8 TOWER | FALL 2024 Green appointed as trustee Sandy Green was named KU’s newest addition to the Council of Trustees in December. Born on a farm in Maxatawny Township, Green is a lifelong resident of the Kutztown area. She served as mayor of the Borough of Kutztown for 12 years – the first woman to hold that position – and was the former vice president of Kutztown Community Partnership. Green was presented the President’s Medal in December 2017, the first non-KU alumnus/a to receive the medal. St. Onge named vice president Dr. Stephen R. St. Onge began as KU’s vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs in March. St. Onge oversees the comprehensive enrollment process including recruitment, admission and orientation, and he will contribute to retention efforts. He also oversees areas related to student affairs and the quality of student life and success on campus. St. Onge came to KU after nearly 10 years at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, Calif. Weaver receives honorary doctorate Kutztown University awarded Mark R. Weaver, Esq. ’83, M’85 an honorary doctorate at the 2023 Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. The Doctor of Laws degree was presented by Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Ph.D. A Pennsylvania native and current Ohio resident, Weaver is a nationally respected attorney and crisis communications expert with nearly four decades of experience advising clients including governors, U.S. senators, members of Congress and Supreme Court justices, as well as business and education leaders. KU recognizes Hall of Fame athletes Kutztown University athletics inducted its 44th annual Hall of Fame class last year. The class was comprised of six former Golden Bear greats: Rushi Y. Amin ’15 (men’s tennis), Anna Behm ’16 (field hockey), Krista Cameron ’09 (softball), Jennifer Frank Re ’95 (women’s soccer), Todd Greenawalt ’89 (baseball) and Yorel Prosser ’01 (football). With the induction of the 2023 class, KU’s all-time Hall of Fame membership grew to 239 since the inaugural class in 1977. KU also celebrated the Kutztown University Athletics Legacy Award, presented to former Golden Bear great Bruce Harper. His legacy includes a Hall of Fame playing career at KU, a record- breaking professional career with the New York Jets, and continued support and commitment to the athletic department, university and Golden Bear football program. NEWS NOTES
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