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2015 ACUHO-I WALL OF HONOR AWARDS

James C. Grimm
Leadership &
Service Award
Patricia A.R. Martinez,
Northern Illinois University
Regarding this year's recipient it was written that "James
C. Grimm was a man who devoted his life to creating
opportunities for student growth and development in a
residential context. He led with integrity and purpose.
Patty Martinez has demonstrated those qualities
throughout her career. As a recipient of this award, she
would honor Jim's legacy."
The contributions that Patty has made to the
campus housing profession are numerous, with one
supporter stating that "She is a fearless champion for
student leadership development and involvement. Her
long-standing support and involvement in GLACURH,
NACURH, and MACURH are noteworthy."
Meanwhile, the ways in which she has given back to
ACUHO-I are bountiful. Patty served on the executive
board as the finance and corporate records 0fficer
(putting in countless hours to review and revise practices)
and as association president (2013-14). Her approach
to this tireless volunteerism was summed up by the
supporter who wrote, "She is a true servant-leader,
wanting the best for the association, at any given time."
The James C. Grimm Leadership & Service Award honors
individuals who show dedicated service and outstanding
leadership by devoting themselves to strengthening the
mission and objectives of the association.

James A. Hurd
Award
Emily Galindo,
University of California-Davis
The recipient of the 2015 James A. Hurd Award was
singled out by her colleagues for her willingness to
provide advice, support, and mentorship to others within
the campus housing profession and to do so with a
relaxed demeanor and wonderful sense of humor.
Emily Galindo, the associate vice chancellor of student
affairs at the University of California-Davis, repeatedly
left a favorable impression at each stop along her career.
Letters of support for her award noted her as a campus
leader with the ability to provide direction during difficult
times as well as someone who they could turn to for
advice, guidance, and support.
In addition Emily has contributed greatly to regional
associations as well as ACUHO-I. Most notably she was an
active member of the ACUHO-I Annual Conference and
Exposition Program Committee. For several years Emily
served as a reviewer, review coordinator, and a member of
the steering committee. Later she led the charge for new
initiatives, specifically the pre-conference Chief Housing
Officer Forum. As one of her supporters wrote, "I know
that I, and many of Emily's colleagues, have benefited
from the time she has spent with us at conferences, on
the phone discussing challenges or concerns at our home
campuses, or sharing resources."
The James A. Hurd Award, which recognizes outstanding
contributions by a member of color, is named in honor
of James. A. Hurd, the first African American to serve as
ACUHO-I president.
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