tyler
\noffered that, listening to Simone hold some notes for so long, he found himself holding
\nhis breath, waiting for release. He said he felt that was Simone expressing how she was
\nwaiting for release from the horror [of lynching], asking \u201cwhen is it going to end?\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Jessi Willis also has the highest praise for Tyler\u2019s scholar-activism: Tyler
\nis an exceptionally insightful and inquisitive student. His coursework
\nconsistently exceeds expectations and reflects deep, critical thinking. Tyler is
\ninnovative in the applications of social justice scholarship that attends to persistent
\nmarginalized structural inequalities. For example, in the GWSS101 course, Tyler
\ntook on scholarly examination of issues related to MMIW. His presentation on this
\ntopic not only extended community learning on a vital intersectional feminist issue.
\nIt demonstrated how voices situated with privilege must be used to disrupt
\nsystemic practices of violence.
\nTyler is not afraid to take on difficult topics. He consistently demonstrates
\ncharacteristics of a lifelong learner. His investment in addressing issues of
\ndiversity, inclusion, and marginalization indicate a commitment to socially-lived
\ntheorizing.
\nAfter only two quarters as a GWSS major, Tyler took on the leadership role of
\nreestablishing Generation Action, the student action group addressing issues of
\nbodily autonomy and reproductive justice. Again, this example highlights the Tyler\u2019s
\ncommitment to directly engage with contemporary issues vital to this moment and
\nspecifically impacting our most vulnerable and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n
Along with GWSS\u2019s endorsement of Tyler, Dr. Gloria Baynes (Africana Studies), Dr.
\nMax Hohner (English), and Kim Davis (Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) all
\noffered to write letters of support on very short notice. These letters speak to the
\nbreadth of Tyler\u2019s impact across departments\/program and campus units. The letters
\nare included with this nomination. Also included are Tyler\u2019s resume and an example of
\nhis intersectional scholar-activism, a tabling flyer he created for a reproductive justice
\ntabling event.<\/p>\n
Tyler offered this statement about this work revitalizing the Planned Parenthood
\nstudent organization: I want to create an organization and community that expands people\u2019s
\nsocial and political networks, that creates for others the sense of empowerment and
\nbelonging that I\u2019ve found in the GWSS department. I\u2019ve learned from my studies that we are
\nmuch more powerful together than we are alone, and collective grassroots action
\nfor social justice and healing is my ultimate goal \u2013 Planned Parenthood Generation
\nAction is my current vehicle for that dream.<\/p>\n
This kind of self-reflection and dedication is exceptional, and reflective of the
\ncharacteristics Jeffers Chertok modeled for students and the larger community. Tyler is
\nwithout question an exceptional feminist scholar-activist. He is already using his
\neducation to benefit and teach in his wider peer learning community. We could not
\nmore strongly recommend Tyler Angell for this award.<\/p>\n
Thank you,<\/p>\n
Dr. Judy Rohrer
\nDirector
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<\/p>\n
I am extremely pleased to nominate Thomas Bell, a Junior double-majoring in
\nHistory and Political Science, for the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship.<\/p>\n
Thomas declared his majors as an incoming transfer student from Spokane Falls
\nCommunity College in the Fall of this academic year. In his first two quarters at EWU, he
\nhas maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA and has become deeply interested in Disability history,
\nHistory of Gender, and the History of Political thought. Thomas is a non-traditional student
\nand is also disabled. While managing his physical challenges, Thomas has distinguished
\nhimself as a responsible, intellectually-engaged student. In “History Today” (Hist 290),
\nwhich he took with me in Fall 2023, Thomas was far-and-away the best prepared for every
\nclass meeting. The course has students undertake several different group projects. In
\neveryone, Thomas was his group\u2019s leader\u2014often providing research tips to his cohort. He
\nwas also a very active participant, never failing to have an answer or comment that plunged
\nthe rest of the class into discussion. He is currently enrolled in \u201cThe World Wars\u201d (Hist
\n302) with me and continues to be an outstanding participant and among the top students
\noverall. It is also clear that his writing ability has improved over the past six months.<\/p>\n
Thomas had a long career in customer service and IT support prior to returning to college.
