University Awards

Korrin B.

May 15, 2010 - 9:00 PM

This year, I was very honored to be one of the students at the University of Oregon to be chosen for a University Award. All of the awards presented at this year's University Honors and Awards Celebration focused on things like academic excellence, campus involvement, and community service. It was great to be in a room with so many other high-achieving students.

This year's reception was held in the EMU Ballroom. It included the presenting of several awards, some student entertainment, and, possibly the best part, cake. In between sections of awards presentations was when the student entertainment took place. It was all very nice and included performances by Divisi (a UO women's scapula group), the UO Wushu Club, and an undergraduate woodwind quintet.

I was excited that my mother and brother were able to travel up to visit with me and come to this event. It looked as though many other students also had parents and various family members there. It was great to see so much support in one room.

I ended up receiving the Centurion Award. The Centurion Award is given to undergraduate students for dedication and outstanding service as student leaders. It was quite an honor to receive this award on such a large campus. I also enjoyed seeing several people I know from different classes and student groups be honored as well.