Day of Recognition

Honorees

FACULTY AWARDS

Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Jamie Pimlott

Excellence in Part-Time Teaching
Daniel Kaczmarek

Excellence in Scholarship
Dr. Christopher Stoj

Excellence in Service
Dr. Timothy Ireland

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Biochemistry, Chemistry & Physics Department

Outstanding Senior Chemistry major
Given by Western New York Section, American Chemical Society
Mallory Van Dongen
Columbiaville, Michigan
Chemistry major; Mathematics minor

Top departmental scholar in Chemistry, BS major
Mallory Van Dongen
Columbiaville, Michigan
Chemistry major; Mathematics minor

Top departmental scholar in Chemistry, BA major
Michelle Ingalsbe
Batavia, New York
Biology major; Chemistry major

Outstanding Senior Biochemistry major
Given by Western New York Section, American Chemical Society
Sarah Brodzik
North Tonawanda, New York
Biochemistry major

Top Analytical Chemistry Student
DiAndra Rudzinski
Lancaster, New York
Chemistry major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Biology

Honors in Biology
Kevin Bolger
Victor, New York
Biology major
Plans to attend UB School of Dentistry

Jill Kunkel
North Tonawanda, New York
Biology major; Dance minor; Chemistry minor; Psychology minor

Michele Ingalsbe
Batavia, New York
Biology major; Chemistry minor

Megan Gombert
Youngstown, New York
Biology major; Chemistry minor

Nicole Piette
Lockport, New York
Biology major

Colin Tedesco
Grand Island, New York
Biology major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Communication Studies Department

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication
Christina Crane
Niagara Falls, New York
Communication Studies major

Achievement in Communication for Social Justice
Genna Mitchell
Lockport, New York
Communication Studies major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Computer and Information Sciences Department

Computer Task Group Award for Excellence
Matthew Stein
Newfane, New York
Computer and Information Sciences major; Mathematics minor

Preston Cuer
Bethany, New York
Computer and Information Sciences major; Theatre Studies major;
Philosophy minor

Dr. William and Barbara Boeck Award
Matthew Stein
Newfane, New York
Computer and Information Sciences major; Mathematics minor

Certificate of Academic Achievement
Craig Cordiner
Ridgeway, Ontario Canada
Computer and Information Sciences major

Curtis Robords
Arkport, New York
Computer and Information Sciences major

Matthew Stein
Newfane, New York
Computer and Information Sciences major; Mathematics minor;

Preston Cuer
Bethany, New York
Computer and Information Sciences major; Theatre Studies major
Philosophy minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - English Department

John Devine Award
Zachary Mills
Buffalo, New York
English major; Philosophy major

Gould-Pollard Award
Nolan Guiffré
Norwich, New York
English major; International Studies major; Writing minor;
French minor, Liberal Arts minor

Eugene Blair Memorial Award
Stephen Saladyga
Kenmore, New York
English major

Tim Farfaglia
Fulton, New York
English major; Mathematics minor; Writing minor

Betty Andropolis
Niagara Falls, New York
English major

James Moses
Niagara Falls, New York
Education major; English concentration

Inductees to Sigma Tau Delta, International Honor Society for English
Jillian Gwen Appleton
Rochester, New York
Psychology major; English major

Matthew Johnson Brady
Grand Island, New York
English major; Writing minor; Philosophy minor

Emily Boudreau
Wynantskill, New York
Theatre Studies major; English major

Amanda Cantwell
Buffalo, New York
English major; Theatre Studies minor

Nicholas Coccheto
Arkport, New York
Theatre Studies major; English major; Religious Studies minor

Kerry Hughes
Niagara Falls, New York
English major; Writing Studies minor; Women’s Studies minor

Elexa Kopty
Kenmore, New York
Theatre Studies major; English major

Deandra Modica
Williamsville, New York
English major; Writing Studies minor

Jamie Norton
East Aurora, New York
English major; Social Work minor

Jessica Prinzing
Webster, New York
Education major; English concentration

Brittany Schottmiller
Rochester, New York
Communication Studies major; Writing Studies minor

Adam Sokol
Niagara Falls, New York
Mathematics major; Philosophy minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - History Department

The I. Frank Mogavero Award
Daphne Wyse
Strykersville, New York
History major; Communication Studies minor

Donald F. Peters Award
Brittany Montante
North Tonawanda, New York
Education major, Social Studies concentration

Richard J. Danilowicz Award
Michael Daloia
Webster, New York
History major; Religious Studies minor; Catholic Studies minor

Fr. Thomas McGourty Award
Edward Schultz
Cheektowaga, New York
Education major, Social Studies concentration

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - International Studies Department

Top Thesis in International Studies
Lucy Bungo
Lancaster, New York
International Studies major; Political Science major

