Rachel Burcin wins Andy Award!

[Kimberly Elenberg]

Yes! I couldn’t think of a more deserving person for this recognition!!!
Congratulations Rachel!!!!

On Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 12:45 PM Artur Dubrawski <awd at cs.cmu.edu> wrote:

> Autonians,
>
> Typically, I brag here about achievements of either current or past, but
> formal Auton Lab members.
>
> Today may feel different, but it is not, really. Rachel Burcin is
> definitely not just one of the best friends of the Auton Lab but obviously
> a member of the Autonian family, whether she is formally part of our roster
> or not.
>
> BTW, I do not know anyone who would deserve the award for Commitment to
> Students more than Rachel. Any student who ever came in contact with her
> could easily confirm. This recognition is well deserved and massively
> overdue.
>
> Please join me in sending the warmest congratulations to the one and only
> Rachel Burcin!
>
> Cheers,
> Artur
>
> PS Here is the synopsis of the award from
> www.cmu.edu/andyawards/nominees/commitment-to-students.html :
>
>
>
> *The Andy Award for Commitment to Students honors staff members who are
> dedicated to guiding and assisting university students. They surpass the
> duties of their job description to meet students' needs, serving as role
> models who display a positive and professional image at all times.Criteria
> include investing extra effort in satisfying student needs and
> expectations, identifying opportunities that support student needs and
> involving students in campus life beyond the classroom to emphasize their
> value as members of the university community.*
>
> PSPS The description does not provide enough detail to give Rachel full
> justice. One thing that is obviously missing there, or maybe it should be
> an entirely separate award that she also deserves, is that Rachel's heart
> is so huge it does not quite fit its normal spot in her body, so it spills
> over to take 100% of the volumes where other people keep their egoes.
>
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