\nHe has expressed his excitement at the intellectual challenges EWU offers him. Because his
\nfuture depends on an uncertain health prognosis, Thomas is making the most of the
\nopportunities college provides him right now.<\/p>\n
Thomas Bell is highly deserving of the Chertok scholarhip.<\/p>\n
Ann Le Bar, History Advisor<\/p>\n","email":"","location":"Faculty Nomination: Dr. Ann Le Bar","phone":"","cell":"","text":"","fax":"","facebook":"","twitter":"","linkedin":"","buttons":false},{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":{"ID":21794,"id":21794,"title":"PSYCH Evan DeLeon Photo","filename":"PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo.jpg","filesize":685001,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/cahss-awards-2024\/psych-evan-deleon-photo\/","alt":"Chertok Memorial Scholarship 2024","author":"1417","description":"","caption":"","name":"psych-evan-deleon-photo","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":20599,"date":"2024-07-26 17:37:42","modified":"2024-07-26 17:38:20","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1573,"height":2381,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo-198x300.jpg","medium-width":198,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo-768x1162.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":1162,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo-677x1024.jpg","large-width":677,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo-1015x1536.jpg","1536x1536-width":1015,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo-1353x2048.jpg","2048x2048-width":1353,"2048x2048-height":2048,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":198,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":264,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/PSYCH-Evan-DeLeon-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":396,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"name":"Evan DeLeon","title":"","department":"Psychology","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":"
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<\/p>\n
I am writing this letter to strongly recommend Evan DeLeon for the Jeffers Memorial Scholarship.
\nEvan is a major in BA Psychology program and will be a senior in fall 2024 with three remaining quarters. I
\ncannot think of a more deserving individual from our majors, and the members of the School of Psychology
\nare in agreement. Although I do not often get to teach, I had the pleasure of having Evan in my Psychology
\nand the Legal System course, which coincidentally I developed with the support of Dean Chertok when I
\nfirst came to EWU to serve both Psychology and Criminal Justice majors. I was impressed with Evan\u2019s
\nacademic performance from the start. Evan shows a true passion for learning and investigation. He was
\nclearly engaged in the content and would often reach out individually to learn more. This is the most difficult
\ncourse that I teach, and he performed amazingly. Evan has clearly demonstrated that determination in other
\ncourses as well, currently boasting a 4.0 GPA at EWU. Dr. Jillene Seiver provided her support for this
\nnomination indicating that \u201cEvan is engaged and enthusiastic about learning. In class, he asks questions
\nand interacts frequently with classmates. In an effort to truly understand course material, he frequently visits
\ninstructors during office hours.\u201d<\/p>\n
Evan\u2019s efforts have not been limited to the classroom. Evan routinely attends campus events and
\ncontributes to the community. He attended our Homecoming Celebration Open House and interacted with
\nalumni and faculty and other students. He has a regular presence on campus and works to engage peers.
\nWhen asked to assist with the Psychology table at the recent Newly Admitted Students event, Evan
\nimmediately agreed. After receiving training on the demonstrations, he took the lead in engaging potential
\nstudents and their families in the demonstrations and explaining what it means to be a psychology student
\nin our School of Psychology. The School\u2019s secretary, who also supported the table, reported that Evan was
\nvery popular with the attendees, and that he provided leadership for his student colleagues. For the past
\nfew months, he has been involved in processing data for a study with Dr. Seiver. As a result of that work,
\nEvan presented some of the study\u2019s results to the EWU Creative Works Symposium here in Cheney and
\nwill be presenting his work at the EWU-Bellevue College Psychology Student Research Conference this
\ncoming week. In addition, this work has led Evan to propose his own research study, which will be
\nconducted during his senior year. He will start internship this summer.<\/p>\n
Evan is a bright individual and strong student. He is the kind of student that a faculty member dreams of
\nhaving in their courses and on their research teams. I often joke with Dr. Seiver that I would like to convince
\nEvan to switch to my research lab. Evan has aspirations of going on to serve as a mental health clinician
\nand I have no doubt he will represent EWU and the field well. He wiill be a great resource for all those he
\nworks with. Evan demonstrates a true passion for learning and helping others, and his enthusiasm is
\ncontagious. Please strongly consider Evan for the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship and do not hesitate
\nto contact me if I can provide any further information.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
Kayleen Islam-Zwart, Ph.D.
