Syracuse University Libraries celebrated its student employees with an awards ceremony on April 23. The Libraries employ around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each year, who play key roles in maintaining the safety of library spaces, managing collections, and supporting patrons and student entrepreneurs. Supervisors nominate students for their dedicated service and significant contributions to the Libraries.
The awards are made possible through the support of Kathy and Stanley Walters, the family of Patricia Kutner Strait, and donors to the Libraries Dean’s Fund.
David Seaman, dean of Libraries and University Librarian, stated: “As dean of the Libraries, I am continually reminded of the vital contributions our student employees make. Across Bird, Belfer, Carnegie, Law and the King+King Architecture Libraries, plus the SU Press, our students help safeguard our facilities, support the growth and care of our collections and uphold our commitment to exceptional service—both in person and online.”
The recipients of the 2025 student awards are as follows:
Kathy and Stanley Walters Student Employee Scholarship Awards were given to Sophia Fiumano G’25 (School of Information Studies), Dyana Gales ’25 (Newhouse School of Public Communications), Mian Hamid ’25 (School of Information Studies), Ainsley Hoemann ’25 (College of Arts and Sciences), Megan Noba ’25 (Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics), Elizabeth Paulin ’25 (College of Arts and Sciences), Coral Silver G’25 (College of Arts and Sciences), Ella Whicker ’25 (College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School).
Patricia Kutner Strait Student Scholarship Awards were presented to Taylor Chen ’25 (College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School), Brian Chiao ’25 (College of Arts and Sciences), Aditee Malviya G’25 (College of Engineering and Computer Science), Rebecca Mejia-Garzaro ’25 (College of Arts and Sciences), Rumini Nguyen ’25 (College of Visual and Performing Arts), Amira Salihovic ’25 (College of Engineering and Computer Science), Kiley Smith G’25 (School of Information Studies), Jeremy Wollman G’25 (School of Information Studies).
Dean’s Commendations Awards went to Anneisha Anorbaah ’25 (College of Arts and Sciences), Nana Camara ’25 (College of Arts & Sciences), Kayla Fyock G’26 (School Information Studies), Gentry Huddleston G’26(School Information Studies) Emma MacDowell G’25(School Information Studies) Anjaneya PadwalG’2(School InformationStudies) Telly Sow’2(SchoolInformationStudies) EmilyWarfieldG’2(SchoolInformationStudies).
Honorable Recognitions were awarded to Carolina Aguayo-Pla ’27(SchoolInformationStudies) Celes Buffard’27(SchoolInformationStudies) Alexandro Frimpong’2(SchoolInformationStudies) Antonio Goncalves’27(CollegeEngineeringComputerScience) Meagan GreggG’2(SchoolInformationStudies)Lars Jendruschewitz ’27(NewhouseSchool) Renee Kurie ’26(NewhouseSchool) Alexander Schulz ’26(SchoolInformationStudies)LernigAcademicEngagementInformationLiteracyAidan TurnerG’2(SchoolArchitectureMaryViscoG’2(ColleArtsSciencesSpecialCollectionsResearchCenter).
