Department and Institutional Scholarships and Awards · “Coronation March” by Giacomo Meyerbeer...
Transcript of Department and Institutional Scholarships and Awards · “Coronation March” by Giacomo Meyerbeer...
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PreludeSelections of music performed by Mr. Edward Moore AssociateProfessor,PerformingArts(Music)
Processional“Coronation March” by Giacomo Meyerbeer
National AnthemMs. Anita Christine Peña ‘08 MusicalTheatre
Opening StatementDr. Arden Zipp DistinguishedTeachingProfessor,Chemistry
Recognition of Honored StudentsDr. Erik J. Bitterbaum President
WelcomeDr. Bitterbaum
Dr. Rozanne Brooks Dedicated Teacher AwardDr. Donna Anderson ProfessorEmerita,MusicRecipient: Dr. Kathryn E. Kramer AssociateProfessor,ArtandArtHistory
Convocation AddressDr. Ralph Dudgeon Professor,PerformingArts(Music) Recipientofthe2006Chancellor’sAwardforExcellencein ScholarshipandCreativeActivities
Department and Institutional Scholarships and Awards
Dr. Marley Barduhn ‘76 AssociateDean,SchoolofEducation
Ms. Regina Grantham AssociateProfessorandChair, SpeechPathologyandAudiology
Dr. Mark Prus Dean,SchoolofArtsandSciences
Closing RemarksDr. Bitterbaum
Concluding StatementDr. Zipp
Alma MaterMs. Anita Christine Peña ‘08 MusicalTheatre
Recessional“War March of the Priests” by Felix Mendelssohn
A reception will be held for the honorees and their guests immediately after the ceremony in the back of the Park Center Alumni Arena.
April 21, 2007 Park Center Alumni Arena
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Platform Party
Dr. Erik J. Bitterbaum President
Dr. Virginia B. Levine ExecutiveAssistanttothePresident
Dr. Nancy Aumann AssociateProvost,AcademicAffairs
Dr. Marley Barduhn ‘76 AssociateDean,SchoolofEducation
Ms. Regina Grantham AssociateProfessorandChair, SpeechPathologyandAudiology
Dr. Mark Prus Dean,SchoolofArtsandSciences
Dr. Ralph Dudgeon Professor,PerformingArts(Music)
Dr. Arnold Talentino ProfessorEmeritus,English Coordinator,SUNYCortlandHonorsProgram
Keyboardist
Mr. Edward Moore AssociateProfessor,PerformingArts(Music)
Mace Bearer
Dr. Arden Zipp DistinguishedTeachingProfessor,Chemistry
Gonfaloniers
All-CollegeMs. Lorraine Melita SeniorAssistantLibrarian
Arts And sCienCesDr. Timothy Baroni DistinguishedProfessor,BiologicalSciences
eduCAtionDr. Cynthia Benton ProfessorandChair,Childhood/EarlyChildhoodEducation
ProfessionAl studiesDr. John Cottone AssociateProfessorandChair, ExerciseScienceandSportStudies
Marshals
Dr. Yomee Lee AssistantProfessor,ExerciseScienceandSportStudies
Dr. Susan Rayl AssistantProfessor,ExerciseScienceandSportStudies
Dr. Susan Stratton AssistantProfessor,Childhood/EarlyChildhoodEducation
Dr. Jeffrey Swartwood AssociateProfessor,Psychology
Readers
Dr. Robert Spitzer DistinguishedServiceProfessor,PoliticalScience
Dr. Arnold Talentino ProfessorEmeritus,English Coordinator,SUNYCortlandHonorsProgram
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The names on the following pages represent students who are in the top five percent of their respective classes. The names are listed according to class rank. The student’s major is indicated underneath each name.
* This symbol after a name indicates that the student has been chosen as a member of Phi Eta Sigma, the national honor society for freshmen.
+ This symbol after a name indicates that the student has been chosen as a member of Phi Kappa Phi, the national all-discipline honor society for juniors and seniors.
^ This symbol after a name indicates that the student is a participant in the SUNY Cortland Honors Program.
# This symbol after a name indicates that the student has been chosen as a member of Tau Sigma, the national honor society for transfer students.
