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8th Annual Campus Life Gala

  • Apr 16, 2025
  • by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Campus Life
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The Office of Campus Life & Student Learning proudly presents the
8th Annual Campus Life Gala – ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP’s very own version of the Oscars!

This special evening is dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements of students involved in extracurricular activities across campus.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
College Dance: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location:

The Campus Life Gala will feature a variety of prestigious awards, including:

  • Student of the Year
  • ASºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Senator of the Year
  • Club of the Year
  • Club Advisor of the Year
  • Club President of the Year
  • ICC Representative of the Year
  • ...and many more!

Due to high student demand, the evening will conclude with a college dance immediately following the awards ceremony!

Please Note: This is an invitation-only event. Tickets are required for admission.

Gala Ticket Information

  • All nominees will receive two (2) VIP tickets

  • All Campus Life Clubs will receive five (5) VIP tickets

Gala Ticket Pick-Up

Club advisors must pick up tickets from the , located inside the , beginning Thursday, April 17, 2025, between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Last day to pick up tickets: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by 5:00 PM

Need More Tickets?
Any unclaimed tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To request additional tickets, please email us in advance—your ticket(s) will be ready for pick-up at the door.

Questions?
Please contact:
espinozaa@yosemite.edu or hakimil@yosemite.edu


Award Categories & Nominees

Campus Life Student Worker of the Year

This award honors an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Campus Life student worker who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and consistently gone above and beyond in supporting departmental needs—particularly through outstanding customer service skills.

Nominees:

  • Calvin Moon

  • Alyssa Maxwell

  • Kyree Johnson

  • Rosalinda Solorio-Arellano

  • Harkirat Kaur


Campus Life WE Award

This award recognizes a student who exemplifies dedication through active volunteerism, excels in teamwork, and demonstrates exceptional leadership skills. With a focus on “WE before me,†this individual consistently prioritizes the collective success of the community.

Nominees:

  • Selom Horlortu

  • Leah 'Nick' VanDorst

  • Kyree Johnson

  • Jaqueline Davis

  • Julian Rodriguez


ICC Representative of the Year

This award honors a club member who has served on the Inter-Club Council (ICC) with dedication, showing consistent attendance, active participation, and positive contributions.

Nominees:

  • Elsy Bedoy, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Club

  • David Comfort, Great Valley Astronomy Club

  • Claire Park, Anthropology Club

  • Jade Rudel, Computer Science Club

  • Elissa Schiffman, Geology Club


Club President of the Year

This award recognizes a student who has gone above and beyond in their role as club president, supporting members both academically and through extracurricular involvement.

Nominees:

  • Phoenix Allen, Geology Club

  • Jesus Dominguez, Human Services Club

  • Lillian Lankarani, Freedom Forum Club

  • Natalie Lopez-Cuevas, Anthropology Club

  • Alejandra Vergara, Photography Club


Club Advisor of the Year

This award honors an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP employee who has made a significant impact through their commitment, leadership, and mentorship as a club advisor.

Nominees:

  • Alexander Chavez, Tabletop Gaming Club

  • Janet Fantazia, Respiratory Care Club

  • Chelsea Gilmore, Visual Arts Club

  • Ruth Luman, Afghan Student Association Club

  • Mayra Magallanes-Reyes, Human Services & Active Minds Clubs


Club of the Year

Awarded to an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP club that has demonstrated excellence in campus engagement, academic achievement, and adherence to club policies.

Nominees:

  • Computer Science Club

  • Human Services Club

  • Photography Club

  • Respiratory Club

  • Science Club


ASºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Senator of the Year

Recognizing an ASºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Senator who has excelled academically and shown outstanding dedication to serving students.

Nominees:

  • Christian Bronil

  • Julianna Coronado

  • Matthew Gutierrez

  • Marlene Jacquez

  • Nasya Menezes


ASºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Executive of the Year

This award honors an ASºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Executive for exceptional leadership, mentorship, and contributions to student governance.

Nominees:

  • Javier Hernandez Loza

  • Ashely Hernandez Novoa

  • Celeste Randolph

  • Gianna Smith

  • Leah 'Nick' VanDorst


Student of the Year

This award recognizes an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP student who has shown remarkable involvement both on campus and in the community, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA while making a meaningful impact.

Nominees:

  • Eve Dowdell

  • John Fields

  • Lillian Lankarani

  • Gianna Smith

  • Yazmin Colin Fernandez

  • Eunice Villa

  • Kaelyn Mort

  • Makayla Chesser

  • Anthony Abdullah

  • Kirubel Kebede

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