Honors Day 2005 - University of Delaware · Therese Rizzo, English A monetary award for a teaching assistant for excellence in teaching. Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising

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Honors Day Schedule of ActivitiesKey to abbreviations

University AwardsIntercollege AwardsCollege Awards and School/Department Awardsb COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCESb COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESb LERNER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICSb COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGb COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NURSING SCIENCESb COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION

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Honor Society MembersAlpha Kappa DeltaAlpha Lambda DeltaAlpha Mu AlphaBeta Gamma SigmaDelta Phi AlphaDobro SlovoFMA Honor SocietyGamma Kappa AlphaKappa Delta PiKappa Omicron NuLambda Pi EtaOmicron Delta EpsilonOmicron Delta KappaPhi Alpha ThetaPhi Beta KappaPhi Kappa PhiPhi Sigma TauPi Alpha AlphaPi Delta PhiPi Kappa LambdaPi Mu EpsilonPi Sigma AlphaSigma Delta PiSigma Iota RhoSigma Tau DeltaSigma Theta TauTau Beta Pi

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b Schedule of Activities • May 6, 2005

11:00 a.m.

College of Marine Studies ............................................Cannon Lab, Room 104

Sharp Campus, Lewes

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Luncheon hosted by President David Roselle and Provost Daniel Rich .................................................Bob Carpenter Center

2:30 p.m.

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ..............................Mitchell Hall

College of Arts and Sciences.....................................Trabant University Center,

Multipurpose Room

Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics .........Purnell Hall, Room 115

College of Engineering ...............................................Pearson Hall Auditorium

College of Health and Nursing Sciences...................Trabant University Center,

Theater

College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy ...............Clayton Hall

Department of Consumer Studies ..............................................Room 101B

School of Education.....................................................................Room 128

Department of Hotel, Restaurant

and Institutional Management ..................................................Room 101A

Department of Individual and Family Studies.............................Room 120

School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy ...................................Room 119

6:00 p.m.Division of Professional and Continuing Studies .......................................Clayton Hall, Room 101 A/B

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b Key to abbreviationsAG College of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesAS College of Arts and SciencesBE Alfred Lerner College of Business and EconomicsCE Division of Professional and Continuing StudiesEG College of EngineeringHN College of Health and Nursing SciencesHP College of Human Services, Education and

Public PolicyMS Graduate College of Marine StudiesUS University Studies

GR GraduateUG Undergraduate

Honor Societies: An asterisk (*) after an honor societyawardee’s name indicates a previously inducted honorsociety member.

b NoteUnless otherwise noted, all students listed in this program have a cumulative grade point index of 3.0 or higher. Additional students may be honored at the ceremonies of their particular undergraduate college.

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UNIVERSITY AWARDS are presented in recognition ofUniversity-wide or national achievement.Excellence-in-Teaching Faculty AwardMichael Greenberg, Mechanical EngineeringPaul Head, MusicGerard Hoefling, PsychologyAmy Johnson, NursingThe University honors faculty members with monetary awards forexcellence in teaching made available with funds from the Officeof the President and the Office of the Provost.

Excellence-in-Teaching Teaching Assistant AwardJorge Garcia, Electrical and Computer EngineeringTherese Rizzo, EnglishA monetary award for a teaching assistant for excellence in teaching.

Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising AwardBrian Hanson, GeographyThis monetary award is given to emphasize the importance ofexcellent academic advising, to recognize and reward excellentfaculty advisors, and to encourage faculty to devote their timeand attention to becoming more effective advisors. This campus-wide recognition indicates to students, parents, faculty, and theUniversity community that academic advising is a valued part ofthe student’s education at the University.

Barry M. Goldwater ScholarshipAgata A. Bielska, ASGeoffrey M. Oxberry, EGJames J. Parris, ASThe Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in EducationFoundation was established in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M.Goldwater and was designed to foster and encourage outstandingstudents to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the naturalsciences, and engineering.

Marshall ScholarshipNicholas P. Klingaman, ASMarshall Scholarships were founded in Great Britain in 1953 byan Act of Parliament. These scholarships were established tothank the people of the United States for the assistance receivedunder the Marshall Plan developed by General George C.Marshall after World War II. Marshall Scholarships are awarded toabout 40 students per year and provide opportunities forAmerican students who have demonstrated academic excellenceto continue their studies at a university of their choice in GreatBritain. Recipients of this highly competitive scholarship musthave an outstanding academic record with a minimum gradepoint average of 3.7. They also must have demonstrated leader-ship ability and the potential to make significant contributions tosociety.

Truman ScholarshipDalit M. Gulak, ASThomas W. Isherwood, ASThe Truman Scholarship Foundation was established by Congressin 1975 as a federal memorial to President Harry S. Truman. TheFoundation awards scholarships for college students to attendgraduate school in preparation for careers in government or else-where in public service. Recipients of this highly competitive

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AAUP Undergraduate Student AwardJennifer H. Adams, HNChristine M. Tate, EGThe University of Delaware Chapter of the American Association ofUniversity Professors has established a monetary award to be givento graduating seniors who have been accepted into graduate schooland are planning on an academic career. Students who demonstrateexcellence in scholarship, character, and have been engaged in com-munity service are eligible for the award.

AAUW Award Newark BranchOlajumoke Fadugba, ASAn annual monetary award to an outstanding senior woman, basedon academic achievement and leadership in service on the campusand in the community. A minimum index of 3.25 is required.

Alumni Honors Day Book AwardFran L. Nadel, HPAlana Kheyfets, BEDara S. Missan, HNJamie R. Pool, AGAlessandra B. Schneider, ASAaron M. Wolff, EGAward to a sophomore or junior in each college who has a sinceredesire for knowledge and has participated in extracurricular activitiesdesigned to help fellow students achieve academic success.

Mae Carter AwardStacy L. Huntoon, EGYvette Boyd Pratt, HNA monetary award given in honor of Mae Carter, former AssistantProvost for Women's Affairs and Executive Director of theCommission on the Status of Women. The award recognizes a return-ing adult woman student at the University who has demonstratedstrong commitment to scholarship and service to women.

Bessie Collins AwardCarol E. Breeding, HPThis monetary award was established in memory of the formerDean of Women, Bessie B. Collins, an early advocate and supporterof continuing education for women. The award is given to a return-ing adult woman student who has demonstrated future promise,

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scholarship must be United States citizens, have an outstandingrecord of academic achievement and leadership ability, and becommitted to careers in government or the not-for-profit sector.

Alexander J. Taylor, Sr. Award for Outstanding SeniorWilliam A. Tisdale III, EGThis monetary award is given by the University of DelawareAlumni Association to the outstanding senior man who hasdemonstrated the qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenshipand character exemplified by Mr. Taylor, a dedicated and loyalfriend and alumnus of the University.

Emalea P. Warner Award for Outstanding SeniorSamantha Foy, HNThis monetary award is given by the University of DelawareAlumni Association to the outstanding senior woman who hasdemonstrated scholarship, leadership, citizenship and characterexemplified by Mrs. Warner, a champion of education in the Stateof Delaware.

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overcome special difficulties, and contributed to the University andgreater community.

Down Under Endowment Trust ScholarshipsYvonne L. Sanya, HPSeveral scholarships are awarded in recognition of demonstratedleadership in student government activities and academicperformance.

Milton L. Draper ’22 Student-Alumni Relations ScholarshipJeffrey M. Haas, BEElizabeth Wong, BEThese scholarships were established in honor of Milton L. Draper ‘22,former University of Delaware Alumni Association president andSigma Nu fraternity member. They are awarded to sophomores orjuniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedicationand enthusiasm for the University and value student-alumni interaction.

Geis Student Research on Women AwardHillary Murtha, 1st Place, AS, GRLaura T. Brady, 2nd Place, HP, GRTerry Lilley, 1st Place, AS, UGGrace Patterson, 2nd Place, US, UGMonetary awards to an undergraduate and graduate student in recognition of their outstanding research papers on women.

Harward FellowsJames C. Harding, ASJane I. Lim, ASScott E. Kasprzak, EGDaniel A. Mason, ASJane M. Tippett, ASMonetary awards are presented to senior Honors Degree withDistinction candidates with outstanding academic and researchaccomplishments for full-time research in the Winter Session of the senior year. This award is in honor of Donald W. Harward, thefounding director of the University Honors Program.

Panel of Distinguished SeniorsJoshua Aaron Gerstenblith, BEBrittany K. Hitz, HPNicholas P. Klingaman, ASMichelle A. Morges, AGWilliam A. Tisdale III, EGClaire M. Zelinskas, HNA monetary award in recognition of outstanding scholarship to apanel comprised of one senior in each college. Selection requires aminimum index of 3.5 with 15 credit hours average each semesterand 75 percent of the total credit hours earned at the University.Outstanding personal qualities are also considered.

Phi Beta Kappa Clift and DeArmond AwardAndrea C. Lang, ASAwarded on the basis of outstanding intellectual promise to soph-omores enrolled in curricula that would qualify them for eventualelection as members in course of Phi Beta Kappa. A monetaryaward is made to the recipient.

