ASUCLA Student Union team awarded three honors from Association of College Unions International
From left: Johnathan Wisner, ASUCLA Student Government support manager; Mary Romo, ASUCLA Student Union Programming manager; Emily Gomez, ASUCLA Student Union administrative assistant.
Recognized on Nov. 16, the ASUCLA Student Union received three awards for its advancements in student-centered engagement, development and professional excellence.
Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 – For its stellar work in advancing student success and professional leadership, the Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA) Student Union received high recognition from the Association of College Unions International (ACUI).
Honored with three distinct awards, the ASUCLA Student Union took home the following categories:
Matt Cameron Outstanding Student Award - Emily Gomez, ASUCLA Student Union administrative assistant
Debra L. Hammond Outstanding New Professional Staff Award – Johnathan Wisner, ASUCLA Student Government support manager
Staff-Driven Program of the Year – Art in the Union, led by Mary Romo, ASUCLA Student Union Programming manager
These distinctions were awarded to each member on Nov. 16 at the ACUI Regional I Conference in San Diego.
“This award reaffirms our commitment to excellence in student engagement, involvement and professional development,” said Pamela Lewis, ASUCLA Student Union Services director. “Kudos to Jessica Alexander’s student government services and programs team, and join me in congratulating Emily, Johnathan and Mary for this well-deserved recognition.”
Founded in 1914, ACUI is committed to supporting college student unions, student affairs and university centers alongside professional staff members in their work to uplift students and further campus communities. ASUCLA has been a member of the ACUI for over 20 years; its involvement has demonstrated the value of engagement among student union professionals in a strive to advance ASUCLA’s mission.
For more information about ASUCLA and its upcoming Student Union events, follow @asucla on Instagram.
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About ASUCLA:
Founded in 1919, Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA) is a nonprofit association that drives vitally essential student services and activities throughout the UCLA campus. ASUCLA boasts the largest college store in the U.S., an extensive food program, UCLA® brand licensing programming through UCLA Trademarks & Licensing, and other services and programs that include student government and student media, which significantly enhances the quality of UCLA’s campus life. For more information and to stay connected, follow @asucla on Instagram or visit asucla.ucla.edu.