\nChair of Psychology, Psychology at BC Director, and Professor<\/p>\n","email":"","location":"Faculty Nomination: Drs. Kayleen Islam-Zwart and Jill Seiver","phone":"","cell":"","text":"","fax":"","facebook":"","twitter":"","linkedin":"","buttons":false},{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":{"ID":21790,"id":21790,"title":"CMST Jasmine Hoffer Photo","filename":"CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo.jpg","filesize":1153916,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/cahss-awards-2024\/cmst-jasmine-hoffer-photo\/","alt":"Chertok Memorial Scholarship 2024","author":"1417","description":"","caption":"","name":"cmst-jasmine-hoffer-photo","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":20599,"date":"2024-07-26 17:37:09","modified":"2024-07-26 17:37:58","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1988,"height":2306,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo-259x300.jpg","medium-width":259,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo-768x891.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":891,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo-883x1024.jpg","large-width":883,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo-1324x1536.jpg","1536x1536-width":1324,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo-1766x2048.jpg","2048x2048-width":1766,"2048x2048-height":2048,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":259,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":345,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/CMST-Jasmine-Hoffer-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":517,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"name":"Jasmine Hoffer","title":"","department":"Communication Studies and Public Relations","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":"
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<\/p>\n
The purpose of this letter is to give our highest recommendation for Jasmine Hoffer for the
\nJeffers R. Chertok Memorial Scholarship.<\/p>\n
Jasmine is currently a Junior and serves as the Treasurer of our EWU PRSSA (Public Relations
\nStudent Society of America) student organization. In this role, Jasmine has taken on an
\nexceptional leadership role organizing professional development opportunities and events.
\nJasmine\u2019s leadership in organizing events for students began when she helped start up a student
\nequity cub that aimed to diversify education and bring awareness to diverse cultures while
\nattending Richland High School. Now in her role as a student at EWU, Jasmine recently took the
\nlead on organizing EWU PRSSA’s annual “Pro-Tour” where she helped organize a full day of in-
\nperson visits at organizations including KHQ, STCU Credit Union and Maker + Made. She also
\nhelped organize a virtual \u201cPro-Tour\u201d to ensure online students were included in the valuable
\nnetworking event and secured interactive conversations for students with top employers
\nincluding Mattel (Barbie) and Disney. In the fall, Jasmine and the other members of the
\nexecutive board organized a registration and advising event with the faculty in the Department of
\nCommunication Studies to help educate students about the advising and registration process and
\nencourage regular and ongoing communication between students and their faculty advisors. The
\nevent was well-received by students and went so well PRSSA decided to offer additional
\nadvising sessions in winter and spring quarters.<\/p>\n
Jasmine is a leader both in and outside of the classroom. In terms of academic ability and
\nperformance, we would place Jasmine in the top 10% of all students in our program. Jasmine\u2019s
\ntranscript shows that she is maintaining a 3.87 GPA. In the classroom, Jasmine is known for
\npushing herself and her peers to take initiative and go the extra mile. For the past three years,
\nJasmine has also encouraged and inspired high school students in the volunteer work she does
