Associate Professor of Biology Rachel Bergstrom became the first person to receive the Underkofler Excellence In Undergraduate Teaching Award as well as to be recognized as the Phee Boon Kang’73 Prize for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring faculty recipient in a single year.

Sylvia López read a Spanish translation of the citation for Phee Boon Kang’73 Prize for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring staff recipient Maria Lupe Anaya.

Suzanne Cox read the citation for Professor Emerita of Chemistry and Biochemistry Laura Parmentier recognizing her 34 years of service.

Gina T'ai read the citation for Professor Emerita of Dance Chris Johnson recognizing her 34 years of service.

Kevin Schober read the citation for Dean of Students Emeritus Cecil Youngblood recognizing his 28 years of service, amending his own personal thanks and a rose.