Spring Break
CSU student, social activist awarded Student Employee of the Year
Emily Johnson
Issue date: 4/16/09 Section: News
Coming out on top is something CSU senior Kate Quillin is proud of, but she's more likely to blush than boast.
Unaware that she was even nominated for the CSU Student Employee of the Year award for her community service and contributions to university leadership programs, Quillin said she cares more about actively combating the effects of social issues and improving the lives of others than herself.
"I'm there to make a difference in their lives," Quillin said of the homeless men and women she works with as a case manager two days a week.
But it's more than that. Throughout the entirety of her CSU career, Quillin has played an active role in promoting change in the Fort Collins and CSU communities and across the nation.
Quillin, who was awarded Tuesday, was chosen from a pool of 22 other nominated student employees for her work with the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement office.
Those who nominated her from SLiCE said Quillin's character embodied the award requirements.
"Kate is an absolute outstanding employee in every aspect of the term. She has an incredibly well-rounded skill set for her job, including excellent people skills, creativity and organization," said Jen Johnson, assistant director of SLiCE.
"She is a joy to work with and has really contributed positively to the alternative break program."
Quillin said she didn't feel she deserved the award.
"It really belongs to SLiCE and everyone who participates in the programs," she said.
Quillin, a senior social work major, was nominated by Johnson for her outstanding performance as the Alternative Spring Break Program coordinator for SLiCE. Johnson was impressed by the general creativity and competence she said Quillin brings to her job.
"I'm always able to count on her for an excellent job done," Johnson said.
Sam Bowersox-Daly, special events coordinator for SLiCE who is slotted to take over Quillin's position next year, said he knows she has "very big shoes to fill next year" and is "honored to be given the opportunity to pick up where Kate leaves off."
Unaware that she was even nominated for the CSU Student Employee of the Year award for her community service and contributions to university leadership programs, Quillin said she cares more about actively combating the effects of social issues and improving the lives of others than herself.
"I'm there to make a difference in their lives," Quillin said of the homeless men and women she works with as a case manager two days a week.
But it's more than that. Throughout the entirety of her CSU career, Quillin has played an active role in promoting change in the Fort Collins and CSU communities and across the nation.
Quillin, who was awarded Tuesday, was chosen from a pool of 22 other nominated student employees for her work with the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement office.
Those who nominated her from SLiCE said Quillin's character embodied the award requirements.
"Kate is an absolute outstanding employee in every aspect of the term. She has an incredibly well-rounded skill set for her job, including excellent people skills, creativity and organization," said Jen Johnson, assistant director of SLiCE.
"She is a joy to work with and has really contributed positively to the alternative break program."
Quillin said she didn't feel she deserved the award.
"It really belongs to SLiCE and everyone who participates in the programs," she said.
Quillin, a senior social work major, was nominated by Johnson for her outstanding performance as the Alternative Spring Break Program coordinator for SLiCE. Johnson was impressed by the general creativity and competence she said Quillin brings to her job.
"I'm always able to count on her for an excellent job done," Johnson said.
Sam Bowersox-Daly, special events coordinator for SLiCE who is slotted to take over Quillin's position next year, said he knows she has "very big shoes to fill next year" and is "honored to be given the opportunity to pick up where Kate leaves off."
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