Joanne Belsley, an undergraduate coordinator and academic advisor in civil, architectural and environmental engineering, is the first staff member to receive the Texas Blazers Outstanding Staff award. The award is given to faculty and staff members who demonstrate excellence in enriching the student life on campus. She was nominated by Andrew Limmer, a civil engineering student and chairman of Texas Blazers. Limmer commends Belsley for her expert knowledge and countless hours helping him and other engineering students get the classes they needed. Texas Blazers is an organization for male students at UT Austin that promotes community service, school spirit and campus leadership.