College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized at annual awards ceremony

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024-25 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 14. 

The awards aim to acknowledge the exemplary work of individuals who have made significant contributions to students' academic and professional growth, the college and the University. The awards recognize the recipients' outstanding work in teaching, research, scholarship and creative activities. 

"We are extremely proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of these individuals," says Dr. Carla Koretsky, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "Their hard work and dedication to our students and the college are truly exemplary. We are grateful for their contributions, which have helped elevate the reputation of the College of Arts and Sciences and Western Michigan University as a whole." 

2024-25 CAS Faculty and Staff Achievement Award winners

Faculty Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching 

Dr. Zoann Snyder, Department of Sociology 

Dr. Nicholas Padilla, School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability 

Part-Time Instructor Excellence Award 

Véronique Jewell, World Languages and Literatures

Women's Caucus Gender Scholar Award

Dr. Agatha Slupek, Department of Political Science 

Excellence in Promoting Student Success Award 

Nathan Robinson, College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Advising 

Staff Excellence Award 

Cindy Hetrick, College of Arts and Sciences, Budget Office 

Dean's Appreciation Award

Don Weber, College of Arts and Sciences, Information Technology 

Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske, Department of Chemistry 

Dr. Silvia Rossbach, Department of Biological Sciences