CU-Mansfield's Society of Honors Inductees Announced

The CU-Mansfield Office of Alumni and Professional Engagement has announced the 2024 Society of Honors inductees.

Outstanding alumni achievements are recognized through the Society of Honors program each year. Annual honors include the Alumni Citation Award, the Elsie Burk Service Award, the Distinguished Educator Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, the Health, Safety, and Wellness Award, and the Innovation and Inclusion Award.

Alumni and friends of CU-Mansfield are invited to attend the Society of Honors Luncheon on Saturday, June 22, at noon in North Manser Dining Hall.

The 2024 Society of Honors inductees are:

Alumni Citation Award
Established in 1969, the Alumni Citation Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has made exceptional contributions to society through professional, civic, philanthropic work, and leadership activities.
2024 Inductee: Robert G. Shipp III '98

Elsie Burk Service Award
Established in 1983, the Elsie Burk Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, loyalty, and service to the university over a long period of time.
2024 Inductee: Doreen McElroy Donlick '87

Distinguished Educator Award
First presented in 1986, the Distinguished Educator Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or university staff who is an exceptional leader and demonstrates service and commitment to education.
2024 Inductee: Douglas C. Orzolek '89

Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Established in 1986, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has graduated from Mansfield within the last 25 years. This award recognizes a young alum's outstanding leadership, achievement, and professional performance.
2024 Inductee: Andrew Putt '16

Health, Safety and Wellness Award
Established in 2022, the Health, Safety, and Wellness Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or friend of CU-Mansfield who has made outstanding efforts to advance the health, safety, and wellness of the Mansfield community.
2024 Inductee: Laurie Zaparzynski

Innovation and Inclusion Award
Established in 2022, the Innovation and Inclusion Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or friend of CU-Mansfield who has made advancing efforts to society by establishing a collaborative environment that empowers individuals with knowledge that fosters innovation.
2024 Inductee: Shannon M. Argetsinger '89

The luncheon is $35 per person and is complimentary for all 2024 Society of Honors inductees. The ceremony is one of the many events during the 2024 Alumni Weekend. Inductees should RSVP by emailing alumni@mansfield.edu or calling 570-662-4393. Other guests can register at https://ssl.mansfield.edu/alumni/alumni-weekend.cfm. The deadline to register is Friday, June 14.