The University of Northern Iowa's Campanile bells returned May 1, 2023, to the campus in Cedar Falls, with the first of the largest ones reinstalled back inside the structure May 3. Credit: Andy Milone.
CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa named three recipients of the 2024 Lux Service Awards at its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony this month.
The Lux Service Award, one of four awards from the Dean of Students Office, is the pinnacle for graduating seniors to acknowledge the lasting legacy of their exemplary service upon graduation. To qualify for the award, students must hold leadership positions in at least two student organizations.
This year’s recipients:
Emily Clouser, a choral music education major from Waukee, is continuing a family legacy as a fourth-generation UNI student. She will leave behind her own legacy as an active student in the School of Music who celebrated the history of UNI’s carillon as a member of the UNI Guild of Carillonneurs. While the Campanile and the bells were undergoing renovations, Clouser worked closely with UNI and gave media interviews to help raise awareness about the project.
Noah Hackbart, a political communication major from Ankeny, has been an active member of Northern Iowa Student Government since his first semester at UNI. For four semesters, Hackbart served as the NISG director of governmental relations, building and strengthening relationships with state and local leaders. He advocated for the needs of students off campus and increased awareness about student government on campus.
Diamond Roundtree, a communication digital media production major from Cedar Rapids, has been involved with everything from Jump Start Academy to the Northern Iowan student newspaper. She also started a multicultural student magazine called “Prolific” to support students of color in expressing their voices. Whether working as a resident assistant or a member of Cat Crew, Roundtree has always tried to live by the motto “leave it better than you found it.”
Bentley Giacobbe of Waterloo, 6, waves to members of the Galactic Empire in the 501st Central Garrison during the annual RodCon Saturday at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Morgan Huber of Cedar Falls, 10, wins the kids costume contest with her Marge Simpson costume Saturday during the annual RodCon at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Contestants react as the Chainsaw Man costume wins thirds place in the teens costume contest Saturday during the annual RodCon at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Guest speaker Shakyra Dunn, a voice actor from Chicago, holds a Q & A session Saturday during the annual RodCon at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
PHOTOS: RodCon 2024 at the University of Northern Iowa's Rod Library
The annual comic book, science fiction and fantasy gathering marked its ninth year at the University of Northern Iowa’s Rod Library on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Bentley Giacobbe of Waterloo, 6, waves to members of the Galactic Empire in the 501st Central Garrison during the annual RodCon Saturday at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Belegarth, the medieval combat society, spar during the annual RodCon Saturday at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Morgan Huber of Cedar Falls, 10, wins the kids costume contest with her Marge Simpson costume Saturday during the annual RodCon at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Contestants react as the Chainsaw Man costume wins thirds place in the teens costume contest Saturday during the annual RodCon at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Contestants in the kids costume contest pose on stage Saturday during the annual RodCon at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Pikachu roams through the crowd during the annual RodCon Saturday at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Visitors browse the vendors on display during the annual RodCon Saturday at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Guest speaker Shakyra Dunn, a voice actor from Chicago, holds a Q & A session Saturday during the annual RodCon at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
Members of Cedar Rapids Ultimate Superheroes at RodCon in Cedar Falls on Saturday.
Pictured, from left to right, are Emily Clouser, Noah Hackbart and Diamond Roundtree, the recipients of the University of Northern Iowa's 2024 Lux Service Awards.