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 The Arts & Sciences Day of Recognition
is an annual spring tradition that
recognizes outstanding
faculty and students.
Spring 2008 Day of Recognition:
May 1, 2008 at 3:45 PM
Castellani Art Museum
SAVE THE DATE
Recent Faculty & Student Awardees:
27th Annual - 2006-2007
26th Annual - 2005-2006
25th Annual - 2004-2005
24th Annual - 2003-2004
Past Faculty Awardees
The event is organized by the students on the
Dean's Advisory Council
College of Arts and Sciences
28th Annual Day of Recognition
May 1, 2008
Honorees
FACULTY AWARDS
Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Todd Schoepflin
Excellence in Part-Time Teaching
Darren MacDougall
Excellence in Scholarship
Dr. Brian Bennett
Excellence in Service
Dr. Suzanne Wagner
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Biochemistry/Chemistry Department
Honors
Danielle Wojcik
Depew, New York
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Sarah Giacomini
Cohoes, New York
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Michael Crowley
Syracuse, New York
Biology Major
Top Overall Departmental Student
Jeanette Drapo
Niagara Falls, New York
Biology Major, Chemistry Major
ACS Biochemistry
Cara Lucas
Penn Yan, New York
Biochemistry Major
ACS Chemistry
John Cadawalder
Lewiston, New York
Chemistry Major, Psychology Minor
Biology Department
High Honors
Scott Mollison
Winnipeg, Canada
Biology Major
Theresa Mihalic
Chardon, Ohio
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Christopher Greene
Niagara Falls, New York
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Meagan Reeb
Corfu, New York
Mathematics Major, Biology Major
Dominick Rutherford
Bolling AFB DC
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Jeanette Drapo
Niagara Falls, New York
Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
Jeffrey St. Denis
Mississauga Ontario
Biology Major
Erin Moreland
Lewiston, New York
Biology Major, Environmental Science Minor
Communication Studies Department
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Lee Andress
Liverpool, New York
Communication Studies Major
Religious Studies Minor, Writing Studies Minor
Beth Cotton
Avon, New York
Communication Studies Major, Commerce Minor
Sarah Elliott
Gilford, New Hampshire
Communication Studies Major, Commerce Minor
Brian Hardt
Buffalo, New York
Communication Studies Major, Political Science Minor
Melissa Jane Higgins
Buffalo, New York
Communication Studies Major, Writing Studies Minor
Lindsay Kriger
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Communication Studies Major
Stephen Scarpello
Tonawanda, New York
Communication Studies Major
Emily Shuart
Hampton, Virginia
Communication Studies Major, Writing Studies Minor
Megan Wilson
Salamanca, New York
Communication Studies Major, Dance Minor
Computer and Information Sciences Department
Dr. William and Barbara Boeck Award
Preston Cuer
E. Bethany, New York
Computer and Information Science Major, Theater Major
Computer Task Group Award for Excellence
Christopher Patch
W. Monroe, New York
Computer and Information Science Major
Criminology and Criminal Justice Department
Alpha Phi Sigma
Brian M. Adams
Wayland, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Amanda L. Baldwin
Ransomville, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Brittany Bisnott
Brampton, Ontario
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Erin F. Donahue
Fairport, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Steven W. Helinski
East Amherst, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Robert M. Jochen
Franklinville, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Margaret C. Lisuzzo
Rochester, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Megan M. Mullaney
Lockport, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Meghan Murrock
Liverpool, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Jonathan C. Pascoe
Niagara Falls, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
Diana M. Sitarski
Lewiston, New York
Criminology /Criminal Justice Major
English
John Devine Award
Anthony Cirilla
Niagara Falls, New York
English Major, Philosophy Major
Eugene Blair Award
Sarah Traphagen
Branchport, New York
English Major, Women's Studies Minor, History Minor
Sade Cathey
Buffalo, New York
Education Major, English concentration
Julie Bonvissuto
North Tonawanda, New York
Education Major, English concentration
History Department
I. Frank Mogavero Award
Jonathan Haseley
Niagara Falls, New York
History Major, Religious Studies Minor
Donald F. Peters Award
Brandon Wright
Medford, New York
History Major
Richard J. Danilowicz Award
Marissa Christman
Kenmore, New York
History Major, French Minor, Art History Minor
Fr. Thomas McGourty Award
Daryl Potyok
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
History Major
International Studies
Excellence in International Studies
Kelly Jabar
North Tonawanda, New York
International Studies Major, Women's Studies Minor
Civic Engagement Award in Political Science and International Studies
Rachael Tober
Amherst, New York
International Studies Major
Recognition for GPA over 3.5
Mindy Hillyard
West Seneca, New York
Political Science Major, International Studies Major
Kelly Jabar
North Tonawanda, New York
