Award Winners for 2024-2025

Each student, staff and faculty member featured here exemplifies leadership and has significantly contributed towards the University's mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership.  

Congratulations to all of the award winners!

 

Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) Award Recipients

  • Event of the Year – ASUP Films & A24 Present An Advanced Screening of Y2K
  • Club /Organization of the Year – KDUP
  • Club Advisor of the Year –  Dr. Anita Gooding (Sociology & Social Work)
  • Campus Program Board (CPB) Member of the Year – Caprice Damon
  • Senator of the Year – Ben Carey-DiGregorio
  • Faculty Member of the Year – Dr. Amy Ongiri (Sociology & Social Work)
  • Staff Member of the Year – Carmen Ruiz (Facilities Services)
  • Student Leader of the Year – Camille Dela Cruz

 

Division of Student Affairs Award Recipients

The Outstanding Contributor to Core Themes Award

Nancy Copic

Nancy Copic | Assistant Director, Student Media

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The Newcomer in Student Affairs Award

AJ Christensen

AJ Christensen | Assistant Director, Patrol Operations

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The Rev. John Van Wolvlear C.S.C. Award For Outstanding Involvement in Student Affairs

Kevin Liu

Kevin Liu | Major: Content Here

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The Student Affairs Award for Outstanding Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion

Haniel Morquecho Baltran

Haniel Morquecho Baltran | Major: Content Here

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The Br. Fulgence Dougherty C.S.C. Award

Aruzhan Mukhanova

Aruzhan Mukhanova | Major: Content

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Center for Gender and Sexuality Allyship

Haniel Morquecho Baltran

Haniel Morquecho Baltran | Major: Content Here

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The Outstanding Hall Council Executive Award

Luke Gunnels

Luke Gunnels | Major: Content

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The Holy Cross Award for Residential Mission

Amanda Newman

Amanda Newman | Major: Psychology

Amanda has served in the Office of Residence Life for three years and distinguished for her professionalism, cheerfulness, dedication, and initiative. She always brought a cheerful and upbeat attitude to the office, both to fellow employees as well as students and parents. Amanda advocated for students when she saw a gap in our process and enticed all of us on our team to do our best for our students and their families.

The Residence Life Pilot Award

Quin Cottrill

Quin Cottrill | Major: Operations & Technology Mgmt

Quin is a reliable and solid RA, knows his residents, and is a dedicated leader in Residence Life. He cares deeply for his residents, a trusted RA on duty to respond well in the toughest of situations. A leader on the Resident Assistant Advisory Committee, Quin engages at all meetings, brings fresh insights, and advocates for his peers. He is a strong agent of the Office of Residence Life and does a great job in representing us, our halls, and our programming events.

Director’s Award for Meritorious Service within Residence Life

Abigail Widjanarko

Abigail Widjanarko | Major: Nursing

Abby is a dedicated RA who maintains a cheerful energy with grace and smiles even at tough situations. She has led the Resident Assistant Advisory Committee, with countless hours to the formation and well‐being of the residents in her community. She consistently and joyfully shows up to our hall events. Abby knows her residents so well, that they feel very comfortable coming to her for support, questions, and to celebrate successes.

The Rev. John B. Delaunay, C.S.C. Wellness and Advocacy Award

Brooke Welter

Brooke Welter | Major: Social Work

Brooke has been a voice and advocate on the Bluff for all four years of her academic journey, as an ongoing collaborator with interpersonal violence and survivor support initiatives on campus. She served in varied SASA's leadership roles, and her advocacy efforts for increased services to survivors of sexual assault have been a major contribution to IPV programming and confidential advocacy services on campus. Brooke is an advocate for the lifelong process of engaging in self‐care and finding joy in life for survivors of sexual assault.

The Community Care Award

Carina Barone

Carina Barone | Major: Nursing

Carina is well regarded by their residents and peers as an individual with deep compassion and a strong sense of responsibility for those around her. She was instrumental in supporting Campus Safety’s investigation work, which led to providing safety and security for her residential community and the UP community at large.

The Brian Doyle Student Media Award

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds | Major: Environmental Science

Ryan has served in numerous roles for the campus community - taking photographs for the Beacon and the Log, served as CPB's Marketing and Communications, and many other campus projects (includes the leadership awards event). His fun and outgoing demeanor, his unmatched willingness to contribute, his excellent eye for photography and visual design, and his efforts to rethink how stories can be told - Ryan is always on point, capturing memories of human connection for the campus.

The Rev. Fred Barr C.S.C. Campus Ministry Leadership Award

Brianna Freitas

Brianna Freitas | Major: Organizational Communication

Brianna offered her incredible talents with logistics for a Spes Unica retreat - while seeked meaningful connections with the quiet retreatants, she made them feel seen and valued. She has a quiet presence that invites others to feel at ease around her, and also has an infectious joy that draws people in. Brianna's work reminds us all of the power of presence and how you don’t have to be in front of everyone to be a capable and willing leader.

The Kate Johnson Outstanding Service Award

Hailey May

Hailey May | Major: Psychology

Hailey demonstrated a great dedication to varied Moreau Center programming such as the Service and Justice Coordinator program, and Plunge Into Your Neighborhood. Her passion has been to engage with and support the houseless community in Portland, organizing events in collaboration with community partners like Night Strike and PDX Saints Love, as well as connection with the L’Arche community. Hailey has been a long‐standing partner with Moreau Center students.

College of Arts and Sciences | The Kay Toran Award

Jesper Machi

Jesper Machi | Major: Environmental Science

As a Service and Justice Coordinator, Jesper orchestrated monthly service opportunities for the houseless community and environmental conservation efforts; and advocated for gender inclusivity and hosting intersectional brunches with the Gender and Sexuality Partnership. Jesper's commitment to amplifying marginalized voices, whether through organizing vigils for National Coming Out Day and Transgender Day of Remembrance or pushing for dialogue with campus administrators, reflects a deep‐rooted passion for social justice.