iu’s department of spanish and portuguese announces the 2020 outstanding … · 2020. 5. 11. ·...

IU’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese announces the 2020 Outstanding Undergraduate Award winners!

Neha Srinivasan have been selected as the 2020 Spanish & Portuguese Outstanding Graduating Senior! This award recognizes the exemplary constellation of her contributions to the IU community and beyond. As her nomination letter from award-winning faculty Israel Herrera states, "Neha is a true example of excellence in all academic, research, service and extracurricular activities. She has been recognized with national, state, and campus awards and scholarships for her work and… has demonstrated academic achievement, intellectual ability, and service to others... she is an impressive person, exceptional professional information, and future influential leader of the United States." ¡Enhorabuena, Neha!

Thalia Taylor has been selected for the 2020 Spanish & Portuguese Outstanding Undergraduate Research Achievement Award for her extensive four-semesters of work on women's voices from medieval Andalusian poetry, conducted here in Bloomington and in Madrid, using your knowledge of Spanish and Arabic. ¡Enhorabuena, Thalia!

Eduardo Duro has been selected for a 2020 Spanish & Portuguese Outstanding Undergraduate Community Engagement Award for his extensive engagement with Cafezinho, The Brazilian Student Association, the Global Living Learning community, Teatro VIDA, IU's International Advocacy Group, and the LeaderShape Institute. Parabéns, Eduardo!

Vanessa Quiroga has been selected for a 2020 Spanish & Portuguese Outstanding Undergraduate Community Engagement Award for her extensive engagement with Paso a Paso, La Casa, and College Mentors. ¡Enhorabuena, Vanessa!

Meena Moorthy has been selected for a 2020 Spanish & Portuguese Outstanding Undergraduate Community Engagement Award for her extensive engagement with La Escuelita, Monroe County Public Library, and Spanish-based work with Timmy Global Health in Guatemala. ¡Enhorabuena, Meena!