Phi Beta Kappa Annual Herbert Ellis Newman AwardKenneth J. Bell, ASAwarded on the basis of outstanding intellectual promise to juniorsenrolled in curricula that would qualify them for eventual electionas members of Phi Beta Kappa. A monetary award is made to therecipient.

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George and Margaret Collins Seitz AwardHolly Ungerbuehler, ASMatthew M. Ardakanian, HPPresented to freshmen or sophomores who have demonstratedunusual traits of fine character and who are likely in succeeding yearsto exert influence on others in developing the same qualities.

INTERCOLLEGE AWARDS are presented to students whose course ofstudy may be interdepartmental, or awards whose criteria includeselection from one or more departments. Irma Ayers Scholar AwardSarah K. Raffensperger, HNAshley M. Wilson, HPA monetary award to a sophomore in the department of CNST,HRIM, IFST or Nutrition and Dietetics major with the highest cumu-lative index for the first three semesters of enrollment at theUniversity.

Bill N. Baron FellowshipOzgenc Ebil, EGHolly L. Schaeffer, EGRecipients must be carrying out or have recently completed an excep-tional piece of supervised research in engineering, science or energypolicy in the renewable energy field with a strong preference forresearch emphasizing photovoltaics. Awarded to a graduate and anundergraduate student.

Bunnell Family Scholarship FundJennifer L. Cascarino, AGNikki L. Ennis, EGKyle P. Glover, ASJared D. Lander, AS Scholarships given to recognize outstanding students majoring inany discipline with an emphasis on technical studies. Selection isbased upon academic performance.

Delaware Association of Family and Consumer SciencesPreprofessional/Graduate AwardJennifer L. Turner, HNThe purpose of this award is to recognize and promote commitmentand leadership in the preprofessional/graduate student section of theAmerican Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Delaware Association of School Administrators Award (DASA)Danielle C. Clark, ASReagan E. Hastings, HPAn award presented by the Delaware Association of SchoolAdministrators to a graduating senior in education who has demon-strated outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership and characterand gives promise of making a meaningful contribution to the teach-ing profession.

Delaware Retired School Personnel Association AwardSean T. O’Grady, HPAn award presented to a junior education major who is a Delawareresident and who has graduated from a Delaware public high school.Student must be in good standing academically and demonstrategood character.

Delta Kappa Gamma International Society Award, Alpha ChapterSara E. Dickey, HP, Senior Kathryn L. Herman, HN, Junior Alexandra R. Patterson, HP, SophomoreAshley N. Vent, AG, Freshman

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Monetary awards are presented to a full-time freshman, sophomore,junior and senior enrolled in a teacher education program. Selectionis based upon outstanding scholarship and active participation ineducation-related activities. The student should exhibit qualities thatdemonstrate future promise in the field of education.

Education Alumni Association ScholarshipsTiffany L. Koontz, HP, Education Alumni ScholarshipCasey L. Naumann, HP, Frank B. Murray ScholarshipKaren M. Anderson, HP, Claude Spencer ScholarshipKyle J. Somers, AS, History Education, William B. Keene ScholarshipScholarships presented by the School of Education’s AlumniAssociation to juniors or seniors in a teacher education program whoexhibit exceptional promise as educators.

Paynter Memorial PrizeBrian P. Gladnick, ASA monetary award to the senior with the highest academic index andoutstanding personal qualities who is pursuing medical school.

Phi Delta Kappa AwardAmber M. Brooks, ASAmanda M. Cascio, HPAn award presented by the Delaware chapter of Phi Delta Kappa toan undergraduate teacher education student who shows evidence andpromise of excellence in educational research.

Recognition of Outstanding Student TeachersShari E. Bauman, Health and Physical EducationAmanda M. Cascio, Early Childhood Special EducationLaura M. Castellano, Psychology EducationDanielle C. Clark, Spanish EducationLoretta A. Conaty, Agriculture EducationNeil J. Delson, Music EducationGregory J. Deveney, Mathematics EducationSarah E. Dickey, Elementary Teacher EducationKeri A. Doherty, Elementary Teacher EducationJane M. Eoppolo, Early Childhood EducationLaurie B. Erickson, Elementary Teacher EducationTammy L. Garber, Mathematics EducationKelley L. Gilbert, Elementary Teacher EducationDawn A. Helch, German EducationMegan E. Henry, Elementary Teacher EducationAlexandra B. Hervish, History EducationNicole B. Hitchen, Biology EducationSarah L. Hussey, Early Childhood Education (K-4)Amy R. Kissell, English EducationMichelle S. Koslow, Elementary Teacher EducationStacy D. Krise, Elementary Teacher EducationErica L. LaBar, Elementary Teacher EducationMichelle E. Martin, Elementary Teacher EducationMegan P. Narducci, Psychology EducationJason J. Pope, Political Science EducationJennifer L. Ryan, Biology EducationKimberly A. Schafer, Elementary Teacher EducationMegan J. Slocomb, Elementary Teacher EducationSara M. Soriente, Earth Science EducationDiane M. Szabo, Elementary Teacher EducationKori B. Talbott, Health and Physical EducationAshley L. Vagnoni, Spanish EducationAlla Vayda, English EducationKrista N. Velez, Music EducationErin J. Westcott, Earth Science EducationAdrienne N. Zappacosta, Early Childhood Education Certificates are awarded to outstanding student teachers who havedemonstrated their abilities to function as scholars, problem solvers,and partners in a classroom environment. Demonstrated abilities in

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planning and implementing exceptional lessons; developing rapportwith children, colleagues, and parents; and incorporating suggestionsand new ideas into their best teaching practices are acknowledged.

Amy Rextrew AwardAllison L. Behrle, HN, JuniorCori A. Chascione, HP, JuniorSarah A. Burger, HN, SeniorNathan L. Metz, HP, SeniorMegan M. Sohasky, HN, SeniorA monetary award presented to a senior and a junior in consumerstudies; hotel, restaurant and institutional management; individualand family studies; or nutrition and dietetics who possess outstandingqualities of scholarship, leadership and character, plus an appreciationof the values that are basic to success in their chosen fields.

Amy Rextrew Graduate Student AwardGuadalupe L. Mangialavori, HN/Master'sErin M. Walker, HP/Master'sJean Marie St. Clair-Christman, HP/DoctoralA monetary award to master’s and Ph.D. candidates who are workingtoward graduate degrees in hotel, restaurant and institutional man-agement, individual and family studies or nutrition and dietetics. Inaddition to outstanding scholarship, the students should demon-strate potential leadership to the profession.

Dan Roarty Memorial ScholarshipsJennifer L. Lawrence, AGJanelle A. Konchar, EGScholarships provided by the Wilmington Section of the Instrument-ation, Systems, and Automation Society to one junior-year student inthe College of Engineering and one junior-year student in the biore-sources engineering department in the College of Agriculture andNatural Resources with a 3.0 GPA or better, and who demonstrate lead-ership, an interest in national-level professional societies, a willingnessto volunteer in engineering interactions beyond the University curricu-lum, and an interest in the field of instrumentation and controls.

Marion H. Steele Symposium Award(To be announced)First and second place awards to both undergraduate and graduatestudents in recognition of outstanding research papers which addressissues or topics of concern to family and consumer sciences.

UDLAPS Library Student Assistant ScholarshipSusanne J. IngleThe University of Delaware Library Assembly of Professional Staff(UDLAPS) awards a Library Student Assistant Scholarship towardattending a graduate library education program. The scholarship rec-ognizes library student assistants who demonstrate outstanding stu-dent service, a commitment to librarianship, and leadership potential.

Wall Street Journal AwardLaura V. Eichman, BEErika D. Farris, AGA commemorative medallion and a one-year subscription to anoutstanding student in food and resource economics and to an outstanding student in business and economics in recognition ofexceptional achievement.

Wilmington West Rotary Club ScholarshipsMichelle M. Manson, EGEdwin L. Stein Jr., EGOliver C. Western, BESeveral scholarships are awarded to upperclassmen majoring ineither business and economics, or engineering,.

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COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT AWARDS are presented to studentsin recognition of achievements within the college and theirvarious departments.COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

College Awards

Alpha Zeta PrizeKarin T. BurghardtAward given by the Delaware Chapter of Alpha Zeta to the highestranking sophomore student in the College of Agriculture and NaturalResources.

Dean’s Award for Student ExcellenceBrooke A. Bacas, Animal and Food SciencesSteven T. Ernst, Food and Resource EconomicsLisa Vormwald, Entomology and Wildlife EcologyGeneva B. Wirth, Plant and Soil SciencesErin A. Zimich, Bioresources EngineeringAward given to an outstanding senior in each department, as deter-mined by a faculty committee. Nominees must have a minimumGPA of 3.0 and must demonstrate evidence of success in leadership,academics and service throughout their undergraduate careers.Demonstrated commitment to the department or to the Collegethrough undergraduate research; involvement in a student organiza-tion is preferred.

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Animal and Food Sciences Faculty AwardCatherine A. ConnellyDanielle M. DiamondPresented to a senior major in Animal Science and a senior major inFood Science. Recipients are selected on the basis of academicachievement (minimum 3.0 GPA) and outstanding potential in ani-mal and food sciences. The award consists of a certificate and a mon-etary award from faculty contributions.

