UA College of Arts and Sciences Appoints New Student Ambassadors
August 21, 2009 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Students | Tagged: College of Arts & Sciences
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Twenty-six University of Alabama students have been named to the Ambassadors program in the College of Arts and Sciences for the current academic year.
The students were chosen based on their academic achievements, leadership qualities, past involvement in service oriented activities and personal interviews. More than 150 students applied for the positions. All 6,600 undergraduate students in the College are eligible to apply.
The Ambassadors represent the College to on-campus and off-campus organizations and assist the College’s staff in student recruitment, social events and community service activities.
“The Ambassadors represent the best of the best in our College,” said Susan Halliday, manager of special events and endowment in the College of Arts and Sciences and the groups’ adviser and founder. ”They are selected based on character, accomplishment and leadership. We rely on them and consider them indispensable members of the dean’s office family.”
The Ambassadors program – which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year – has received University of Alabama awards for its performance in campus and charitable activities.
The Ambassadors’ past service projects include supporting the University’s Capital Campaign. They donated $1,000 to the College of Arts and Sciences Collegiate Fund Scholarship Endowment in 2008-2009. The group has also worked to raise funds for the United Way and to assist families in need through UA’s annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive.
“The Ambassadors’ fund-raising efforts and their community service speaks volumes about the character and goal-oriented thinking of this fine group of College students,” said Dr. Robert Olin, dean of the College. “We welcome the 2009-2010 Ambassadors and look forward to their representing the College and the University with distinction.”
2009-2008 College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors
Ebony D. Anthony Alabaster
Matthew Aaron Bailey Huntsville
Hailey Meredith Beeman Tupelo, Miss.
Stacy Bell Lawrence, Kan.
Jeremiah A. Bishop Warrior
Stephanie N. Brumfield Spring, Texas
Samuel W. Darby Fairhope
Austin A. Doss Mt. Olive
John E. DuBois Coatopa
Mary Caroline Farris Jasper
Jace A. Ferraez Columbus, Miss.
Kyle R. Fox Gainestown
Graham B. Gillespie Memphis, Tenn.
Caitlin Gottstine Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Whitney Hobson Montgomery
Emily Hubert-Wallander Mountain Brook
Lindsay Jones Madison
Austin Kitchen Richmond, Va.
Seema Kumar Shreveport, La.
Lindsay Marguerite Leon Mobile
John Michael F. Murray Mountain Brook
Matthew D. Riley Glasgow, Ky.
Erica L. Schwalm Oviedo, Fla.
Jeff A. Scissom Dora
Mary Ellen Taylor Sylacauga
Alexander B. Wilson Tuscaloosa
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Angie Estes, communications specialist, College of Arts and Sciences, 205/348-8539, ahestes@as.ua.edu