Seniors90ormorecredithourscompleted.Cumulativeaveragesrangefrom4.30to3.81
Jennifer Ann grove SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Kyle richard Weckesser Chemistry
Marc Aaron stevensBiology
Kerry Ann linden SpeechandHearingScience
sara Marie richardson HealthScience
Jennifer lynn Page +#ChildhoodEducation
Joan douwes Martin English
Ashley nicole spiak ChildhoodEducation
Christine renee Wheat #Anthropology
Amanda gail sevey +#EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
seth l. novick #PhysicalEducation
Anastasia elizabeth Bowman #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
nadine M. louge AdolescenceEducation:French
sarah grace Hungerford InclusiveSpecialEducation
Melissa Beth squiers EnglishasaSecondLanguage
david James Warner SocialPhilosophy
Anna elizabeth Wagner ChildhoodEducation
rebecca lynn Bickelhaupt #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics
Margery Claire HolmanKinesiology
Jaime noelle Hutchison +#ChildhoodEducation
Anthony Jared nelson *+Psychology
laurel frega Spanish
Catherine elizabeth smith *+^EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
eileen Jj Hoyt #ChildhoodEducation
lisa Marie Cochran #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics
Karin r. Howe +^#SocialPhilosophy
Jason Page #History
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rhonda elizabeth gall Campbell #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
eric Herman laine ii *+PhysicalEducation
devin s. Broadwell AdolescenceEducation:Biology
diana Marie gallagher *^ProfessionalWritingandSpanish
samantha Kathleen Armstrong Recreation
susannah damaris Carr IndividualizedDegreeProgram
david H. Hamilton +Recreation
sara Jean Housworth *+AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Matthew Auble SocialPhilosophy
James Joseph Best #PhysicalEducation
Bridget n. garzo AdolescenceEducation:English
gayle lacie Hibbard #SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
sharon e. Mannix +SpecialEducationandChildhoodEducation
rachel diane storti #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Kathleen Ann Wheeler PhysicalEducation
Patricia Catherine lacey *+^Biology
Joshua Alan Peck #Psychology
eric Asahel rockefellerPsychology
Brian Andrew Atkins +AthleticTraining
Keri Ann flynn *+AthleticTraining
lisa d. Halpin #SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Josh James Misevcis SportManagement
erin Kathleen Mahoney ChildhoodEducation
emily fisher *+^PoliticalScience
daniel Jason Piwinski HealthScience
Kaitlin Margaret smith +HealthEducation
staci Beth tedrow *+^AdolescenceEducation:English
tracy lynn Boyer ChildhoodEducation
Jessica rose McAnaney MusicalTheatreandSpanish
Kimberly M. edwards Mathematics
Jillian Alexis Marie erickson Biology
stefanie gaeta #AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Helene Madeleine gonzalezAdolescenceEducation:French
stephanie louise reynolds AdolescenceEducation:English
Megan Kristi White +SpanishandAdolescenceEducation:French
Joy Marie Bolton Physics
robert W. Broddus PhysicalEducation
savanna Jo Kucerak *^AdolescenceEducation:English
Penelope elizabeth lupo EarlyChildhoodEducation
Jamie s. Pokerwinski +SpecialEducationandChildhoodEducation
Michaela Marie sharak #Psychology
sabrina J. Woodruff +#AdolescenceEducation:Physics
shana Marie Coffey #AthleticTraining
natalie Joanne Humphrey +EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Julie elaine lemmon *Kinesiology:FitnessDevelopment
Amanda Joyce Whitney #ChildhoodEducation
ryan William delaney *+AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Christopher t. euler +#Biology
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Meredith Ann Keymel *+CommunicationStudies
Jill lynne olmstead EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
nikolaos s. Krommydas #Kinesiology
glenn robert odebralski +SportManagementandBusinessEconomics
Matthew J. Poquette Psychology
ilona Maria szotyori *PhysicalEducationandKinesiology
Amanda Justine Booth *+ChildhoodEducation
Carrie Jeanette Asher *+HealthScience
Andrew Paul Arnold Chevalier + Kinesiology
Kathyleen A. delucia ChildhoodEducation
Michael tee fisher +SportManagementandBusinessEconomics
Mark gerald Wilson +AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Caitlin driscoll Brogcinski *PhysicalEducation
steven Joseph dray PoliticalScienceandHistory
Adrianne rene fuller +^Psychology
sarah Beth roberts +ChildhoodEducation
Joella Catherine schepmoes HealthScience
trista lee thorn Psychology
Matthew gregory Walentuk # AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics
ellen Johanna luber +EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Michael Anthony scala *PhysicalEducation
Melva Joy Haney +#English
nicole rawleigh Welch RecreationManagement
Charlene suzanne Briguglio ChildhoodEducation
Benjamin William Hale #OutdoorRecreation
deanna rose HojnowskiChildhoodEducation
Christine Marie Murphy *AdolescenceEducation:Spanish
Megan Valerie o’Brien SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
darlene Virgina scouten AdolescenceEducation:English
robyn r. eaton #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Morgan frances emrich #AdolescenceEducation:Biology
Anita Christine Peña MusicalTheatre
dominique d. talbot *+PhysicalEducation
rachael elizabeth Caskey EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
steven M. gates #PhysicalEducation
Adriel Jonah shea Geology
Christianne Morgan smith SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
sasha Marie Pais #Biology
erica Ann Putnam #AdolescenceEducation:Biology
Michael Peter rozonkiewiecz #PhysicalEducation
Katherine Helen shuman *+ChildhoodEducation
Katherine Marie spokowsky AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics
Matthew ryan CarcaterraPhysicalEducation
Maria elizabeth desisto Biology
emeline Mahar Himes *^BiomedicalSciences
Melissa Morales *+Psychology
nancy lee Parrott HumanServiceStudies
laurie grupe smith +SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
erika Jo Vetter *SpecialEducationandChildhoodEducation
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Juniors56.5to89.5credithourscompleted.Cumulativeaveragesrangefrom4.21to3.79
nicole Marie dovi ^Kinesiology
Wakana Manabe Biology
Kelly Welch Armstrong Psychology
robert William Castle #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Michelle romayne Housworth +^EnglishandInternationalStudies
Brian Keith Monica #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Cara Alexandria Putman #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Kimberly A. Meyn #AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
