Jamie Steinberg, a senior majoring in business administration, was named the 2009 recipient of the Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award on April 24, at the campus' Academic and Student Achievement Awards ceremony at Penn State New Kensington. Students, faculty and staff were recognized for their accomplishments at the annual "Celebration of Excellence."
More than 100 students were recognized for their accomplishments during the fall and spring semesters. Three faculty members were honored with the Excellence in Teaching awards: Yang XU, assistant professor of business; William D. Bente, instructor in English; and Anthony Petroy, instructor in labor studies and industrial relations.
Jon Skaggs was the recipient of the Alle-Kiski Society's Penn State Spirit award and Katie Shoemaker earned the title Lion Ambassador of the Year. In athletics, sophomore Matt Miller was named Male Athlete of the Year and Heather Stewart was Female Athlete of the Year.
Highlight of the evening was the Walker Award which is given to the student whose outstanding qualities of character, scholarship and leadership contribute to the prestige of the campus. The award was established in 1980 by former Penn State President Eric A. Walker and is presented at each of the 24 Penn State campuses.
For more about Steinberg, a complete list of award recipients, and photos of the ceremony, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/42161.htm#NEWS42161 online.