a focus on students. (continued) STUDENT STAFF
This year, the Davis Center hosted its first student staff recognition banquet. The following students were
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Total # of student employees: 75
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2007: 200 applications (for 70 positions)
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2008: 100 applications (for 19 positions)
recognized for their contributions to the building.
The Davis Center Employees of the Year Award: The Davis Center Employees of the Year is awarded to students from each staff team who consistently exceed expectations & serve as role models to their peers.
The Davis Center employs a diverse staff of students representing 8 schools/colleges (including honors), from
Building Managers: Jesse Narkewicz (December ’08)
all 4 class years. Over 90% of students feel working in
Production Assistants: Samantha Anderson (May ’08)
the DC has positively impacted their UVM experience
Information Desk Assistants: Asenett Rosario (May ’08)
and would recommend their job to a friend. In addition,
Reservations Assistants: Sasha Mariña (May ’09)
95% of student employees feel that the Davis Center is a
Business Assistants: Ben Bezark (May ’09)
welcoming working environment.
Davis Center Hale Award: Awarded to that member of the Davis Center student staff whose work, generally done “behind the scenes,” makes a positive impact around the building. Han Duong (May ’10) Jennifer Nahkla (May ’09)
Davis Center Rising Star Award: The Rising Star Award is given each year to a first year or sophomore Davis Center employee who has put forth an exceptional effort in their job and is viewed by the Davis Center staff to best exemplify the mission of the building through their actions. Alana Oudekerk (May ’10)
Davis Center Excellence in Social Justice Award: As a foundational value of the University of Vermont community, a commitment to social justice guides the mission and operations of the Davis Center. Recognizing dedication to social justice through both values and action, the Excellence in Social Justice Award honors a student who is an agent of positive change in the UVM community and an inspiration to their peers and supervisors. Ali Shevrin (May ’10) Diversity & Equity Unit office & lounge.
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