To recognize professional and administrative staff, the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University recognized three individuals at its first College Staff Award presentation on Thursday, June 20.

Sandy J. Cooper, an administrator in the Department of Consumer Economics and Housing, is the recipient of the first College of Human Ecology Professional Administrative and Staff Award. Among other attributes, she was chosen for her "high ethical standards, her willingness to listen, her ability to solve a multitude of problems and her critical role in supporting faculty as they apply for grants."

Two finalists for the award were also recognized:

• Judy Virgilio, an administrator in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, for her "radiant enthusiasm, her cheerful demeanor, her efficiency in the face of adversity and her unceasing work ethic," among other things.
• Patsy Sellen, an administrative assistant in the Department of Consumer Economics and Housing, for "her accessibility, her warmth, her excellent memory and her ability to generate an effective and supportive work environment," among other attributes.