Notables Amanda Reichert, MS (NEd), MS RN,
received a Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar
Award from the Jonas Center for Nursing
and Veterans Healthcare. She will receive $20,000 to support pursuit of her PhD at Mercer University.
Georgia Gwinnett College is one of six universities and
colleges recently accepted into the Peace Corps Prep Program. Katie Buell, assistant director – Wellness Programming,
Dr. Tamara D’Anjou Turner, director – Counseling and
Psychological Services, serves as the Chairperson of the
Alumni Representatives Committee of Georgia for Columbia University.
Dr. Kristine Nagel, assistant professor of information technology, was named
Woman of the Year in the mid-market/ medium organization category by Women in Technology.
received an outstanding contribution award from the Hispanic Coalition for the Prevention of Substance Abuse for her com-
mitment to prevent substance abuse in the Latino community. Tomas Jimenez, dean of students, was selected to attend the NASPA Associate Vice President Institute, “Excellence in the
The Georgia Gwinnett College Magazine
Number Two Role,” an intensive workshop offered to support and develop AVPs in their unique roles on campus.
Dr. Jennifer Dean, staff psychologist –
Counseling and Psychological Services, serves as chair of the Continuing
Education committee and member of the Annual Meeting Planning committee of the Georgia Psychological Association.
Nyerere Tryman, associate director – Residence Life, has been elected the Georgia state representative for the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers.
Dr. Andy Smith, staff psychologist – Counseling and
Psychological Services, serves as a member of the Continuing
Education committee of the Georgia Psychological Association. Georgia Gwinnett College’s Student Center recently earned
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Dr. Maria Arvelo Lumpkin, director – Student Involvement and the Student
Center, has been accepted into the 2014
United Way VIP Cohort. She also has been elected to the board of directors of Africa’s
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Children Fund, serves as professional
development chairperson of the NASPA African American Knowledge Community, and represents GGC as an SGA
Advisor on the Board of Regents Student Advisory Council. See more Notables at www.engage.ggc.edu
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