tim lloyd #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics
Keira ellen Whitmore #SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
siiri Kaminen grubb #CommunicationStudies
Katherine elizabeth Clancy #Kinesiology
Kimberly K. swan *SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
tiffany lee edwards #Geography
Melissa sue gray Psychology
rachel lynne Minklei #BusinessEconomics
Morgan Chylinski #ChildhoodEducation
timothy John doohan SportManagement
Jennifer lynn Bookhout #SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Joseph Michael tutko AdolescenceEducation:English
Matthew Vitale GeographicInformationSystemsandGeology
Ashley M. ferber #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Ashley n. naklick #AthleticTraining
taryn l. donovan ^SportManagementandSpanish
derrick Anthony Hartnett SportManagement
Blythe erin McPletl #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics
theresa K. Pellecchia ChildhoodEducation
Holly K. Bakker #PhysicalEducation
Christine Marie Booth *EconomicsandInternationalStudies
daren J. Carroll #Spanish
david Marshton McPletl #ProfessionalWriting
Michael John Mistretta #AdolescenceEducation:Mathematics
timothy William stilwell Biology
Vanessa l. Wolf InclusiveSpecialEducation
tyler richard Zamore BusinessEconomics
Julianne nicole Pepe *CommunicationStudies
lawrence taylor silba ChildhoodEducation
Kaitlyn Marie Boyes *SportManagement
Kevin Maynard greenough Recreation
Pamela Ann Woodall InternationalStudies
James Philip Barracca #PhysicalEducation
lauren nicole Macdonald Psychology
Michael Kenneth Zitelli ^SportManagement
nicole Marie Corcoran PhysicalEducation
Amy ryan Pratt HealthScience
Andrea Michelle tamfer *AthleticTraining
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Amanda r. Marshall English
domenica lynn McKeon #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Mallori lynn Pinto #BusinessEconomics
Adam Joseph Prazak #InternationalStudies
Chelsea suzanne slade #BusinessEconomics
Benjamin Ward #Psychology
grace M. Chrysler ^AdolescenceEducation:Spanish
Zachary david nizolek #SportManagement
Amanda lynne schoepflin ChildhoodEducation
Christian M. Barbariantz SportManagementandBusinessEconomics
Ciara Marlo Cable #Criminology
Kaitlin Marie Porter +SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
John robert rickes #History
frank louis d’Abramo #AdolescenceEducation:English
Korin Helen edwards #AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Jillian A. Quackenbush AthleticTraining
Kristy B. ripley #ChildhoodEducation
elizabeth Wolff ProfessionalWriting
Colleen e. donovan EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
thomas Vincent nenos #PhysicalEducation
Krista leigh o’donnell #ChildhoodEducation
Mary Josephine Balfour #SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Carisa lynn PasqualeEarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Jessica lynn Webb HealthEducation
Briana l. farrant #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Anrielle tristan george HealthScience
Zizwe garai grandison *GeographicInformationSystems
Kristin A. White Psychology
Sophomores26to56credithourscompleted.Cumulativeaveragesrangefrom4.26to3.72
scott Patrick Matthews SportManagement
Adam Zebulun Berenstain #ProfessionalWriting
stacia J. derdzinski AdolescenceEducation:English
evan Michael rothstein ^SportManagement
lisa Marie Hlebica #EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
nathanial Jarad fisher SportManagement
nichole Meisner Kinesiology
ryann telian overhiser Chemistry
elizabeth Catherine grinnell AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
elaine Marie o’donnell EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
Christopher Kevin daly Pre-Major
Kara Anne Howard MusicalTheatre
Joann M. Crosier EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
satoshi Kinoshita BusinessEconomics
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elise Karen Yawney *HealthEducation
Ashley nicole Chapple *PhysicalEducation
Matthew thomas Munnelly Pre-Major
Brian Andrew shearer SportManagement
laura Marie felpo ^Pre-Major
Kindra lee lansburg *HealthEducation
Aileen elizabeth MorrisMusicalTheatre
Keith Michael lusby ^History
sarah l. gajewski *HealthScience
eileen Anne Krom AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Michelle dorothy santoro AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
lauren A. Phillips AthleticTraining
erin d. desalvoAdolescenceEducation:Spanish
John-luke Henriquez Geology
Jason Curtiss seamans Pre-Major
samantha lee stiles ^Psychology
Keri Anne urban Pre-Major
stacey lee Zimmerman *ChildhoodEducation
deanna elizabeth robertson ^PoliticalScience
Kelly Michele swanson InclusiveSpecialEducation
Krysten irene Hoversen SportManagement
Jennifer emma nastri ^SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
emily Anne genovese ^ SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Janel M. Kierecki *InclusiveSpecialEducation
John gingrow English
erica M. sanderson * CommunicationStudies
nathanael Joseph Banden ChemistryandEngineering
Kathleen Ann geoghegan ^English
Brian Peter luce Pre-Major
Jamie seminara *ChildhoodEducation
Jennifer Ann nicks Pre-Major
Heather lynn dunn SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Jamie suzanne snow ^EarlyChildhood/ChildhoodEducation
John C. field Mathematics
Janeen Jesse Hulbert *Kinesiology:FitnessDevelopment
Christopher John day AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Courtney Brooke Metelitz ^ChildhoodEducation
lauren elizabeth norberg ChildhoodEducation
Joshua Paulson Recreation
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Justin Charles Wager Kinesiology
Brian r. goodrich SportManagement
Alison M. Cleary AdolescenceEducation:SocialStudies
Kristin e. disanto SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Megan n. lupiniSportManagement
Alyssa l. fraser SpeechandHearingScience
Jessica lynn rothPre-Major
Caitlin n. Coumatos InclusiveSpecialEducation
Kayla Ann HauckInclusiveSpecialEducation
Kaitlin elizabeth ramsbotham Pre-Major
Michele Jill HennChildhoodEducation
Brittany leigh Hartmann ChildhoodEducation
Jennifer lee McKenna PhysicalEducation
tara Colleen Ciotoli PhysicalEducation
Allison leigh Keiser ChildhoodEducation
Marisa Ann Burkett PoliticalScience
John Anthony Perrotta Pre-Major
Freshmen12to25.5credithourscompleted.Cumulativeaveragesrangefrom4.04to3.60
Jillian Anae Healy SpeechandHearingScience
