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Award Archive
2007-2008 AWARD RECIPIENTS
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Carl Dean Jr.
Beyond his general counseling responsibilities, Carl teaches three First Year Experience classes that focus on intercultural communication, critical self-reflection, and personal growth. He encourages students to step out of their comfort zone in order to play an active role in the classroom. In both his Performance Poetry and Peer Involvement classes, Carl provides an engaging environment for students to work together for a common purpose and learn extensively through hands on experience. Last year, students in Carl’s Peer Involvement class organized a walk-a-thon in memory of students who passed away during the year. By fostering involvement both at UConn and in community life, Carl has demonstrated his dedication to both his students and the greater community |
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Joseph Briody
Joe Briody is currently the Associate Director for leadership Development in the Department of Student Activities. As an instructor of various Leadership Seminars, Joe provides students with essential skills and knowledge to help them successfully develop their leadership potential at UConn. He challenges students to think critically about who they are and what they strive to be. His First Year Experience courses rely on a student-centered model, as the classes are designed to draw on student’s actual experiences and skills. Joe is tireless in setting up classroom activities that provide students with a deeper understanding of the different aspects of leadership. His highly effective teaching style and continuous involvement in student leadership activities demonstrate Joe’s commitment to supporting students in and out of the classroom. |
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Benjamin Gruenbaum
Benjamin Gruenbaum is a 6th semester pre-med, psychology major. Ben was an FYE mentor with John Szarlan as well as a Supplemental Instruction leader for Psychology 132, working with Dr. David Miller as. In the summer of 2006, he was among 40 students selected worldwide to participate in the Magen David Adom Volunteer Program in Israel where he participated in a hands-on training program in emergency medicine. Ben is also very involved with Hillel, serving as co-religious vice president and co-president of first year students. He is also a Community Assistant and involved with the UConn Pre-Medical Society and Freshman Outreach for the Jewish Students Association. Ben has a strong interest and enthusiasm for teaching. Ben is very dedicated and has influenced many students - two qualities that not only exemplify an FYE mentor but also will help him to be successful inside and outside of UConn.
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Robert Gendreau
Robert Gendreau is a 6th semester Healthcare Management major. Robert has done multiple community service activities including Hurricane Katrina Relief trips, tutoring at Nachaug Elementary School and Mansfield Middle School, and serving as a campus big buddy. Robert shows his commitment to making the world a better place; as an FYE mentor (and on a day-to-day basis) Robert helped multiple students with not just academic issues but also personal family problems. In addition, Robert has been able to accomplish these many co-curricular pursuits while still maintaining a 3.6 GPA and earning Dean's List honors for three semesters. Robert's worth ethic, integrity, and compassion are three characteristics that allow him to make connections to others which help them to succeed and help him to succeed here at UConn.
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