Julie Anne Levey Memorial Award Program

 

Julie Anne Levey

Mission of the Program

The Julie Anne Levey Memorial Award was established in 1997. The primary mission of the program is to sponsor an event to entertain, educate, stimulate thought and discussion, and generally enhance the experience of first-year students at Duke University. The Julie Anne Levey Memorial Award is presented to an emerging leader in the first year class who has demonstrated a dedication to the first-year residential experience and the Duke community through leadership in co-curricular activities and who demonstrated initiative, creativity, and a clear commitment to making a difference in the lives of his/her peers.

2009-10 Julie Anne Levey Memorial Leadership Award 

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to submit a nomination for a first year student leader.  The recipient will be honored with a commemorative plaque, a $250 gift certificate toward the purchase of textbooks, and a one-time  $2000 scholarship awarded in 2010-11.  Nominations should outline specific reasons how the student nominated is a deserving recipient.  Nominees will be notified and asked to submit a personal statement outlining their leadership, initiative, and commitment to service.  The award winner will be announced at the Student Affairs Distinguished Leadership and Service Awards program in Spring. 

Nomination emails or questions about the award can be sent to LB Bergene (lb.bergene@duke.edu) .  The nomination deadline will be announced at the beginning of spring semester and usually falls at the beginning of March.

History of the Award

Levey Program Series (1997)
Student performances in Trinity Cafe on East Campus including DUI, Lady Blue, and acoustic musicians open to all of the Duke community.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (1999)
Jonelle Grant (Rembert, SC) Jonelle was active in the Bassett House Council and participated actively in the Duke University Union, Black Student Alliance, and is on the Presidential Council for Black Affairs. She was also involved in many community service activities and Project Build.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2000)
Chikwere Nduagba Amachi

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2001)
Mark Pike (Virginia Beach, VA). Mark was president of his House Council and served as Chair for the Last Day of Classes concert as part of Campus Council.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2002)
Natalie Centeno (Miami, FL). Natalie is a Cultural Anthropology and English double major with a certificate in Latin American Studies. She was a member of Project Wild and was active in Duke Student Government Committee for Facilities and Athletics Affairs. She was also the employee relations coordinator for the Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2003)
Laura Dilly (Inverness, IL). Laura is in Trinity College and was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma. She made the Dean's List with Distinction during her freshman year.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2004)
Karthik Balasubramanian (Cincinatti, Ohio). Karthik is a double major in electrical engineering and economics with a minor in political science. He is also working on a certificate in markets and management studies. He is an Angier B. Duke Scholar.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2005)
Christopher Hopper (Cary, NC). Chris was the president of the East Campus Council. He is also a Robertson Scholar and is active on many university committees.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2006)
Samson Mesele (Charlotte, NC). Samson was a part of Engineers Without Borders , DSG, BSA, as well as a member of the Blackwell House Council.  He is a Robertson Scholar and participates actively in the Durham community including tutoring, teaching classes, and serving through his faith community. 

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2007)
Catalina Blanco (Pembroke Pines, Fl). Originally from the nation of  Columbia, Catalina served as the vice president for the Brown House Council, the treasurer for East Campus Council, and a class representative to Campus Council.  She was active in her house community and always the first to volunteer to help others with their projects.  In 2007, she has broadened her responsibilities to include serving as treasurer for the Duke University Union. 

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2008)
Alex Reese (Grayslake, Il). During his first year, Alex served as the vice president for the Randolph House Council and first year class representative to Campus Council.  Alex spearheaded the Morehead Giving Project and was chosen to participate in the Leadership Roundtables through OSAF in addition to being seleected for the First Year Internship Program during which he initiated the Duke Innovative Design Agency.   Alex is known for his willingness to give 100% to any project and for being a caring listener and good friend to his classmates.   Alex plans to major in Public Policy and in 2008 will lead the newly developed Umbuntu group, which he co-founded with some of his classmates, on West Campus.

Julie Anne Levey Leadership Award (2009)
Betsy Klein (Charlotte, NC). During her first year at Duke, Betsy served as the Class President in her role as President of East Campus Council.  She was the house council vice-president in Blackwell Hall and also was active in ICC.  Betsy was selected as a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity and the Junior Panhellenic Council.  Betsy was very active in planning activities for the first year class as part of East Campus Council and was known for being a caring leader and someone who people looked to for advice.  Betsy plans to major in Public Policy and is looking forward to her internships this summer.