Katelyn Virginia Molzan BiomedicalSciences
stacey Penczak SportManagement
emily Anderson thomas ^Pre-Major
Alyssa Maria Cooper EarlyChildhoodandChildhoodEducation
Christine lynn McCabe PhysicalEducation
Carolyn rose lesniak Pre-Major
Jeannette Marie dessingue ^ MusicalTheatre
stephanie squires Worden CommunicationStudies
Peter gerard sweeney ^SportManagement
Jared scott foro AdolescenceEducation:EarthScience
Brittany Jeanne Passero Pre-Major
emily Ann goodwin InclusiveSpecialEducation
stephanie erica Melkun PhysicalEducation
Kate elizabeth Bartholomew PhysicalEducation
Megan A. Colwell Psychology
daniel scott MacPherson Criminology
Bryan Paul schmidt PhysicalEducation
Michael P. Villarosa PhysicsandEngineering
rachel diana rabbin ChildhoodEducation
Katelyn Allison Powell SpeechandLanguageDisabilities
Kathleen Allin reid PhysicalEducation
Colin Patrick utz-Meagher Kinesiology
Melissa Marie Connor PoliticalScience
William Bernard Creed PhysicalEducation
Jonathan thomas deem MusicalTheatre
elyse rheanna gehring Psychology
thomas Warren Prange ProfessionalWriting
Briana l. Conley HealthScience
Abigail P. felter InclusiveSpecialEducation
nicole Megan ragard AthleticTraining
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Academic excellence is the primary criterion for all awards presented at Honors Convocation. Other student attributes are typically recognized as well and are provided in the award description. All award winners must have a grade point average of �.0 or better.
The award and scholarship winners on the following pages are listed by school — the School of Education, the School of Professional Studies and the School of Arts and Sciences. Each school houses the following majors:
School of Education
Childhood Education (Grades �-6)
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6)
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade �)
Inclusive Special Education
School of Professional Studies
Athletic Training
Health Education
Health Science
Human Service Studies
Kinesiology: Exercise Science
and Sport Studies
Kinesiology: Fitness Development
Outdoor Recreation
Physical Education
Recreation
Recreation Management
Speech and Hearing Science
Speech and Language Disabilities
Sport Management
Therapeutic Recreation
Adolescence Education (Grades 7-��)
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• English
• French
• French and Spanish
• Mathematics
• Mathematics and Physics
• Physics
• Social Studies
• Spanish
African American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Business Economics
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Conservation Biology
Criminology
Economics
Engineering (�+�)
English
English as a Second Language
School of Arts and Sciences
French
Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)
Geography
Geology
History
Individualized Degree Program
International Studies
Mathematics
Musical Theatre
New Communication Media
New Media Design
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Environmental Science and Forestry
Professional Writing
Psychology
Social Philosophy
Sociology
Spanish
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Onlythenamesofstudentsattendingtoday’sceremonywillberead.
SCHOOl OF EDuCATION
AMANDA JuSTINE BOOTHKendra Nelson Memorial AwardGEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENTPresented to childhood/early childhood education majors concentrating in geography who exhibit outstanding academic performance, a love for learning and an enthusiasm for geographic education. They consistently demonstrate qualities, both in and out of the classroom, that suggest they will be outstanding classroom teachers.
ANASTASIA ElIzABETH BOWMANSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
NICOlE ClARKHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
RENE DASIlvAChancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributuins to the university community.
Cortland’s Urban Recruitment of Education (C.U.R.E.) AwardFOUNDATIONS AND SOCIAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENTAwarded to the student with an overall grade point average of �.� who has demonstrated best practices in urban education while student teaching.
ASHlEy M. FERBERAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
SADIE GARRETTHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
ASHlEy HuDSONPast Presidents Scholarship: Harry DeWitt DeGroat ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
◊ Award funded by an existing endowment or donation
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SARAH GRACE HuNGERFORDSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
JAIME NOEllE HuTCHISONHelen E. Smith Award for Excellence in Student Teaching ◊
CHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENTPresented to a childhood or early childhood education major who has demonstrated excellence in student teaching as well as achieved a cumulative grade point average of �.� or better.
JANEl M. KIERECKIPast Presidents Scholarship: Donnal Vore Smith ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
CHRISTOPHER KIzISFranklin E. Coolidge ‘35 Award ◊
CHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENTPresented to a childhood or early childhood education major whose student teaching and responsible citizenship give promise of creating environments where learning can flourish and whose intellectual and ethical integrity show potential for achieving the excellence and devotion to education given by Dr. Coolidge. The recipient must love life, love learning, love children and love teaching them.
JEANETTE luTHERAlpha Kappa Phi/Agonian Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a qualified senior with a grade point average of �.0 or better who has contributed to the College community.
MEGAN MCNEIlly Honors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
BRIAN KEITH MONICAAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
JIll l. OlMSTEADJ. Catherine Gibian Award for Excellence in Art History ◊
ART AND ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT
JENNIFER lyNN PAGESenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
SCHOOl OF EDuCATION (CONTINuED)
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◊ Award funded by an existing endowment or donation
ANNA ElIzABETH WAGNERSenior Award for Academic ExcellenceCHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENTPresented to an outstanding senior who has a cumulative grade point average of �.� or better and who has demonstrated excellence in field experiences.