Dale F. Bray AwardHeather E. RoettgerAward honoring a former department chair and presented to a stu-dent in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology inrecognition of significant scholarly achievement, enthusiasm forlearning, and embodiment of the conservation ethic. Award consistsof a certificate and a book.

Department of Food and Resource Economics Outstanding SeniorAwardsSteven T. ErnstAshley E. KroonHeather L. O’NeillMeredith L. StevensonThese awards are given to outstanding seniors in each of the depart-ment’s affiliated majors in recognition of the student's accomplish-ments. This award is based on the recommendation of a departmentmember and considers the student’s GPA (minimum of 3.0); accom-plishments in department, college, and university service; and recog-nition of research and other scholarly activities.

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Henry E. Bearman ScholarshipMatthew M. LoiaconoMaia T. Tatinclaux Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in Natural ResourceManagement in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.Award is based on the student's academic performance (minimum3.0 GPA), service to others and interest in the outdoors.

Entomology and Wildlife Ecology Faculty AwardEric L. LudwigEmily S. KauffmanBeth A. WisotzkeyPresented to department majors who demonstrate significant schol-arly achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), enthusiasm for learning, andpotential for professional success. The award consists of a certificateand a book.

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College Awards

Arts and Humanities ScholarshipLaura R. ArmstrongMargaret K. FergerBruce R. FoxMichael P. McDonaldNaomi J. Moore Several scholarships are awarded annually to students majoring inhistory education and art history. Selection is based upon academicperformance.


Mark and Cara Alexander Marching Band Award for ExcellenceCourtney L. MooreA monetary award to a member of the Blue Hen Marching Band whoexhibits an outstanding commitment to the marching band program,excels in his/her talent, possesses and demonstrates leadership ability,and clearly exhibits pride and spirit in the University of Delaware.

Alpha Lambda Delta Excellence-in-Teaching AwardDevon Miller-DugganAn award recognizing outstanding teaching of first-year students.Alpha Lambda Delta members select the recipient of this award.

Alumni Undergraduate Award in HistoryLowell J. SilvermanAnne Marie SteadmanMonetary awards to two junior or senior history majors with the high-est history grade point averages and an overall grade point average of3.5 and above. Eligibility is limited to students who have taken atleast five history courses and HIST 268.

American Chemical Society Award in Analytical ChemistryCharlotte A. MasonPresented to an undergraduate chemistry major for outstanding class-room and laboratory performance in the area of analytical chemistry.The award consists of a year’s subscription to the journal AnalyticalChemistry.

American Chemical Society Award in ChemistryJames J. ParrisAward for outstanding scholarship and achievement to a juniormajoring in chemistry or biochemistry. The award consists of a year’smembership in the ACS, a year’s subscription to one of the ACS jour-nals and a monetary prize. Financial support provided by the AlbertaE. Edge Fund.

American Institute of Chemists Award in ChemistryChristopher W. amEndeAward to a graduating senior in chemistry or biochemistry who, onthe basis of a demonstrated record of leadership ability, character,and scholastic achievement, has shown potential for advancement ofthe chemical profession. The award includes a monetary prize.Financial support provided by the Alberta E. Edge Fund.

Award for Excellence in the GeosciencesBailey L. DuganA monetary award to an outstanding junior or senior in geology, geo-physics or environmental science with emphasis in geology who hasdemonstrated academic excellence in the geosciences.


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Awards for Excellence in Spanish StudiesBest Graduate Student EssayGabriela M. BlueAwarded for the best essay by a graduate student in Spanish Studies.

Awards for Excellence in Spanish StudiesBest Essay in Upper-division Hispanic Literature Courses Kelley C. PasticAwarded for the best essay in an undergraduate upper-division coursein Hispanic literature.

Awards for Excellence in Spanish StudiesOutstanding Student in Hispanic Literary Survey CoursesBethany A. LichtenbergAwarded to a student for outstanding work in an undergraduatePeninsular or Spanish American literary survey course.

Awards for Excellence in Spanish StudiesJanet Murdock Prize for Study AbroadTeresa C. CasellaThis award is intended to facilitate a full semester of study abroadfor an undergraduate student. Student must participate in a Spanishlanguage program offered by the University of Delaware.

Baxter-Sloyer Graduate Teaching AwardJason M. JacobsNakia A. RimmerAwarded to graduate teaching assistants in mathematical scienceswho have demonstrated superior effectiveness in teaching and in theperformance of their responsibilities.

Kevin Scott Beall Memorial AwardPatrick J. KnerrA monetary award given annually to the most outstanding freshmanmajoring in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry inmemory of Mr. Beall, a graduate of the department.

Lewis White Beck Philosophy PrizeJohn B. KarasAwarded to senior majors in philosophy who, by virtue of grade pointaverage in philosophy and general work, rank highest in the class.

Grace F. and Theodore Berger ScholarshipDiane M. Roberts JonesA tuition credit to a student in the Department of Music whodemonstrates the humanitarianism, professionalism, integrity, and unselfishness exemplified by Mr. and Mrs. Berger.

Biological Science Undergraduate Research Award Erin E. KenaleyAward given to a Biological Science senior, who will enter a graduateor combined MD/PhD program. The student must have a superioracademic record and have shown exceptional ability in researchwhile at the University of Delaware as evidenced by publication orpresentations at scientific meetings.

Biological Science Academic Excellence Award Joseph S. FotosThis award is given each year to the Biological Science senior whobest displays overall academic excellence which goes beyond class-room performance.

Theodore E. D. Braun French Undergraduate Student AwardLauren E. WareThis award consists of a certificate and a cash prize. The French facultyselect an outstanding student majoring in a french studies concentra-

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tion for a B.A. in foreign languages and literatures, or in French educa-tion. An overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.4 in the major are mini-mum requirements.

Edwin C. Buxbaum AwardKendra C. HennigA monetary award to senior anthropology majors with the highestgrade point average in anthropology.

Wallace H. Carothers ScholarshipTapan P. PatelA monetary award to the most outstanding sophomore student inchemistry or biochemistry, to commemorate the achievements of thispioneer in polymer chemistry.

William D. Clark PrizeRichard J. Seagraves IIA monetary award presented only when a senior majoring inmathematics has, in the opinion of the department, unusualability in the area.

Evelyn Holst Clift AwardAnne Marie SteadmanKristi R. WeinerMonetary awards are given to two or more outstanding senior historymajors. The award is made in memory of Dr. Evelyn Holst Clift, faculty member from 1942 until 1975.

Frank W. Collins Undergraduate Award in BiochemistryAmanda L. PetersPresented to an undergraduate biochemistry or chemistry major foroutstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area ofbiochemistry. The award consists of an honorarium funded by theFrank W. Collins Endowment.

Computer and Information Sciences Graduate Teaching Assistant AwardSara E. SprenkleA monetary award given to a CIS graduate teaching assistant in recog-nition of teaching excellence. The recipient is selected by the CISdepartment tenure-track faculty.

Computer and Information Sciences Outstanding Student AwardDaniel S. RocheA monetary prize, provided by a Unisys Corporation grant, is award-ed to CIS students in recognition of outstanding achievement inacademic leadership.

Computer and Information Sciences Outstanding SophomoreAwardMatthew C. ReinExemplary freshman year academic performance is recognized by amonetary award to a current CIS sophomore, provided by a grantfrom the Unisys Corporation.

Cyrus L. Day Memorial ScholarshipMarie M. McMearty Annual scholarship awarded to a French, English, and/or Dramaticsmajor. Selection is based upon academic performance.

Delaware Academy of Science AwardJennifer E. AnneElliott RiveraAn award to encourage continued study that is given to outstandingmale and female junior Geology majors who have demonstratedskills for achievement in science and technology.




Delaware State Music Teachers’ Association AwardAnna R. ParksA monetary award from DSMTA to the bachelor of music studentwho demonstrates the highest level of proficiency on his or herinstrument.

DeLoache Music AwardDaniel M. GoldsteinA monetary award to the marching band member who exhibits thehighest standard of leadership and enthusiasm, scholarship, andmusicianship.

Department of Art History Faculty Award for Academic ExcellenceKathryn S. LaPradA monetary award to a senior major with the highest academic index.

Department of Communication Faculty AwardLeah A. GeibAn award presented to an outstanding senior major who, in theopinion of the faculty, has superior potential for graduate study anduniversity teaching in the field of communication.

Department of Fine Arts & Visual Communications Faculty Award Michael Joseph MatareseA cash award to a graduating senior in recognition of outstandingachievement in the field of art.

Robert J. Di Pietro AwardStephen W. AdamsAn award established to honor Dr. Robert J. Di Pietro, former chairof foreign languages and literatures and founder of the Italian pro-gram at the University. The award recognizes an outstanding studentof second-year Italian who intends to study further in that area.

Robert J. Di Pietro Award for Undergraduate Achievement inLinguistics and Cognitive ScienceLindsay A. CharlesThis award, in memory of Professor Robert Di Pietro, is given to theoutstanding graduating senior or seniors in linguistics or cognitivescience.

Paul Dolan Undergraduate FellowshipMichael J. HoffmanEstablished in memory of professor Paul Dolan and his contributionsto the political science department, University and state, a tuitionaward is made to the student who is majoring in political science andwho “shows by scholarship and character the greatest promise for thestudy of law for the public good.”

