Winners of UL's Outstanding Student Employee Scholarship

It is with great pleasure that we announce the four winners of the first annual IUPUI University Library Outstanding Student Employee Scholarships. Our winners were chosen for their academic achievements and for their contributions to University Library as student employees. Each winner will receive a $500 award that will be used to purchase textbooks and other required class supplies at the IUPUI bookstore. Funding for the award is provided by University Library and the IUPUI Bookstore. This year’s winners are:

Joy Gilmore, a computer consultant with the Client Support Team. Joy began working for the library in August 2006. She is a visual communications student in the Herron School of Art and Design. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she wants to work in the advertising field and teach graphic design to college-age students.

Jennifer King, an event coordinator with the Client Support Team. Jennifer started working for CST as a computer consultant in 2005, later becoming one of the library ambassadors and an event coordinator. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science of Public Health (Health Administration) in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and plans to obtain an MBA degree. She plans to work as either an administrator of a physician’s office or as a physician recruiter for a not-for-profit hospital.

Kristen Osburn, an Interlibrary Services worker with the Access Services Team. Kristen has been working in the library since June 2007. She is a pre-nursing student in University College, completing the pre-requisites for the School of Nursing. Because of her high achievements in class, Kristen has been selected as a student mentor in University College. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in nursing, she wants to practice nursing in a clinical setting and possibly pursue an advanced degree in nursing.

Peter Terew, a student circulation desk supervisor with the Access Services Team. Peter has worked on the circulation desk since August of 2006. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the School of Science in the spring of 2007 and is now a first-year graduate student in the School of Library and Information Science. He plans to work as a public librarian, helping libraries in rural areas update and improve their library services.