Ed King

Executive director Maryan Amalow, award winners Clayton Smith and Iftekhar Basith, staffer Steve Jancev and president Ed King.Executive director Maryan Amalow, award winners Clayton Smith and Iftekhar Basith, staffer Steve Jancev and president Ed King at the OPUS awards banquet March 24.

Awards banquet dedicated to student pride

The 24th annual banquet of the Organization of Part-time University Students was a huge success, says executive director Maryan Amalow, with 140 guests gathering in Vanier Hall on March 24 to honour 14 awards recipients.

“It was an exceptional celebration of our 47 years of existence, acknowledging those outstanding individuals who make our university a unique place and those students that lead the way to a successful future,” she says.

OPUS officials congratulate provost Leo Groarke.OPUS officials congratulate provost Leo Groarke, recipient of the organization’s 2014 Friend of Students Award. From left: vice-president Anthony Meloche, health plan administrator Steve Jancev, executive director Maryan Amalow, Dr. Groarke, president Ed King.

Banquet honours OPUS award recipients

The 22nd annual OPUS Awards Banquet recognized 14 award recipients Thursday.