Quaesita Drake ScholarshipsAgata A. BielskaCharlotte A. MasonMonetary award to an outstanding junior or senior woman who is achemistry or biochemistry major, on the basis of academic accom-plishment and potential and excellence of character. The award isestablished in memory of Quaesita Drake, faculty member from 1917until 1955.

Elizabeth Dyer Awards for Excellence in Chemistry andBiochemistryHeather S. Egolf-Fox Amanda L. PetersMonetary awards are given to senior majors in recognition of out-

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standing performance in one or more of the following areas: scholar-ship, research and service to the Department of Chemistry andBiochemistry. The award honors Elizabeth Dyer, faculty memberfrom 1933 until 1971.

Elizabeth Dyer Awards to Graduate Teaching Assistants forExcellence in TeachingLisa A. Haines Emily C. McCusker Danny Ramadan Ronak V. Rughani Chapman M. WrightMonetary awards are given to recognize graduate teaching assistantsin the department for excellent achievement in the teaching of chemistry.

East Asian Studies Book AwardMegan R. StrumbeckDevin C. VarsalonaMonetary awards are given to junior EASP majors with the highestGPA in the major (must be over 3.25 after having taken 5 courses/15credits or more in EASP beyond the basic language requirements)and with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. The second is to be given toa student who minors in EAST or EASL, with the highest GPA (above3.25) in the minor after 3 courses/9 credits in the program (beyondthe basic language requirements in the case of EASL), and an overallGPA of 3.0 or better.

East Asian Studies ScholarshipJacqueline E. TetiA monetary award is given to a senior EASP major with the highestGPA in the major (must be over 3.25 after having taken 5 courses/15credits or more in EASP beyond the basic language requirements)and with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.

Willard Allen Fletcher PrizeMichael D. McKainA monetary award given to one history education major in honor offormer department chair Willard Allen Fletcher. The prize is awardedfor a student research paper that exhibits quality work that evidencesan authenticity of research and integrity in presentation and docu-mentation.

Berwyn N. Fragner Memorial ScholarshipJayson M. DeweyLauren M. FerrilloKenna P. PlangemannNatalie J. TorentinosMonetary awards presented to outstanding history majors. Selectionis based upon academic performance and need.

William P. Frank Memorial ScholarshipJocelyn D. JonesAn award established by family and donors to recognize a promisingstudent in the field of journalism.

French Faculty AwardHeather J. JohnsonAn award for academic excellence and outstanding service to thedepartment.

Geography Faculty AwardJustin R. KingA monetary award to a senior geography major who, in the judgmentof the faculty, has best achieved academic excellence in geography.




Steven Geracimos Memorial AwardSara R. AntoshkiwA monetary award to an outstanding computer science major whohas demonstrated both interest and aptitude for the subject, as characterized by Steven Geracimos.

Robert Geuder PrizeLucas Matthew WatkinsThe Robert Geuder Prize is awarded to a third-year VisualCommunications major for proven creative excellence and demon-strated leadership.

Edmund S. Glenn Memorial AwardJacqueline E. TurnerAn award presented to an outstanding senior communication majorwho in the opinion of the department faculty exhibits the qualitiescharacterized by Professor of Communication Edmund S. Glenn.

Laura L. Hickman AwardCaroline Alison Louise LethamA monetary award to a junior or senior art major in recognition ofcreative excellence in the discipline of printmaking.

Sepp Hilsenrad Memorial AwardMichael J. EithA monetary award given to an outstanding student of German by theDelaware Sängerbund and Library Association, Inc.

Barbara Hughes AwardAshley E. Bram-JohnsonMonetary awards to sophomore anthropology majors with the high-est grade point average in anthropology.

Hypercube Scholar AwardTyler A. ZimmermanAn award, presented by Hypercube Inc., is given to a senior chemistrymajor who has demonstrated academic excellence and significantinvolvement in computational chemistry or molecular modeling.This award consists of HyperChem software.

Italian Faculty Award of ExcellenceMargaret L. SchlassAn award presented to the student who demonstrates the mostprogress in the acquisition of Italian during the first year.

Italo-Americans United AwardSamantha M. DesperMatthew D. JenkinsStephanie E. RaibleGina M. ZanellaAwards to outstanding students of Italian language and literaturewho have shown consistent excellence in their studies.

Italo-Americans United Di Pietro Memorial PlaqueGina M. ZanellaAn award presented to the most outstanding advanced student ofItalian language and literature.

F. Warren James Memorial AwardAmanda J. McDonaldA monetary award to an outstanding voice major.

Edward G. and Naomi L. Jefferson Prize Gracin M. DorseyThe Jefferson Prize is given annually to an outstanding undergradu-ate or graduate music major to encourage ongoing research and

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study. The money may be used for summer research, specializedstudy in performance or attendance at a music festival or workshop.

Richard M. Johnson Jr. Memorial AwardLiang-I KangA monetary award to the junior in biological sciences who bestexemplifies the ideals of sound scholarship and intellectual leader-ship, actively pursues truth, and appreciates the significance of science to mankind.

Ray E. Keesey AwardBethany A. LichtenbergAn award made on the recommendation of the Department ofCommunication to the outstanding senior major each year.

Hatem M. Khalil Memorial Award Anteneh A. AntenehA monetary award is made to a CIS major in recognition of outstand-ing achievement in software engineering.

Hal Kierce AwardElizabeth M. Shaheen-DumkeAn award in memory of Hal Kierce to an outstanding senior commu-nication/public relations student who exhibits the commitment toprofessional excellence which was characterized by Mr. Kierce.

Halsey M. MacPhee AwardJason A. VigunasA monetary award and a certificate to the most outstanding seniorpsychology major.

Lawrence Marshall Memorial AwardChristopher K. HamiltonA monetary award given to an outstanding student majoring in com-puter and information sciences who exemplifies the qualities of lead-ership and outstanding academic scholarship.

Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association Scholarship(To be announced)An award established by the MDDC Press Association to recognize apromising student in the field of journalism. Journalism concentra-tors from Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia are eligi-ble for consideration.

Ross Mayhew Scholarship (To be announced)One scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding junior major-ing in journalism. Selection is based upon academic performanceand journalistic talent.

Benjamin McLuckie AwardTerry G. LilleyCarla N. RussellA monetary award presented annually to the senior sociology majorwho best demonstrates the scholarship, dedication, and integrity thatexemplified Professor McLuckie’s life and work.

William E. Meakin Memorial AwardJayson M. DeweyJames W. NelsonMatthew L. SimonA monetary award to a junior or senior who meets the scholarshipcriteria of academic performance and who has a distinguished recordof community service to commemorate a fine young man who lovedhis fellow human beings as much as he loved history.




Eugene F. and Catherine Melk Award in ArtSara Jane GeigerAn award to a junior or senior art major, whose work represents, inthe opinion of the art faculty, the most significant advance in personalartistic achievement during the student’s years of undergraduate study.

Eugene F. and Catherine Melk Award in CommunicationKelley C. PasticAn award to a junior or senior communication major who has thehighest grade point average, as determined by the communicationdepartment faculty.

Merck Index AwardsOlajumoke O. FadugbaMatthew F. RobertsA monetary award presented by Merck & Co., Inc. to students whohave demonstrated both academic merit and the promise of futureachievement in the field of chemistry. Financial support provided bythe Alberta E. Edge Fund.

James Mercer Merrill Memorial AwardKristen L. GeamanDaniel H. KanhoferA monetary award given to outstanding juniors majoring in history.The award honors James Mercer Merrill, faculty member from 1966until 1985.

James A. Moore Undergraduate Award in Organic ChemistryChristopher W. amEndeAn honorarium presented to an undergraduate chemistry or bio-chemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory perform-ance in the area of organic chemistry. The award honors James A.Moore, faculty member 1955–1988.

E. A. Nickerson Excellence in Journalism Award(To be announced)An award established to recognize an outstanding journalism studentin honor of Professor Nickerson. The work encompasses all workdone through the final week of classes.

George Nocito Art AwardTodd Tokuzo MiyashiroA monetary award established by the faculty of the fine arts and visu-al communications department in memory of the late chair andawarded to a graduating senior in recognition of outstandingachievement in the field of art.

Joseph H. Noggle Undergraduate Award in Physical ChemistryMark P. SchopferAn honorarium presented to an undergraduate chemistry or bio-chemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory perform-ance in the area of physical chemistry. The award honors Joseph H.Noggle, faculty member 1971–1998.

David L. Norton Book PrizeSophia BishopFor the junior major in philosophy who has completed at least halfof the major requirements with the highest average in philosophy.

Order of the Sons of Italy AwardGina M. EspositoJessica E. OswaldJoseph L. TardioAwards are given to outstanding juniors and seniors who have shownacademic excellence in their Italian studies.

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Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies in Art HistoryAwardMelody B. DeusnerA certificate awarded to an outstanding graduate student in arthistory.

Outstanding Brother Award–Xi Mu Chapter of Phi Mu AlphaSinfonia Fraternity of AmericaAlan J. CookAn award to a fraternity brother who demonstrates outstandingachievement in the areas of scholarship, chapter leadership and activ-ities, and musical excellence. The recipient exemplifies all the quali-ties and ideals of the fraternity and must be an active member in thefraternity.