High Honors in International Studies
Lucy Bungo
Lancaster, New York
International Studies major; Political Science major

Kelly Drosendahl
Orchard Park, New York
Communication Studies major; International Studies major;
Philosophy minor; Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies minor

Daniel Gaffney
Youngstown, New York
Education major; International Studies major

Thomas Kehoe
Spencerport, New York
International Studies major; Philosophy minor;
Political Science minor

Jeffrey Kester
Eden, New York
International Studies major

Brenna Walsh
Sanborn, New York
International Studies major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Mathematics Department

Award for Excellence in Mathematics
Lauren Battista
Williamsville, New York
Education major; Mathematics concentration

Jennifer Groh
Amherst, New York
Education major; Mathematics concentration

Kayla Koeppel
Kenmore, New York
Education major; Mathematics concentration

Andrea Mastracci
Niagara Falls, New York
Education major; Mathematics concentration

Benjamin Norris
Rochester, New York
Education major; Mathematics concentration

Keri O’Connor
Clarence Center, New York
Education major; Mathematics concentration

Jamie Rahr
Jamestown, New York
Mathematics major; Psychology minor

Award for Outstanding Service to the Math Department
Adam Sokol
Niagara Falls, New York
Mathematics major; Philosophy minor

Thomas Sroka
Cheektowaga, New York
Mathematics major

Jamie Rahr
Jamestown, New York
Mathematics major; Psychology minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Military Service

George C. Marshall Award for outstanding Army ROTC cadet
Conrad Lauer
East Amherst, New York
Management major

LTC Crowe Memorial Scholarship
Harrison Drapo
Niagara Falls, New York
Criminology/Criminal Justice major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Modern & Classical Language Department

Father James O'Keefe Medal for Excellence in the Study of French
Mary Beth Lacki
Grand Island, New York
Theatre Studies major; French major

Father James O'Keefe Medal for Excellence in the Study of Spanish
LeeAnna Owens
Lockport, New York
Sociology major; French major; Criminal Justice minor

Pro Lingua Award
LeeAnna Owens
Lockport, New York
Sociology major; French major; Criminal Justice minor

Kaylee Scuteri
Farmington, New York
Education major, Spanish concentration

Latin American Studies Award for academic excellence
Victoria Derby
East Amherst, New York
Psychology major; Spanish major

Bienvenidos Award
Laura Buchholz
Waterloo, New York
Psychology major; Spanish major; Statistics minor; Gerontology minor

Jennifer Chmura
Cheektowaga, New York
Spanish major; International Studies major; Latin minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Nursing Department

Outstanding Professional Nurse
Nikkeya Bradley
Niagara Falls, New York
Nursing major

Excellence in Scholarship and Academics
Erin Riley
Niagara Falls, New York
Nursing major

Ashley Noker
North Tonawanda, New York
Nursing major

Excellence in Leadership
Terry Finiki
Lockport, New York
Nursing major

Excellence in Service and Professional Practice
Tameka Felts
Niagara Falls, New York
Nursing major

Nicole Schroeder
Ransomville, New York
Nursing major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Philosophy Department

Dr. C. Bernard Sylvester Award for Excellence in the Study of Philosophy
Zachary Mills
Buffalo, New York
English major; Philosophy major

James J. Fleckenstein Award
Jillian Wheeler
New Berlin, New York
Marketing major; Tourism minor; Philosophy minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Political Science

Excellence in Political Science
Jason Siuda
Hamburg, New York
Political Science major

John J. LaFalce Award for Civic Engagement
Shawn Davis
Cazenovia, New York
Political Science major; Law and Jurisprudence minor

High honors in Political Science
Daniel Bobbett
Fulton, New York
History major; Political Science major

Lucy Bungo
Lancaster, New York
International Studies major; Political Science major

Julie Cahill
Syracuse, New York
Political Science major

Jenna Coons
North Tonawanda, New York
Political Science major; International Studies minor;
Law and Jurisprudence minor

Amanda Geary
Cicero, New York
Political Science major; International Studies major

Chelsea Latta
Lockport, New York
Political Science major; International Studies major; Dance minor

Scott Marracino
Lancaster, New York
Political Science major; Religious Studies minor

Derek Mueller
Cortland, New York
History major; Political Science major; Military Science minor

Jason Siuda
Hamburg, New York
Political Science major

Bobbi Nelson
Bergen, New York
Political Science major; Religious Studies minor;
Women’s Studies minor; Communication Studies minor

John Paul Scullin
Oswego, New York
Political Science major

Eric Walsh
Sanborn, New York
Political Science majo

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Psychology

Highest Honors in Psychology
Lindsay Atkins
Depew, New York
Psychology major; Statistics minor

