Honors Student Advisory Council Recognized for Educational Impact at WSU Awards Banquet

PULLMAN, Wash. — The Honors Student Advisory Council (HSAC) received the Educational Impact Award at Washington State University’s Student Organization Awards Banquet on April 20.  It was hosted by Student Involvement and Leadership Development.

HSAC was recognized for “carrying out significant educational programs and for increasing the knowledge about an area relevant to its mission and interest.”

HSAC Members Share Award Certificate: (left to right) Standing: Renee Walker, Jessica Cassleman, Emily Pinney, Nicole Sawatzki, Alan Emanuel, Julian Reyes, Sam Shaddox, Kelly Freese, Gavin Mitchell, Amy Van Nortwick. Sitting: Jackie Thompson, Rachel Wanty, Christine Foster, Katherine Rempe. Not pictured: Kaori Graybeal.
HSAC Members Share Award Certificate: (left to right) Standing: Renee Walker, Jessica Cassleman, Emily Pinney, Nicole Sawatzki, Alan Emanuel, Julian Reyes, Sam Shaddox, Kelly Freese, Gavin Mitchell, Amy Van Nortwick. Sitting: Jackie Thompson, Rachel Wanty, Christine Foster, Katherine Rempe. Not pictured: Kaori Graybeal.
HSAC is a student group within the Honors College dedicated to ensuring a positive and rewarding experience for all students.  One of HSAC’s main goals is to create a sense of community within the Honors student body.

“This year, we put a lot of effort into designing multiple academic-themed events that would bring our students together,” says HSAC co-president Nicole Sawatzki.

“The recognition we received shows us that we’re reaching our students and succeeding as an organization.  It’s good to know that we’re making such a strong impact here at WSU.”

HSAC focuses its programming efforts toward the 550+ members of the Honors College, but plans events for the broader university community. Members of HSAC coordinate weekly teas in Honors Hall for students and professors, arrange special activities such as cider pressing in the fall, and sponsor special Dad’s Weekend and Mom’s Weekend brunches for Honors students and their families.

This year, HSAC also focused on educational programs that ranged from an “Earth and Economics Series” to Presidential debates and selection of the Honors Invited Lecture presenter.  Many HSAC members serve as Honors College ambassadors to tell prospective students about their college experiences, or as Honors College mentors to provide support to new students from all majors. Membership is open to any student in the Honors College.

2008-2009 HSAC Officers

Nicole Sawatzki Co-President
Julian Reyes Co-President
Renee Walker Vice President
Katherine Rempe Secretary
Emily Pinney Marketing Design
Jackie Holt Facebook Master
Kyle Ryan Mentors Chair
Rachel Wanty Ambassadors Chair
Jessica Cassleman HSAC Advisor and Honors College Assistant Dean

 

CONTACT:  Merik Metos, WSU Undergraduate Education Communications Intern, 509-335-8070, mmetos@wsu.edu