SCHOOl OF PROFESSIONAl STuDIES
lAuRA B. AMBROSEKatherine Allen Whitaker AwardHEALTH DEPARTMENTPresented annually to a senior health major based on academic excellence and the qualities of charm, compassion and concern that characterized Katherine Allen Whitaker throughout her personal and professional life.
SAMANTHA KATHlEEN ARMSTRONGJohn A. MacPhee Scholarship ◊
RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to a recreation and leisure studies major to provide financial support for the student’s internship semester or to attend a national conference of a leisure services professional association. Selection criteria include academic achievement, professional promise, educational objectives, need for the scholarship and progress toward degree.
CARRIE JEANETTE ASHERLeonard T. Gath AwardHEALTH DEPARTMENTPresented annually to a senior health major based upon leadership and the humanitarian concern for the safety and well being of others so characteristic of Leonard Gath throughout his personal and professional life.
JAMIE S. POKERWINSKISpecial Education Childhood AwardFOUNDATIONS AND SOCIAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENTAwarded to the student with an overall grade point average of �.� who has exemplified outstanding inclusive education practice while student teaching.
lINDSAy RuOCCOHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
AMANDA GAIl SEvEy Senior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
ASHlEy NICOlE SPIAKSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
MCKAy E. TuRNERAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
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BRIAN ANDREW ATKINSOutstanding Senior Student in Athletic TrainingExERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORT STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to an outstanding senior in the athletic training program who has performed with distinction to enhance his or her professional growth, to share knowledge, to improve skills and to develop attitudes and values necessary for the field of athletic training.
KAITlyN MARIE BOyESAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
ROBERT W. BRODDuSAlpha Kappa Phi/Agonian Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a qualified senior with a grade point average of �.0 or better who has contributed to the College community.
CHRISTINA BuERGINDr. J. Robert ‘58 and Maureen Johnson Professional Studies Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a junior student in the School of Professional Studies who has been enrolled at SUNY Cortland since freshman year with a grade point average of �.0 or better.
ASHlEy NICOlE CHAPPlE Past Presidents Scholarship: Francis J. Cheney ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
ANDREW PAul ARNOlD CHEvAlIEROutstanding Senior Student in KinesiologyExERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORT STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior student in kinesiology who has demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding scholarship and professional promise.
KATHERINE ElIzABETH ClANCyMarilou B. Wright ‘68 Memorial Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a female, non-traditional student with a grade point average of �.0 or better.
KATHlEEN ClARKJohn L. Sciera ‘52 Memorial Scholarship ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to a junior or second- or third-semester student in the athletic training program with a grade point average of �.0 or better.
JASON H. ClARKHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
SCHOOl OF PROFESSIONAl STuDIES (CONTINuED)
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◊ Award funded by an existing endowment or donation
NICOlE MARIE CORCORANAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
ElIzABETH A. CREDIRoss L. Allen AwardHEALTH DEPARTMENTPresented annually to a senior health major who displays administrative leadership potential, academic excellence and the qualities of warmth sincerity and joie de vivre so characteristic of Ross Allen throughout his personal and professional life.
Honors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
MICHAEl FElICET. Fred Holloway AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior male athlete majoring in physical education for high skill achievement, promise of scholarship beyond the B.S.Ed. and high potential for leadership in teaching and coaching.
MICHAEl TEE FISHERThe Wall Street Journal Award ◊
ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTPresented to a graduating senior in economics or business economics for outstanding academic achievement.
ROSE GRAHAMDorothy Arnsdorff AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior female physical education major for academic excellence and who demonstrates potential for professional development and leadership.
Chancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.
KEvIN MAyNARD GREENOuGHComposition Portfolio AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to the student who submitted the best portfolio in Academic Writing I or Academic Writing II.
JENNIFER ANN GROvESenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
BENJAMIN WIllIAM HAlEJay ‘66 and Bettie Yerka Award for Excellence in Recreation and Leisure Studies ◊
RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to a recreation and leisure studies major to provide financial support for his or her education. Selection criteria include academic achievement, outstanding leadership abilities and high moral/ethical character.
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lISA D. HAlPINJudith Smith Keleman Senior Award ◊
SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.
DAvID H. HAMIlTONAndrew M. Banse AwardPERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior music minor with the highest grade point average above �.�.
Chancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.
Harlan “Gold” Metcalf Award ◊
RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior majoring in recreation and leisure studies who demonstrates scholarship, broad interests, integrity and dedication to serving people.
MARGERy ClAIRE HOlMANSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
AllISON HOuSEMANBessie L. Park 1901 AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTPresented to a female physical education major for outstanding efforts and contributions to the campus, community and the profession.
AlExANDER KHIlNANIChair’s Award for Academic ExcellenceECONOMICS DEPARTMENTPresented to a graduating senior in the economics or business economics major for outstanding academic achievement.
ERIC HERMAN lAINE IIFrancis J. Moench ‘16 AwardPHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior male majoring in physical education having the highest grade point average while completing undergraduate work at SUNY Cortland.
JulIE ElAINE lEMMONOutstanding Senior Student in Kinesiology: Fitness DevelopmentExERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORT STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior student in kinesiology: fitness development who has demonstrated academic excellence, service in the field and professional promise.
KERRy ANN lINDENSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
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lINDSEy MARRANCAChancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.
