Social Work Student Achievements
THE JULIA NATTLE ‘19’ 20 STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP
Established by a KU social work alumna Julia Nattle to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled at Kutztown University.
One scholarship in the amount of $ 500.00 will be given to a selected senior Bachelor of Social Work student in the Fall and Spring semesters. Students can receive this scholarship only once.
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Spring 2023 Winner
Amanda Rezes
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Spring 2022 Winner
Aleah Grimshaw
SOCIAL WORK PRIZE: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
This cash prize is awarded yearly to the social work major (or group of majors, up to 4 in a group) who can best express what celebrating diversity means in their personal experience.
The purpose is to demonstrate the social work department's deliberate effort to increase our students' own sense of diversity and celebrate their individuality and difference.
2022 winners
La-Eleya Unique Lopez (BSW)
Celines Valero (MSW)
2021 winners
Aleah Grimshaw (BSW)
Interview with Aleah Grimshaw (BSW)
Michael Piora (MSW)
Rebekah Brossman (MSW)
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2022 Winners
BSW
MSW
La-eleya Lopez - The Afro-Latina Woman
Celines Valerio - Scary / Beautiful
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2020 Winners
BSW
Sarah Rozany
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2018 Winners
BSW
MSW
Reanna Ventresca
Catherine Chovanes
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2016Winners
BSW
MSW
Katrina Danyluk
Mindi B. Musselman
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2014 Winners
BSW
MSW
Samantha Brannen
Erin Bower
Shanon Saddingto
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2012 Winners
BSW
MSW
Beth Adamo
Cody Minn
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2010 Winners
BSW
MSW
Rachel Ackerman
Sean Haggerly
Amanda Keith
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2008-2003 Winners
2008
Christiana Weidner
2007
Naomi Deutschle
John Spatig, Jr
2006
Paulina Donoso Bayas
2005
Maureen Bell
2004
Michele Forkin
Melissa Schlechter
2003
Matthew Turner
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2021 Winners
BSW
MSW
Aleah Grimshaw - BLACK SKIN
Rebekah Brossman - WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO ME?
Michael Piora - I PAINT MY TOENAILS
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2019 Winners
BSW
MSW
Caleb Baukman
Jazmine Washington
Robyn Weaver
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2017 Winners
BSW
MSW
Kayla Mellinger
Carly Anastasio
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2015 Winners
BSW
MSW
Chloe Birk
Julie Chapman
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2013 Winners
BSW
MSW
Kalaryna Evanowicz
Linda Eieki
Samantha Muse
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2021 Winners
BSW
MSW
Jeuri German
Natalie Brunone-Stewart
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2009 Winners
BSW
MSW
Fatima Kerr
Christiana Weidner
Carrie Bax
professional Inventory Meeting Award
Established by the Kutztown University Department of Social Work to recognize two top students who perform the best during the Professional Inventory Meeting as rated by the Faculty members. ​
The students are rated on 1) knowledge of social work, 2) quality of presentation, 3) preparation, organization and delivery of the presentation, and 4) use of examples to support concepts.
The winners receive a certificate of recognition and monetary award. Their names are also be recognized on the “Wall of Fame” in the Social Work Department. ​
- 1st place – $ 100.00 ​
- 2nd place – $ 50.00 ​
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Spring 2023 - 1st Place
Halema Bobby
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Fall 2022 - 1st Place
Caitlyn Fenstermacher
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Spring 2022 - 1st Place
Elisa Rivera
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Fall 2021 - 1st Place
Kathleen Michaud
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Spring 2023 - 2nd Place
Ella Mahon
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Fall 2022 - 2nd Place
Leah Johnson
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Spring 2022 - 2nd Place
McKenna Wychunas
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Fall 2021 - 2nd Place
Abdiel Cruz
DEAN'S SCHOLAR AND STAND OUT STUDENT AWARDS
Carolyn Rene
2021 Dean's Scholar
Sara Garman
2021 Dean's Scholar
Marshae Batchelor
2021 Dean's Scholar
Katelyn Scott
2021 Dean's Scholar
Jullian Hortan
2021 Dean's Scholar
Julia Hansen
2021 Dean's Scholar
Jeneil Jones
2021 Dean's Scholar
Hadley-Rae Fout
2021 Dean's Scholar
Donna Ayers
2021 Dean's Scholar
Stand Out Student 2020
Carolyn Rene
Stand Out Student 2020
Sara Garman
Dean's Scholar 2020
Carolyn Rene
Dean's Scholar 2020
Elizabeth Hahn
Dean's Scholar 2019
James Wilkie
Dean's Scholar 2019
Robyn Weaver
Dean's Scholar 2019
Travis Stoudt
Dean's Scholar 2019
Lisa Lowrie
Dean's Scholar 2019
Barbe Fogarty
Dean's Scholar 2019
Ashley Chavez
Dean's Scholar 2019
Caleb Baukman
Dean's Scholar 2020
Ana Tuzio
Dean's Scholar 2020
Julia Laudadio
School Social Work Grant
Sheryl McKlveen, DSW Student
Senator Judy Schwank and Dr. Kathy Metrick of Kutztown Strong
Sheryl McKlveen, DSW Student, acquired a $65,000 grant under Kutztown Strong to bring School Social Work to the area’s School Districts (October 16, 2020)
Noteworthy achievements
Human Diversity Social Justice Award
2022 winner
Maya Evans, BSW major
Recognizes a Kutztown University student that embodies an ongoing commitment to critical social justice work in work and action demonstrated through campus and community activities.
KU Council of Trustees Appointment
MARSHAE BATCHELOR
Social Work and Criminal Justice Major, Marshae Batchelor, named to KU Council of Trustees -2020
SOCIAL WORK PHI ALPHA SERVICE PROJECT - 2020
SOCIAL WORK PHI ALPHA SERVICE PROJECT - 2020
This past fall semester, the Kutztown University Mu Gamma Chapter of Phi Alpha (the National Honor Society of Social Work Scholars) lived up to the Phi Alpha slogan of “Through Knowledge-The Challenge to Serve.” Chapter members volunteered to “adopt” an underserved fifth grade classroom in the Allentown School District and assisted students with researching their country of origin. The students made posters of their research to share with family members and the entire school at their International Day Celebration. Phi Alpha members are looking to sustain this mentoring/support effort as it is well received by the students and teachers.
Ed Hanna, faculty adviser, Phi Alpha Honor Society
McKenzie Hollenbach, MSW, MPA, assistant director for the KU Office of Disability Services: Specialized Programs
Sen. Boscola Introduces Kimberly Morales (KU BSW Intern) to the Senate of PA :: November 19, 2019