The University of Notre Dame鈥檚聽聽recently recognized seven students who have made exceptional contributions to the Notre Dame community. In place of what would have been the 34th annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet, Vice President for Student Affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding personally contacted the honorees to notify them of and congratulate each student on his or her campus impact.
, honoring a graduating senior who has made substantial personal efforts to advance the interests of students at Notre Dame, was given to Eric Kim of Buena Park, California.
A marketing and film, television and theater major, Kim served as executive director of the and the chair of . In these roles, Kim fostered an environment of respect and inclusion, which positively impacted his peers and the Notre Dame community.
聽annually honors a graduating senior whose leadership has significantly advanced the climate of welcome and inclusion within or beyond the University community. This year鈥檚 recipient is Christian Abraham Arega from Alexandria, Virginia.
A biochemistry major with minors in anthropology and compassionate care in medicine, Abraham Arega has committed significant time and energy to advancing the climate of inclusion at Notre Dame. She was the vice president for the , served on the advisory board for the , was a peer mentor with the and served as a focus group leader for the Inclusive Campus Student Survey. Abraham Arega also served her community as a resident assistant in Howard Hall and as a small group leader.
罢丑别听, given to a graduating senior who exemplifies the ideals of the University through outstanding community service beyond the University community, was awarded to Tim Jacklich from Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
A political science major, Jacklich has given much of his time at Notre Dame volunteering with Latino and immigrant populations both locally and nationally. In addition to his work serving Spanish-speaking youth and families, Jacklich served as co-president of the and on the vice president for student affairs鈥� .
罢丑别听聽was awarded to Carolina Robledo from Kirby, Texas. This award is given to a graduating senior who embodies Blessed Father Moreau鈥檚 vision of educating heart and mind as well as someone who has demonstrated significant effort in advancing the Catholic character of the University.
As a music major and history and education, schooling and society minor, Robledo has furthered Notre Dame's Catholic, Holy Cross character through extensive service in Campus Ministry. She served on various retreat teams and sang in and the . She also assisted in planning Misa en Espa帽ol and the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, and presented in residence halls about Las Posadas during Advent. In addition, Robledo coordinated the virtual Spanish Rosary during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madeline Coady from Haverhill, Massachusetts, was awarded the聽, given to a graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities for which former Notre Dame Trustee Ray Siegfried was known, including leadership, generosity, devotion to the Catholic faith and affinity for athletics.
An accountancy major and Catholic social tradition minor, Coady served as a resident assistant in McGlinn Hall and participated on the team. Coady also co-founded the and served as a student assistant for .
Laksumi Sivanandan from Flushing, New York, was awarded the聽, honoring an outstanding undergraduate student who exemplifies the qualities for which Russo was known, including service, personal character and striving to bring the best out of themselves and others.
A political science and American studies major, Sivanandan served as vice president of the Notre Dame , where she fostered unity within the senior class. She was one of five student leaders representing Notre Dame at the ACC Student Leadership Symposium and, throughout her four years at Notre Dame, continually dedicated herself to helping her fellow students.
罢丑别听聽was awarded to David Korzeniowski, from Framingham, Massachusetts. This award is given to a graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities of Moore, a former Notre Dame associate vice president, who was known for his integrity, character, commitment to Notre Dame and writing ability.
A film, television and theater major, Korzeniowski served as managing editor of . He was active as a student broadcaster providing on-air commentary for nearly a dozen Fighting Irish sports teams, including basketball, soccer and track and field. Korzeniowski received the All-American collegiate broadcasting honors from the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.