International Studies Major
Women's Studies Minor
Kelly Knox
Rochester, New York
Sociology Major, International Studies Major
Tourism Management Minor
Carly Martell
Niagara Falls, New York
International Studies Major
Law and Jursiprudence Minor, Religious Studies Minor
Grant Sanford
Alexandria Bay, New York
International Studies Major, Spanish Major
Latin Minor, Fine Arts Minor
Rachael Tober
Amherst, New York
International Studies Major
Mathematics
James Cullen
Lockport, New York
Education Major, Math concentration
Connie Devlin
Wilson, New York
Education Major, Math concentration
Julie Dickhans
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Education Major, Math concentration
Meaghan Reeb
Corfu, New York
Education Major, Math concentration; Biology Major
Lindsay Roberts
Brockport, New York
Education Major, Math concentration
Samantha English
Lancaster, New York
Education Major, Math concentration
Ashley Wood
North Tonawanda, New York
Education Major, Math concentration
Modern and Classical Languages
Father O'Keefe Award for French
Doyle Alexander
Batavia, New York
Education Major, French concentration, Religious Studies Minor
Bienvenidos Award
Katie Newton
Hamburg, New York
Spanish Major, Latin American Studies Minor
Latin American Studies Award
Mary Kucharczak
Grand Island, New York
Spanish Major
Latin American Studies Minor, English Minor, Latin Minor
Father O'Keefe Award for Spanish
Katie Fox
Binghamton, New York
Spanish Major, Psychology Major;
Nursing
Outstanding Professional Nurse
Wanda Tyson
Buffalo, New York
Nursing Major
Philosophy Department
Dr. C. Bernard Sylvester Award for Excellence in Philosophy
Patricia Rich
Niagara Falls, New York
Philosophy Major, Mathematics Minor
Political Science Department
Excellence in Political Science
Candace Miller
Syracuse, New York
Political Science Major, Economics Minor
Outstanding Honors Thesis
Kathleen Heim
North Tonawanda, New York
Political Science Major
International Studies Minor, Social Work Minor
Amanda Townsend
North Tonawanda, New York
Political Science Major
Criminal Justice Minor, Statistics Minor
Recognition for GPA over 3.5
Meghan Abramo
North Tonawanda, New York
Political Science Major, Fine Arts Minor, Statistics Minor
Courtney Donahue
North Tonawanda, New York
Political Science Major, Criminal Justice Minor
Megan Hausner
Rochester, New York
Political Science Major, Criminal Justice Minor
Steven Helinski
East Amherst, New York
Criminology/Criminal Justice Major, Political Science Major
Mindy Hillyard
West Seneca, New York
Political Science Major, International Studies Major
Robert Jochen
Franklinville, New York
Political Science Major, Criminology/Criminal Justice Major
Religious Studies Minor
Lisa Messineo
Camillus, New York
Political Science Major
Candace Miller
Syracuse, New York
Political Science Major, Economics Minor
Stephanie Munas
Cleveland, Ohio
Political Science Major, General Business Minor
Jonathan Pascoe
Niagara Falls, New York
Political Science Major, Criminology/Criminal Justice Major
Siobhan Scanlon
Grand Island, New York
Political Science Major
Amanda Townsend
North Tonawanda, New York
Political Science Major
Criminal Justice Minor, Statistics Minor
Psychology Department
Honors in Psychology
Jamie Constantz
Endicott, New York
Psychology Major, Statistics Minor, Sociology Minor
Kristi Dempski
Pittsford, New York
Psychology Major, Writing Studies Minor
Katherine Gates
Penn Yan, New York
Psychology Major, General Business Minor
Michael Laucello
Clinton, New York
Psychology Major
Highest Honors in Psychology
Kathleen Fox
Binghamton, New York
Psychology Major, Spanish Major
Kimberly Silla
North Tonawanda, New York
Psychology Major, Philosophy Major
Social Science Minor, Gerontology Minor, Religious Studies Minor
Religious Studies Department
Blessed Frederic Ozanam Award
Michael Daloia
Webster, New York
History Major, Religious Studies Minor, Catholic Studies Minor
Tiffany Rockwood
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Education Major, Social Studies concentration
Theta Alpha Kappa - Religious Studies Honor Society
Johannah Barringer
LeRoy, New York
Education Major, English concentration
Alicia Bellingham
Niagara Falls, New York
Education Major, English concentration
James Carroll
Brooklyn, New York
History Major
Michael Daloia
Webster, New York
History Major
Robert Jochen
Franklinville, New York
Political Science Major
Scott Marracino
Lancaster, New York
Political Science Major
Carly Martell
Niagara Falls, New York
Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Kimberly Silla
North Tonawanda, New York
Psychology Major
Katharine Striewing
North Tonawanda, New York
Education Major, Math concentration
Rebecca Wrobel
Lockport, New York
Religious Studies Major
Social Work Department
Academic Achievement
Melissa Brierley
Niagara Falls, New York
Social Work Major, English Minor
Melissa Furdyn
Syracuse, New York
Social Work Major, Peace & Justice Minor, Dance Minor
Jennifer Gill
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Social Work Major
Michelle Insalaco
Syracuse, New York
Social Work Major
Deborah Kirchmayer
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Social Work Major
Vanessa Krieg
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Social Work Major