Outstanding Senior in Environmental ScienceNicholas P. KlingamanA monetary award to the senior environmental science major whohas best achieved academic excellence in environmental science.

Frank A. Pehrson Graduate Student Achievement Award inComputer and Information SciencesZhendong WanA travel allowance to attend a professional technical meeting givenannually to one or more CIS graduate students in recognition ofoutstanding performance and future potential in the field.

Len Perfetti Memorial AwardWilliam M. GrattonA plaque and a cash award presented annually to the seniorcriminal justice major who best demonstrates the scholarship,leadership, determination to excel, and commitment to humanservice that characterized Len Perfetti’s life and career as a student.

Pi Kappa Lambda AwardKrista N. VelezA monetary award given by faculty members of Pi Kappa Lambda tothe senior music major with the highest cumulative index.

Theodore Presser Foundation ScholarshipDaniel S. RocheA scholarship to a music major (who will be a senior in theupcoming academic year) in recognition of excellence in academicsand music.

Psychology Faculty AwardAdelyn R. O’HaraA monetary award and a certificate to the graduating senior psychol-ogy major with the highest overall grade point index.

Psychology Junior AwardKristin M. JacksonA monetary award and a certificate to the junior psychology majorwith the highest overall grade point index through five semesters.

Psychology Research AwardEmily K. LichvarThe faculty recognizes the senior psychology majors who have com-pleted the most significant undergraduate research project.

Quantum Leap Innovations Graduate Student Excellence AwardMin LiThis monetary award is given annually to a graduate student in com-puter science. The award recognizes excellence in the field of artificialintelligence.




Quantum Leap Innovations Outstanding Senior AwardLewis H. FishgoldA monetary prize is awarded to a senior computer science major inrecognition of superior academic performance in computer science.

Carl J. and Eleanor Rees ScholarshipMichael J. BirenbaumRobert V. DemarcoKathleen B. FaganNicole M. FerriseJackson A. KantrussKaren S. KatzMatthew J. KistlerChana M. KuhnsMatthew B. MathesonStephanie E. MerklerGeorge R. MitesserTodd W. MolnarDenise M. MurrayEmily A. PretzDaniel S. RocheKathryn E. SharpeBonard B. Timmons IIIMatthew B. WellsSeveral scholarships are awarded to undergraduates majoring inmathematics. Selection is based upon academic performance.

Edward H. Rosenberry Undergraduate Writing AwardPaul S. LongDouglas J. ManleyAmanda L. PetersAdam G. RothschildJane M. TippettAwarded annually from funds established by the late ProfessorEmeritus Edward H. Rosenberry to students for excellence in writing.The goal of these monetary awards is to increase faculty and studentawareness that good writing matters, and that it matters to everyone.Additional monetary awards may be given.

Nellie Thompson Rudd Women’s Studies AwardsStacey L. CallawayEstablished by former University of Delaware President E.A. Trabantin memory of his mother, a monetary award to a graduating seniorwomen’s studies major, and a monetary award to a graduating seniorwomen’s studies minor with outstanding records of scholarship,leadership, and service in women’s studies.

Gene J. and Frances E. Schiavelli Undergraduate ResearchFellowship Christopher W. amEndeAwarded annually to an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistrymajor who shows special promise as a research scientist, as demon-strated by work accomplished during his or her academic career.Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made by the chairper-son of the University of Delaware’s Department of Chemistry andBiochemistry from among candidates nominated by faculty in thatdepartment.

C. Frank Shaw III Undergraduate Award in Inorganic ChemistryBrian S. HannaPresented to an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major foroutstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area ofinorganic chemistry. The award is a monetary prize.

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Lauri Pfeffer Shinn Memorial AwardSreedevi SampathTara L. StrobelA monetary award given annually to one or more women CIS stu-dents in recognition of a contribution to the CIS department and/orin recognition of academic success.

Sigma Alpha Iota Honor AwardJacquelyn R. SeaborgA certificate presented to the Sigma Alpha Iota student who exhibitsexceptional scholarship and general contribution to the musicdepartment and to the Chapter.

Sigma Alpha Iota Honor CertificateStephanie J. JanesA certificate presented to the senior Sigma Alpha Iota member withthe highest GPA of graduating seniors.

Sigma Delta Pi Book AwardJacqueline M. HornbergerThe national Spanish honor society honors the new initiate inSpanish with the highest cumulative index.

Joel Silver Symposium AwardDaniel J. Cline, GRThis award, in memory of Joel Silver, a doctoral chemistry studentkilled in a traffic accident in his last year, recognizes excellentachievement in research as well as a highly professional presentationof results. The award includes a monetary prize.

Glenn S. Skinner Memorial AwardJuliana K. KretsingerThis stipend, in honor of Dr. Skinner, who was a member of thechemistry faculty 1928–1958, is presented for distinction in scholar-ship, research, and service to the department.

Eugenia Slavov Memorial ScholarshipKaitlin S. Carter, ItalianNicholas R. Johnson, RussianAwards to an outstanding junior or senior in Italian and to an out-standing junior or senior in Russian.

Robert E. Snyder Band Award/ScholarshipKelly J. StrayerTuition credit award to the marching band member judged the leaderin musicianship, scholarship, and contributing the most to the totalband program at the University.

Julian Steward AwardEmma J. LlansoA monetary award to a junior anthropology major with the highestgrade point average in anthropology.

E. Lyman Stewart InternshipAnne L. PeightelMatthew L. SimonA stipend awarded to junior or senior history majors for 10-weekinternships at a local historical agency.

Margaret Lynam Tindall Memorial Prize in English LiteratureMary E. ParisA monetary award by the English department to its senior major withthe highest cumulative average in English.




David J. Toman Art Conservation AwardErica L. CooneyThis award, in memory of art conservation student David J.Toman, recognizes a senior art conservation student who has bestdemonstrated a commitment to the importance and value of thepreservation of cultural property through internship, volunteerservice and academic activities. This award can be used for travel,study, or to further the student’s career goals.

Robert Barrie Ulin AwardBruce A. Coletta Jr.Eva B. KoehlerAlicia L. OmanCamille A. SawakA monetary book award to outstanding seniors in political scienceand in international relations together with an inscription of thenames on a plaque.

Undergraduate Award in Analytical ChemistryHeather S. Egolf-FoxA monetary award given to the graduating senior in the Departmentof Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship inanalytical chemistry.

Trudy H. Vinson Memorial ScholarshipAmanda M. AntonucciAwarded to the outstanding junior in the Department of Art History.

Visual Communications Faculty Senior Awards, Department ofFine Arts and Visual Communications Bryan J. Davis, IllustrationJenna L. Holcombe, Graphic DesignBrian D. Kadar, Advertising DesignCash awards to graduating seniors in visual communications inrecognition of creative excellence in the field of visual communica-tions.

Carl A. von Frankenberg Undergraduate Award in ChemistryEducationAndrea L. DrewesA monetary award given to the graduating senior in the Departmentof Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship in,and the practice of, chemistry education. The award honors Carl vonFrankenberg, faculty member 1961–1997.

Dr. Marion E. Wiley Memorial AwardMarissa D. BrownA monetary award to a non-major student of German who demon-strates superior scholarship, appreciation, and skill in courses beyondthe intermediate level.

Stephen J. Wolfe Memorial ScholarshipJanine JanoskiAwarded to a student entering the senior year majoring in mathematicswho has demonstrated both love and talent for the subject, qualitiespersonified by Professor Wolfe.

Women’s Studies Awards of Special MeritStacey L. Callaway, majorErin P. Foley, majorRachel L. Kassman, majorCarolyn M. Kindelan, majorAlondra R. Pacheco, majorAllyson N. Short, majorAndrew P. Soper, majorJennifer L. Barron, minor

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Elizabeth A. Bell, minorMarissa Daidone, minorMolly K. Fletcher, minorLauren B. Johnston, minorAmanda L. Koppel, minorAlanna M. Lynch, minorGeneva B. Wirth, minorCertificates are presented to honor graduating women’s studiesmajors and minors with distinguished academic records.

Gladys and Harry David Zutz AwardDevin C. VarsalonaThis monetary award honors a rising senior woman in theDepartment of Political Science and International Relations who isinterested in pursuing a career in public service or participating inpublic life.

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Thomas Baranello ScholarshipJulia M. Doppes One scholarship is awarded annually to a business and economicsstudent. Preference is given to a junior accounting major. Selection isbased upon academic performance and college recommendation.

Diamond State Financial Group Scholarship AwardKatherine DillonA monetary award presented to an outstanding junior in the LernerCollege of Business and Economics. The student must have an inter-est in entering a sales and marketing career upon graduation.Preference given to residents of the Delaware Valley area.

Lerner College of Business and Economics Alumni AwardKathryn PhilsonA monetary award presented by the alumni association to a studentin recognition of outstanding scholarship and qualities which reflectleadership potential.

Blaine G. Schmidt MBA AwardJoanna L. OkonowiczAn award to an outstanding MBA student who demonstrates academ-ic achievement and service to the University and the community. It isin honor of Blaine G. Schmidt, first chair of business administrationand director of the MBA program from 1976 until 1981.


