The 2019 CAH Staff Awards recognized 22 staff members for their years of service, hard work and commitment to making UCF great.
The 2019 College of Arts and Humanities Staff Recognition Awards honored 22 CAH staff members on Wednesday, March 27 for their hard work and dedication to UCF, with three of them winning a prestigious CAH recognition award.
The three award recipients are Jon Bowen from the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Meghan Crowther from the Department of English and Dr. Amy Giroux from the Center for Humanities and Digital Research. Each winner received $600 along with their award.
The first USPS award was given in memory of the late Dr. David Vickers. The second USPS award was in honor of Dr. Bruce Whisler, who attended the ceremony. The A&P employee award was given in memory of Tony Travaglini.
“It is through the hard work of our staff members that the College of Arts and Humanities continues to succeed,” said Lyman Brodie, who presented the awards. “I’d like to thank all of them for their everyday high intentions, sincere efforts and hard work.”
Learn more about the winners and see the full list of nominees below. Congratulations, CAH staff!
Meet the CAH Staff Honorees
Jon Bowen, Nicholson School of Communication and Media
Jon Bowen has worked as a broadcast production specialist at CAH for seven years. His recommender calls him “one of the most resourceful and committed staff members to the Department of Film and Mass Media and the Nicholson School as a whole.” Throughout his service, Bowen has shown unparalleled commitment to his work and to the college. His recommender describes him as having a “rare combination to find in a staff member,” with his professional experience in film, his education and training, and his technical skills making him a great asset.
Meghan Crowther, Department of English
Meghan Crowther has worked in the Department of English for four years. Her calm determination and kind demeanor helped her department complete many tasks, including the move of many faculty and staff to the new Trevor Colbourn Hall building. Her recommender writes, “Meghan is, to put it simple, a marvel. Her initiative and her sense of responsibility, her insight and her meticulousness and accuracy have made her invaluable to the department.” In her second nomination letter, she is praised for her positive attitude and commitment. As one of the faculty members in her department puts it, “Meghan is the glue that keeps us together.”
Dr. Amy Giroux, Center of Humanities and Digital Research
Giroux has worked for the Center of Humanities and Digital Research for almost four years. Prior to her arrival, the center had limited abilities to support faculty and student research. Her recommender writers, “She has worked to support the center’s initiatives on weekends and late into the night.” She has hosted the Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC) conference, has been central to success of the Veteran’s Legacy Program, and is currently working on at least 17 projects across the college. Overall, Giroux had seven supporters of her recommendation, all detailing her commitment and eagerness to help in their projects. One of her supporting letters describes her as an “essential staff person who helps faculty move their projects forward.”
CAH Staff Service Awards
For 5 years of service
- Haley Baker, English
- Gary Brown, School of Performing Arts
- Adrian Gonzalez, Flying Horse Editions
- Stephanie Livignie, CAH Student Advising
- Jessica Nguyen, School of Visual Arts & Design
- Ashli Van Horn, CAH Dean’s Office
For 10 years of service
- Jason Effron, School of Visual Arts & Design
- Neida Mora-Maus, CAH Dean’s Office
For 15 years of service
- Waheeda Illasarie, School of Visual Arts & Design
- Janki Maraj, School of Visual Arts & Design
- Joe Muley, School of Visual Arts & Design
CAH Staff Award Nominees
- Haley Baker, English
- Steve Blackburn, School of Visual Arts & Design
- Jon Bowen, Nicholson School of Communication and Media
- Gary Brown, School of Performing Arts
- Lisa Clendenning, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
- Meghan Crowther, English
- Amy Giroux, Center for Humanities and Digital Research
- Susan Glerum, School of Performing Arts
- Jon Muley, School of Visual Arts & Design
- John Parker, School of Performing Arts
- Dave Schreier, School of Performing Arts