Last week, we proudly hosted the SODS Celebration of Excellence, an evening dedicated to honoring the continued excellence of our faculty and students. With over 80 attendees, the event brought together members of our community to recognize achievement, leadership, and impact across the department. We were honored to hear remarks from Dean Chip Hunter and Department Chair Dr. Edoardo Airoldi, and to have an award presentation led by Dr. Lauren (Spirko) Burns. As part of this year’s program, we introduced our awards ceremony for the first time, recognizing 18 awardees: • 9 faculty awards spanning research, teaching, and service • 1 staff award • 5 student awards across undergraduate and graduate levels • 3 legacy awards honoring retired and retiring faculty We were especially proud to celebrate the remarkable careers and lasting impact of Dr. Edward Rosenthal and Dr. Roman Szewczuk, and to recognize Dr. Misty Blessley, Ph.D., for her contributions to the department. The evening reflected the strength, dedication, and spirit of the SODS community. Congratulations to all of our awardees, and thank you to everyone who helped make this inaugural celebration such a meaningful success. - Photos by Darren Minto
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