Congratulations to the following Colorado School of Mines students who were recognized during the Student Life Awards Luncheon May 12.
Outstanding Student Award
Presented to a student(s) who went above and beyond their academic role on campus to vigorously participate in activities or projects that benefit their fellow students and the Mines community.
Samara Omar and Joe Haines received the Outstanding Student Service Award. Samara is the MAC President, Senior Class Representative for Student Government and Founding member and President of the Society of Women in Geophysics. Joe is the Captain of the Men's Varsity Soccer Team and involved on the Leadership Summit, The Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Colorado Engineering Council Award
Presented to students who show excellence in scholarship, high integrity and general engineering ability.
The winner of the CEC award was Alexis Humann.
William D. Waltman Award
Presented to a graduating senior(s) whose conduct and scholarship have been most nearly perfect and who has most nearly approached the recognized characteristics of an American gentleman or lady during the recipient’s entire collegiate career. The award is a check for $5,000 and a plaque.
Leah Jaron received the William D. Waltman Award. Leah has been a CASA tutor for three years, campus ambassador, co-founder and vice president of Yarngineering, a member of Blue Key Honor Society, CSM Circle K and Active Minds @ Minds.
Contact:
Kathleen Morton, Digital Media and Communications Manager, Colorado School of Mines | 303-273-3088 | kmorton@mines.edu
Karen Gilbert, Director of Public Relations, Colorado School of Mines | 303-273-3541 | kgilbert@mines.edu
