Congratuations to Matthew Diasio and Rebecca McKinnell for being named PAAs of the Month for October 2011!
Matthew Diasio
“Matt is one of the most passionate and active PAAs at Sid, and probably on campus. He consistently thinks of ideas to improve the PAA system, and more importantly, to improve his peers’ access to advising not only about classes, but other future endeavors – Matt was the impetus for Sid’s first annual Summer Internship Fair last fall. He is a stellar PAA whose excitement about providing academic advice is evident through his continual efforts, novel suggestions, and persistent pursuit to help others with any circumstance, academically or not.”-Sachin Allahabadi, Sid Richardson ‘13
Rebecca McKinnell
“During O-Week Rebecca went above and beyond the call of duty in all tasks. She is an excellent PAL and is a huge encouragement to new students. People on her floor frequently visit her room, which she keeps unlocked, with a cute designated “PAA corner” inside with candies. Rebecca is approachable, outgoing, kind, organized, and responsible. Her energy is contagious to the other new PAAs. I can tell that she is very invested and her energy encourages others to care about academic advising.” –Emily Pyle, McMurtry ‘12