Faculty Award for Academic AchievementECONOMICS DEPARTMENTPresented to a graduating senior for academic excellence in business economics.
Outstanding Senior Student in Sport ManagementSPORT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HERlENTz MESIDORAlpha Kappa Phi/Agonian Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a qualified senior with a grade point average of �.0 or better who has contributed to the College community.
SETH l. NOvICKSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
GlENN ROBERT ODEBRAlSKIChancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.
NANCy lEE PARROTTHuman Service Studies Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementHUMAN SERVICE STUDIES
CASSANDRA PETERSPast Presidents Scholarship: Kenneth E. Young ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
TRACy RAzzANOSpeech Pathology and Audiology Professional Promise AwardSPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to a junior or senior who demonstrates academic and clinical excellence and exceptional interest in the profession of speech-language pathology and audiology.
SARA MARIE RICHARDSONCharles N. Poskanzer AwardHEALTH DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior health major who demonstrates a commitment to both community service and academic excellence and who possesses the caring nature, leadership skills and sense of humor exemplified by Charles Poskanzer throughout his �0-year career in the Health Department.
Senior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
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TIMOTHy S. RODRIGuEzAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
JAMES RuBASKathleen W. Green AwardSPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior who demonstrates dedication to the field of audiology.
MARK SCHAllERDr. J. Robert ‘58 and Maureen Johnson Professional Studies Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to a junior student in the School of Professional Studies who has been enrolled at SUNY Cortland since freshman year with a grade point average of �.0 or better.
JOEllA CATHERINE SCHEPMOESGustave B. Timmel AwardHEALTH DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior health major based on academic excellence and possession of that unique combination of subtle wit, keen insight, genuine caring and helpfulness, qualities so characteristic of Gustave Timmel throughout his personal and professional life.
JESSICA lyNN WEBBAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
Past Presidents Scholarship: James M. Clark ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
NICOlE RAWlEIGH WElCHJohn “Jack” MacPhee AwardRECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior majoring in recreation and leisure studies who has displayed a high degree of intellectual competence and a high level of athletic achievement.
KEIRA EllEN WHITMOREJudith Smith Keleman Junior Award ◊
SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to a junior who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.
SARAH WIGHTMANHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
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JOSEPH WIllIAM AGOvINOThe Seth N. Asumah “Uhuru” AwardAFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented for outstanding achievement in Africana Studies. One student is recognized for outstanding work related to the continent of Africa, and one student is recognized for outstanding work in the area of African diaspora.
Award for Excellence in Understanding Multicultural and Gender IssuesMULTICULTURAL AND GENDER STUDIES PROGRAMPresented to students who demonstrate excellence in various areas of multicultural and gender issues.
Chancellor’s Award for Student ExcellenceSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORKPresented by the State University of New York Chancellor to students who have best combined outstanding academic excellence with significant contributions to the university community.
ERIN ANDREWSHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
KElly WElCH ARMSTRONGAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
Junior Psychology Major Achievement AwardPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to the junior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.
MATTHEW AuBlEOutstanding Achievement in Social PhilosophyPHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENTPresented to a student majoring in social philosophy who demonstrates excellent academic achievement.
JASON P. BARRETTAlpha Delta Junior Scholarship ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONUp to �0 scholarships are presented to students from the top �0 percent of the junior class. The awards are based on substantial contributions to the College community.
SCOTT P. BARTKOWIAKAward for Excellence in Understanding Multicultural and Gender IssuesMULTICULTURAL AND GENDER STUDIES PROGRAMPresented to students who demonstrate excellence in various areas of multicultural and gender issues.
MARy BIElAWSKIPeter Eisenhardt ‘67 Award for Excellence in World First! ◊
ALL-COLLEGEPresented to students who earned a grade point average of �.� or better in courses in the World First! learning community, made consistently positive contributions to the learning community experience and demonstrated integrity leadership and creativity.
JOy BOlTONMerck Award for Outstanding Student in Organic ChemistryCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
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PHIlIP C. BOlTON JR.Rev. Edward J. O’Heron Award ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to academically promising English majors or adolescence education: English majors with preference given to juniors, seniors and graduate students who exemplify Rev. O’Heron’s commitment to others.
Past Presidents Scholarship: Donovan C. Moffett ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
James F. Casey ‘50 Scholarship ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to a student exhibiting leadership qualities and concern for the welfare of others who has been a residence hall staff member or hall council president for at least one semester.
ROSEWEll BuTTERWORTHPi Sigma Alpha Senior Award for Best PortfolioPOLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior political science major for the best portfolio of written work for their respective class..
CARMEN CACERESM. Eugene Bierbaum AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to a student with a grade point average of �.0 or better and outstanding work in public communication.
SuSANNAH DAMARIS CARRIndividualized Degree Program AwardINDIVIDUALIZED DEGREE PROGRAMPresented to a student for outstanding achievement in the Individualized Degree Program.
DAREN J. CARROllPast Presidents Scholarship: James M. Hoose ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
WHITNEy CREAGERThe Psychology Research AwardPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to the psychology major who demonstrates excellence in research.
CAROlINE D’AGATISenior Psychology Major Achievement AwardPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.
JESSE DAuGHERTyMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
lAuREN DAvISDavid L. Pugh Award for Superior Achievement in Mathematics by a JuniorMATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
SCHOOl OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (CONTINuED)
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MARIA ElIzABETH DESISTODr. Norman B. Reynolds Memorial Award ◊
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTRecognizes an outstanding senior biology major who has a good academic record and has shown exemplary personal development. Preference is given to a student who has completed an independent research project and who has been of service to other students during his/her undergraduate education.
