The University of 91³Ô¹Ï’s  recognized seven students at the 36th annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet on April 6. These  honor current students who have made exceptional contributions to the 91³Ô¹Ï community.
, honoring a graduating senior who has made substantial personal efforts to advance the interests of students at 91³Ô¹Ï, was given to Allan Njomo of Arlington, Texas.
A business analytics major, Njomo served as student body president this year, and previously was the president of Stanford Hall where he advocated for marginalized individuals in residential communities. He was an active participant in the within (MSPS), where he actively advocated on behalf of first-generation, low-income students, and served as a 91³Ô¹Ï Young Life facilitator, guiding high school students in personal growth and daily skills. Most recently, Njomo served as a strong advocate for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a University holiday.
°Õ³ó±ðÌý was awarded to Mary Mueller from Lake Elmo, Minnesota. This award is given to a graduating senior who embodies Father Moreau’s vision of educating heart and mind as well as someone who has demonstrated significant effort in advancing the Catholic character of the University.
Mueller, a theology major with minors in studio arts, philosophy and Catholic social tradition, has been extensively involved in advancing the Catholic charism at 91³Ô¹Ï, particularly through leadership roles in and the . She served as a leader, a co-leader and the director of spirituality for . She was also a member of Organizations, and assisted with the for students entering the Catholic Church.
 annually honors a graduating senior whose leadership has significantly advanced the climate of welcome and inclusion within or beyond the University community. This year’s recipient is Max Siegel from Fishers, Indiana.
A psychology and global affairs major, Siegel served as president of the , president of the Zeta Alpha chapter of the fraternity and a representative for athletics on the . In 2020, Siegel presented to the Undergraduate Experience and Student Life Committee of the where he addressed the student experience related to the coronavirus pandemic and discussed microaggression training through MSPS. He also spoke at the .
°Õ³ó±ðÌý, given to a graduating senior who exemplifies the ideals of the University through outstanding community service beyond the University community, was awarded to Greg Miller from Chandler, Arizona.
An applied and computational mathematics and statistics and honors economics major and constitutional studies and minor, Miller has made significant contributions to the South Bend community in his time at 91³Ô¹Ï. Engaging in local activism and housing advocacy efforts, Miller co-founded the South Bend Tenant Association, served as the president of the and was appointed by the city of South Bend to serve on the Housing Affordability and the Landlord and Tenant Education task forces. In addition, he served as co-president of and was named a for his work in public service.
Thomas Deslongchamps from Milwaukee was awarded the , given to a graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities for which former 91³Ô¹Ï Trustee Ray Siegfried was known, including leadership, generosity, devotion to the Catholic faith and affinity for athletics.
A liberal studies major and business-economics and Italian minor, Deslongchamps was a goalkeeper on the men’s soccer team and was accepted to the in the . He also served as a co-leader in the University’s Communion and Liberation club, visiting local nursing homes, hosting weekly discussions about religious texts and fostering community and friendship.
Madeline Ward from St. Johns, Florida, was awarded the , honoring an outstanding undergraduate student who exemplifies the qualities for which Russo was known, including service, personal character and striving to bring the best out of themselves and others.
A political science and applied and computational mathematics and statistics major, Ward served as a resident assistant in Howard Hall and a ambassador. She also served as a co-chair of the task force and as a core team member for the within the Center for Social Concerns. She volunteered as a teaching assistant at in South Bend, and, as part of the Student Policy Network, Ward served as a lead on the Indiana Driving Privilege Card Project, advocating for legislation to provide driving privilege cards to undocumented Indiana residents.
°Õ³ó±ðÌý was awarded to Genevieve Redsten from Madison, Wisconsin. This award is given to a graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities of Moore, a former 91³Ô¹Ï associate vice president, who was known for his integrity, character, commitment to 91³Ô¹Ï and writing ability.
An English major, Redsten served as editor-in-chief of magazine, directing in-depth coverage on a variety of topics, including the University’s 50th anniversary of the admission of undergraduate women, the character of the 91³Ô¹Ï Law School and the University’s relationship to its neighbors in the South Bend community. A dedicated journalist, she earned internships at , the and the . Following graduation, Redsten will intern with The .