\nwith the Richland High School Goldrush Dance Team, serving as a team mentor and guide.<\/p>\n
In addition to going to school full-time and serving in a leadership role on the PRSSA executive
\nboard, Jasmine also works for Eastern Washington University\u2019s Event Planning Office. In this
\nrole, Jasmine has helped plan, approve and schedule a variety of events for Eastern Washington
\nUniversity students, faculty and staff including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week. Jasmine
\noften talks about the importance of creating community for students and how her role in event
\nplanning helps bring the campus community together through special events.<\/p>\n
Jasmine is an inspiration to her peers and colleagues and is very deserving of the prestigious
\nJeffers R. Chertok Memorial Scholarship. Thank you for your consideration of Jasmine and her
\ncontributions.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
Jessica Boyer Peter Shields, PhD
\nSenior Lecturer, Public Relations Professor, Communication<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n","email":"","location":"Faculty Nomination: Professor Jessica Boyer and Dr. Peter Shields","phone":"","cell":"","text":"","fax":"","facebook":"","twitter":"","linkedin":"","buttons":false},{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":{"ID":2256,"id":2256,"title":"AISEaglebeads","filename":"AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","filesize":361980,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/?attachment_id=2256","alt":"Beaded medallion with the EWU logo","author":"425","description":"","caption":"","name":"ais-eaglebeads","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1248,"date":"2019-05-17 15:24:15","modified":"2021-07-07 22:27:35","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1600,"height":1067,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","2048x2048-width":1600,"2048x2048-height":1067,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"name":"Liezel John","title":"","department":"Sociology","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":"
As Chair of the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, I am delighted to recommend Liezel John for the
\nJeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship at the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS).<\/p>\n
Liezel has shown dedication to her studies, as evidenced by her impressive GPA of 3.53. She is pursuing a BA
\nin Sociology with a minor in Political Science. She took courses such as Social Stratification, Global Migration,
\nMethods for Social Research, and Statistics for the Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lam speaks highly of Liezel\u2019s acumen and her potential as a graduate student. Dr. Lam further appreciated
\nher analytical abilities and her understanding of complex sociopolitical issues. Dr. Lam mentioned that Liezel
\nwrote an excellent paper which demonstrated her writing skills and analytical prowess.<\/p>\n
Dr. Kebede also recommends Liezel for the scholarship. She took his Global Migration class (SOCI 385) in the
\nspring of 2024 and conducted unique research on the experiences of Filipino Americans in the US. Her paper,
\n\u201cAn Overview of the Filipino American Population and History,\u201d was submitted to the 2024 EWU symposium.
\nHer paper was not only selected but also received well during her oral presentation at the 2024 Student
\nResearch & Creative Works Symposium in Cheney, WA. She demonstrated her ability to do independent
\nresearch and effectively communicate her findings.<\/p>\n
Liezel\u2019s research interests include areas like race and ethnic relations, colonialism, imperialism, migration, and
\nglobalization, where she has shown both knowledge and extensive reading. Both Dr. Kebede and Lam noted
\nLiezel\u2019s unwavering commitment to her academic and research endeavors and a rising undergraduate student.