Deloitte and Touche Scholarship AwardPatrice F. HughesElise Reardon WynnA monetary award to one of the top five junior accounting majorswho demonstrates writing ability, apparent willingness to accept pro-fessional responsibility and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Department of Accounting Outstanding Achievement Award forJunior MajorsDevin CahillJoseph A. CampbellBing L. CheungMegan DelanyJohn J. Imszennik Jr.Kelly Louise O'HaraRyan Christopher WashallKate Lynn WeldeElise Reardon WynnEngraved plaques given in recognition of highest academic achieve-ment to accounting juniors.

Department of Accounting Panel of Distinguished SeniorsJoshua A. GerstenblithJulia E. NeikirkMelanie Kathleen ZinnEngraved plaques given in recognition of highest academic achieve-ment to accounting seniors.

Department of Business Administration Panel of Distinguished SeniorsEmily BurekSarah HartsockGreg Jabs

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Sandy PenedaJames PlackMatthew VolkPlaques awarded to seniors in business administration in recognitionof academic achievement and professional excellence in their major.

Department of Business Administration Outstanding Junior AwardJoshua HausermanJenna BarsonMichele NeherGina EspositoJoseph HoffmanKerri WarnerPlaques awarded to juniors in business administration in recognitionof highest academic achievement.

Department of Economics Panel of Distinguished SeniorsKenneth J. BellMichael P. CaseyElizabeth A. HarkerThomas W. IsherwoodMatthew J. KistlerRonessa A. SelfridgeEngraved plaques given in recognition of highest academic achieve-ment to seniors in economics.

Department of Finance Distinguished Panel of Seniors AwardDeanna L. BuxtonLaura V. EichmanMatthew C. FanandakisCaitlin M. GuthingerRonessa A. SelfridgeAubrey StuempfleSara L. VandermarkPlaques awarded to seniors in recognition of academic achievementand professional excellence in the field of finance.

Department of Finance Outstanding Junior AwardJessica L. BerryMichael I. HertzRyan E. MorganKelly L. O’HaraDeepak VermaPlaques awarded to juniors in finance in recognition of highestacademic achievement.

Henry J. Donnelly Memorial PrizeJulia Elizabeth NeikirkA plaque presented to a senior accounting major with an interest inlaw or taxes.

Albert H. Dunn III Business Administration AwardKellie ParkinA plaque and a monetary award is presented to an outstandingsenior in the department.

Bruce Evans Memorial AwardJoshua Aaron GerstenblithA monetary award from a fund provided by Mr. and Mrs. IsadorEvans to senior accounting majors with the highest indexes and bestrecords in conduct and school citizenship. The names are recordedon a plaque donated by Alpha Epsilon Pi social fraternity and locat-ed in the Lerner College of Business and Economics.

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Financial Executives Institute Junior Scholarship AwardDeepak VermaKate Lynn Welde A monetary award from the Delaware Chapter of the FinancialExecutives Institute to accounting and finance juniors who haveexcelled academically and have an interest in entering industry.

Financial Executives Institute Senior Medallion PrizeCaitlin Marie Guthinger A medallion from the Delaware Chapter of the Financial ExecutivesInstitute to an accounting or finance senior who excels in scholarshipand leadership and who is interested in entering industry.

Jeffrey Heimann Memorial AwardDevin CahillKelly Louise O'HaraA monetary award established with funds provided through contri-butions in memory of Jeffrey Heimann to a rising senior accountingmajor who has demonstrated superior academic performance.

Hutchinson Scholars ProgramTimothy M. CanonicoAudrey R. DandoyChelsea L. EricksonMatthew L. SimonJason P. TarascoScholarships awarded annually to juniors majoring in economicswho have exhibited outstanding scholarship, leadership potentialand qualities of integrity and character. Hutchinson Scholars areresponsible for arranging the Hutchinson Lecture.

Charles N. Lanier Economics PrizeKenneth J. Bell, ASA monetary award to a senior economics major with the highestcumulative grade point index completing at least four semesters atthe University.

Charles N. Lanier Economics Scholarship AwardLaura A. Tymon, BEA monetary award given to a sophomore economics major on thebasis of outstanding academic performance.

Bertram F. Levin AwardDaniel A. Mason, ASA plaque is presented to a student who displays outstanding intellec-tual curiosity about economics. The award is given in recognition ofBertram F. Levin’s years of service to the Department of Economics.

Price Waterhouse Distinguished Student AwardJoshua Aaron GerstenblithA monetary award to an outstanding junior accounting major whohas demonstrated superior academic scholarship with a minimumgrade point average of 3.5 and qualities of leadership.

Jerome E. Scott AwardSara SieversA monetary award to a senior in marketing who exhibits strongintellectual skills, actively participates in University, business, orcommunity organizations, and exhibits integrity, strong character,and potential for success in marketing management.

E. Wakefield Smith Accounting PrizeElise Reardon WynnA monetary award to the outstanding junior majoring in accounting.

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Society of Financial Service Professionals Award, Delaware ChapterMatthew Charles FanandakisA monetary award presented to an outstanding senior majoring infinance who has demonstrated qualities of leadership and integrity.

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Charles B. Evans PrizeJohn R. Eisenbrey IIIA monetary award to the graduating senior engineering student whohas achieved an outstanding scholarship, leadership and servicerecord.

Liston A. Houston ScholarshipRebecca C. BealeJason M. BinzCory BudischakGlenn C. CatlinSarah E. CriswellChristopher W. DixonDennis J. HelmstetterAngela M. HuenerfauthBeth E. MillerAdam T. MurauskasSeveral scholarships are awarded to outstanding juniors majoring incivil, electrical or mechanical engineering. Selection is on the basis ofacademic performance, scholarly and campus activities.

George W. Laird Merit FellowshipMichael Z. BurrowsA monetary award established with funds provided through contri-butions in memory of George W. Laird to a first-year engineeringgraduate student. The selection is based upon balanced excellence,combining demonstrated intellectual capability with a strongemphasis on human qualities, and coupled with the practical skillsand common sense necessary to execute ideas.

Bangalore T. Lakshman ScholarshipKhadir A. GriffithAn award presented to an engineering student on the basis of out-standing scholarship.

Miles Powell Jr. ScholarshipCharles W. DielmannMichael P. ManloveMichael R. RaschJames K. SchmidBrendan SpencerDaniel R. SpikerJohn J. TullySeveral scholarships are awarded to undergraduate engineeringstudents who participate in intercollegiate varsity sports.

John R. Raymond RISE Book AwardVictor A. Carrio-VazquezA monetary award deposited to the student’s account based onparticipation in RISE activities and academic success.

RISE Corporate Friends AwardKhadir A. GriffithMaureen A. WanjareA monetary award to a returning undergraduate student or studentsin engineering who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship andpromise for success in the profession, provided by industry contribu-tions to the RISE program.

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Amerada Hess Corporation AwardMatthew A. DeSienoGeoffrey M. OxberryJustin R. SpaethRobert J. WernerA monetary award to junior chemical engineering students who havedemonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and who haveexpressed an interest in pursuing a career in the petroleum or relatedindustries.

American Chemical Society Award in Chemical EngineeringAndrew T. PeifferAn award by the ACS Delaware Section to a junior for outstandingscholarship and academic achievement. The award consists of a year’smembership in the ACS and a year’s subscription to one of the ACSjournals.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers Junior AwardElizabeth J. OeffingerA certificate and a monetary award is presented by the WilmingtonSection of the AIChE to the outstanding junior student, based onacademic strength and involvement in student organizations.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers Senior AwardWilliam A. Tisdale IIIA certificate and a monetary award is presented by the WilmingtonSection of the AIChE to the outstanding senior student, based onacademic strength and involvement in student organizations.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers Sophomore AwardJustin L. QuonA certificate and a monetary award is presented by the WilmingtonSection of the AIChE to the outstanding sophomore student, basedon academic strength and involvement in student organizations.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Delaware SectionOutstanding Student AwardMichael A. FuquaAn award to the outstanding student in the Delaware Section of ASME.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Section AwardJohn R. Eisenbrey IIIA certificate to an outstanding member of the ASME Student Sectionfor good academic standing and valuable contribution to the chapter.

Boeing Company ScholarshipWilliam R. Eisenhower Jr.Michael A. FuquaTwo scholarships to be awarded this year for a full-time junior student in electrical and computer engineering or mechanical engineering.

Dr. Robert T. Bosworth ScholarshipChristopher T. ShermanA scholarship awarded to a mechanical engineering student on thebasis of academic performance.

Garrett Reed Cantwell Graduate ScholarshipRohit VijayA monetary award presented to a second-year graduate student inchemical engineering who, in the opinion of the faculty, is an out-standing student in both the classroom and research. The award issponsored by Garrett W. and Nancy E. Cantwell.



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Center for Composite Materials Achievement AwardSolange C. AmourouxXiao GaoA monetary award which recognizes outstanding personal growthdemonstrated by a Center-affiliated student.

Center for Composite Materials Outstanding Senior AwardAndrew ConklinScott E. KasprzakMatthew S. SmithA monetary award to the outstanding senior in the UndergraduateResearch Program for cumulative service and research contributionsto Center activities.

