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            Shawnee State University will be hosting its annual Evening of Honors in conjunction with the sixth annual Celebration of Scholarship beginning on Friday, April 9 with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and the program at 6:30 p.m. in the Sodexo Ballroom at the University Center.
            Individual departments and organizations will present awards to students, staff and faculty. The Alumnus of Tomorrow Award is given by the SSU Alumni Association to a graduating student who has displayed commitment to his or her individual endeavors — academic, social and personal — and who shows great promise toward his or her future endeavors.
            “Evening of Honors is a time when students, faculty, staff and administrators come together to celebrate the achievements of the university community,” said Tiffany Hartman, Student Activities coordinator.
            The Excellence in Service award and Award for Service Learning will be presented to an administrator, staff or faculty member who is nominated by students for notable contributions to the university. Student Government Association is giving two Congress Members of the Year awards and the prestigious Bear Hug Award at the conclusion of the evening. Students nominate faculty, staff or an administrator for the prestigious award.