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The Online Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Siena Heights University
SHU Announces 2019 Alumni Award Winners
This Year’s Recipients Were Honored Oct. 11 During Homecoming Weekend
Outstanding Alumni Award
Harold Love ’08
Clarkston, Michigan
Love had a distinguished career with the Michigan State Police and is currently the owner of Harold Love and Associates in Southfield, Mich. His company focuses on behavioral health services for public safety professionals. The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes outstanding professional achievements and/or volunteer contributions to promote Siena positively to the community, demonstrate strong leadership characteristics and serve as significant role models for others.
Saint Dominic Award
Sister John Norton, OP ’57
Adrian, Michigan
Sister Norton was an educator for more than 50 years at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The Saint Dominic Award recognizes commitment to Christian education in family, school or community.
Recent Graduate Award
Zach Bailey ’14
Davenport, Florida
Bailey is currently the Guest Experience Manager for Stock Replenishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla. He has worked with celebrities such as Prince Harry, George Lucas and J.K. Rowling. The Recent Graduate Award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years, and whose professional achievement, community involvement and/or civic commitment demonstrate dedication to Christian values and the spirit of Siena Heights University.
Sister Ann Joachim Award
Melissa Sissen ’77
Adrian, Michigan
Sissen has worked in the SHU Library for more than 30 years as an associate professor of Library Science and currently serves as reference and public services librarian. The Sister Ann Joachim Award recognizes significant contributions to the University and/or community through activities that demonstrate strong leadership and the capacity to confront issues head on while maintaining the image and spirit of Siena Heights University.
Honorary Alumni Award
Norm Bukwaz
Toledo, Ohio
Bukwaz served as a faculty member, dean and in enrollment for more than four decades and continues to work in Siena Heights’ Graduate and Professional Studies Department. He currently is the director of the Bachelor of Applied Science Program. The Honorary Alumni Award recognizes non-alumni of Siena Heights who demonstrate exceptional commitment to and support for the mission and spirit of the University.
