Ryan Baron Presented Presidential Citation at Kutztown University

2016 Jan 20

Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson, president of Kutztown University, today presented the first ever Presidents Citation. The award was given to Ryan Baron, a biology/pre-med major from Garwood , N.J.. Baron recently completed his sophomore year as an offensive lineman for the Golden Bear football team.

Baron received the Presidents Citation for his heroic actions on Monday, August 24, the first day of fall classes at Kutztown University.

Upon exiting the west side of Boehm Science Center that afternoon, Baron noticed a female student in medical distress on the landing. Having worked as an emergency medical technician during the summer, he took immediate action, administering emergency medical care until University Police and the local EMS team arrived.

In addition, due to his knowledge as an EMT, Baron made recommendations to the university administration to enhance resources for similar incidents in the future.

The Presidents Citation was established last fall and is presented at the discretion of the Kutztown University president. The recipient must be a current student who has performed an exceptional act of service that directly benefits the well-being of others.