Katie Duffy wins the Student Life Award, Jules Holland wins the Peter-Hans Kovlenbach, Social Justice Award and Kimber Wood wins Riordan Community Service Award.
Photo Caption: Santa Clara University undergraduates Katie Duffy (first from bottom left), Kimber Wood (fourth from bottom left) and Jules Holland (third from bottom right) stand with President Julie Sullivan and others after receiving awards at the Senior Toast on Friday, May 31st.
Katie Duffy, Jules Holland, and Kimber Wood are research assistants with a significant portion of their work focused on addressing student food security and basic needs at SCU.
Katie and Jules serve on the Basic Needs Committee, advocating for initiatives to support students facing food insecurity and other essential needs. Kimber works in coordination with the tUrn Project and supports basic needs aid, promoting sustainability on campus.
Their dedication and outstanding achievements have not gone unnoticed. Jules Holland, a double major in Environmental Studies and Sciences, received the prestigious Peter-Hans Kolvenbach Award. Katie Duffy, a Political Science major with a minor in Sustainable Food Systems and Public Health, was honored with the Student Life Award. Kimber Wood, a double major in Political Science and Dance, received the Riordan Community Service Award.
These accolades are a testament to their academic excellence, leadership roles, and commitment to addressing food insecurity, promoting environmental justice, and fostering sustainable practices on campus. The recognition they have received highlights their significant impact as student leaders and changemakers, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps and contribute to a more just and humane world.