KElly DICKERSONNon-Traditional Student Major Achievement AwardPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to the non-traditional senior psychology major who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities related to psychology.
NICOlE MARIE DOvIChemical Rubber Company (C.R.C.) Press Award for Outstanding Student in General ChemistryCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
STEvEN DRAyMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
William Rogers Memorial Excellence in Political Science POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior political science major with the highest overall grade point average.
JESSIE EllISAcademic Achievement and Service AwardECONOMICS DEPARTMENTPresented to a graduating senior in the economics or business economics major for academic achievement and service to the Economics Department.
EMIly FISHERAward for Outstanding Achievement in Law and Justice ◊
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior political science major with a law and justice concentration and the highest overall grade point average.
Honors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Best Paper POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTPresented to the student who has submitted the best paper in political science.
JARED SCOTT FOROPeter Eisenhardt ‘67 Award for Excellence in Earth and Sky ◊
ALL-COLLEGEPresented to students who earned a grade point average of �.� or better in courses in the Earth and Sky learning community, made consistently positive contributions to the learning community experience and demonstrated integrity leadership and creativity.
ADRIANNE RENE FullERHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
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STEFANIE GAETAAcademic Excellence in EconomicsECONOMICS DEPARTMENTPresented to a graduating senior in the economics major for outstanding academic achievement.
DIANA MARIE GAllAGHERTimothy Chung ‘76 Award for Excellence in American Literature ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to a junior or senior whose scholarship in American literature merits recognition.
lAuRA GREANEyHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
SIIRI KAMINEN GRuBBThomas O. Mwanika AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to a full-time junior or senior communication studies major with a grade point average of �.0 or better for academic excellence, outstanding research, leadership and character.
ABIGAIl SuSANNE HEMPFlINGLaura Horsman ‘90 Memorial Award ◊
COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to the outstanding graduating senior in journalism.
SARA JEAN HOuSWORTHWalter Hanchett AwardHISTORY DEPARTMENTPresented to a senior history or adolescence education: social studies and history major with the highest overall grade point average.
AMANDA HuBBARDLeonard F. Ralston AwardHISTORY DEPARTMENTPresented to a junior history or adolescence education: social studies and history major with the highest overall grade point average.
REBECCA JENNISONGerald N. DiGiusto Senior Scholarship for Excellence in Studio Art ◊
ART AND ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT
KEllI JOHNSONWilliam H. Reynolds Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics by a SeniorMATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
zACHARy JOHNSONRozanne M. Brooks Sociology Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementSOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to the junior or senior sociology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.
MEREDITH ANN KEyMElOutstanding Senior AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENTGiven to a graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence, integrity and service to the department.
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SAvANNA JO KuCERAKHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
Del Ivan Janik Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Shakespeare Studies ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to the graduating senior with the most outstanding accomplishments in the study of William Shakespeare’s work.
Marion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
PATRICIA CATHERINE lACEyHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
NADINE M. lOuGEAward for Excellence in FrenchINTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT
Senior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
CRySTAl lyONGerald N. DiGiusto Award for Excellence in Studio ArtART AND ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT
AMANDA R. MARSHAllVan Akin Burd Prize ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to an outstanding freshman, sophomore or junior English major.
JOAN DOuWES MARTINSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
ADAM J. MATHEWSComputer Applications Academic Achievement AwardCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMAwarded to the senior computer applications minor with the highest overall grade point average who has achieved at least a �.0 grade point average in computer applications courses.
Olive C. Fish AwardGEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENTPresented to the outstanding student in the geography program.
DAvID A. MCCARTTAldo Leopold AwardBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTPresented to the junior or senior preparing for a career in environmental science or environmental education who best exemplifies the conservation philosophy of Aldo Leopold: scientific competence coupled with a strong commitment to the preservation of natural ecosystems.
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AMANDA MCKENNEyRobert Rhodes ‘53 Award ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior English major with the highest grade point average in English studies.
Marion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
ElIzABETH MIlANAHarriet Bentley Junior Memorial AwardALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to a junior member of the Nu Sigma Chi Sorority. The award is based on substantial contributions to the sorority, the College and the community.
CHRISTINE MARIE MuRPHyAward for Excellence in SpanishINTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT
PAul J. MuRRAyAll-College Excellence in Writing AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to one student who has an overall grade point average of �.0 or better and submits the winning paper in the SUNY Cortland Writing Contest.
ANTHONy JARED NElSONPsychology Academic Excellence AwardPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average.
Irmgard Mechlenburg Taylor Award ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to the student with the highest grade point average in the School of Arts and Sciences who is a Phi Kappa Phi member.
ANITA CHRISTINE PEñA Charles T. Griffes Award ◊
PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENTPresented to the student who demonstrates musical talent and academic achievement.
JEFFREy PERREAulTSidney R. Waldron Award for Academic Excellence INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMPresented to a single student with the highest, or near the highest, grade point average and who has shown overall excellence in their academic career.
REBECCA ElIzABETH QuIvEyAnn C. Allen Memorial AwardCOMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to the outstanding graduating senior in mass communication.
Honors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
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KAITlIN ElIzABETH RAMSBOTHAMPeter Eisenhardt ‘67 Award for Excellence in Tech First! ◊
ALL-COLLEGEPresented to students who earned a grade point average of �.� or better in courses in the Tech First! learning community, made consistently positive contributions to the learning community experience and demonstrated integrity leadership and creativity.
