On Friday, April 11, the University Libraries hosted its annual Student Employee Scholarship Luncheon, honoring scholarship recipients and the donors who support their academic paths. The event featured remarks from Dean of University Libraries Sue Polanka, student speaker Alex Contianos, and Outstanding Alumni Award winner MaryCraven Poteat, all highlighting the transformative impact of scholarships, student employment, and the meaningful connections forged through philanthropy.
“Our scholarship luncheon is one of my favorite times of the year,” said Dean Sue Polanka. Our luncheon allows us to connect our Library Scholarship Donors with their recipients. It’s fun watching them get to know one another and make connections.”
Our Scholarship recipients included:
- Anna Palmer
- Derik Kinkopf
- Emma Oliver
- Emma Dempsey
- Alexandra Butters
- Payton Knott
- Jade Harlow
- Naalia Rajkumar
- Brittany Byrum
- Max Sawyer
- Dezirae Britton
- Savannah Raley
- Madison Northup
- Maya Szymborski
- Kaitlyn Gable
- Christian Chavez Gonzalez
- Lily Tunstall
- Hunter Ringley
- Ileana Gomez-Arceo
- Grace Pedigo
- Illiana Christian
- Kit Mcrary
- Ashlie Molina Herrera
- Crimson Reifenstuhl
- Key Hatch
- Alex Contianos
