College of Health Sciences honors faculty, staff

The College of Health Sciences recognized several faculty and staff members at an awards ceremony recently.

Those honored were:

  • Jay Kapellusch, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Occupational Science & Technology, won the College of Health Sciences Ambassador Award. He was recognized for advocating on the college’s behalf locally, nationally and internationally.
    Professor Marylou Gelfer won the College of Health Sciences Leadership Award.
    Professor Marylou Gelfer won the College of Health Sciences Leadership Award.
  • Marylou Gelfer, professor and graduate program director with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, won the College of Health Sciences Leadership Award. She was honored for service and achievements that exemplify and support the college’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
  • Joel Spiess, an academic advisor in the Office of Student Affairs, and Hanh Trinh, an associate professor with the Department of Health Informatics and Administration, won the College of Health Sciences C.A.R.E.S. Award. The award recognizes the recipients’ exceptional dedication to the college and service to students.
  • Eduardo Bonilha and Kris O’Connor won the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service. Bonilha is an I.S. Technology Services senior from Business Administration and Technology Operations; O’Connor is an associate professor with the Department of Kinesiology, Exercise Science and Health Promotion unit. They were lauded for their contributions to the service mission of the college and demonstrating outstanding character and motivation in promoting the college.
  • Kyle Ebersole and Arun Garg won the Dean’s Research Award. Ebersole is an associate professor and chair in the Department of Kinesiology, Integrative Health Care and Performance; Garg is a distinguished professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Technology. They were honored for their exemplary conduct in the pursuit of quality research and scholarship.
  • Amanda Smith, a clinical assistant professor and diagnostic medical sonography program director for the Department of Biomedical Sciences, won the Byoung Kim Teaching Excellence Award. The award is given by the student body to an outstanding teacher who motivates, inspires and encourages.

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