STEPHANIE lOuISE REyNOlDSMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
CHAD REzSNyAKArden P. Zipp Prize in Inorganic Chemistry ◊
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENTPresented to the student who has achieved the highest grade in inorganic chemistry or who has demonstrated superior knowledge in inorganic chemistry through his or her research work.
KENNETH ROBERTSAward for Outstanding Achievement in CriminologySOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to the junior or senior criminology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.
EMIly SCHMIDTPeter Eisenhardt ‘67 Award for Excellence in Our Storied Land ◊
ALL-COLLEGEPresented to students who earned a grade point average of �.� or better in courses in the Our Storied Land learning community, made consistently positive contributions to the learning community experience and demonstrated integrity leadership and creativity.
JENNIFER SCHMOHEThe Fred Hanga Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Business Economics ◊
ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTPresented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average in business economics.
NICOlE SCIASCIAAdams-Hill Theatre Award ◊ PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENTPresented to the outstanding theatre student for high academic achievement in combination with theatre artistry.
MOMODOu S. SEyAward for Excellence in Understanding Multicultural and Gender IssuesMULTICULTURAL AND GENDER STUDIES PROGRAMPresented to students who demonstrate excellence in various areas of multicultural and gender issues.
ADRIEl JONAH SHEAW. Maxwell Hawkins Award ◊
GEOLOGY DEPARTMENTFor outstanding academic achievement by a senior geology major.
vANESSA SHulTESAward for Outstanding Achievement in Public Policy and Public AdministrationPOLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTPresented to the senior political science major with a public policy and public administration concentration and the highest overall grade point average.
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AMANDA SMITHMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
Van Akin Burd Scholarship in English ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented annually to a junior, senior or graduate English major.
MARC AARON STEvENSSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
JIllIAN TABONEMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
BOBBy TAylORW. Graham Heaslip Award ◊
GEOLOGY DEPARTMENTFor outstanding academic achievement by a junior geology major.
STACI BETH TEDROWMarion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ◊
ENGLISH DEPARTMENTPresented to junior, senior or graduate English majors based on academic merit and financial need.
Honors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
MATTHEW vITAlEPast Presidents Scholarship: Richard C. Jones ◊
CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
KEvIN WEBERHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
KylE RICHARD WECKESSERSenior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
Top Graduating Senior in ChemistryCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
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NICHOlAS WEEKESHonors Program AwardALL-COLLEGEPresented to graduating Honors Program participants who have completed �� credit hours of enhanced course work with a grade point average of �.� or better, an honors thesis with a grade of B or above and �0 hours of service.
CHRISTINE RENEE WHEATAnthropology Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementSOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENTPresented to a junior or senior anthropology major who excels in academic performance and related activities.
Senior Academic Achievement Award ◊
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONPresented to the top five seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the top five seniors in the School of Education and the top five seniors in the School of Professional Studies pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.
KRISTIN A. WHITEPast Presidents Scholarship: Judson H. Taylor ◊ CORTLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPresented to second-semester sophomores and juniors with a grade point average of �.� or better who have contributed to the College community.
CASSANDRA WHITlOCKD. Jo Schaffer Scholarship for Excellence in Art HistoryART AND ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT
STEPHEN MATTHEW WIllIAMSThe James McKee Memorial AwardAFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES DEPARTMENTPresented to the outstanding student with the highest grade point average in African American studies.
SABRINA J. WOODRuFFThe Outstanding Senior Physics Major Award PHYSICS DEPARTMENTPresented to an outstanding senior physics major.
RESIDENCE HAll AWARD
AlGER HAllDonald Parish Brooks Scholarship Award ALL-COLLEGEPresented to the residence hall having the highest cumulative average.
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Dr. Nancy Aumann AssociateProvost,AcademicAffairs
Ms. Darci Bacigalupi SpecialEventsCoordinator,President’sOffice
Dr. Philip Buckenmeyer AssociateProfessor,ExerciseScienceandSportStudies
Mr. Douglas DeRancy ’7� ExecutiveDirector,AlumniAffairs
Dr. Janet Duncan AssociateProfessor,FoundationsandSocialAdvocacy
Dr. Herbert Haines Professor,Sociology/Anthropology
Dr. R. Lawrence Klotz DistinguishedTeachingProfessor,BiologicalSciences
Dr. Kimberly Kraebel CommitteeCo-Chair AssistantProfessor,Psychology
Dr. Yomee Lee AssistantProfessor,ExerciseScienceandSportStudies
Dr. Virginia Levine ExecutiveAssistanttothePresident,President’sOffice
Mrs. Cassie Lewis Secretary,President’sOffice
Dr. Joy Mosher AssociateProfessor,Childhood/EarlyChildhoodEducation
Ms. Charlotte Plunkett SupervisingJanitor,PhysicalPlant
Mr. Kevin Pristash ’8�, M.A. ’�� AssociateDirector,CoreyUnion
Ms. Tracy Rammacher Director,PublicationsandElectronicMedia
Dr. Margaret Richardson AssistantProfessor,Childhood/EarlyChildhoodEducation
Dr. Michael Toglia Professor,Psychology
Mr. George VerDow Director,ClassroomMediaServices
Mr. Michael Whitlock Director,CoreyUnion,CampusActivitiesandConferences
Dr. Stephen Wilson Professor,PerformingArts(Music)
Dr. Susan Wilson CommitteeCo-Chair AssociateProfessor,RecreationandLeisureStudies