Dr. James Wilson, director of PVAMU’s honors program, addressed students at the Career and Outreach Services’ annual Dr. Irvine C. Gordon Student Recognition Banquet held in the MSC ballroom on Sept. 14.
The ceremony was initiated by a welcome from Miss Prairie View Chelsee Hill followed by an occasion from MANNRS President Bobby Smith. President of Student Government Association Robert Powell presented greetings from the students and Mr. Prairie View Michael Love proceeded with words of inspiration. President of Society of Women Engineers Raushanah Shahid introduced Dr. James Wilson.
Junior president of SIFE Ridge Fields spoke on the Internship Challenge and was also the introducer for Cooperative Education/Internship Experiences portion of the banquet.
Manager of Lockheed Martin Storefront Juan Moreno-Gongora gave his employer reflections. Presentations, recognitions, and remarks were all given by the director of Career and Outreach Services. To conclude the ceremony, Malcolm Copeland gave the closing.
Outstanding intern awards were given to students: Krystal Blakemore, Coreylee Thomas, Ursala McCarty, Demetris Reed, Jennifer East, Michael Mathews, Carla Wooten.
When asked why it was significant to host this event, Jones said, “To encourage and motivate students to come to our events. It’s important to congratulate them and encourage them to be good ambassadors for the university.”
“One thing I would like for the interns to leave with is do not be afraid of plain b, c, and detours,” said Wilson. When asked what you hope that the students receive from an event as such dedicated in honoring them for their achievements Wilson replies, “Number one, network with everyone who sees value of P.V. trade of excellence. Secondly, celebrate success.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025