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, received an outstanding contribution award from the Hispanic Coalition for the Prevention of Substance Abuse for her commitment 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 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.

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 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. 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.

The Georgia Gwinnett College Magazine

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