Junior Communication major Sophia Kiriakou is the recipient of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month.
The Student Leader of the Month program seeks to recognize students for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement.
Ariana Kiriakou nominated her.
She said:
“Sophia is involved within multiple organizations within Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, including working as an Exploratory Mentor through the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Advising Center. She helps first-year students connect with campus resources and learn about career readiness and exploration through the Exploratory Program. Sophia is also Vice President of the Commuter and Off-Campus Student, which is a position that she values as a commuter herself. Through this Vice President title, she connects with students at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, hosts and plans social events with various staff, assists with official social media platforms, and hosts weekly office hours. Finally, Sophia is involved within the executive board of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Communication Society. She majors in Communication Studies with two minors in Psychology and Disability Studies and Community Inclusion. Through this organization, Sophia has host meetings in both an in-person and remote setting, as well as formed connections through the CCI department.â€
The news humbled Kiriakou.
“Being named Student of the Month is a huge honor to me, especially as someone who loves being a part of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University. Everything I am involved in had helped shape my journey as a student, starting from when I was a first-year commuter. I had entered the Exploratory program fearful and uncertain about how the next four years would look. However, as I continued my academic journey and found a passion within Communication Studies, I was able to fully immerse myself through the multiple programs that have helped me since the beginning. Because of this, being Student Leader of the Month is a title I value.â€
For being selected Student Leader of the Month, Smith will receive a commemorative certificate, a Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State t-shirt, a $15 gift card to the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State bookstore along with being recognized on the Leadership Center website, monthly newsletter, and the @Ñý¼§Ö±²¥StateLeads Instagram page.
To nominate a Student Leader of the Month, complete this form.
For more information on the Leadership Center, visit the website.