Pacific Announces Gabelnick Service Award Recipients

The President’s Office and Provost’s Council are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Faith Gabelnick Endowed Funds for Community Service.

This competitive award program honors the contributions made by Dr. Gabelnick during her term as president of Pacific by providing up to $1,000 for projects or programs designed to engage students and faculty in the pursuit of community service and altruism.

This year’s recipients and programs are:

Silvana Balladares and Jason Neidermeyer, School of Learning and Teaching
Growing Language by Becoming a Scientist: Creating a program for science outreach and academic language development between Bachelor of Education students and the Woodburn Schools and community

Jeff Kawaguchi, School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
It’s about time ... Making essential medical supplies available for Special Olympics Athletes

Kimberly Malin, School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
Advancing the Profession of Physical Therapy and Diversifying our Student Cohorts Through Elementary School Student Outreach

Kerry Callahan Mandulak, School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Stuttering and the Stage: Fostering Communication, Confidence, and Community for Children and Teens who Stutter