\nIn fact, Liezel is currently putting together an application for the McNair Scholar, where she plans to examine
\nImmigration and Mental Health Issues among Filipino Americans in Washington State. This research aligns
\nwith the current Chertok scholarship\u2019s focus. Her exemplary academic performance and dedication will make
\nher a successful McNair Scholar, underscoring her potential and commitment to scholarly pursuits.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, Liezel is a diligent student and a skilled researcher with a bright future in sociology and justice
\nstudies. Her academic achievements, including her impressive GPA of 3.53, and professional manner make her
\na strong candidate for any scholarly pursuit. I am confident that she will contribute with enthusiasm and pursue
\ngraduate studies, making a significant impact in her field.<\/p>\n
Please contact her professors, Dr. Lam and Dr. Kebede, or me if you need more information or insights about
\nLiezel’s qualifications and achievements.<\/p>\n","email":"","location":"Faculty Nomination: Dr. Kerryn Bell","phone":"","cell":"","text":"","fax":"","facebook":"","twitter":"","linkedin":"","buttons":false},{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":{"ID":21793,"id":21793,"title":"HAMLL_SSE Jeremiah Riggle Photo","filename":"HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","filesize":125777,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/cahss-awards-2024\/hamll_sse-jeremiah-riggle-photo\/","alt":"Chertok Memorial Scholarship 2024","author":"1417","description":"","caption":"","name":"hamll_sse-jeremiah-riggle-photo","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":20599,"date":"2024-07-26 17:37:37","modified":"2024-07-26 17:38:16","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":600,"height":608,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo-296x300.jpg","medium-width":296,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","medium_large-width":600,"medium_large-height":608,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","large-width":600,"large-height":608,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","1536x1536-width":600,"1536x1536-height":608,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","2048x2048-width":600,"2048x2048-height":608,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":296,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":395,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/HAMLL_SSE-Jeremiah-Riggle-Photo.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":592,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"name":"Jeremiah Riggle","title":"","department":"Social Studies Education","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":"
It is my distinct pleasure to nominate Social Studies Secondary Education major Jeremiah Riggle
\nfor the Jeffers Chertok Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Riggle exemplifies the best qualities of an
\noutstanding student and demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and service
\nunmatched by his peers.<\/p>\n
A first-generation student, Jeremiah Riggle began his college career a little later in life but has
\ndemonstrated nothing short of exceptional focus and inspiring resilience. Since transferring to
\nEWU, Mr. Riggle has maintained a 3.72 GPA while raising two young sons and working at the
\nNorth Central High School. Without exception, Mr. Riggle has left a genuinely memorable
\nimpression on his instructors and his classmates. His mild-mannered enthusiasm for learning,
\ncoupled with Mr. Riggle\u2019s inquisitive nature and unparalleled patience, has made him an
\nexcellent student and an emerging community leader.<\/p>\n
Ms. Riggle has received accolades from his professors in the Social Studies Program as
\nwell as from the School of Education that speak not only to Riggle\u2019s impressive academic
\ncareer but also the numerous ways in which he demonstrates leadership skills within the
\nclassroom and beyond. Professor James Rosenzweig, who worked with Mr. Riggle in his SOST
\n390: Social Studies Methods course expressed that Jeremiah \u201cis tremendously gifted in group
\ndiscussions; his insights are certainly well-reasoned and grounded in assigned readings, but he
\ntruly shines when it comes to synthesizing the comments of others and crediting them for how
\ntheir words have inspired him.\u201d Moreover, Professor Rosenzweig explained that \u201cJeremiah has
\ndone more to contribute to a positive and thoughtful classroom climate than any other student in
\nmy class…He creates spaces where everyone feels more welcome and comfortable, and where
\npeople know that when they use their voice, they’ll receive positive recognition for it. Dr.
