One Hundred and THirTy-fifTH annual

CommencementFriday, May 31, 2013

College MarshalCorrine TaylorDirector of the Quantitative Reasoning Program

Marshal’s AidesSusan r. CohenDean of the Class of 2013

lori i. TenserDean of First-Year Students

Trustee Marshals Kimberly CassibryAssistant Professor of Ancient Art

Tracy GleasonWhitehead Associate Professor of Critical Thought and

Associate Professor of Psychology

Faculty Marshals nick doeSenior Instructor in Chemistry Laboratory

Kim K. McleodProfessor of Astronomy

Faculty Marshals for the Class of 2013 elizabeth r. deSombreCamilla Chandler Frost Professor of Environmental Studies

Catherine MassonProfessor of French

President’s AidesCourtney C. CoileClass of 1966 Associate Professor of Economics

Carlos ramosProfessor of Spanish

Junior Commencement Marshals Joy dasCeline Hu

Junior Baccalaureate Marshals Christie H. leeValerie ludorf

marshals senior officers

Senior College Government OfficersMarjorie d. Cantine, College Government PresidentMisbah aslam, Chief JusticeTijana Trkulja, Director of On-Campus AffairsSarah lindsay rabourn, House Presidents’ Council –

College Government LiaisonCandice Tyler evers, Committee for Political and Legislative Action

Senior Class OfficersVivian Wang Hu and anoush youssoufian, Co-PresidentsJean Hyun lee, Vice President

musicians

The Boston Brass EnsembleGregory fritze, Principal Conductor

SingerMariami May Bekauri ’13

CarillonneursMargaret angelini ’85 Constance Ch’ien ’14 daniel ryan

Wellesley College celebrates the differences among its students while cultivating each student’s individualism. By displaying flags at Commencement that represent the citizenship or, in some cases, dual citizenships of the students in the Class of 2013, we are proudly acknowledging our diversity and expressing our continued commitment to a global learning community.

Many graduates will be wearing colorful stoles draped over their gowns. These stoles are created by student organizations to show student affinity to an organization, leading to a variety of styles and designs.

The audience will remain seated until the academic procession has withdrawn.

program

Prelude festmusik der Stadt Wein Richard Strausslittle drummer Boy Katherine K. Davis ’14/arr. Gregory FritzeSonata Pian’ e forte Giovanni Gabrieli/arr. Robert Kingfanfare from “excursions” Gregory Fritzeallmand and Galliard William Brade

Senior ProcessionTrumpet Tune Henry PurcellCanzona per sonare no. 4 Giovanni GabrieliSonata no. 22 Johann PezelSonata from “Sonate et Canzoni” Giovanni

Battista BuonamenteSonata no. 28 Johann Pezel

Academic ProcessionTrumpet Voluntary Henry Purcell/arr. John CorleyTwo fantasias Adriano Banchieri/arr. Robert KingHonie Suckle Anthony Holborne/arr. Robert Kingronde and Salterelle Tilman Susato

Invocation Victor H. Kazanjian Jr., Dean of Intercultural Education &

Religious and Spiritual Life

Welcome H. Kim Bottomly, President

Student Addressnuha Khan ’13

Pinanski Prize for Excellence in Teaching

AnnouncementsH. Kim Bottomly

Commencement AddressValerie B. Jarrett

Charge to the Class of 2013 H. Kim Bottomly

Conferring of the Bachelor of Arts DegreeH. Kim Bottomlyandrew Shennan, Provost and Dean of the Collegerichard G. french, Dean of Academic Affairsdebra K. deMeis, Dean of StudentsKathryn lynch, Dean of Faculty Affairs

America the Beautiful

BenedictionVictor H. Kazanjian Jr.

RecessionalPsalm 18 Benedetto Marcello/arr. John Corleydeclamation Emma Lou Diemerauld lang Syne Traditionalfrom “The danserye” Tilman Susato I. la Mourisque III ronde IV. Basse danse Bergeret VI. Pavane Battaille

i O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, for purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! america! america! God shed His grace on thee and crown thy good With brotherhood from sea to shining sea!

iv O beautiful for patriot dream, That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam undimmed by human tears! america! america! God shed His grace on thee and crown thy good With brotherhood from sea to shining sea!

–Katharine Lee Bates, Class of 1880

(Please be seated.)

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Grace Marie abuhamaddallas, TexasMiddle Eastern Studies

francesca rebecca acocellaHoboken, new JerseyPolitical Science

afiya Jendayi addisonHackensack, new JerseyEnglish

Jane adkinsPortland, OregonWomen’s and Gender Studies

akofa ama ahiableTema, GhanaComputer Science

alya ahmadSouth Pasadena, CaliforniaBiological Chemistry

najira ahmednew york, new yorkReligion

Samaa ahmedal-Qurayya, BahrainPsychology

Caroline emmanuelle alixParis, francePolitical Science

Marsin rahim alshamaryBel aire, KansasFrenchInternational Relations –

Political Science

Sara al-Thaririyadh, Saudi arabiaBiological Sciences

Maryam amirsardaryParis, franceFrench

Ziye anBeijing, People’s republic

of China Economics

alyssa Marie andreseast lyme, ConnecticutBiological Sciences

raissa d. antwirosedale, new yorkMathematics

Marisol francesca ardonlos angeles, CaliforniaMedia Arts and Sciences

alea anastasia argueWolfeboro, new HampshireChinese Language and LiteratureInternational Relations – History

Kerrin M. arnoldWoburn, MassachusettsClassical Civilization

Julia lynn aromatorioyoungstown, OhioPhilosophySouth Asian Studies

Johanna Muldowney ascheraustin, TexasArt History

Misbah aslamKansas City, MissouriHealth and Society

elizabeth M. Bacheldernorth Oxford, MassachusettsEconomics

Clara livingston Bailinlittle rock, arkansasArt History

alyssa J. BaringerQuakertown, PennsylvaniaEnglish

Shradha BasnyatKathmandu, nepalPolitical Science

eden Samara BassSahuarita, arizonaMiddle Eastern Studies

Camille Maria BasurtoWilton, ConnecticutBiological Sciences

adrian BatesNeuroscience

emma BatesThe Woodlands, TexasPolitical Science

enhdol BatsuhSan francisco, CaliforniaEconomics

elizabeth Marie BayneSomerville, MassachusettsInternational Relations

Jessica rene BeckhartMexico City, MexicoEconomics

Selema natasha BegCedar Park, TexasEconomicsMiddle Eastern Studies

Bridget elizabeth BeggPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaEnglishBiological Sciences

Mariami May BekauriGeneva, new yorkPhysicsMusic

emily Caroline BellBirmingham, alabamaGerman StudiesEconomics

natalie elizabeth BenjaminHonolulu, HawaiiPsychologyFrench

Gayron louise BermanBethesda, MarylandInternational Relations – History

Haley elizabeth BertramSpringfield, OhioClassics

alexis Stewart BlackColumbus, OhioEnglish

Olivia nicole BlackBrooklyn, new yorkPhilosophy

Taylor a. BlackHarleysville, PennsylvaniaPsychology

eliana rose Blaineeastsound, WashingtonEnvironmental Studies

Mara J. BlesoffOak Park, illinoisSpanishPeace and Justice Studies

randelle louise BootsSeekonk, MassachusettsEnvironmental Studies

elena Veronica Bowenyardley, PennsylvaniaStudio Art

alicia BriggsHaverhill, MassachusettsPolitical Science

emma Marie dolores Britainfayetteville, arkansasBiological Sciences

Clara Sophia BrodieWilton, ConnecticutEnglish

Calin J. BrownSingapore, SingaporePolitical Science

elizabeth ann BrownSan francisco, CaliforniaHistory

Molly elizabeth Brunseaton, OhioHistory

Céline lucille danièle BuehlSan francisco, CaliforniaPolitical ScienceFrench

Julia loraine BurnsWestfield, new JerseyClassics

nichole Patrice BurtonSaint louis, MissouriMedia Arts and SciencesJapanese Language and Literature

Maria elizabeth BustilloCastro Valley, CaliforniaBiological Sciences

lisa J. ButlerChelmsford, MassachusettsBiological Sciences

Kimberly Suzanne CabralTemecula, CaliforniaSpanish

Katherine Waite Calilake Mary, floridaHistory

danielle a. CallendarPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaAfricana Studies

Jessica CamachoSanta ana, CaliforniaAmerican Studies

Carolyn Bonner Campbelllewisburg, PennsylvaniaEconomics

elizabeth l. CampbellSolana Beach, CaliforniaPsychology

Marjorie d. Cantineakron, OhioGeosciences

Joanna eden CarmelChapel Hill, north CarolinaPsychology

asha rukiya Carterdouglasville, GeorgiaPeace and Justice Studies

annelle iliana CastilloBoston, MassachusettsMedieval/Renaissance Studies

remy Olivia CawleyBallston Spa, new yorkEnglish

candidates for the degree of bachelor of arts

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leila ChaiebMounastir, TunisiaBiological SciencesMiddle Eastern Studies

aidan relindsey ChambersBethesda, MarylandBiological Sciences

Victoria ChangWest Windsor, new JerseyArt HistoryEconomics

Chandel Kieara CharlesPowell, OhioPolitical ScienceHistory

nadia Chaudhry-WatermanSouth riding, VirginiaBiological ChemistrySouth Asian Studies

