Morningside students, employees recognized at honors convocation
Sioux City, IA (Morningside College) – The annual Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honors Convocation was held at Morningside College on April 7, 2021, during which a number of undergraduate students and employees were recognized for their academic, co-curricular, athletic, and professional achievements.
The Tommeraasen Award of Excellence for an outstanding campus organization went to the Morningside chapter of the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). The Student Government Event of the Year was awarded to Morningside Civic Union’s Satellite Voting Election Express, which provided on-campus voter education and services during the election.
The ODK Sophomore Cup that annually recognizes a sophomore for outstanding leadership and campus participation was awarded Garrett Arbuckle of Littleton, Colo. Allison Franks of Lincoln, Neb., was the recipient of the ODK Freshman Cup, which recognizes excellence in leadership and participation in a student’s first year on campus.
The winner of the Dr. Bruce Forbes Faculty Person of the Year Award was Dr. Anni Moore, assistant professor of biology. Moore has been a member of the faculty since 2014. Cindy Houlsworth, campus visit coordinator, was honored at the Staff Member of the Year. She has worked at Morningside since 2015.
Students also honored the memory of long-time Morningside faculty member John Kolbo who passed away after an extended battle with cancer late last year.
ODK Students of the Month honored were Skyler Briggs of Akron, Iowa; Garrett Arbuckle of Littleton, Colo.; Kassidy Hart of Omaha, Neb.; and Hannah Capps of Placerville, Calif.
The Alpha Lambda Delta freshman women’s honor society presented the Maria Leonard Senior Book Award for the graduating member with the highest grade point average to Caitlin Makovicka of Ceresco, Neb.; Macie Moore of Elkhorn, Neb.; and Alexandra Nelson of Sioux Falls, S.D.
The Phi Eta Sigma Senior Book Award honors the graduating members of the national freshman honor society who have the highest grade point average. The 2021 winners were Kenny Osten of Columbus, Neb., and Bryan Manzer of Osmond, Neb.
The Robert “Bob” Miller Academic Student-Athlete of the Year Award is presented by the Miller family in his memory and is awarded to a senior female and male student athlete who has achieved outstanding academic and athletic performances while at Morningside. Caitlin Makovicka of Ceresco, Neb., and Zach Imig of Sioux City, Iowa, were this year’s recipients. Makovicka is a member of the women’s volleyball team. Imig is a men’s basketball player.
The Col. Bud Day Center for Civic Engagement’s Campus Engagement and Leadership Award was presented to Garrett Arbuckle of Littleton, Colo.
Volunteer awards for participation in AmeriCorps were presented to Garrett Anderson of Dunlap, Iowa, Tayte Hansen of York, Neb., and Macie Moore of Elkhorn, Neb.
The following departmental awards were presented for outstanding achievement by the students in the corresponding program or department:
ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS
APPLIED AG & FOOD STUDIES
EDUCATION
HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT
English
Religious Studies
Spanish
MASS COMMUNICATION
NATURAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
NURSING
SOCIAL SCIENCES
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Performing Arts
Visual Arts