\nChertok is often remembered for his generosity and his genuine care; I can’t think of any student
\nI’ve taught at Eastern who exhibits those two qualities more sincerely than Jeremiah Riggle.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Michael Conlin also offered his support of Mr. Riggle\u2019s nomination for the Jeffers
\nChertok Memorial Scholarship, noting that \u201cJeremiah was an exceptional student\u201d in his
\nHIST 477: Anglo-American Constitutional History \u201cwho consistently provided thoughtful
\nand well researched contributions to the class discussions and debates.\u201d Dr. Conlin
\nexpressed that Mr. Riggle \u201cis extremely deserving of recognition for his work and for his
\noutstanding character.\u201d Furthermore, these sentiments have been echoed by other History
\nfaculty members over the past two years as Mr. Riggle\u2019s commitment to continuing his
\neducation has led him to develop strong connections with his professors.<\/p>\n
In addition to serving as Mr. Riggle advisor, I currently have the distinct pleasure of working
\nwith Jeremiah in the research-intensive course HIST 444: History of the Pacific Northwest where
\nhe is investigating the temperance and anti-saloon movements in Spokane County during the late
\nnineteenth and earlier twentieth centuries. Mr. Riggle is examining both the social dynamics of
\nthese movements as well as the intersectionality of gender, class, and politics within these
\nspecific spaces and place. His ability to effectively synthesize evidence from numerous sources
\nis unmatched by his peers, but more importantly, he continuously readjusts his research question
\nto further understand nuance reasonings and explanations. Mr. Riggle demonstrates a great talent
\nfor recognizing that life experiences are complicated and require time to process as well as
\nempathy to fully understand. His future students will greatly benefit from this insight and his
\nprofessional guidance.<\/p>\n
Few students present themselves as a natural teacher and even less reflect a genuine respect for
\npublic service, but Mr. Riggle embodies both qualities in his roles as a student and as a
\ncommunity member. In addition to coaching youth sports, for the last five years Jeremiah has
\ngiven his limited time to referee for the Spokane Basketball Association. Mr. Riggle has
\nexpressed how this volunteer work informs his identity as community member, noting that
\n\u201cThrough my roles as a referee and coach, I have learned the importance of fairness, teamwork,
\nand leadership. These values have helped me become a better student, mentor, and community
\nmember. I am committed to continuing my journey toward success and positively impacting
\nthose around me.\u201d<\/p>\n
While this is Mr. Riggle\u2019s fourth year at EWU, at 33 years of age Jeremiah has been on a much
\nlonger journey than most undergraduate students \u2013 demonstrating outstanding resilience and a
\ncommitment not only to his own education but that of his future students. Mr. Riggle is on-track
\nto graduate with a BAE in Social Studies Secondary Education in Spring 2025 and his
\nexceptional dedication to his goal of becoming a teacher deserves to be recognized. When asked
\nabout his future career, Riggle stated, \u201cMy goal is to remain committed to the concepts of
\nharmony and inclusiveness. My story of attending school later in life while raising two kids
\nexemplifies how education is attainable for anyone, regardless of background, race, gender, or
\nsexual identity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Considering all the factors described above, I (in addition to Dr. Conlin and Professor
\nRosenzweig) highly recommend you grant Jeremiah Riggle a Jeffers Chertok Memorial
\nscholarship. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss Mr. Riggle\u2019s merits
\nfurther.<\/p>\n
Jacki Hedlund Tyler, Director of Social Studies Education<\/p>\n","email":"","location":"Faculty Nomination: Dr. Jacki Hedlund Tyler","phone":"","cell":"","text":"","fax":"","facebook":"","twitter":"","linkedin":"","buttons":false},{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":{"ID":2256,"id":2256,"title":"AISEaglebeads","filename":"AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","filesize":361980,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/?attachment_id=2256","alt":"Beaded medallion with the EWU logo","author":"425","description":"","caption":"","name":"ais-eaglebeads","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1248,"date":"2019-05-17 15:24:15","modified":"2021-07-07 22:27:35","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1600,"height":1067,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","2048x2048-width":1600,"2048x2048-height":1067,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/05\/AIS-eaglebeads.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"name":"Devon Wilson","title":"","department":"Anthropology","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":"
The Anthropology faculty is pleased to nominate Devon Wilson for the Jeffers
\nChertok Memorial Scholarship. Devon is doing great things and will continue to
\nrepresent EWU, CAHSS, and Anthropology well.<\/p>\n
Devon is a bright, determined student who has a passion for archaeology and the
\nancient world. He\u2019s enthusiastic about everything he does and brings his best self to
\nhis work. He’s currently taking classes in history, where he’s apparently asking
\nquestions so sophisticated that his instructor finds himself nonplussed. In my
\nclasses, Devon constantly delights me with sophisticated questions, strong ideas,
\nand a solid grasp of how to read, think, and write like a budding scholar.<\/p>\n
While Devon had a previous not-so-successful university experience, since he came
\nto EWU, he\u2019s been on fire. He has a perfect 4.0 GPA, he\u2019s presented a research
\nproject at the Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, and he is currently
\nteaching himself what he needs to know to pursue historical linguistics. He\u2019s going
\nto an archaeological field school this summer in Bulgaria followed by a study abroad
\nexperience in Athens this fall. For this study abroad experience, he was selected for
\nthe Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a State Department award that is
\nhighly competitive and brings with it advantages for federal hiring moving forward.