Center for Composite Materials Progress AwardPeng YaoA monetary award to the student author of a CCM research report inrecognition of research contributions by students to the researchgoals of the Center.

Center for Composite Materials R.L. McCullough Scholars AwardRonald G. EgresJeffrey M. LawrenceA monetary award, in recognition of original contributions to litera-ture on composite materials, to the student author of a paper accept-ed for publication in a refereed journal.

Center for Composite Materials Undergraduate Research AwardMatthew J. DeckerCourtney N. HerbeinStephen C. KoellhofferErik A. PearsonThe Undergraduate Research Award is bestowed on a student in theirjunior year whose proposal to perform research on composite mate-rials under the guidance of a UD-CCM affiliated faculty member isselected. The student is expected to enroll in UNIV 401 and UNIV402 and write a senior thesis. Selection of the recipient for this awardis based on the research objective and plan submitted by the studentin a one page abstract.

Chemical Engineering Alumni Laboratory AwardStacy L. HuntoonMelissa L. PittmanA monetary award to a senior student or students for excellent schol-arship and exceptional performance in the junior and senior-levellaboratory.

Chemical Engineering Class of 1950 ScholarshipIvan BaldytchevMichael R. RaschBryan E. SteuerA scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineeringbased on academic merit.

Chemical Engineering Class of 1952 ScholarshipAlex J. AlfreyChristopher J. WalkerA scholarship awarded to students majoring in chemical engineeringbased on academic merit.

Chemical Engineering Class of 1953 ScholarshipJisha M. JohnA scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineeringbased on academic merit.

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Chemical Engineering Industrial Sponsors Scholarship AwardNikki L. EnnisMatthew G. RosboroughA monetary award for exceptional scholarship by a student or students in the freshman and sophomore year.

Chemical Engineering Industrial Sponsors Senior Student AwardWilliam A. Tisdale IIIA monetary award for a student or students in the senior year forexceptional scholarship and effective contribution to extracurricularstudent activities.

Chemical Engineering Industrial Sponsors UndergraduateResearch AwardWilliam B. RogersAlison M. WedekindA monetary award for exceptional performance by a senior student orstudents in a senior thesis research project.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni AwardVictoria N. GallagherA certificate and monetary award are presented to the senior studentwho has demonstrated outstanding scholarship.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Davis AwardMelissa R. WilliamsA monetary award and a certificate is presented to a senior selected bythe faculty of the department on the basis of outstanding scholarlyachievement and professional development.

Conectiv Company ScholarshipAdam T. MurauskasMichael A. ZeitzTwo scholarships awarded to electrical and/or mechanical engineer-ing majors who are from the Delmarva area. Selection is based uponacademic excellence and promise in the field of engineering.

Delaware Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Junior AwardMatthew A. MillnerA monetary award and a certificate given to a junior in the depart-ment in recognition of outstanding scholarship.

Delaware Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Senior AwardMichael J. ZettlemoyerPresented to a senior selected by the faculty of the department on thebasis of outstanding scholarly and extracurricular achievement. Theaward consists of a certificate and a monetary award.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering AlumniAwardZachary G. LomanMing-Jay ShiaoPresented to a junior who has demonstrated outstanding achieve-ment in scholarship. The monetary award is provided through contri-butions from electrical engineering alumni.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Chairperson’s AwardJason K. BlankenbergMatthew J. FuerchPresented to a senior who has demonstrated exceptional achieve-ment in scholarship, while actively furthering the goals of the depart-ment. The monetary award is provided by the chairperson.




Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty AwardNeil N. HirannetJames A. WoodwardPresented to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding achieve-ment in scholarship. The monetary award is provided through facultycontributions.

Duffield Associates AwardScott A. BerkheimerA monetary award and a bound collection of information on thesubject of professional practice in engineering to an outstandingsenior who has demonstrated proficiency and interest and is consid-ering a career in geotechnical engineering.

First State Section of American Society of Highway Engineers Scholarship(To be announced)A scholarship to a current University of Delaware sophomore,presently enrolled in the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering, focusing in the area of transportation engineering.

Francis E. Gardiner Jr. ScholarshipRoss A. BickhartMichael D. RakowskiA scholarship awarded to a distinguished civil and environmentalengineering junior-year student. Selection is on the basis of academicachievement.

Margaret and Hyland P. George AwardFrances N. AchtermannCivil and environmental engineering scholarship awarded to aDelaware resident on the basis of academic performance.

Helwig Mechanical Engineering Graduate FellowshipJustin B. AlmsThomas N. ShipmanA monetary award for the first-year graduate student in MechanicalEngineering with outstanding academic achievement.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Delaware BaySection Engineering AwardJeffrey D. ThornsenMichael J. WeinbergA monetary award is presented to a senior who has demonstratedhigh scholarship and who shows exceptional ability to apply his orher knowledge to an engineering problem.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Delaware BaySection Student Activities AwardRebecca C. BealeJeffrey H. PriceA monetary award presented to an electrical and computer engineer-ing student based on involvement in student organizations anddepartmental functions.

Charles S. Joanedis ScholarshipNikki L. EnnisMatthew G. RosboroughA scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineeringbased on academic merit.




KCI Technologies Inc. AwardNicole E. ReaderA monetary award to a junior or senior civil engineering major whohas demonstrated outstanding ability and interest in urban plan-ning/civil engineering.

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Kearns Scholarship in Chemical EngineeringAndrew W. KorindaCraig S. SchneiderA scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineeringbased on academic merit.

Arnold D. Kerr AwardMatthew H. LambrosA monetary award given to a junior civil and environmental studentfor outstanding achievement in structural engineering and engineer-ing mechanics.

Bangalore T. Lakshman Civil and Environmental Engineering ScholarshipDonato C. SettanniA scholarship is presented to a civil engineering minority student onthe basis of outstanding scholarship.

W. Francis Lindell Mechanical Engineering Achievement AwardJanelle A. KoncharErik A. PearsonA monetary award for junior students in recognition of scholarshipand creativity in engineering as recommended by the faculty of theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering

W. Francis Lindell Mechanical Engineering Departmental Awardto Distinguished JuniorDouglas A. BrunnerKristen M. ElliFor the extraordinary junior mechanical engineering student who hasdemonstrated creativity, academic accomplishment and achievementas determined by the faculty of the department.

W. Francis Lindell Mechanical Engineering Departmental Awardto Distinguished SeniorScott E. KasprzakMichael D. M. KutzerChristine M. TateFor the extraordinary senior mechanical engineering student who hasdemonstrated creativity, academic accomplishment and achievementas determined by the faculty of the department.

Malcolm Pirnie Inc. Outstanding Environmental EngineeringGraduate Student AwardAhjeong SonA monetary award is given to a graduate student in the environmentalengineering program selected on the basis of academic excellence,participation in University and professional groups and activities, andcommunity involvement.

Malcolm Pirnie Inc. Outstanding Environmental EngineeringUndergraduate Student AwardBryan J. MaiettaA monetary award is given to an undergraduate student in theEnvironmental Engineering program selected on the basis of academicexcellence, participation in University and professional groups andactivities, and community involvement.




Merck Engineering & Technology ScholarAdrienne E. KlotzElizabeth J. OeffingerA fellowship awarded to a sophomore and junior chemical engineer-ing student. The award is based on academic record, service andother activities, and upon extensive interviews by a representative ofMerck. The fellowship is sponsored by Merck & Co.

Merck Outstanding First-Year Chemical Engineering StudentAwardBrian D. WalckA monetary award to a first-year student who has demonstratedexceptional technical skills and the potential for management andleadership responsibilities.

Millar Memorial Scholarship of the Delaware MechanicalContractors’ AssociationDaniel R. ShannonAwarded to an outstanding engineering major who demonstrates thequalities of scholarship, citizenship, character, and leadership asexemplified by Mr. Millar.

Steven R. & Linda Justice Myrick AwardNatasha A. AdnanA monetary award to provide assistance to a full time undergraduatestudent matriculated within the Chemical Engineering Department.The recipient of this award will be assigned on the basis of academicmerit with preference given to a female student.

National Starch and Chemical Company Undergraduate ScholarshipRachel M. AdamsJustin L. QuonKatelyn M. ThompsonAn award based on academic merit. A scholarship is presented to onesophomore and two juniors in chemical engineering.

Mary and George Nowinski Award for Excellence inUndergraduate ResearchJustin W. CaulfieldAn award given to a mechanical engineering major whose seniorresearch project is considered, by the faculty, the most interesting inthe current academic year. The award honors Mary Nowinski andJerzy (George) Nowinski, Professor Emeritus, in the mechanical engineering department.

Robert L. Pigford Teaching Assistant AwardJavier A. GomezNicole E. RichardsonJeffrey D. RimerPrateek P. ShahA monetary award to graduate teaching assistants who have madeexceptional impact on the undergraduate teaching program in chem-ical engineering.

Robert L. Pigford Undergraduate AwardAnna L. BarnetteDustin R. FerrettiAndrew T. PeifferMichael R. RaschMark A. Yocum, IIA monetary award to a junior student who has demonstrated highacademic performance in chemical engineering courses as well as inother sciences and the humanities.