Pratibha ChauhanPaonta Sahib,

Himachal Pradesh, indiaArchitecture

Caitlin elizabeth ChenTempe, arizonaBiological Sciences

elicia yiju Chenirvine, CaliforniaEconomics

lizi ChenBeijing, People’s republic

of China EconomicsMathematics

Sophia S. ChenGreat neck, new yorkEast Asian Studies

Tiffany ChenSanta Clara, CaliforniaBiological Sciences

yuxi Chennanjing, People’s republic

of China Economics

Victoria y. ChengWestport, ConnecticutEconomicsAfricana Studies

rachel e.W. ChernyBoise, idahoHistoryClassical Civilization

yun Chiirvine, CaliforniaMedia Arts and Sciences

Tristen Chinduxbury, MassachusettsPsychology

Michelle Hyunjeong ChoTujunga, CaliforniaAmerican Studies

Soo Heon Chodaegu, republic of KoreaEconomics

alice d. Choenorthbrook, illinoisPsychology

yoonji M. ChoeGreat neck, new yorkPhysics

Shreya ChohanSingapore, SingaporeEconomicsCinema and Media Studies

Jessica Minhee Choiirvine, CaliforniaPolitical ScienceSpanish

Mariya ivanova ChokovaKazanlak, BulgariaFrenchItalian Studies

Hee Soo ChungSeoul, republic of KoreaPsychologyEconomics

Karina Chunglexington, MassachusettsPsychology

lucy Vaughn Clelandatlanta, GeorgiaEnglish

elizabeth Jane forster Clemetsonfreeport, MainePolitical Science

ilana leete Steinberg Cliftamesbury, MassachusettsPsychology

Marie Constance ClymerTucson, arizonaEnglish

laura CoffinSeattle, WashingtonEconomicsChinese Language and Literature

Joanna Suman ConcessaoToronto, Ontario, CanadaEconomics

arielle annette ConcilioBrooklyn, new yorkEnglishSpanish

Camila Connollynewburyport, MassachusettsSpanishHistory

rachel lynn Coogannew Bedford, MassachusettsSpanish

erin elizabeth Corcoranfarmington, ConnecticutInternational Relations –

Political Science

anya Sun CorkeHong Kong Sar, ChinaPhilosophyRussian

april Michelle Crehanfranklin, MassachusettsCognitive and Linguistic SciencesItalian Studies

Molly Josie CrosbyVashon island, WashingtonPolitical ScienceFrench

isabel CustodioColumbus, OhioInternational Relations –

Political Science

Molly rose Cyrdover-foxcroft, MaineFrenchPeace and Justice Studies

nisreen ashraf dahodandover, MassachusettsMiddle Eastern Studies

yi ling daiSuzhou JiangSu,

People’s republic of China Neuroscience

Carolyn nicole daussinapex, north CarolinaEnglish

rachel S.l. davisnashua, new HampshirePhilosophy

aryanne de SilvaTrincity, Trinidad and TobagoPsychology

Gabriela defossePrinceton, MassachusettsMathematics

Christa Caroline defriesaustin, TexasBiological Chemistry

rocio Beatriz delaoJackson, new JerseyComputer Science

Judy P. deWittaustin, TexasNeuroscience

Simone Margueretha deslarzesPlano, TexasSociologyFrench

S.J. desormeauxHuntington, new yorkCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

Zahrah Zainab devjiBoston, MassachusettsFrenchWomen’s and Gender Studies

Meghan Kellen ditzerBoston, MassachusettsPolitical Science

louise emma dixonMinneapolis, MinnesotaPsychology

Caroline Parsons dodgeHanover, new HampshireBiological Sciences

elise M. dongBrooklyn, new yorkMathematics

Zihan dongWatchung, new JerseyBiological Chemistry

Tenzin yewong dongchungdharamsala, indiaPeace and Justice Studies

Victoria neala donnellynew york, new yorkPeace and Justice Studies

Carolyn elisabeth douglasderry, new HampshireGerman Studies

rachel lynn doylelafayette, ColoradoPsychology

Katherine elizabeth Van duyne dresdner

Hopewell, new Jersey Art History

laura Marie duludeWayland, MassachusettsCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

Caroline rosalie duncanannapolis, MarylandGeosciences

aynsley ilana dunhamSweet Valley, PennsylvaniaHistoryEast Asian Studies

Margaret elizabeth dunnWinchester, MassachusettsEnglishTheatre Studies

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Charlotte de azambuja dupasquier

São Paulo, BrazilPolitical Science

Caroline duprazGeneva, SwitzerlandArt HistoryEconomics

devin lundeen elliottChicago, illinoisEconomics

rebecca ashley elynorth andover, MassachusettsPeace and Justice Studies

ekin eraristanbul, TurkeyArchitectureArt History

isabelle rhonda erbnew york, new yorkArt HistoryItalian Studies

emily l. erdmanMadison, WisconsinComputer Science

laura espinozaOntario, CaliforniaSpanishPsychology

Candice Tyler eversindianapolis, indianaInternational Relations –

Political Science

elizabeth ann exilnashville, TennesseePeace and Justice Studies

danielle r. ezoratlanta, GeorgiaArt HistoryStudio Art

lila n. fakharzadehlexington, MassachusettsNeuroscience

Zain faneklittle rock, arkansasNeuroscienceFrench

rhoda fengWilliston Park, new yorkComparative Literature

Taili fengnewton, MassachusettsComputer Science

Maria Cristina fernandesnewton Highlands,

MassachusettsEnvironmental Studies

Michelle ferreiraeencinitas, CaliforniaComputer Science

alexandra l. fischerlino lakes, MinnesotaChemistry

Jennifer ellen fishbeinSudbury, MassachusettsBiological Chemistry

Maia Giselle fitzstevensrochester, new yorkEnvironmental Studies

allegra francesca floresMarblehead, OhioWomen’s and Gender StudiesPolitical Science

akua nsiah forkuo-Sekyerenashville, TennesseeAfricana Studies

Keisha n. fred-TorresCarolina, Puerto ricoFrenchPeace and Justice Studies

Jessica elizabeth freyandover, MassachusettsArt HistoryEconomics

Hannah elana friedmanBoulder, ColoradoPsychology

Meagan renee rovics fuchsPortland, OregonArt HistoryChemistry

lily fungelmhurst, new yorkEconomicsChinese Language and Literature

Gina Charlene GabrielWinter Park, floridaPsychology

Hannah libby Galinlexington, MassachusettsEconomics

Silvia Maria Galis-Menendeznew york, new yorkWomen’s and Gender Studies

Priscilla Galvanalta loma, CaliforniaSpanish

rutendo Gwendolyn GambeHarare, ZimbabweNeuroscience

Shuyu Gaonanjing, People’s republic

of China Economics

layla amanda GardnerBrooklyn, new yorkCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

Carly lefebvre GayleGaithersburg, MarylandEnvironmental Studies

Jda Simmonds GayleKingston, JamaicaStudio Art

amanda lee GaynorProvidence, rhode islandSpanishPolitical Science

lynn Marie GeigerMaple Plain, MinnesotaGeosciencesAstronomy

natasha GeilingSalem, OregonEnglish

isabelle Marie Gell-leveyKey Biscayne, floridaNeuroscience

ashira eve Gendelmanlexington, MassachusettsBiological Sciences

yrianna natalie GermosenWest new york, new JerseyPsychology

Tessa Kiyo Bagenal Geronnewburyport, MassachusettsPolitical Science

Molly Catherine Gibianithaca, new yorkCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

rachel Wang Gibsonnew york, new yorkEconomics

Jennifer S. GirardTownsend, MassachusettsPsychology

natalie danielle GitzColumbus, OhioSpanishArchitecture

Kathryn Clark Goffinfalmouth, MainePsychology

Hannah rae Goldbergavon, ConnecticutNeuroscience

lauren Kelsey Goldfarbalbuquerque, new MexicoGeosciences

laura Michelle Goldsteinframingham, MassachusettsPolitical Science

esther GonzalezVentura, CaliforniaPolitical Science

amy Brown GoodaleCarlisle, MassachusettsBiological Chemistry

Gabrielle leona GoodwinCapitan, new MexicoComputer Science

eliza Jane Gowelledgartown, MassachusettsWomen’s and Gender Studies

una Moira Graonicnewtown, PennsylvaniaPsychology

Kristiana M. Graveslittleton, MassachusettsEconomics

Cobren angelica GreerBiloxi, MississippiAnthropology

Hannah McGovern Grossnew york, new yorkEnglish

Hilary Jayne GrossPortland, OregonEnglish

Catherine Guodayton, new JerseyCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

luna l. Guolake Zurich, illinoisEconomics

yuting GuoXinxiang, Henan Province,

People’s republic of China International Relations –

Political Science

Kayla Michele Guthrienorthville, MichiganPsychology

Priscilla devon GutierrezMontclair, CaliforniaSociology

Catherine Ji yoon HaWarren, new JerseyAnthropology

eleanor Jane HagermanMilwaukee, WisconsinEconomics

Jiwon Hahndaejeon, republic of KoreaComparative Literature

Camille estelle HamiltonPalos Verdes estates, CaliforniaBiological SciencesFrench Cultural Studies

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lin HanHong Kong Sar, ChinaMathematicsStudio Art

isobel Clare HandlerPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaEconomics

Katharine Marie Hargreaveslafayette, CaliforniaPsychology

evelyn HaroSylmar, CaliforniaSociology

noor HasanVienna, VirginiaBiological Sciences

debra anne HasseCedar Hill, TexasEconomics

Janice amanda Hayhoenewton, MassachusettsNeuroscience

Meredith Garver Healylexington, KentuckyFrenchPsychology

Katherine Beckford HeartneySanta Monica, CaliforniaArt History

yubelka Hernandeznew york, new yorkBiological Sciences

Kimberly HerreraMaywood, CaliforniaGeosciences

Victoria Crisler HetzSan francisco, CaliforniaPsychologyEnglish

Georgina Green Hoaglandnew york, new yorkMathematics

Kristen Stone HobbsSalt lake City, utahNeuroscience

erin Hoganfayetteville, GeorgiaEconomics

alexandra elizabeth Hoisingtonaustin, TexasGeosciences

Christina Jen-Chia HsiehKaohsiung, Taiwan,

republic of ChinaEnglish

Jennifer Hsulincolnshire, illinoisPsychology

linda Hsuforest Hills, new yorkEnvironmental Studies

young Christina HsuPalo alto, CaliforniaNeuroscience

Vivian Wang HuBellaire, TexasBiological Sciences

elize J. HuangStamford, ConnecticutMathematicsComputer Science

davina HuangSingapore, SingaporeInternational Relations – History

Virginia HungPlainsboro, new yorkMathematics

Joanna nicole Hurtadolos angeles, CaliforniaAnthropology

JiHee HyungPangawe Morogoro, TanzaniaPolitical Science

Sylvia Kokutulage ilahukadar es Salaam, TanzaniaEnvironmental StudiesAfricana Studies

allicia Ostoposides imadaWailuku, HawaiiNeuroscience

rachel ruth insoftnewton, MassachusettsMathematics

Colleen Grace isabelleSunnyvale, CaliforniaNeuroscience

Carolyn Johanna Jacksonleesburg, VirginiaMathematicsMusic

Janelle lee JacksonGlenwood, MissouriBiological Sciences

Kathryn alexa JacksonBronxville, new yorkEconomicsChemistry

Julia Gabrielle JaffeWestport, ConnecticutBiological SciencesPsychology

Zoe ellery JansenBerkeley, CaliforniaMathematics

Jenny JeanPort-au-Prince, HaitiWomen’s and Gender Studies

rebecca Jeyarani Jeyarajnewton Highlands,

MassachusettsInternational Relations –

Political Science

lela JgerenaiaGagra abkhazia,

republic of GeorgiaClassical CivilizationInternational Relations –

Political Science

ran Jiann arbor, MichiganMathematics

Barbara fang JiangWellesley, MassachusettsEconomicsChinese Language and Literature

Kimberlee ann JohnsonSan antonio, TexasHistory

Mary frances JohnsonBow, new HampshireEnglish

Maggie Marie JordanSomerville, MassachusettsStudio Art

Mina JuhnPrinceton, new JerseyArt History

Clara M. KahngTarzana, CaliforniaEconomics

alphina navapatr KainBrooklyn, new yorkGerman Studies

Madelyn Pearl Kallmanatlanta, GeorgiaChemistryMathematics

Wangui KamonjiOngata rongai, KenyaEnvironmental StudiesUrban Studies

Zoee andreanna Kanelliasneedham, MassachusettsEconomics

aimee KangOsaka, JapanEnglish

Cabrina Kangalbertson, new yorkEnglish

elizabeth Hye-won KangBethesda, MarylandBiological Sciences

Michelle Hyei Jung Kanglos angeles, CaliforniaEnvironmental Studies

Marjorie Kastennashua, new HampshireMathematicsComputer Science

Cara Gabriela Kaufmannew Canaan, ConnecticutHistoryFrench

Kate Marie Kemmererfleetwood, PennsylvaniaEconomicsSpanish

Mary elizabeth KenefakeTopeka, KansasHistory

Kathryn KenneyGarner, iowaAnthropology

ellen Grace KerschensteinerKennebunk, MaineEconomics

Shogher Talar KeskinyanManhasset, new yorkPeace and Justice Studies

iman fatima Khanla Cañada, CaliforniaSpanish

nuha Khanlahore, PakistanMathematicsEconomics

Charlotte J. Kiangnew york, new yorkMathematics

alexis Barbara KileyHouston, TexasEnglishPsychology

Jacqueline Thadeus Killengadar es Salaam, TanzaniaComputer Science

alexandra Kyong-a KimBrookline, MassachusettsBiological Sciences

da in KimToronto, Ontario, CanadaNeuroscienceComputer Science

Jiae Kimlittle neck, new yorkEnglish and Creative Writing

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Min Jung KimSeoul, republic of KoreaMathematics

Stephanie young ae KimSammamish, WashingtonEconomics

andrea KineMatsapha, SwazilandAfricana Studies

Taylor alexis KingSan francisco, CaliforniaArchitecture

yui Kitayamalexington, MassachusettsNeuroscience

Katherine rose KlibanskyBeverly, MassachusettsEconomicsEnvironmental Studies

ashley T. Knightforest Hills, new yorkPsychology

GaHye Kooelkton, MarylandSpanishInternational Relations –

Economics

Hye in KooBayside, new yorkArt History

lisa Berniece KoplikBonita Springs, floridaPsychology

Caroline Victoria Sobota KovacsVoorhees, new JerseyWomen’s and Gender StudiesCinema and Media Studies

amelia Brooks Kreienkamplakewood, ColoradoChemistry

Julie Kubelkaaustin, TexasSociology

nicole alexander KukulkaWilmette, illinoisPolitical Science

Jane agnes KundlSouth Hadley, MassachusettsFrenchComparative Literature

Holum KwokHong Kong Sar, ChinaPsychologyEconomics

alexandra nicole KyleVestavia Hills, alabamaHistoryEnglish

Man Sau laiHong Kong Sar, ChinaGeosciencesSpanish

anna Joan lake-SmithSaint Paul, MinnesotaArchitecture

Jennifer Catherine lamyChester, new HampshireEconomicsEnvironmental Studies

Gretchen K. larsenlincoln, nebraskaCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

elisabeth luise lechnerManchester-by-the-Sea,

MassachusettsEnglishArt History

angela Kwon leenew york, new yorkHistory

Christine Hyejune leefremont, CaliforniaArchitecture

dana yuan-Chin leePlainsboro, new yorkEconomicsPsychology

Jean Hyun leeJeonju, republic of KoreaSociology

lee Wing yeeHong Kong Sar, ChinaEconomics

yoon ah leeSeoul, republic of KoreaPsychology

Xinyang leiBeijing, People’s republic

of China International Relations –

Economics

rebecca Janna leonorcross, GeorgiaChinese Language and LiteratureAmerican Studies

rebecca ann leungHackensack, new JerseyEconomics

Julia Claire leveilleMesa, arizonaFrenchArt History

emily Megan alexandra lewisWeston, ConnecticutBiological Sciences

allison lilos angeles, CaliforniaMedia Arts and Sciences

ruth lilogan, utahEnglish

Sara liConcord, MassachusettsEnglishEconomics

yang liCranbury, new JerseyEnglish

yixin liHaikou, People’s republic

of China Architecture

Margaret T. ligonOxford, MichiganComputer Science

ashley yu-ru linrolling Hills estates, CaliforniaCinema and Media Studies

Sophia Margaretha Kathleen lindekugel

Minnetonka, MinnesotaPhilosophy

Carol Hiu Ching lingHong Kong Sar, ChinaEconomicsMathematics

Gabrielle Corlyn linnellrichmond, VirginiaMedieval/Renaissance Studies

lisa liuroseville, CaliforniaEnglish

lucy yichu liufremont, CaliforniaChemistry

nian “angela” liuHangzhou, Zhejiang,

People’s republic of China Economics

Serena liuyorba linda, CaliforniaBiological Chemistry

Sirui liuWilmette, illinoisBiological Sciences

yu liuacton, MassachusettsBiological Chemistry

Victoria anne lockwoodTraverse City, MichiganMathematics

emily e. loftiselida, OhioClassical Civilization

Krista Marie logelinPlymouth, MinnesotaPsychology

ashley elizabeth longsethSaint Paul Park, MinnesotaEconomics

Jurate lopezChicago, illinoisRussian Area Studies

Sima lotfiBaltimore, MarylandNeurosciencePhilosophy

Hanhong luHangzhou, Zhejiang,

People’s republic of China Computer Science

Jennifer W. luShrewsbury, MassachusettsChemistry

Qiyu lunanjing, People’s republic

of China Political ScienceFrench

Cristina avery lucasGlendale, CaliforniaPolitical Science

Kara Henning lungmusMercer island, WashingtonAmerican StudiesFrench

Crystal annia luttrellWinchester, VirginiaCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

eman Wei-Hsin MaPalo alto, CaliforniaPsychology

Marwah Mohamed MaasaraniWashington Township,

new JerseyEconomicsMiddle Eastern Studies

yassmina MacerMelville, new yorkWomen’s and Gender Studies

Malia Chiemi Mei-ian MaierTorrance, CaliforniaSpanishPeace and Justice Studies

Marranda Brooke MajorCharleston, West VirginiaPeace and Justice Studies

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Gerta MalajTirane, albaniaMathematics

Jessica lynne Malekos SmithBurlingame, CaliforniaRussianInternational Relations –

Political Science

Hayley elizabeth MalkinChapel Hill, north CarolinaBiological Chemistry

Zoelle MallenbaumScarsdale, new yorkEconomics

Jennifer lauren MarbleMidland, MichiganEconomicsGerman Studies

laura Cristina MarinBonita Springs, floridaArt History

Phoebe alexandra MarksBethlehem, PennsylvaniaEconomics

Julia Martinez CarvajalMiami, floridaPsychology

Veronica C. Martinez romanfort Mill, South CarolinaHistoryPolitical Science

emma Marie MaynardBerkeley, CaliforniaClassicsEnglish

rebecca danielle McClaindallas, TexasChemistry

Kate Hutton McConnellreno, nevadaSpanish

Carolyn Therese McHughChelmsford, MassachusettsPsychology

ana l. Medrano fernandezapple Valley, CaliforniaEconomics

Jennifer Hannah MengTaipei, Taiwan,

republic of ChinaEnglishArt History

Kelly ann MercerCape Coral, floridaEnvironmental Studies

Gertrude Merkelnew york, new yorkEnvironmental Studies

Brenda Sibonay MezaMaywood, CaliforniaAmerican StudiesPolitical Science

danielle Christiane Milagre Pimenta

Maynard, MassachusettsPeace and Justice Studies

Mina Milosavljeviclexington, MassachusettsBiological Sciences

elena MironciucBeltsi, MoldovaRussianStudio Art

elizabeth ruth MontagueBellevue, WashingtonBiological Sciences

Chiara Gonzalez MontinolaMakati, PhilippinesPsychology

elizabeth a. Morgannew york, new yorkAmerican Studies

anna Chatfield MortonWestfield, new JerseyEnglish and Creative Writing

anna Mosesyork, united KingdomHistoryPolitical Science

Palig MouradianBelmont, MassachusettsNeuroscience

lamiya Mowladhaka, BangladeshAstrophysics

Jessica amber MullenWilmington, delawarePsychology

audrey elizabeth MutschlecnerStevens Point, WisconsinEnvironmental Studies

alexandra florence nagourneyGlen ridge, new JerseyPhysics

Tanushree Kishore naimpallyMumbai, indiaArt HistoryEnglish

esther namChestnut Hill, MassachusettsEconomics

Christina Marie navadecatur, alabamaMedia Arts and Sciences

elin ruth nelsonVineyard Haven, MassachusettsComparative LiteratureSouth Asian Studies

Chaitra Maneesh nerurkarMumbai, Maharashtra, indiaHistory

Victoria Chau Minh nguyenHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaSpanish

Maria nikitinSouth Salem, new yorkArt History

rose S. nissenSloatsburg, new yorkEnglish

evgenia nizkorodovirvine, CaliforniaInternational Relations –

EconomicsEnvironmental Studies

aliya nuraniMiami, floridaMathematicsAfricana Studies

Morgan elizabeth O’GradyOakton, VirginiaEnvironmental Studies

Stella Bolade OdewumiGrand Prairie, TexasEconomics

Christine yeh Jin Ohirvine, CaliforniaStudio Art

Chibuzo ukachi OkoroSeattle, WashingtonPolitical Science

Paola Michelle Oliver GutierrezManagua, nicaraguaArchitecture

Corina OlteanuWellesley, MassachusettsInternational Relations –

Political ScienceFrench

Julia Gasparyan OrlovCliffside Park, new JerseyArt History

alexandra Ostolaza de JesúsToa Baja, Puerto ricoCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

emma richardson Pajeryardley, PennsylvaniaPsychologyHistory

irene PangTaipei, Taiwan,

republic of ChinaEconomics

Shiyi Sarah PangGainesville, floridaPhilosophy

Zijun (Jenny) PangPhoenix, arizonaEconomics

Pasinee PanitnantanakulPrachuabkhirikhan, ThailandEconomics

eun young Parkanaheim, CaliforniaSpanishPolitical Science

Jessica Hee ParkGig Harbor, WashingtonPhilosophy

Ji-Su ParkSeoul, republic of KoreaSociologyPolitical Science

yoojin ParkSeoul, republic of KoreaMedia Arts and Sciences

rachel lynn ParkerMayfield Village, OhioChemistry

Caroline T. Parnassridgewood, new JerseyMathematics

eileen danielle Parodiauburn, new HampshireNeuroscience

Chelsea-ann amelia PatryWarrenton, VirginiaBiological SciencesChinese Language and Literature

isabella Pattondenmark Township, MinnesotaPsychology

Melissa elizabeth PaulMerrick, new yorkInternational Relations –

Economics

Julissa angelica PaulinoSan Pablo, CaliforniaItalian Studies

Haixiang PengGlen Cove, new yorkEconomicsArchitecture

Caroline Kohart PhillipsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaEconomics

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allene Gano PiersonBaltimore, MarylandReligion

Samira Pigfordirvington, new JerseyEnglish

anna andreevna Pinchukframingham, MassachusettsCinema and Media Studies

ilana r. PollackSetauket, new yorkBiological Sciences

Katherine allegra axtell Porteratlanta, GeorgiaFrenchPsychology

roshan PrakashPrinceton Junction, new JerseyEnglish

Temple reed Pricederidder, louisianaPsychology

reitumetse lerato PulumoMapoteng Berea, lesothoNeuroscience

Sara May PuttermanBethesda, MarylandArt HistoryReligion

Mariam S. QaziPortland, MainePolitical Science

Xinhong Qiurockville, MarylandChemistry

Kim alexandra Quarantelloridgefield, ConnecticutPolitical Science

elena Gabrielle QuijanoSanta Cruz, CaliforniaPhysics

Jessica lauren QuistMechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaReligionBiological Sciences

Margarita rabinovichMemphis, TennesseePsychology

Mayya rabinovichMemphis, TennesseeEconomics

Sarah lindsay rabournVilla Hills, KentuckyPolitical ScienceHistory

elzė račkaitytėMassillon, OhioBiological Sciences

farheen Gulam Mahomed rahimtoola

Mumbai, indiaEconomics

Tiana espaldon ramosTumon, GuamEnvironmental Studies

Shaheen rangwallaandover, MassachusettsAnthropologyChemistry

Charlotte russell reberJohnson, VermontEnglish and Creative Writing

Mary-Grace Stevens reederlaurel, MississippiArt History

rebecca l. reevePlainville, ConnecticutPeace and Justice StudiesFrench

alexandra Michele rhodesfresno, CaliforniaWomen’s and Gender Studies

ashley riccardiBrooklyn, new yorkClassical Civilization

Carter Hagen riceBoca raton, floridaEast Asian Studies

lindsay Stephanie ricolos angeles, CaliforniaTheatre Studies

Kelsey alexandra Sigurdson ridgeWarminster, PennsylvaniaEnglishEast Asian Studies

ljubica ristovskaKriva Palanka, MacedoniaComputer ScienceEconomics

Kelsey Kim roPasadena, CaliforniaPeace and Justice Studies

allison robbinsnorth Bennington, VermontBiological Sciences

Shelby Brianne robertsonSacramento, CaliforniaJapanese Language and Literature

ariel Marissa robinsonSeattle, WashingtonCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

Tereon rodenrome, GeorgiaHistory

Julia Christina rodriguezBaltimore, MarylandRussianEconomics

Shannon rohaneSandwich, MassachusettsEnglish

irene Marie romanMedford, new JerseyPhysics

Cassady ariel rosenblumPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaInternational Relations –

Political Science

Meleah Christine royBangor, MainePeace and Justice Studies

Meredith fleming royMerrimack, new HampshireNeurosciencePeace and Justice Studies

rebecca Kathleen ruhlPine Bluff, arkansasRussianHistory

denisse ruizlos angeles, CaliforniaComparative LiteratureGerman Studies

emma russo-SavageMontpelier, VermontHistoryEnglish

Haley ryersonOakland, CaliforniaPsychology

Miryam Susana Saadensenada, Baja

California, MexicoBiological Chemistry

Taibat SalamiChicago, illinoisNeuroscience

Kia l. SalehiBlacksburg, VirginiaNeuroscienceMathematics

Melda SalhabBeirut, lebanonEconomics

Kristen Blair San MiguelGreenville, South CarolinaLatin American Studies

Jessica lauren SanchezGirard, PennsylvaniaAfricana Studies

Catalina SantosSan diego, CaliforniaWomen’s and Gender Studies

ashleigh M. SargentBedford, new HampshirePsychology

Sierra Sarnataro-SmartSan francisco, CaliforniaPsychology

Stephanie Graham SchmittWinnetka, illinoisChemistry

Kristin elizabeth SchreinerMequon, WisconsinJapanese Language and Literature

Sarah ann Schwartzmeyerelba, new yorkSpanishEconomics

Hailey nicole Scofieldanchorage, alaskaBiological Sciences

Sophia Maddalena Scofield-SelbySeattle, WashingtonMedia Arts and Sciences

Karen MacKenzie ScottPomfret Center, ConnecticutEconomics

elsa Maurelle SebastianPoint Baker, alaskaEnvironmental Studies

Jinhwa SeoSeoul, republic of KoreaEconomics

Sachi ShahMumbai, indiaComputer ScienceMathematics

Priyanka deepak ShahaneSharon, MassachusettsEnglish and Creative Writing

esther ShangCincinnati, OhioArchitecture

Zeyu ShangJinan, Shandong,

People’s republic of China Economics

Stephanie Ting-lin ShiehTaipei, Taiwan,

republic of ChinaBiological Sciences

Ji in ShinOld Tappan, new JerseyNeuroscience

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emily M. ShorttClinton Township, MichiganBiological Chemistry

Sanam Kaur Sidhufresno, CaliforniaEconomics

Patricia SilvaCarson, CaliforniaPsychology

najé Simamaatlanta, GeorgiaNeuroscience

Sara Marie Bonamici SimonPortland, OregonEnglish

Chelsea SkoneSaint Paul, MinnesotaFrench

ada SmithStoughton, WisconsinAnthropologyEnvironmental Studies

Christina Moriah Smithdorchester, MassachusettsPeace and Justice Studies

Sia Smith-MiyazakiShikoku, JapanSociology

Julia Grace SolomonSharon, MassachusettsEconomics

Cheryl Chae Hyun SonSeoul, republic of KoreaSociologyFrench

esha dhillon SondhiSingapore, SingaporeFrench

Jee-Hyun SongOld Tappan, new JerseyEnglish

Valerie SoonSingapore, SingaporeEconomicsPhilosophy

Gladyz nataly Sotofullerton, CaliforniaCinema and Media Studies

Julia Spechtlunenburg, MassachusettsPsychologyClassical Civilization

andrna’ Spencernew york, new yorkAfricana Studies

nicole alexis SpiegelmanMiami, floridaChemistry

Samantha Taylor SpigaOcean, new JerseyPolitical Science

Kathleen ann SpragueMinneapolis, MinnesotaAnthropology

Pariya SripakdeevongBangkok, ThailandPsychology

Carla emily Staffaronilarchmont, new yorkSpanishMusic

lauren Hampton SteinmanGarmisch-Partenkirchen,

GermanyComparative Literature

Jaya a. M. StenquistSaint Paul, MinnesotaEnglish and Creative Writing

Meredith Wright StonerSaint louis, MissouriWomen’s and Gender Studies

Catherine Claire StrotherPiedmont, CaliforniaEconomicsMathematics

ariel Wesley Suazo-MalerMiami, floridaNeuroscience

Jugera SulejmaniQuincy, MassachusettsInternational Relations – History

Marguerite SulmontWestfield, new JerseyArchitectureEconomics

yeeji SungBundang Seongnam,

republic of KoreaPsychology

Patricia SuquilandaGreenwich, ConnecticutChemistry

emaline Kathleen Surgenordover, MassachusettsSpanishPsychology

lucy Mathews SwensonPiedmont, CaliforniaPsychology

anka TabukashviliTbilisi, GeorgiaPolitical Science

Sharon TaiGlendora, CaliforniaEnglishEconomics

andrea a. Takahesu TaboriGlen Cove, new yorkPsychologyReligion

Kathleen TamWashington, district

of ColumbiaChemistry

yan an TanSingapore, SingaporeGerman Studies

yiting (alice) TangShanghai, People’s republic

of China EconomicsEnglish

Katrina ashley TarmidiJamaica estates, new yorkEconomicsPsychology

Cassandra TavolarellaPark City, utahArchitecture

lois Kaymei Taylor-Kamaranew york, new yorkEconomicsMiddle Eastern Studies

Kelsey linn TempelSammamish, WashingtonComputer Science

Brittni ThomasSarasota, floridaPhysics

Maya lin Thompsonfort Washington, MarylandAmerican Studies

Carolyn Hartle TobinCarlisle, MassachusettsClassics

fanni TörökWellesley, MassachusettsChemistry

danielle Helyn TothMorganville, new JerseyEnglishAfricana Studies

Sarah TragerWaltham, MassachusettsAmerican StudiesJewish Studies

Kristian Martha TranBoston, MassachusettsComputer Science

Mimi Michela Traylor-Knowlesalbuquerque, new MexicoBiological Sciences

Tijana TrkuljaBanja luka, Bosnia

and HerzegovinaEconomics

Tina Khanhngoc Truongframingham, MassachusettsBiological Sciences

Megan nicole Turchirancho Santa Margarita,

CaliforniaAmerican Studies

erika nikki Turnerlas Vegas, nevadaReligion

Victoria uwemedimo udomWindhoek, namibiaEconomics

Jessie nugent Van amburgGlendale, CaliforniaHistory

Julia elise VannoniWinthrop, MassachusettsAnthropologyItalian Studies

Catherine Christi VatikiotisTarpon Springs, floridaPolitical ScienceHistory

ashton Michelle VattelanaWaynesboro, PennsylvaniaChemistry

Carla M. VillarrealChicago, illinoisBiological Sciences

anisha VishwanathWestwood, MassachusettsArt HistoryNeuroscience

Michelle Vogelzangdurban, South africaPeace and Justice StudiesBiological Sciences

Premika VongcharoenratBangkok, ThailandEconomics

allison anne Walker-elderslisbon falls, MaineNeuroscience

amy K. Wanglexington, MassachusettsFrenchEconomics

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Bingyi WangChengdu, People’s republic

of China English

ivy Wei WangTemple City, CaliforniaArt HistoryEconomics

Shelley WangGrafton, MassachusettsComputer Science

you WangShenzhen, Guangdong,

People’s republic of China EconomicsMathematics

Corina Stephanie WardCarver, MassachusettsEnglish

Jenna Mackenzie Spears WatsonVancouver, WashingtonAnthropology

leah Scott WayWilmington, delawarePsychology

ran WeiSichuan, People’s republic

of China Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences

rebecca leah Weinsteinlos angeles, CaliforniaArt History

abigail rose WeitmanHuntington Woods, MichiganPeace and Justice StudiesSouth Asian Studies

ye WenBeijing, People’s republic

of China Cinema and Media Studies

Wendy Willie-ann WestSpringfield, MassachusettsWomen’s and Gender Studies

Madeleine Phillips WhitakerHollis, new HampshireNeuroscience

nubia Simone Smith Whitakerframingham, Massachusetts Psychology

eugenia Camille WhiteBaton rouge, louisianaChemistry

alyssa Gabriele Saras WibisonoJakarta, indonesiaBiological Sciences

amelia S. Williamseast Calais, VermontHistory

anne Marie Williamsrancho Santa fe, CaliforniaMathematicsSpanish

Jamayca O.d. WilliamsWashington, district of ColumbiaArt History

Kelsey riane WilliamsBurlingame, CaliforniaEast Asian Studies

Megan Stephanie WilsonMelrose, MassachusettsClassicsComparative Literature

amy louise WinsteadMissoula, MontanaBiological Sciences

emma Winter Zeignew york, new yorkTheatre StudiesHistory

Teresa Kimberly WisnerHomer, alaskaSociology

lauren Smith WoelfelColumbia, MissouriCinema and Media StudiesGerman Studies

Christianne lisbeth WolfsenPonte Vedra Beach, floridaChinese Language and Literature

emily Sarah WoodBloomfield Hills, MichiganPeace and Justice Studies

naomi Wossenellicott City, MarylandPolitical Science

elizabeth Joy WrightHouston, TexasEnglish and Creative Writing

Jiezhen WuSingapore, SingaporePeace and Justice StudiesPolitical Science

Xinyue WuBeijing, People’s republic

of China Sociology

Xue WuShanghai, People’s republic

of China Economics

yingqi WuShenzhen, Guangdong,

People’s republic of China Economics

yujie Wunashua, new HampshireEconomics

Geetha WunnavaMiddlebury, VermontComputer Science

yue XingBeijing, People’s republic

of China Psychology

Joanna XuVancouver, British Columbia,

CanadaEconomicsMathematics

Kelly runqin XuShanghai, People’s republic

of China Economics

Wendy Ming XuWaterford, new yorkMedia Arts and Sciences

Taylor yamauchiHonolulu, HawaiiNeuroscience

dielai yangWenzhou Zhenjiang,

People’s republic of China Political ScienceEconomics

Hye Soo yangSeoul, republic of KoreaMedia Arts and Sciences

Jenny yangOakland Gardens, new yorkEast Asian StudiesBiological Sciences

rena elizabeth yangVancouver, British

Columbia, CanadaEconomicsMathematics

Sulamita Xing yi yangSaint Paul, MinnesotaEnglishEconomics

Kirstin yanischShoreview, MinnesotaPolitical ScienceFrench

elizabeth ashley yazgiSaddle river, new JerseyFrench

erin yeaglefresno, CaliforniaNeuroscience

anoush youssoufianPrinceton, new JerseyEconomics

Kara yunQueens, new yorkInternational Relations –

Political Science

Paula Kathryn Schutt yustrichmond, VirginiaEnglishPsychology

alina Marie Zaluckifairfield, ConnecticutStudio ArtPsychology

isabelle ZdatnyMorgantown, West VirginiaReligion

Jingwei ZhangChico, CaliforniaNeuroscience

ya yun ZhangBellevue, WashingtonSociologyEconomics

ying yi Zhangnew york, new yorkEconomicsChemistry

yunwan ZhangShanghai, People’s republic

of China Economics

rachel C. ZizzaBillerica, MassachusettsPhysics

This program is not an official Commencement list. it includes students whose degrees are pending based on completion of requirements. The College’s official registry for conferral is the student’s permanent academic record kept by the Office of the Wellesley College registrar, Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481.

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Samaa ahmedMarsin rahim alshamaryZiye anelizabeth M. BachelderHaley elizabeth BertramClara Sophia BrodieCalin J. Brownelizabeth ann BrownCéline lucille danièle BuehlCarolyn Bonner Campbellelizabeth l. Campbellremy Olivia Cawleyaidan relindsey ChambersMichelle Hyunjeong Choanya ingber Cliffordrachel lynn Cooganyi ling daiaryanne de SilvaChrista Caroline defriesZahrah Zainab devjiCarolyn elisabeth douglasrachel lynn doyle

aeron e. duganlaura Marie duludeZain fanekashira eve GendelmanJennifer S. GirardKathryn Clark Goffinamy Brown GoodaleHilary Jayne GrossCatherine Guoluna l. Guoyuting GuoCamille estelle HamiltonKatharine Marie Hargreaveseriko yanagisawa HouletteJennifer Hsuyoung Christina Hsuelize J. Huangallicia Ostoposides imadaZoe ellery JansenMary frances Johnsonalphina navapatr Kain Madelyn Pearl Kallman

Zoee andreanna KanelliasCara Gabriela KaufmanKate Marie KemmererKathryn KenneyShogher Talar Keskinyannuha Khanalexis Barbara Kileyashley T. Knightlisa Berniece Koplikamelia Brooks KreienkampJulie Kubelkaangela Kwon leeJulia Claire leveilleemily Megan alexandra lewisyixin liCarol Hiu Ching lingnian “angela” liuSerena liuyu liuHanhong luCristina avery lucasMalia Chiemi Mei-ian Maier

Hayley elizabeth Malkinlilly Marcelinemma Marie MaynardKelly ann MercerChiara Gonzalez Montinolaanna Chatfield Mortonlamiya MowlaMaria nikitinChristine yeh Jin OhZijun (Jenny) PangPasinee PanitnantanakulJi-Su Parkeileen danielle ParodiXinhong QiuKim alexandra QuarantelloMargarita rabinovichSarah lindsay rabournfarheen Gulam Mahomed

rahimtoolaCarter Hagen riceallison robbinsShelby Brianne robertson

wellesley college scholars • cum laude

Sara al-ThariBridget elizabeth Beggalexis Stewart Blackeliana rose Blainenoranda edna Helen BrownJulia loraine BurnsKatherine Waite CaliMarjorie d. Cantineyuxi ChenJessica Minhee Choilucy Vaughn Clelandilana leete Steinberg CliftJoanna Suman Concessaorachel S.l. davis

Judy P. deWittemily l. erdmandanielle r. ezorrhoda fengMichelle ferreiraeHannah libby GalinCarly lefebvre Gaylelynn Marie GeigerMolly Catherine GibianPriscilla devon GutierrezCatherine Ji yoon HaJiwon HahnChristina Jen-Chia Hsiehdavina Huang

rachel ruth insoftKathryn alexa Jacksonran Jida in KimJennifer Catherine lamyyoon ah leeGabrielle Corlyn linnellrebecca danielle McClainCarolyn Therese McHughCaroline Kohart Phillipsanna andreevna PinchukSara May Puttermanljubica ristovskaKia l. Salehi

Sierra Sarnataro-SmartKaren MacKenzie ScottJinhwa SeoStephanie Ting-lin Shiehada SmithMarguerite Sulmontyan an Tanye WenMegan Stephanie Wilsonamy louise Winsteadyue XingJoanna Xuelizabeth ashley yazgiPaula Kathryn Schutt yust

durant scholars • magna cum laude

lizi ChenMariya ivanova Chokovaanya Sun CorkeSamira daswaniJennifer ellen fishbein

Shuyu Gaonatasha GeilingColleen Grace isabelleJanelle lee Jacksonye Ji Kee

Holum Kwoklucy yichu liuKate Hutton McConnellMina MilosavljevicMeredith fleming roy

Kathleen ann SpraguePariya SripakdeevongCarolyn Hartle TobinShannon Mary Wardran Wei

durant scholars • summa cum laude

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Sara al-ThariBridget elizabeth Beggalexis Stewart Blackeliana rose BlaineJulia loraine BurnsKatherine Waite CaliMarjorie d. Cantinelizi Chenyuxi ChenJessica Minhee ChoiMariya ivanova Chokovailana leete Steinberg CliftJoanna Suman Concessaoemily l. erdmanrhoda fengMichelle ferreiraeJennifer ellen fishbein

Hannah libby GalinShuyu GaoCarly lefebvre Gaylenatasha GeilingHilary Jayne GrossPriscilla devon GutierrezCatherine Ji yoon HaJiwon HahnChristina Jen-Chia Hsiehdavina Huangallicia Ostoposides imadarachel ruth insoftColleen Grace isabelleJanelle lee JacksonKathryn alexa Jacksonran JiWangui Kamonji

ye Ji Keeda in KimHolum Kwokyoon ah leeyixin liGabrielle Corlyn linnelllucy yichu liuKate Hutton McConnellCarolyn Therese McHughMina Milosavljevicanna andreevna PinchukSara May Puttermanljubica ristovskaMeredith fleming royKia l. SalehiKaren MacKenzie ScottJinhwa Seo

Stephanie Ting-lin Shiehada SmithJulia Grace SolomonPariya Sripakdeevong Marguerite Sulmontyeeji SungCarolyn Hartle TobinTina Khanhngoc TruongBingyi Wangran WeiMegan Stephanie Wilsonamy louise WinsteadTeresa Kimberly Wisneryue XingJoanna Xuelizabeth ashley yazgiPaula Kathryn Schutt yust

phi beta kappa

Sara al-ThariClara livingston BailinMariami May Bekaurinatalie elizabeth BenjaminMaria elizabeth BustilloTiffany ChenKarina Chungyi ling daiaryanne de SilvaChrista Caroline defriesJudy P. deWittZihan donglaura Marie duludelila n. fakharzadehZain fanekTaili fengMichelle ferreiraealexandra l. fischerJennifer ellen fishbeinMaia Giselle fitzstevens

rutendo Gwendolyn Gambelynn Marie Geigerisabelle Marie Gell-leveyKathryn Clark GoffinCamille estelle HamiltonKatharine Marie HargreavesMeredith Garver HealyGeorgina Green HoaglandKristen Stone Hobbsyoung Christina Hsuelize J. Huangallicia Ostoposides imadarachel ruth insoftKathryn alexa JacksonZoe ellery Jansenran JiMadelyn Pearl KallmanJacqueline Thadeus Killengada in Kimamelia Brooks Kreienkamp

Holum Kwoklucy yichu liuSerena liu Sirui liuyu liuSima loftiJennifer W. lurebecca danielle McClainPalig Mouradianlamiya Mowlarachel lynn Parkerilana r. PollackXinhong Qiuelena Gabrielle QuijanoJessica lauren QuistMargarita rabinovichelzė račkaitytėljubica ristovskaallison robbinsKia l. Salehi

Sierra Sarnataro-SmartStephanie Graham SchmittHailey nicole Scofieldemily M. Shorttnicole alexis SpiegelmanPariya Sripakdeevongandrea a. Takahesu TaboriKathleen TamKatrina ashley TarmidiKelsey linn TempelTina Khanhngoc Truongashton Michelle VattelanaCarla M. Villarrealeugenia Camille Whiteamelia S. Williamsyue XingWendy Ming Xuerin yeaglePaula Kathryn Schutt yustying yi Zhang

students nominated for membership in sigma xi

ariel Marissa robinsonCassady ariel rosenblumrebecca Kathleen ruhlemma russo-SavageHaley ryersonKristin elizabeth SchreinerJulia Grace Solomon

Jee-Hyun Songariel Wesley Suazo-MalerJugera Sulejmanilucy Mathews Swensonandrea a. Takahesu TaboriKelsey linn TempelTina Khanhngoc Truong

anisha Vishwanathivy Wei WangCorina Stephanie Wardamelia S. WilliamsTeresa Kimberly Wisnerelizabeth Joy WrightJiezhen Wu

rena elizabeth yangSulamita Xing yi yangisabelle Zdatnyrachel C. Zizza

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Marsin rahim alshamaryInternational Relations –

Political Science

Sara al-ThariBiological Sciences

Bridget elizabeth BeggEnglish

emily Caroline BellGerman Studies

Haley elizabeth BertramClassics

Clara Sophia BrodieEnglish

elizabeth ann BrownHistory

Julia loraine BurnsClassics

Maria elizabeth BustilloBiological Sciences

Katherine Waite CaliHistory

danielle a. CallendarAfricana Studies

lizi ChenEconomics

Tiffany ChenBiological Sciences

Mariya ivanova ChokovaItalian Studies

lucy Vaughn ClelandEnglish

arielle annette ConcilioEnglish

Christa Caroline defriesBiological Chemistry

Zihan dongBiological Chemistry

laura Marie duludeCognitive and Linguistic Sciences

danielle r. ezorArt History

lila n. fakharzadehNeuroscience

alexandra l. fischerChemistry

Jennifer ellen fishbeinBiological Chemistry

Silvia Maria Galis-MenendezWomen’s and Gender Studies

lynn Marie GeigerAstronomy

Kathryn Clark GoffinPsychology

Priscilla devon GutierrezSociology

Jiwon HahnComparative Literature

Katharine Marie HargreavesPsychology

Christina Jen-Chia HsiehEnglish

young Christina HsuNeuroscience

allicia Ostoposides imadaNeuroscience

rachel ruth insoftMathematics

Zoe ellery JansenMathematics

ran JiMathematics

Mina JuhnArt History

Madelyn Pearl KallmanChemistry

ye Ji KeeEconomics

Kathryn KenneyAnthropology

da in KimComputer Science

andrea KineAfricana Studies

amelia Brooks KreienkampChemistry

Holum KwokEconomics

angela Kwon leeHistory

ruth liEnglish

Gabrielle Corlyn linnellMedieval/Renaissance Studies

lucy yichu liuChemistry

yu liuBiological Chemistry

rebecca danielle McClainChemistry

Kelly ann MercerEnvironmental Studies

elena MironciucRussian

Palig MouradianNeuroscience

lamiya MowlaAstrophysics

Victoria Chau Minh nguyenSpanish

Christine yeh Jin OhStudio Art

Ji-Su ParkSociology

rachel lynn ParkerChemistry

ilana r. PollackBiological Sciences

Sara May PuttermanArt History

Kim alexandra QuarantelloPolitical Science

elzė račkaitytėBiological Sciences

Kelsey alexandra Sigurdson ridgeEnglish

ljubica ristovskaEconomics

Kia l. SalehiNeuroscience

Sierra Sarnataro-SmartPsychology

Hailey nicole ScofieldBiological Sciences

emily M. ShorttBiological Chemistry

Sara Marie Bonamici SimonEnglish

ada SmithAnthropology

nicole alexis SpiegelmanChemistry

Kathleen ann SpragueAnthropology

Jaya a. M. StenquistEnglish and Creative Writing

Sharon TaiEnglish

andrea a. Takahesu TaboriPsychology

yan an TanGerman Studies

Carolyn Hartle TobinClassics

Carla M. VillarrealBiological Sciences

you WangEconomics

eugenia Camille WhiteChemistry

Megan Stephanie WilsonClassics

Teresa Kimberly WisnerSociology

Jiezhen WuPeace and Justice Studies

elizabeth ashley yazgiFrench

erin yeagleNeuroscience

Paula Kathryn Schutt yustPsychology

honors in the major

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ThE ACADEMy OF AMERICAn POETS AWARD

Jaya a. M. Stenquist

ThE JuDITh ADAMS ’75 PRIzE FOR PREMEDICAl STuDEnTS

lucy yichu liu

ThE luCy BRAnCh AllEn PRIzE

Hailey nicole Scofield

ThE AlPhA KAPPA DElTA AWARD FOR DISTInCTIOn In SOCIOlOGy

Priscilla devon Gutierrez

ThE PAul R. BARSTOW AWARD FOR ThEATRICAl ExCEllEnCE

amelia S. Williams

ThE ADElAIDE nIlES BElyEA PRIzE In BOTAny

elzė račkaitytė

ThE BIllInGS PERFORMAnCE AWARD In MuSIC

Serena liulucy yichu liu

ThE RAlPh h. BOllARD PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In AMERICAn hISTORy

Katherine Waite Cali

ThE nATAlIE BOlTOn FACulTy PRIzE FOR BEST ERS ThESIS

lizi Chen

ThE nATAlIE BOlTOn FACulTy PRIzE In ECOnOMICS

Shuyu Gao Holum Kwokdana yuan-Chin leelucy Mathews Swenson

ThE nATAlIE BOlTOn STuDEnT PRIzE In ECOnOMICS

ashley elizabeth longseth

ThE MARIA luISA BOMBAl PRIzE In SPAnISh

Jessica Minhee Choi

ThE BARBARA BuSh AWARD FOR VOlunTEERISM

yassmina Macer

ThE CERVAnTES PRIzE In SPAnISh

emaline Kathleen Surgenoranne Marie Williams

ThE ChEMISTRy lEADERShIP AWARD

ashton Michelle Vattelana

ThE JEAn V. CRAWFORD PRIzE In ChEMISTRy

Kathryn alexa JacksonSerena liunicole alexis Spiegelman

ThE DAVEnPORT PEFORMAnCE PRIzE FOR ACTInG

Margaret elizabeth dunn

ThE KAThRyn DAVIS PRIzE In RuSSIAn AREA STuDIES

angela Kwon lee

ThE JOhAnnA MAnKIEWICz DAVIS PRIzE FOR PROSE FICTIOn

alexandra nicole Kyle

ThE DEBORAh W. DIEhl PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In hISTORy

angela Kwon lee

ThE MARJORy STOnEMAn DOuGlAS PRIzE FOR EnVIROnMEnTAl ACTIVISM

eliana rose BlaineCarly lefebvre Gayle

ThE JOhn ChARlES DunCAn PRIzE In ASTROnOMy

lynn Marie Geigerlamiya Mowla

ThE EllA SMITh ElBERT ’88 PRIzE

rebecca l. reeve

ThE ERASMuS ESSAy PRIzE In hISTORy

elizabeth ashley yazgi

ThE ElIzABETh VOGEl FAlK PRIzE In GERMAn

Carolyn elisabeth douglas

ThE FISKE PRIzE In BIOlOGy

Sara al-ThariTiffany Chen

ThE PhyllIS J. FlEMInG PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In PhySICS

yoonji M. Choelamiya Mowlarachel C. Zizza

ThE FRIEnDS OF ART PRIzE FOR ExCEllEnCE In STuDIO ART

lucy Vaughn ClelandChristine yeh Jin Oh

ThE CAMIllA ChAnDlER FROST PRIzE In EnVIROnMEnTAl STuDIES

Maia Giselle fitzstevensKelly ann Mercer

ThE A. ARThuR GOTTlIEB, M.D. EnDOWED MEMORIAl PRIzE

emily M. Shortt

ThE MIChEl GRIMAuD AWARD FOR ExCEllEnCE In ThE TRAnSlATIOn OF FREnCh

Kirstin yanisch

ThE JORGE GuIllEn PRIzE In SPAnISh STuDIES

Kate Hutton McConnell

ThE BARBARA BARnES hAuPTFuhRER SChOlAR AThlETE AWARD

Jennifer Catherine lamy

ThE MARThA DAVEnPORT hEARD PRIzE In MAThEMATICS

lizi Chenrachel ruth insoft

ThE EThEl l. hERSEy PRIzE In AMERICAn STuDIES

isobel Clare HandlerMaya lin ThompsonSarah Trager

ThE huBEl ThESIS PRIzE

allicia Ostoposides imadaerin yeagle

ThE zORA nEAlE huRSTOn PRIzE

Temple reed Price

ThE hyPERCuBE PRIzE In ChEMISTRy

amelia Brooks Kreienkamp

ThE JACquElInE AWARD In EnGlISh COMPOSITIOn

arielle annette ConcilioVictoria neala donnelly

ThE JAPAnESE ESSAy PRIzE

Hanhong luShelby Brianne robertson

ThE KlEIn PRIzE In nEuROSCIEnCE In MEMORy OF lOuISE EDWARDS

Colleen Grace isabelle

ThE DOCTOR lEIlA C. KnOx PRIzE In BIOlOGy

Jennifer ellen fishbein

ThE GERMAInE lAFEuIllE PRIzE In FREnCh

Céline lucille danièle Buehlelizabeth ashley yazgi

ThE JOSEPh lAMBIE PRIzE In ECOnOMIC hISTORy

Carolyn Bonner Campbell

ThE lInGOS PRIzE In ThE lIFE SCIEnCES

Judy P. deWittilana r. PollackCarla M. Villarreal

ThE MARy C. lyOnS PRIzE FOR WRITInG

lucy Vaughn Cleland natasha Geiling

ThE KAThARInE MAlOnE SChOlAR

lucy yichu liu

ThE BARnETTE MIllER FOunDATIOn PRIzE

davina Huang Kirstin yanisch

ThE BARnETTE MIllER PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In InTERnATIOnAl RElATIOnS—hISTORy

davina Huang

ThE GABRIElA MISTRAl PRIzE In SPAnISh

Kate Marie Kemmerer

ThE nORThEAST COnFEREnCE On ThE TEAChInG OF FOREIGn lAnGuAGES AWARD

Camila Connolly

ThE MARy WhITE PETERSOn PRIzE In BIOlOGICAl ChEMISTRy

Camille estelle Hamilton

ThE PlOGSTERTh AWARD In ART hISTORy

danielle r. ezorMina Juhn

ThE PuShKIn PRIzE

anya Sun Corke

ThE ChARlOTTE PAul REESE ’38 MEMORIAl PRIzE FOR CREATIVITy In WRITInG

Jaya a. M. Stenquist

ThE ElIzABETh ROBInSOn ’78 ITAlIAn STuDIES PRIzE

Mariya ivanova Chokova

ThE ElIzA nEWKIRK ROGERS PRIzE FOR ARChITECTuRE

Pratibha ChauhanMarguerite Sulmont

ThE JuSTInA RuIz-DE-COnDE PRIzE

rachel lynn Coogan

ThE AllEnE luMMIS RuSSEll PRIzE In nEuROSCIEnCE

Kia l. Salehi

lAuRA SPERAzI MEMORIAl AWARD FOR SERVICE

emma Winter Zeig

ThE lEWIS ATTERBuRy STIMSOn PRIzE In MAThEMATICS

ran Ji

ThE DuDlEy FOlK TEMPlETOn MEMORIAl PRIzE In RElIGIOuS WRITInG

rebecca danielle McClain

ThE ThREE GEnERATIOnS PRIzE FOR WRITInG In ThE SOCIAl SCIEnCES

rhoda feng

ThE E. Tu CASh ChInESE WRITInG PRIzE

rhoda feng

ThE VIRGInIA WAInWRIGhT SOnnET PRIzE

Kelsey alexandra Sigurdson ridge

The Wall STreeT Journal AChIEVEMEnT AWARD

Selema natasha BegHannah libby Galin

senior prizes

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ThE MARGARET E. WARD PRIzE In WOMEn’S AnD GEnDER STuDIES

Silvia Maria Galis-Menendezyassmina Macer

ThE ElEAnOR WEBSTER PRIzE

alexandra l. fischerlucy yichu liu

ThE WEllESlEy COllEGE ThEATRE AWARD

alexandra Ostolaza de Jesús

ThE WOODROW WIlSOn PRIzE In POlITICAl ThEORy, lAW, AnD AMERICAn POlITICS

francesca rebecca acocella

ThE FlOREnCE AnnETTE WInG PRIzE In EnGlISh

Phoebe alexandra Marks Jaya a. M. Stenquist

ThE nATAlIE WIPPlInGER PRIzE In GERMAn

emily Caroline Bellyan an Tan

ThE MARy Ann yOunGREn MEMORIAl AWARD In CRITICAl READInG

Bridget elizabeth Beggnatasha Geiling

Callie Crossley ’73Journalist, Producer,

Commentator

diana farmer ’77Pediatric-Fetal Surgeon,

Teacher, Mentor

Barbara lubin Goldsmith ’53Preservationist, Author,

Philanthropist

Marilyn Koenick yalom ’54Feminist Scholar,

Cultural Historian

alumnae achievement award

The alumnae achievement award is the highest honor given by the Wellesley College alumnae association to alumnae for excellence and distinction in their fields of endeavor. The annual award was first presented in 1970.

the anna and samuel pinanski prize for excellence in teaching

alexander dieslAssistant Professor of Mathematics

Koichi HagimotoAssistant Professor of Spanish

Margaret KeaneProfessor of Psychology

2012 PInAnSKI TEAChInG PRIzE RECIPIEnTSThe Pinanski Teaching Prize is awarded annually to members of the Wellesley College faculty to honor fine teaching. The Prize may be awarded to as many as three members of the faculty each year, preferably one in each of the College’s three academic areas: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The Prize recognizes a particular strength, some style or method or course, or some other describable event that has been especially successful. The community does not know the names of the recipients until they are announced at Commencement.

trustee scholars

Mariya ivanova Chokovafor graduate study in Portuguese

and Brazilian Studies

Kathryn alexa Jacksonfor graduate study in

Medical Sciences

lucy yichu liufor graduate study in Medicine

Carolyn Therese McHughfor graduate study in Education

Seniors who have demonstrated exceptional distinction and are candidates for graduate study.

the pamela daniels ’59 fellowship

The Pamela daniels ’59 fellowship is awarded to an exceptional senior to enable her to carry out an original project that reflects her imagination and ideals as well as her intellect.

Carly lefebvre Gayleandrea Kine

Christine yeh Jin OhMegan Stephanie Wilson

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retirements

Shelly anand ’08Trustee 2010 – 2013

John BabingtonHead Coach of Cross Country/Track 1994 – 2013

William “flick” ColemanProfessor of Chemistry 1982 – 2013

nancy Harrison KolodnyNellie Zuckerman Cohen and Anne Cohen Heller

Professor of Health SciencesProfessor of Chemistry 1969 – 2013

Kenneth loewitTheatre Production Manager 1994 – 2013

ioannis n. MiaoulisTrustee 2007 – 2013

Vicki e. MistaccoProfessor of French 1968 – 2013

nami Park ’85Trustee 2007 – 2013

Carol ann PaulSenior Instructor in Neuroscience Laboratory 1983 – 2013

elizabeth S. Pforzheimer ’59Trustee 1998 – 2013

Bridget elizabeth BeggEnglish

lizi ChenEconomics

Mariya ivanova ChokovaItalian Studies

Jennifer ellen fishbeinBiological Chemistry

lynn Marie GeigerAstronomy

yuting GuoInternational Relations –

Political Science

Priscilla devon GutierrezSociology

Gabrielle Corlyn linnellMedieval/Renaissance Studies

lucy yichu liuChemistry

rebecca danielle McClainChemistry

Kelly ann MercerEnvironmental Studies

elena MironciucRussian Language and Literature

lamiya MowlaAstrophysics

Sara May PuttermanArt History

Kia l. SalehiNeuroscience

Paula Kathryn Schutt yustPsychology

hOnORABlE MEnTIOn:

da in KimComputer Science

erin yeagleNeuroscience

the jerome a. schiff fellowships

The Jerome a. Schiff fellowships are intended to support the academic, professional, and personal development of exceptionally talented young persons through programs of undergraduate research.

ThE SuSAn lEE CAMPBEll MEMORIAl PRIzE FOR GRADuATE STuDy In ThE hEAlTh PROFESSIOnS

Thahn Thu ngo ’10

ThE PEGGy hOWARD FEllOWShIP

Jahanara ahmad ’11 Sheng (leslie) Shen ’10 Siobhan O’Keefe ’10 Tejaswi Velayudhan ’10 lin Xu ’09

prizes awarded to wellesley college alumnae

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AnnE lOuISE BARRETT FEllOWShIP

anne Helene Goldberg, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. Music Composition

EuGEnE l. COx FEllOWShIP

liise lehtsalu, B.a., Wellesley College, 2009. History

PROFESSOR ElIzABETh F. FIShER FEllOWShIP

Jennifer Bliss Hatch, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. international affairs and environment

RuTh InGERSOll GOlDMARK FEllOWShIP

laura Virginia Hill, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. english and american literature

hORTOn-hAllOWEll FEllOWShIP

fatima Burney, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. Comparative literatureaileen Marie Cruz, B.a., Wellesley College, 2005. Modern

Japanese literatureKathleen elizabeth Scott, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. film StudiesJoanna elizabeth Swafford, B.a., Wellesley College, 2006. english

EDnA V. MOFFETT FEllOWShIP

Sarah elizabeth Olsen, B.a., Wellesley College, 2008. ClassicsKathleen elizabeth Scorza, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. education

AlICE FREEMAn PAlMER FEllOWShIP

Olivia anna Kristina Bergman, B.a., Wellesley College, 2012. Social Policy

KAThRyn COnWAy PREyER FEllOWShIP

amy lynn damon, B.a., Wellesley College, 2009. Museum Studies: Public Heritage

VIDA DuTTOn SCuDDER FEllOWShIP

Julia lisa denardo roney, B.a., Wellesley College, 2012. forensic Psychology

M.A. CARTlAnD ShACKFORD MEDICAl FEllOWShIP

Mita Vikram Shah, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. Medicine

hARRIET A. ShAW FEllOWShIP

Beatrice Patricia Hunt, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. Visual arts

MARy ElVIRA STEVEnS TRAVElInG FEllOWShIP

Christine Harland Chamberlain, B.a., Wellesley College, 1967. Brazil, Chile, uruguay, argentina, england, ireland, the netherlands: To research and write a history of the 1994 united nations international Conference on Population and development.

Mary Hampson Minifie, B.a., Wellesley College, 1973. Jordan, Cambodia, Haiti: To paint the faces of these cultures and create an exhibition and catalogue of my paintings.

ana Phakhin, B.a., Wellesley College, 2006. Western europe, asia-Pacific, and South america: To examine how migration museums shape public discourse on issues of race and ethnicity.

Maria San filippo, B.a., Wellesley College, 1998. argentina, Chile, Greece, Turkey, north/east europe: To commemorate the custom, and perhaps help to preserve the practice of public movie-going.

MARIA OPASnOV TylER ’52 SChOlARShIP In RuSSIAn STuDIES

anne Christine Burke, B.a., Wellesley College, 2011. Slavic languages and literatures

SARAh PERRy WOOD MEDICAl FEllOWShIP

laura Huang, B.a., Wellesley College, 2009. Medicine

FAnny BullOCK WORKMAn FEllOWShIP

alia noelle Gurtov, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. Paleoanthropology

graduate fellowships awarded by wellesley college to alumnae

MARGARET FREEMAn BOWERS FEllOWShIP

Marsin rahim alshamary, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. Comparative Politics

MARIA OPASnOV TylER ’52 SChOlARShIP In RuSSIAn STuDIES

elena Mironciuc, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. russian language and literature

JACquElInE KRIEGER KlEIn ’53 FEllOWShIP In JEWISh STuDIES

abigail rose Weitman, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. Jewish StudiesGayron louise Berman, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. Jewish Studies

SuSAn RAPPAPORT KnAFEl ’52 SChOlARShIP FOR FOREIGn STuDy

elzė račkaitytė, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. infectious disease research

SuSAn RAPPAPORT KnAFEl ’52 TRAVElInG FEllOWShIP

Tenzin yewong dongchung, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. What the Tibetans can learn from the World: an exploration of Minority education Systems

graduate fellowships and scholarships awarded by wellesley college to seniors

“Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”

The Commencement Procession is one of the few remaining occasions for which the faculty of american colleges and universities still wear formal regalia. Participants in Wellesley’s Commencement Procession this morning reflect the colors, chevrons, velvets, and wools of diverse degrees earned here and abroad.

Perhaps the most readily identified of american regalia is the crimson robe bedecked with three black velvet stripes on the sleeve, denoting the doctoral degree of Harvard university. although most american universities observe the traditional black robe, distinguishing among levels of education by the cut of the robe and the colors on the hood trim, Harvard is one of a number of institutions permitting colored robes (others include yale, Brown, Boston, and Johns Hopkins universities).

Those in the audience today will observe, among others, a burgundy robe with blue satin panels and a hood, which signifies Southampton university. another colorful robe, this time bright red with royal blue sleeves, will be seen on a doctor of Political Science from Oxford university. The hood, also red, identifies the university, while the blue silk interior denotes the academic field. The wearer of this robe has lightly suggested that rather than bearing any medieval significance, the red of the robe might be the result of some london tailor’s having been in possession of a surplus yardage of red wool. The master of Philosophy robe from Oxford university, known as the gimp gown, has black lace embroidery along the sleeves and a blue and white hood.

Most gowns reflect degrees earned in the united States and are prescribed by the american Council of education; the present form was adopted in 1932 and revised in 1959.

according to this form, observed by most members of the Wellesley College faculty as degree recipients from american universities, the bachelor’s gown is plain with long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is slightly fuller in cut and has long oblong sleeves open at the wrist with an arc cut in the front. The doctor’s gown is still fuller with bell-shaped sleeves. it is faced down the front with black velvet and has three bars of black velvet on the sleeve, although the velvet and bars may be in the color representing the bearer’s academic field, as in the British system.

Hoods are the most distinctive part of the american academic dress. The exterior of the hood is black; its length is three feet for the bachelor’s degree, three and one-half feet for the master’s degree, and four feet for the doctor’s degree. Hoods are lined with the official colors of the college or university conferring the degree, and the trimming is velvet, reflecting the color of the bearer’s academic field.

for all academic purposes, including trimming of the doctor’s gown and edging of hoods, the color indicating the fields of learning are: art, letters, Humanities—White; economics—Copper; education—light Blue; fine arts—Brown; Music—Pink; Philosophy— dark Blue; Physical education—Sage Green; Science—Golden yellow; Theology—Scarlet.

academic regalia

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