University Housing and Dining Services

Staff Achievements

Learn more about our amazing staff and all they have accomplished. Including awards, publications, and other recognitions in the field of higher education and student affairs. We at UHDS are always so proud of all our staff contribute to the university and making students feel supported and fulfilled.
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UHDS Awards Ceremony

New tradition we started in 2025 to recognize how our staff have gone above and beyond to make this campus feel like home for students.

Awards

Staff Spotlight!
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Sustainability Program Director Julia Kline is our current staff spotlight! Here is what her nominator had to say about her work: "Julia is a source of joy and energy for the Sustainability LC, RLEA, Athletic Campus, and beyond. She goes above and beyond to build up engaging programs for residents and is eager to learn new strategies to bring sustainability education to the students of UVM!” 

Thank you Julia for you commitment to UHDS!

2025 UHDS Award Recipients

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  • First-Year Resident Advisor of the Year
    • Max Belasco
  • Returning Resident Advisor of the Year
    • Rowan Russell
  • Graduate Assistant of the Year
    • Connor Steely
  • Residence Director of the Year
    • Bailey Cook
  • Area Coordinator of the Year
    • Jordan Fecher
  • Office Manager of the Year
    • Matt Coulter
  • Office Assistant of the Year
    • Makayla Hone
  • Program Assistant of the Year
    • Lily Maenza
  • Program Coordinator of the Year
    • Lia Darling
  • Program Director of the Year
    • Julia Kline
  • Facilities Worker of the Year
    • Michael Casarico
  • Learning Community of the Year
    • Sustainability
  • Staff of the Year
    • Housing Operations Team
  • Central Office Staff Member of the Year
    • Amanda Duling
  • Assistant Director of the Year
    • Kathleen Simpson
  • Campus Collaborator of the Year
    • Center for Student Conduct
  • Educational Program of the Year
    • National Leadership Day from the Leadership and Social Change Learning Community
  • RA Led Program of the Year
    • Super Bowl Party
  • Large Scale Program of the Year
    • Remember Winter from the Outdoor Experience and Sustainability Learning Community
  • Executive Director's Award
    • Shae Gwydir
  • Unsung Hero Award
    • Ally Clisby
    • Ian Lynch
    • Nolan Crandall
    • Alena Forrester
    • Janelle Iris Seibert 

Professional Awards
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