EUGENE–In recognition of their leadership and commitment to the University of Oregon, the Society of Friars inducted 18 UO students and four faculty and administrative staff this spring. All were honored May 19 during the annual Family Weekend All-University Awards Luncheon.

One of the university’s oldest honorary groups, the Society of Friars was established in 1910 and prospered until the late 1960s, when student interest in such groups waned. Since experiencing a rebirth in 1980, current members have carried on the traditions of their founders.

New faculty and administrative staff members of Friars are Stephanie Bosnyk, Lundquist College of Business director of operations; Katherine Bryant, University Housing assistant director of residence life; Randall Choy, Office of Multicultural Affairs associate director; and Daniel Close, associate professor of counseling, family and human services and senior research associate in the College of Education.

Students inducted by the Friars this year are:

ASHLAND–Nora Ryan, a junior music major, 292 Gresham St.

BEAVERTON–John Fillmore, a senior business administration major, 15000 S.W. Division St.

CORVALLIS–Benjamin Wiggins, a junior biochemistry major, 7275 N.W. Mountain View Dr.

DALLAS–Michael Pardew, a senior accounting major, P.O. Box 22.

EUGENE–Heather DeVore, a senior educational studies major, 786 Woodleaf Lane; Mary Elizabeth Madden, a senior political science major, 3306 King Edwards Court; and Heather Soczek, a junior economics major, 2570 Chuckanut St.

MADRAS–Matthew Lieuallen, a senior political science major, 364 S.E. Woodside Court.

PHILOMATH–Greg Danielson, a senior public relations major, P.O. Box 187.

PORTLAND–J. Joseph Harrington, a senior political science major, 708 N.E. Royal Court; Belinda Houghton, a senior exercise and movement science major, 12925 S.W. 61st Ave.; and Jamila Singleton, a senior planning, public policy and management major, 2335 N.E. 55th Ave.

SALEM–Monica Neukomm, a senior business administration major, 6143 Sunnyview Rd. N.E.

SUNRIVER–Amanda Nelson, a senior business administration major, P.O. Box 4356.

NEWBURY PARK, CALIF.–Jenny Kenyon, a junior educational studies major, 67 Corinne Dr.

CLOVIS, N.M.–Cora Bennett, a junior English and political science major, 201 Rosewood Dr.

SEATTLE, WASH.–Nilda Brooklyn, a junior art major, 2516 17th Ave. S.

NICOSIA, CYPRUS–Andreas Georgiades, a sophomore pre-psychology major.

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