Brennan J. Simoneaux

Alumni Affairs
Nominated by: Debbie LeBlanc

Brennan is a very well mannered, conscientious and hard-working student. He sets very high standards for himself academically and in his personal life. He is able to manage his school work and his job duties at the Alumni House flawlessly. He is so willing to work hard for us and will even make a special trip to campus if we need him on his day off. Brennan is a great guy and is a huge help to not only our department, but several others on campus. Brennan is currently helping Dr. Jackson take care of the 75 trees that have recently been planted on campus!

Emily Arceneaux

Biological Sciences
Nominated by: Dr. Raj Boopathy

Emily is an enthusiastic mentor and researcher. She is very good in solving complex problems and has extremely good research skills. She is a very intense and hard-working individual who does beyond what is asked of her. Emily shows determination to organize problems encountered in the lab and work towards a complete solution. She is a role model for the students in the biology department doing research. She not only trains the student in research but also takes time to teach students how to communicate the scientific results. She has presented her research in many conferences and also at Nicholls Scholars Expeaux events. Through her advising and role model activities she demonstrated her passion for science and science communication. Overall, I would say she is intelligent, creative, independent, reliable, hard-working and needs very little supervision for getting the job done.

Emma Spitznagel

Nicholls Library
Nominated by: Andrew Barbier

Emma becomes instant friends with every person she helps. She makes the library feel like a home for all patrons as she treats every patron as if they were family. There are many sections of the library that would not be intact without her keen eye and ability to dig into mundane work. On top of all of that, she uplifts all that work with her. Emma is graduating at the end of the semester. I do not think we can fill the hole she will leave. She has trained many of the new student works and has taken on projects that have made my life and the library much better. I would, in a heartbeat, hire her for any position in the library. She also shreds on a skateboard, which is pretty cool!

Erin Whittington

Ellender Memorial Library
Nominated by: Lady Pierson

Erin is able to confidently handle any request of patrons and librarians/staff for assistance with technology related challenges. She is gifted with the ability to teach others. Almost every time she works, she teaches someone to use the WEPA printer, the scanner which enables patrons to scan and email information to themselves, or the library’s online card catalog. She assists others with a supportive encouraging attitude. Her presence contributes to the positive welcoming attitude that the library strives to project. Her abilities and contributions allow the librarians and staff to pursue their job descriptions more effectively because she is reliable and efficient. Erin is a valued member of the library team!

Grant DiCarlo

Admissions
Nominated by: Hailey Hodson

Grant is a phenomenal student worker and incredibly valuable to the Office of Admissions. He always demonstrates exceptional customer service, and goes out of his way to assist those with questions about the university. Grant is wonderful with his problem-solving skills in the workplace that most first-year students struggle with. He handles problems that arise in the office with grace, which is what we need in our office that stays hectic. He is incredibly reliable and shows leadership skills by maintaining a great relationship with all other student workers, recruiters, processors, and others in the office. He brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to work each day. He is respected by all in the office, and truly knows how to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Grant’s love for Nicholls is steadfast!

Haley Thomas

Development Office
Nominated by: Mary (Mitzi) Jackson

Haley is intelligent, kind, considerate, easy-going, and a pleasure to work with at all times. Although she is in a very difficult major (Biological Sciences – Pre- med concentration), she never lets the pressure of her academic work interfere with her office duties or her demeanor. Haley gets along well with everyone in the office and is extremely helpful. The Office of Development works closely with the President’s Office, the Foundation, University Marketing and Communications, and Alumni Affairs. Often, one of these offices needs assistance and Haley is quick to offer help. Haley is punctual, polite, respectful, and bright. These character traits help to improve the overall environment of our office. Everyone who works in the office space is grateful that Haley is “our” student worker. We are fortunate that she is in her third year of employment in the Office of Development and sincerely hope she will return for her senior year.