Laura Buchholz
Waterloo, New York
Psychology major; Spanish minor; Statistics minor;
Gerontology minor

Shannon Clough
Clarence, New York
Biochemistry major; Psychology major; Biology minor

Victoria Derby
East Amherst, New York
Psychology major; Spanish major
Jenna Juchnik
Northfield, Ohio
Psychology major; Social Science minor; Criminal Justice minor

Margaret Lisuzzo
Rochester, New York
Criminology/Criminal Justice major; Psychology major

Justine Rawding
White Salmon, Washington
Psychology major; Statistics minor

Honors in Psychology
Shaun Fallon
Attica, New York
Psychology major; Criminal Justice minor

Jillian Grabka
West Seneca, New York
Psychology major; Criminology/Criminal Justice major

Nikki Rudy
Port McNeill, British Columbia, Canada
Psychology major; Sociology minor

Cathy Sabo
Greenville, Pennsylvania
Psychology major; Sociology minor

Jessica Whitley
Middleport, New York
Psychology major; Sociology major; Dance minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Religious Studies Department

Blessed Frederic Ozanam Award
Rob Hengesbach
Cleveland, Ohio
Education major

Winner of Religious Studies Essay Contest
Katherine Billingsley
Lockport, New York
Psychology major

Inductees to Theta Alpha Kappa,
National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology
Peter Bogdon
North Tonawanda, New York
Accounting major; Religious Studies minor

Nicholas Cocchetto
Arkport, New York
Theatre Studies major, English major; Religious Studies minor
Plans to pursue a career in theatre

Brianna Cole
Oswego, New York
English major; Religious Studies minor; Writing minor; Philosophy minor

Amanda Dunyk
Camillus, New York
Communication Studies major; Religious Studies minor

Jaclyn Konieczka
Parma, Ohio
Criminal Justice major; Religious Studies minor;
Computer Crime minor; Natural Science minor

Bobbi Nelson
Bergen, New York
Political Science major; Religious Studies minor;
Women’s Studies minor; Communication Studies minor

Theo Williams
Amherst, New York
Chemistry major; Religious Studies minor; Philosophy minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Social Work

NASW Award
Kevin Grady
Grimbsby, Ontario, Canada
Social Work major

Leadership Award & Academic Achievement
Kelsey Coughlan
Nyack, New York
Social Work major

Tara Dunham
Niagara Falls, New York
Social Work major

Community Service & Academic Achievement
Wendy LeBrasseur
St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
Social Work major

Michele Wienke
North Tonawanda, New York
Social Work major

Haley Stahlman
Niagara Falls, New York
Social Work major

Leadership Award
Amanda Legare
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Social Work major

Academic Achievement Awards
Holley Adams
Buffalo, New York
Social Work major

Tanya Capaldi
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Social Work major

Molly Deegan
Rochester, New York
Social Work major

Heidi Farrington
Napa, California
Social Work major

Vanessa Miller
Elmira, New York
Social Work major

Jessica Noto
Buffalo, New York
Social Work major

Tiffanie Penn
Port Robinson, Ontario, Canada
Social Work major

Heather Ranger
St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
Social Work major

Raechal Scholtens
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
Social Work major

Haley Stahlman
Canandaigua, New York
Social Work major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Sociology

Outstanding Academic Achievement
LeeAnna Owens
Lockport, New York
Sociology major; French major; Criminal Justice minor

Joan Patrick
Youngstown, New York
Sociology major

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Theatre Department

Outstanding Theatre Student Awards
Emily Clare Boudreau
Albany, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major; English major

Greta Bowers
Hurley, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major; English major

Kerri Lynn Bozek
Niagara Falls, New York
Theatre Studies major

Nicholas Cocchetto
Arkport, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major

Preston Cuer
Alexander, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major;
Computer and Information Sciences major; Philosophy minor

Ralph F. Donatelli III
Farmington, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major; Communication Studies major

Kurt Erb
Williamsville, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major

Trevor Hibbard
Rochester, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major

Jared Hoyt
Pavilion, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major; Communication Studies major

Kelly Konecko
Tonawanda, New York
Theatre Studies/Design Technology major

Mary Beth Lacki
Grand Island, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major; French major

Paige Allison Mingus
Williamsville, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major; Philosophy minor;
Marketing minor

Carolyn Wendel
Ellicottville, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major

Noelle Wright
Albany, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major; English major

The Tim Ward Players’ Award for Excellence in Theatre
Preston Cuer
Alexander, New York
Theatre Studies/Performance major;
Computer and Information Sciences major; Philosophy minor

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS - Women's Studies

Susan B. Anthony Writing Award
Daphne Wyse
Strykersville, New York
History major; Communications Studies minor