\nIt\u2019s a really big deal that topped the list of congratulations that administration
\nshared with Senate this week. He\u2019s relentless in improving his work and putting
\nhimself out there.<\/p>\n
In winter and spring, he\u2019ll be back in residence and working on a presentation for a
\nprofessional conference in March. I\u2019ve put him in touch with a staff member at
\nArchaeological and Historical Services, who is excited at the prospect of
\ncollaborating with him. He\u2019ll graduate in the spring and go on to do great things.
\nDevon\u2019s future plans include getting a masters degree in archaeology and working
\nas a professional archaeologist. I\u2019m sure he\u2019ll be successful and we\u2019ll be glad to have
\nsupported him along the way.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions about Devon, his work, or his future plans, please feel free
\nto get in touch with me.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,
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I have no doubt that she will continue to excel in her academic pursuits and\u00a0 make significant contributions to our community.<\/span><\/p>\n","email":"","location":"Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gina Petrie","phone":"","cell":"","text":"","fax":"","facebook":"","twitter":"","linkedin":"","buttons":false},{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":{"ID":21800,"id":21800,"title":"Condon, Kiera Photo","filename":"Condon-Kiera-Photo-scaled.jpg","filesize":554911,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-scaled.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/cahss-awards-2024\/condon-kiera-photo\/","alt":"Huston Award 2024","author":"1417","description":"","caption":"","name":"condon-kiera-photo","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":20599,"date":"2024-07-26 18:39:19","modified":"2024-07-26 18:39:50","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2256,"height":2560,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-264x300.jpg","medium-width":264,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-768x871.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":871,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-902x1024.jpg","large-width":902,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-1354x1536.jpg","1536x1536-width":1354,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-1805x2048.jpg","2048x2048-width":1805,"2048x2048-height":2048,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-scaled.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":264,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-scaled.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":353,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Condon-Kiera-Photo-scaled.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":529,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"name":"Kiera Condon","title":"","department":"Political Science (Pre-Law)","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":" Kiera Condon has consistently been an excellent student during her time as a Political Science major. This is, of course, demonstrated by her very high grade point average, but grades don\u2019t even begin to tell the whole story in Kiera\u2019s case. She also contributes enormously to the intellectual vitality of the classroom and, by extension, to the Political Science department as a whole. Her comments during class discussions not only reveal an uncommon intellectual sophistication but also enliven the classroom environment and elevate the intellectual experience for the rest of us. She is an incisive reader of even the most complicated texts and has never shied away from the challenge of difficult work. Indeed, she often seeks out such challenges. Her research and writing skills are of the highest quality and reflect a nuanced understanding of source material which she then uses to advance plausible and persuasive arguments. In addition, Kiera has been a leader in the Spokane community. She volunteered for Lisa Brown\u2019s successful Spokane mayoral campaign in the fall of 2023 and succeeded in persuading many of her fellow students to do so as well. Kiera is now an employee of Dr. Bernadine Bank\u2019s campaign for Washington\u2019s 5th Congressional district seat. To no one\u2019s surprise, Kiera continues to shine in this role as well. Finally, Kiera finds a way to balance these activities with other jobs outside of school and social time with her innumerable friends\u2014and somehow makes it all look easy! The Department of Political Science is extremely fortunate to have Kiera Condon as a student and we find her to be eminently deserving of the Frances B. Huston Award. 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