The Organization of Part-time University Students (OPUS) will recognize contributions made by University of Windsor faculty, staff, alumni and part-time undergraduate students at its 22nd annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 20, at the Caboto Club.

Organizers have sent out invitations by e-mail; the RSVP deadline is March 7.

The 2014 OPUS award recipients are:

• Friend of Students: Leo Groarke, provost;
• Teacher of the Year: Tom Najem, political science;
• Volunteer of the Year: Mike Pondi, OPUS student volunteer;
• Faculty Awards: Pauline Phipps, women’s studies, and Cheran Rudhramoorthy, sociology, anthropology and criminology;
• Support Staff: Paolo Vasapolli, food services; Nick Baker, Office of Open Learning; and Richard Dumala, IT Services
• Disability Campus Community Recognition: Anthony Gomez, Student Disability Services;
• Alumni Association Academic Achievement Award: Cristian Banu;
• Alumni Association First Year Part-time Undergraduate Student Award: Joshua Pinese;
• Wayne Girard Leadership Memorial Award: Kevin Douglas Ellsworth;
• Dr. Kathleen McCrone Award: Carmen Yurke;
• Ken Long Memorial Award: Stephanie Hernandez;

Eight OPUS members received bursaries valued at $500 based on financial need. For more information, please contact the OPUS office staff at 519-971-3603 or e-mail opus@uwindsor.ca.