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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Muskingum University Announced Honorees for
Genesis helps

to launch the 2025 Faculty Awards submitted

Ohio High 19 journal articles to his name, includ-
ing works co-authored with students,
demonstrating a strong commitment to
value Network enriching the academic experience be-
yond the classroom. His work is not only
highly respected but also widely cited,
integrated networks with their peers to reflecting his influence within the field
strengthen rural healthcare. and the broader academic community.
Ohio High Value Network is the third Assistant Professor of Economics
rural hospital network organized and Dr. Arjun Sondhi received the Cora I.
operated by Cibolo Health. The first, Orr Faculty Service Award. The award
the Rough Rider High-Value Network in is named in honor of Professor Orr for
North Dakota, launched in 2023, and her expansive service to Muskingum as
the second, Headwaters High-Value Net- a language and psychology instructor,
work in Minnesota, started in 2024. counselor, and student-centered Dean
OHVN also will set up collaborations of Women. Dr. Sondhi consistently goes
designed to control costs and share op- above and beyond, not only as the lead
erational best practices among mem- advisor for multiple student organiza-
bers. As a member health system, Gen- tions but also through his active involve-
esis HealthCare System can choose Photo from left to right: Dr. Arjun Sondhi, Dr. Kristine Pray, and Dr. Jason Kehrberg ment in initiatives that foster student
which of these collaborations to partici- Submitted engagement, professional growth, and
pate in that will most benefit the people Muskingum University announced the Teaching, named for the Muskingum a sense of community. His contributions
in our community. honorees of the 2025 Faculty Awards graduate who became President of extend far beyond the classroom, with
during the annual Celebration of Excel- Miami University of Ohio and The Ohio significant roles in campus committees,
Muskingum lence ceremony on Friday, April 11. State University. Dr. Pray consistently transformative study abroad programs,
Muskingum’s faculty awards were demonstrates a commitment to foster-
and mentorship for student competi-
County Bar first bestowed in 1895 to recognize ex- ing a learning environment where all tions. In addition to these efforts, his
active participation in campus life, from
ceptional merit. Faculty members are students feel supported and empow-
nominated by their peers, and the hon-
attending athletic events to recruiting
ered to succeed. Her colleagues recog-
Association orees are selected by the prior year’s nize the creative, hands-on teaching and future students, showcases a deep com-
award recipients.
personalized teaching practices that mitment to the University’s success and
Announces “Excellence has been a founding prin- help students connect theory to practice student development.
ciple since Muskingum was established and gain applied skills.
“I am honored to recognize faculty for
Essay Contest in 1837, and it remains the inspiration Dr. Jason Kehrberg, Assistant Profes- their scholarship, teaching, and service,”
behind this tradition of publicly recogniz-
sor of Political Science and Department said Provost Jennifer Dugan. “The many
Chair, was honored with the William ways they share their gifts have a power-
ing our community members’ exception-
Recipients al achievements,” said President Susan Rainey Harper Award for Outstanding ful impact on our students, our Univer-
Scholarship, named for the Muskingum sity, and our community.”
S. Hasseler.
Associate Professor of Business Dr. graduate and New Concord native who
submitted Kristine Pray received the William Ox- founded the University of Chicago. Dr.
ley Thompson Award for Excellence in Kehrberg has published extensively with
To call public attention to the prin-
in the United States, the Muskingum we each provide for the common good 3rd annual Sweet Gestures
ciples and practices of law and justice
County Bar Association sponsored an through government responses to na-
essay contest open to 2025 graduates tional crises and natural disasters, and fundraiser set to raise funds
of Muskingum County high schools. through community and advocacy pro-
was originally conceived in 1957 when Hayden Weck, a senior at Tri-Valley for our community programs
Law Day is an annual event, which grams for students and adults.”
American Bar Association President High School will receive a $1,500 schol- submitted
Charles Rhynes envisioned a special na- arship for his essay. Hayden is the son
tional day to mark our commitment to of Corbin & Addy Weck. Hayden attends Get ready to celebrate the art of hope cious food from Zanesville Barbecue
the rule of law. Law Day is celebrated on Tri-Valley High School and plans to at- with Goodcity Creatives (Community De- and Sweet Life Baking Co.
May 1st of every year. tend Muskingum University. velopment Corp) at their annual Sweet “The proceeds from this event will go
The 2025 Law Day theme is “The Pre- Second place goes to Elijah Mayle: Eli- Gestures event! toward our charitable programs that
amble to the Constitution boldly asserts jah is the son of Kang Kim and Chelsie Goodcity Creatives is hosting their an- serve youth & families and emerging
that the Framers established the Con- Kim. He attends Maysville High School. nual fundraiser and they’d love for the creative professionals. We currently
stitution as representatives of “We the Elijah plans to attend University of Cin- community to join in this year’s celebra- have several different programs that
People, in Order to Form a More Perfect cinnati. He receives a $1,000 scholar- tion! Guests are encouraged to throw on provided art education, career learning,
Union.” On this Law Day, we explore and ship. their most righteous 80’s look for a best and personal development to our par-
renew our duties to one another under Third place goes to Caelen Black is the dressed contes, and get ready to make ticipants. Some of these opportunities
the Constitution and our democratic daughter of Cody Black. She is also a se- their sweet gesture of support! include providing afterschool programs
norms. The Constitution establishes a nior at John Glenn High School. Caelen The third annual Sweet Gestures with quality art lessons, offering free
framework for government that unites plans to attend West Virginia University. event will be held on Saturday, May 17, and low cost summer learning oppor-
us as one citizenry, through means She receives a $500 scholarship. 2025, and Goodcity Creatives would tunities like Art-In-The-Park, and holding
such as our representative government, Scholarships were awarded on May 2, love to have the community join them learning workshops emerging creative
jury service, and a regular Census. And 2025 at the Muskingum County Court- for a night of celebration. This year’s professionals,” Cornell said.
through this commitment to our Union, house, in the large Courtroom. event will be held at the Lind Arena Sweet Gestures will take place May
Skate Center on Linden Avenue, with the 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the Lind Arena
theme - An 80’s Celebration. It will be a Skate Center in Zanesville. Find more
fun throwback to a time of big hair, the info inside the Facebook event of the
best movies, and neon nights. same name, and tickets may be pur-
“We are ready to celebrate three years chased by visiting our website goodcity-
of operations and the community orga- creatives.com, or by emailing goodcity.
nizations that we have collaborated with faith@gmail.com
to impact our community. To thank our
guests, each will receive one scratch-off
ticket with their program that will give
them a chance at fun door prizes do-
nated by local businesses. We will also
have our live-model gesture drawing, a Made with
best desert contest, and other fun activi-
ties like 80’s movies trivia,” said Goodc- 100%%
ity Creatives Director Faith Cornell.
The Sweet Gestures fundraiser will in- local news.
clude raffles & silent auctions featuring
student artwork and great prize pack-
Pictured from left to right are Caelen Black, Elijah Mayle, Hayden Weck, Susan McDonald. ages, and guests will also enjoy deli-
Submitted