Online Nomination Form

Current Awardee

Our Ovation for April goes out to Shea Svoboda, student worker in Computer Science and Engineering. As his nominations say:

"Shea Svoboda has been a part of the Systems Administration team since 2003. He is amazingly knowledgeable about intricate details within the systems group. He troubleshoots many of our problems, so the regular Systems employees have time to work on their many projects. Shea could easily step into a regular position within any Systems group and do very well. He not only performs his job efficiently and accurately, but he always does it in a very friendly manner and always with a smile on his face. He is always patient, even with my 10th question about the same thing. He is truly a joy to have around. Shea is very deserving of this prestigious award."

"Shea is an invaluable member of our systems administration team, though quite often the kinds of tasks he is asked to do, take him further and further away from things normally found in his job description. Shea consistently handles things thrown his direction with immediate and full attention, and is rarely seen without a smile. His positive disposition, detail-oriented work ethic, and dedication to his job is more than any department could ask for. His patience, hard-work, and willingness to go above and beyond on a consistent basis are prime reasons that he is perfect candidate for this award."

"Shea is a computer support person in the Department who had demonstrated a commitment and knowledge that can only be described as exceptional. He solves computer and software problems for faculty and staff in the Department. If he does not know the solution, he will work continuously until the problem is solved but he does this in a very efficient manner. He sets up many of the PCs, Macs, printers, etc for everyone in the Dept. When we moved to the Schorr Center, he agreed to work any number of hours between Christmas and New Years to make sure that the move went smoothly. He also coordinated much of the furniture move and set-up for Schorr Center including the move of furniture, computers, etc. from Miller and Paine, Ferguson Hall, and the 501 Building. He deserves an ovation!"

Past Awardees

Academic Year 2007-2008

• September - Collette Joy
• October - Michael Dozler
• November - John Roy
• December - Dustin Franklin
• January - Ben Fiedler
• February - Stephanie Matejka
• March - Jason Hustedt
• April - Shea Svoboda

Academic Year 2006-2007

• September - Mackenzie Rundle
• October - Kimberly Funk
• November - Samantha Eversvik
• December - Andrew Robert Smith
• January - Miranda Ducey
• February - Tyson Albin
• March - Ashley Knott
• April - Jodi Schreurs

Academic Year 2005-2006

• September - Stephanie Ninneman
• October - Erin Thie
• November - Mary Kate McCarney
• December - Claire Brandt
• January - Carrie Munsell
• February - Magan Fair
• March - Robert Turman
• April - Johnathon Ross

Academic Year 2004-2005

• September - Natasha D'Souza
• October - Jeremy Simpson
• November - Amber Miller
• December - Jeanie Hock
• January - Sarah Elizabeth Sterns
• February - Larissa Schmersal
• March - Tina Gray
• April - Martha Karlstad

The College of Arts & Sciences is fortunate to employ many loyal, innovative undergraduate student employees. The Ovation program will recognize their efforts and honor these student employees for their innovative ideas, their outstanding performance, or their service above and beyond the call of duty.

Awards
Ovation awards will be given every month during the Fall and Spring semesters – 4 times each semester.

In addition to the attention the awardees deserve from all of us, Ovation awardees will receive:

• A cash award of $50 (paid from Foundation funds)
• A small reception in the student’s honor at their workplace
• Publication of their achievement on the College website

Eligibility
Every currently enrolled undergraduate student currently employed in the College of Arts & Sciences is eligible to receive an Ovation award. Nominations may be made by any faculty or staff member of the College. Many nominations may be made for the same individual. Nominations will expire at the end of the academic year, upon selection of the student employee for an award, or upon termination of the student’s employment in the College. A candidate may be selected more than once, although not as a result of the same nomination(s).

Nominations
Nominations are easy. Simply fill out an online form with the nominee’s name, department, and a brief summary of the reason this individual should receive an Ovation. Ovation is awarded subjectively and selection from among nominations is at the sole discretion of the Dean.

Selection Committee
Members of the selection committee will not be published and will consist of a faculty member and a staff member from the College, and the president (or designee) of the A&S Student advisery Board.

Sponsor
The Ovation program is sponsored by the Dean’s Office, College of Arts & Sciences.