IOWA CITY, IA (May 15, 2019) — Dexter Golinghorst of Walcott, Iowa, was among the University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and alumni who received some of the institution's highest honors on April 23 at the 102nd Finkbine Dinner. UI President Bruce Harreld and Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers presented the Hancher-Finkbine Medallions and Distinguished Student Leader certificates.
Hancher-Finkbine Medallions recognizing leadership, learning, and loyalty were presented to students Hira Mustafa, Nate Robinson, Sarah Ziegenhorn, and Jennifer "J" Verniero; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty member Karen Heimer; staff member Jennifer Lassner; and alumnus Dale Baker.
Taha Gesalla, Dexter Golinghorst, and Jenna Pokorny received Distinguished Student Leader certificates. The Philip G Hubbard Human Rights Award, which includes a $1,500 award, was presented to Dilon Goncalves and Carrington Buze.
Ben Colin and Molly Kelly received the Robert F Ray Faculty Representative Award, which honors outstanding student-athletes and provides $1,000 grants to recipients entering graduate or professional school at the UI.
Elizabeth Willis received the ML Huit Faculty Award, and Will Story received the James N Murray Faculty Award.
In 1917, William Finkbine and Carl Kuhnle hosted the first awards dinner for UI men. In 1921, Finkbine's daughter, Dorothy Finkbine Sauers, and her aunts introduced a similar dinner for women. The events were combined in 1972 and to this day are supported by an endowment established by William Finkbine, as well as other alumni, friends, and the UI Center for Advancement.
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