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Redden Mechanical Engineering ScholarshipJessica A. DibelkaDouglas E. EricksonChristopher M. GordonScholarships to students majoring in mechanical engineering withoutstanding academic performance.

W. J. Renton Award for Outstanding SophomoreHadi M. FattahA monetary award for the sophomore student in recognition of out-standing academic achievement as recommended by the faculty ofthe department.

The Fraser and Shirley Russell Teaching Fellow ChemicalEngineeringYakov LapitskyA fellowship awarded to a senior graduate student in chemical engi-neering who is interested in a teaching career. The purpose of theaward is to give the recipient a supervised teaching experience in theundergraduate program or, under special circumstances the graduateprogram, in chemical engineering. The award also includes funds tosupport an undergraduate research student under the same advisor asthe fellowship recipient.

Stanley Jacob Schechter AwardEmily PengA monetary award established by David G. Schechter, Class of ’77, inhonor of his father, given to a junior student majoring in chemicalengineering, who has demonstrated the greatest interest and scholar-ship in challenging, non-engineering curricula. The award is basedon academic merit with a preference for distinction in arts, humani-ties and/or social sciences.

Slocomb Scholarship AwardJoshua S. StetlerA scholarship sponsored by Leon Slocomb and given to a junior ineither the chemical or mechanical engineering department who isemployed part time.

Tetra Tech Inc. Sophomore AwardJohn P. ConnellyA certificate and a monetary award to a sophomore in civil engineer-ing in recognition of outstanding scholarship.

The John Allan Thoroughgood Legacy Scholarship in ChemicalEngineeringJoseph M. HoughtonA scholarship awarded to a chemical engineering undergraduate whois the child or grandchild of University of Delaware alumni. Theaward is based on academic merit.

URS Corporation AwardUndine KipkaA certificate and a monetary award are presented to a senior in civilengineering showing professional promise, leadership, and service.

VanDemark & Lynch Sophomore AwardTimothy J. StricklandA certificate and monetary award presented to a civil engineeringsophomore on the basis of scholarship, leadership and personality.

Peter J. Warter ScholarshipCourtenay V. CottonBrian E. FriedmanAn award established by electrical engineering alumni and friends inhonor of former department chair Peter J. Warter. The scholarship is




awarded to a junior electrical engineering student, selected by the fac-ulty, who shows great promise for a career in electrical engineeringand has demonstrated academic excellence.

The Washington Area Railway Engineers ScholarshipRyan C. BurkCasey D. HannerTwo scholarships awarded to two undergraduate students enrolled inthe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, who have ademonstrated interest in railroad engineering, on the basis of aca-demic merit.

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College of Health and Nursing Sciences Dean's AchievementAwardsKelsey E. Davidson, Health, Nutrition, and Exercise SciencesSamantha Foy, NursingLindsay M. Kegelman, Medical TechnologyAn award to the senior from each of the college’s three departmentswho has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement as well asprofessional commitment.


Susan L. Alexander AwardJennifer L. ColantuonoThis award is given to a senior with a major in nutrition and dieteticsthat exhibits the qualities of leadership and integrity as exemplifiedby Susan L. Alexander and who will pursue a dietetic internship orgraduate degree.

American Dietetic Association Outstanding Dietetic Student Award(Didactic Program)Jacklyn R. PangalloAn award to a senior graduating from a didactic program in dieteticswhich recognizes emerging leadership, professional potential, andachievement in an American Dietetic Association approved dieteticseducation program. Awardee selected by faculty recommendations tothe Delaware Dietetic Association. Award consists of a certificate andrecognition in the Journal of American Dietetic Association.

Peter G. Anderson ScholarshipJennifer L. BrownDara S. MissanScholarships are awarded to two junior medical technology studentswho demonstrate the ideals of scholarship, integrity and profession-alism exemplified by Mr. Anderson in his life and work in the profes-sion of medical technology.

Auxiliary to the Delaware State OsteopathicMedical Society AwardTracy M. ThornA scholarship to a junior student in nursing who is strongly motivat-ed to pursue professional nursing education and who possesses out-standing qualities that will contribute to a meaningful and successfulcontribution to the profession.

BRN Recognition AwardDeborah L. PayneAn award presented to a registered nurse pursuing a baccalaureatedegree who has demonstrated academic excellence and exceptionalpersonal qualities.

W. Robert Bailey Memorial AwardClaire M. ZelinskasA monetary award presented to a senior in an allied health programwho has demonstrated academic achievement and the potential foroutstanding professional performance.

Mary Clayton Bentley AwardJacklyn R. PangalloA monetary award to a senior nutrition major who excels in scholar-ship, leadership, and services to the University or the community.


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Delaware Health Council ScholarshipEmily D. EhlersKatrina G. GattaMonica Osei-AfriyieErin J. SchonewolfScholarships awarded annually to nursing majors on the basis ofacademic performance and department recommendation.

Paris Delligatti Scholarship FundAlison H. IngalsbeA monetary prize and a certificate awarded from funds established byParis Delligatti’s parents, Charles and Kathleen Delligatti. This schol-arship is awarded to a student who shows a sincere desire to enterthe profession of athletic training and demonstrates the qualities ofcharacter, friendship, perseverance, and concern for the welfare ofathletes and fellow athletic training students as exemplified by ParisDelligatti.

Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences BookAwardMelissa L. Baum, SophomoreKristin A. Dorr, JuniorCorleigh S. Lajeskie, SeniorJeffrey A. Miller, FreshmanPresented to a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior who have asincere desire for knowledge and have been active in extracurricularactivities directed toward the individual betterment of fellow students.

Department of Nursing AwardHeidi J. JohnsonAn award to an outstanding senior student who exemplifies highcompetence in professional nursing and is recommended by thefaculty as a student of exceptional academic and personal qualities.

Exercise Science Outstanding Senior AwardJulienne R. SinkoskyThis award is given to a student in the Exercise Science major whohas outstanding academic credentials and has contributed signifi-cantly to research in the Human Performance Laboratory.

Exercise Science Outstanding Graduate Student AwardColin N. YoungThis award recognizes the outstanding graduate student who success-fully balances the competing demands of graduate school while mak-ing a significant contribution in the field of exercise science.

First State Orthopaedic Clinical Excellence AwardD. Julie MedoriAn award presented to a senior nursing student who demonstratesoutstanding clinical skills, academic achievement, and exceptionalprofessional behaviors.

Loretta Ford AwardChristine A. OuseleyAn award created by Dr. Barbara Sheer of the College of Health andNursing Sciences and given to a family nurse practitioner studentwho demonstrates scholarship and commitment to nursing and whoexemplifies the innovation and creativity of Dr. Loretta Ford.

Virginia Lee Franklin AwardJessica C. BehelerErin L. WoodringAwarded to one or more senior nursing students who demonstratequalities and knowledge needed to give care to a neurologicallyimpaired patient. The student’s clinical skills and written work show

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excellent comprehension of the special needs of these patients. Thisstudent has the potential to be an outstanding practitioner in this area.

Helen Fullhart AwardLauren A. BieriAn award presented in memory of Helen Fullhart to a junior nursingstudent who has demonstrated significant personal and professionalgrowth while pursuing a nursing education.

Muriel E. Gilman ScholarshipDawn J. ChernokalAwarded each year to a graduate or undergraduate returning adultstudent majoring in nursing who demonstrates academic excellenceand shows promise of success in the profession.

Health Behavior Management Outstanding Senior AwardLindsey B. GreerThis award is given to a student in the health behavior major whohas outstanding academic credentials, has been a leader among theirpeers and has shown outstanding effort outside the classroom inwork and volunteer experiences.

Elinor M. Holland Memorial AwardLauren A. WiksePresented to a junior nursing student who shows promise in the areaof gerontological nursing by demonstrating caring and a humanresponsiveness to the needs of elderly clients and their families.Elinor M. Holland, who graduated from the University of Delawareover 60 years ago, maintained a long and productive relationshipwith the University.

Lee J. Hyncik Trainer Achievement AwardAdam B. RosenA certificate and a monetary award to one or more outstanding jun-ior student athletic trainers who demonstrate academic proficiency,dedication to the care of athletes, and exceptional moral character asexemplified by the life of Lee J. Hyncik.

Robert A. Layton Jr. Honor AwardsChristopher D. D’Esposito, SophomoreValerie R. Murphy, Senior Colleen P. Reid, Junior Adam B. Rosen, JuniorCatherine A. Savarese, SeniorChristopher J. Wagner, SophomorePresented annually to students in health and exercise sciences by Mr.and Mrs. Robert Layton, Sr. in memory of their son who was killed inVietnam in 1969. A U.S. Savings Bond is awarded to students whohave demonstrated academic, athletic, recreational, and intramuralachievement. Students must participate in service and professionalactivities.

Medical Technology Alumni AwardColleen R. CareyA book award to the sophomore medical technology interest studentwho has demonstrated both the highest academic index and thepromise of future achievement in the profession.

Medical Technology Faculty AwardBryn A. WerbosA monetary award to a senior student in recognition of both academ-ic achievement and those personal qualities that are valuable in theprofession: honesty, initiative, and cooperation.


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Honors Day 2005 - University of Delaware · Therese Rizzo, English A monetary award for a teaching assistant for excellence in teaching. Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising