Exemplary students committed to the service of others were honored for their contributions to the Teachers College community as part of the Provost Student Excellence Awards on Thursday, April 25. Hosted by Graduate Student Life & Development in the College’s Smith Learning Theater, the annual celebration recognized more than 17 students and initiatives as this academic year draws to a close.
“You are being celebrated tonight for what you have done as TC student leaders—and your leadership has mattered—it has brought awareness to issues important to student wellness and success, it has created bridges and community between students of different lived experience, made more students feel like they belong at TC, and help shaped their career opportunities,” shared KerryAnn O’Meara, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost and Dean of the College.
Learn more about the honors below.
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The Shirley Chisholm Trailblazer Award recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to the TC community in the spirit of TC alumna Shirley Chisholm and her remarkable legacy. Recipients included: Agreni Batra, Angel Tin Li Shen, Deanne Shantel Green, Emily Chow, Inara Bezerra, Ricardo Phillips, Ryan Suspanic, Sabrina Huang, Suzy Siyi Ji and Thao Vu.
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The Outstanding Community Program Award recognized student-led programs that foster intercultural competency and social responsibility. This year, honored programs included: the Coach as Citizen Initiative, hosted by The Coaching Club; and the Courageous Conversations Roundtable, hosted by AAPI Student Circle and Black Student Network.
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The Exemplary Impact Award honors student groups that have significantly impacted the TC community through excellence in achievement while efficiently engaging and empowering all members. Awarded groups included: Black Student Network, Graduate Knitting Circle, Muslim Students Association and QueerTC.
Cameron Arnzen, recipient of the Columbia Alumni Association Campbell Award. (Photo courtesy of Arnzen.)
Honoring a student who shows exceptional leadership, service and Columbia spirit, the Columbia Alumni Association Campbell Award recognized Cameron Arnzen. The award is presented to a graduating student who shows exceptional leadership and Columbia spirit as exemplified by the late Bill Campbell ’62CC, ’64TC, University Trustee Chair Emeritus and CAA co-founder.
“As we gather to honor your achievements tonight, I think about how you,—our TC stars—have illuminated and created spaces that foster inclusivity, learning, and growth, bringing our community together,” concluded O’Meara. “To those who will continue to lead next year, I look forward to our collaboration in nurturing a supportive and thriving community.”