![2023 College Convocation collage of nine photos](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/college-notes-23-24/2023-Convocation-collage-600x333.png)
Reflecting the Accomplishments of Our Community
The College of Arts and Sciences recognized the exemplary work of faculty and staff in teaching, research, and service to students and the community during the 2023 Convocation Awards ceremony.
Kicking off this academic year, eleven faculty and staff members and one team in the College of Arts and Sciences received awards recognizing their work that has gone above and beyond in carrying out our Jesuit values at Santa Clara University.
“These awards are a chance for us all to take a good look at what we have achieved this past year—both individually and collectively,” says Daniel Press, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “Many times, the hard work that we do is a reflection of our values and signals to the world that these particular things are important to us. I can’t think of a better way to recognize the accomplishments of our community than to call out the individuals who are doing that hard work and are making a difference here on campus.”
Although many staff and faculty members excelled in the past year, these individuals were recognized for outstanding commitment to the College and our community.
Award Winners
![Dean Daniel Press and Bacha Lomsadze recipient of the 2023 Professor Joseph Bayma, S.J., Scholarship Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Daniel-and-Bacha_-360x360.png)
Bachana Lomsadze, Physics
Professor Joseph Bayma, S.J., Scholarship Award
In recognition of having established among colleagues and students a well-deserved reputation for productive, meaningful, and rigorous scholarly or creative work, and for having demonstrated the ability to motivate other scholars or artists, teachers, and learners.
![Dean Daniel Press and Michele Parker recipient of the 2023 Dr. John B. Drahmann Advising Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/michele-and-daniel-484x484.png)
Michele Parker, Public Health
Dr. John B. Drahmann Advising Award
In recognition of having established among colleagues and students a well-deserved reputation for extraordinary dedication to student welfare through wise, informed, effective, and caring counsel, and having demonstrated the ability to motivate other teachers and learners.
![Dean Daniel Press and Ráyo Furuta recipient of the 2023 Professor Francisco Jiménez Reaching Out Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Ray-and-Daniel-360x360.png)
Ráyo Furuta, Music
Francisco Jiménez Reaching Out Award
In recognition of faculty and staff who, through their actions and contributions to our local and global community, strive to serve society’s most disadvantaged and under-served members.
![Dean Daniel Press and Karina Gutiérrez recipient of the 2023 Marquette Jones Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Karina-and-Daniel-320x320.jpg)
Karina Gutiérrez, Theatre and Dance
Marquette Jones Award
In recognition of a faculty member whose creative projects and advocacy in the arts or law have empowered and advanced women in those fields. The award alternates between the College and the Law School each year.
![Dean Daniel Press and Lindsay Halladay recipient of the 2023 Bernard Hubbard, S.J., Creative Collaboration Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Lindsay-and-daniel-486x486.png)
Lindsay Halladay, Psychology
Bernard Hubbard, S.J., Creative Collaboration Award
In recognition of having established a well-deserved reputation for excellence in educating students by including them in professional research projects or creative activity, thereby transcending traditional teaching models to reach the heart of the research and creative process.
![Dean Daniel Press and Rich Barber recipient of the 2023 Bernard Hubbard, S.J. Creative Collaboration Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Rich-and-daniel-575x575.png)
Rich Barber, Physics
Bernard Hubbard, S.J., Creative Collaboration Award
In recognition of having established a well-deserved reputation for excellence in educating students by including them in professional research projects or creative activity, thereby transcending traditional teaching models to reach the heart of the research and creative process.
![Dean Daniel Press and Pam Doherty recipient of the 2023 Nancy Keil Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/pam-and-daniel-508x508.png)
Pam Doherty, Mathematics and Computer Science
Nancy Keil Service Excellence Award
In recognition of staff having established a well-deserved reputation for sustained excellence and initiative in providing technical or administrative support service, and for consistently approaching one’s responsibilities with a professionalism that demonstrates dedication to the welfare of students and others and that leads by example.
![Dean Daniel Press and Greg Walswick recipient of the 2023 Nancy Keil Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Greg-and-Daniel-600x600.png)
Greg Walswick, Anthropology and Sociology
Nancy Keil Service Excellence Award
In recognition of staff having established a well-deserved reputation for sustained excellence and initiative in providing technical or administrative support service, and for consistently approaching one’s responsibilities with a professionalism that demonstrates dedication to the welfare of students and others and that leads by example.
![Dean Daniel Press and Naomi Andrews](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Naomi-and-daniel-500x500.png)
Naomi Andrews, History
Dr. David E. Logothetti Teaching Award
In recognition for having established among colleagues and students a well-deserved reputation for an energetic, engaging, and effective teaching style, and having demonstrated the ability to motivate other teachers and learners.
![Patrick Lopez-Aguado](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/patrick-lopez-aguado-165x206.png)
Patrick Lopez-Aguado, Sociology
Public Intellectual Award
In recognition of the effective, far-reaching, and timely use of scholarly expertise to address issues of major public concern in a way that promotes reasoned analysis and humane understanding.
![Dean Daniel Press and Ruth Mikusko recipient of the 2023 Deans Service Award](/media/college-of-arts-and-sciences/internal/Ruth-and-Daniel-345x345.jpg)
Ruth Mikusko, Theatre and Dance
Dean's Service Award
In recognition of exemplary service in support of the College of Arts and Sciences. By honoring such leaders, the College demonstrates its commitment to College, University, community, and/or professional service as essential to our mission, governance, and enhancing our community of teaching scholars, student advocates, and University citizens.
CAS JEDI Council: Sandy Boyer, Linda Garber, Maggie Hunter, Katy Korsmeyer, Sharmila Lodhia, Amy Randall, Christelle Sabatier, Anna Sampaio.
Dean's Service Award
In recognition of exemplary service in support of the College of Arts and Sciences. By honoring such leaders, the College demonstrates its commitment to College, University, community, and/or professional service as essential to our mission, governance, and enhancing our community of teaching scholars, student advocates, and University citizens.
2023 College Convocation