Hope Hebert

Ellender Memorial Library
Nominated by: Lady Pierson

Hope brings a calm, confident presence to our department. She consistently displays courteous concern for satisfactory outcomes to her customer service efforts. Her strengths include time management and an amazing ability to organize. Hope finds personal satisfaction in completing assigned projects with quality outcomes and efficiency. She is an outstanding example of a valuable contributing team player. She is courteous, respectful, willing to do whatever is required: dusting shelves, moving books, assisting patrons with personal computers and the library’s online card catalog, referring needs to staff/librarians, doing more than her fair share in instances where other co-workers need assistance. If something needs to get done, Hope will step up and be helpful!

Jordan Gallegos

Financial Aid Office
Nominated by: Anna-Marie Benoit

When helping students/parents at our window/phone, Jordan is poised with professionalism. She is a very caring and attentive individual. Her ability to listen to students and articulate their needs to other staff members is impeccable, which is a crucial skill needed to assist our students in a timely manner. Jordan is a natural born leader. She is dependable, caring, attentive, intelligent, and dedicated to helping others complete the financial aid process. She does her job well, and is always willing to take direction when commanded. She strives to make everything around her better, especially the people. She has such a fun personality and is definitely the life of our office. She will be sorely missed when she graduates in December of this year.

Mallory Haydel

Student Employment
Nominated by: Jashinna Henderson

Mallory is always very friendly to all staff, students, and those that come to the window for assistance. She pays attention to details and has great work quality. In the Student Employment Office, there is a lot of pertinent information needed for collection, and she always asks if she is unsure of something which helps to lessen any errors that could possibly occur. Mallory is always very positive. She was also nominated to serve on the Student Advisory Board.

Renee Havenar

Auxiliary Services
Nominated by: Caroline Scorsone

Renee’s greatest attribute could be her adaptability, which she showcases by effortlessly juggling tasks across different departments. Her ability to switch from handling mail in the post office to assisting with course enrollment for the continuing education department, managing reservations, and dealing with Colonel Cards exemplifies her versatility. Her willingness to put in extra effort and think creatively really set her apart. Renee has created a more efficient system for tracking our Colonel Cards. This is another way in which her contributions bring a level of efficiency and reliability that benefit the entire office. Renee’s positive attitude has a ripple effect across campus. This positivity can boost morale and create a more welcoming atmosphere throughout the community. Plus, a happy interaction can turn someone’s whole day around and that kind of impact is truly priceless!

Riley Brantley

Bridge to Independence
Nominated by: Lakelie Guillot

Riley tutors Bridge to Independence students with ASD. She is reliable and flexible and is always willing to work with any student no matter how last minute it is presented to her. She bridges the gap between Bridge to Independence and the Student Government. Riley has given Bridge access to resources that greatly improve the work environment.

Sally-Anne Torres

Mass Communications
Nominated by: Lindsay Pellegrin

Sally stays on top of campus news to assist with investigative reporting and always organizes coverage for events. She puts in a lot of hours to work towards having the magazine and website complete. Sally was elected to be the editor in chief for the Nicholls Worth because she is dependable to assist in making sure the other employees are following procedures and functioning as a team. She has earned our magazine and website national attention. She also listens to the student body as a whole to keep the Nicholls Worth a student-ran media and considers the group as a whole when making decisions.

Toby Broussard

Makerspace
Nominated by: Jeremiah Johnson

Toby has quickly become one of the leading master technicians here at the HUB, a makerspace at Nicholls State University. He brought to the HUB an interest in learning all the processes, education, leadership, and a personable, cooperative attitude in the makerspace. Toby is a self-motivated individual; he has made dozens of projects to work on. Toby also proves to be articulate, even tempered and committed to listening and understanding others. Beyond the department, he’s brought more students into the makerspace through his interaction with the gaming club. He’s been a bridge to the Theater department which now sees us as an invaluable source for set design and prop making. His energy and commitment are an inspiration to us all, and I always look forward to what he’s doing next.