Carla Marsh
Niagara Falls, New York
Social Work Major
Rikki Nawotka
Grand Island, New York
Social Work Major
Political Science Minor
Melinda Phillips
Lockport, New York
Social Work Major
Jessica Sherman
Lancaster, New York
Social Work Major, Sociology Minor
Russell Stewart
Niagara Falls, New York
Social Work Major, Social Science Minor
Katie Unger
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Social Work Major
Kara Walters
Niagara Falls, New York
Social Work Major
Leadership
Melissa Furdyn
Syracuse, New York
Social Work Major, Peace & Justice Minor, Dance Minor
Rikki Nawotka
Grand Island, New York
Social Work Major, Political Science Minor
Community Service
Tiffany Sponaugle
Parkville, Maryland
Social Work Major, Theatre Studies Minor
Russell Stewart
Niagara Falls, New York
Social Work Major, Social Science Minor
Sociology Department
Outstanding Sr., Highest GPA
Kelly Knox
Rochester, New York
Sociology Major; International Studies Major
Theater Studies Department
Outstanding Theater Student Awards
Matthew Chavez
Amherst, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major
General Business Minor, Social Science Minor
Charlotte Colby
Buffalo, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major
Kevin Craig
Hamburg, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major; Communication Studies Major
Lindsay DiBartolomeo
Lancaster, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major, Art History Major
Cassie Gorniewicz
Liverpool, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major
Candice Kogut
West Seneca, New York
Theater Studies/Performance Major
Margaret Lane
Syracuse, New York
Theater Studies/Performance Major, Communication Studies Major
Lisa LeCuyer
Getzville, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major
Emily Pici
Grand Island, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major
Jessica Stahr
Bath, New York
Theater Studies/Performance Major, Communication Studies Major
Lia Sumerano
Hurley, New York
Theater Studies/Performance Major, Communication Studies Major
Elizabeth Warden
Bosque Farms, New Mexico
Theater Studies/Performance Major; Restaurant Management Major
The Players' Award
Cassie Gorniewicz
Liverpool, New York
Theater Studies/ Performance Major
Women’s Studies Minor
Susan B. Anthony Writing Award
Sarah Traphagen
Branchport, New York
English Major, Women’s Studies Minor, History Minor
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
27th Annual Day of Recognition
May 3, 2007
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Faculty Awards
Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Kevin Blair
Excellence in Part-time teaching
Coleen Edwards
Excellence in Scholarship
Dr. Dan Pinti
Excellence in Service
Dr. Timothy Osberg
Departmental Awards
Biochemistry, Chemistry & Physics Department
Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major
Given by Western New York Section, American Chemical Society
Vincent Carroll, Buffalo, New York
Chemistry Major
The Merck Index Award for Top Graduating Departmental Student
Vincent Carroll, Buffalo, New York
Chemistry Major
Outstanding Senior Biochemistry Major
Given by Western New York Section, American Chemical Society
Jennifer Novobilski, Endicott, New York
Biochemistry Major; Religious Studies Minor
S. E. Burke Award in Organic Chemistry
Vincent Carroll, Buffalo, New York
Chemistry Major
Top Analytical Chemistry Student
Vincent Carroll, Buffalo, New York
Chemistry Major
Biology Department
High Honors in Biology
Sarah Caro, Binghamton, New York
Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Michael J. Greene, Niagara Falls, New York
Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Elizabeth Riegleman, East Syracuse, New York
Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Tatyana Sapeleva, New Hartford, New York
Biology Major; Psychology Major
Kristen Snyder, Lackawanna, New York
Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Jessica Stample, Saugerties, New York
Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Nathan Tompkins, Wilson, New York
Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Honors in Biology
Brian Leonard, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Biology/Bioinformatics Major
Communication Studies Department
Certificates of Outstanding Academic Achievement
Heather Berry, Buffalo, New York
Communication Studies Major; Commerce Minor
Christine Birmingham, Niagara Falls, New York
Communication Studies Major; General Business Minor; Writing Minor
Shannon Bloomquist, Buffalo, New York
Communication Studies Major
Lindsey Brower, Williamson, New York
Communication Studies Major
Anees Kashmiri, Niagara Falls, New York
Communication Studies Major; History Minor
Julie Murinka, Auburn, New York
Communication Studies Major; Commerce Minor
Elizabeth Neel, Castile, New York
Communication Studies Major; International Studies Minor
Matthew Poole, Niagara Falls, New York
Communication Studies Major
Julianne Prokopich, Loretto, Ontario, Canada
Communication Studies Major; Psychology Major
Toni Marie Smalley, Thornville, Ohio
Communication Studies Major
Christopher Smith, Niagara Falls, New York
Communication Studies Major; Recreation, Sports Management Minor;
Philosophy Minor
Amanda Wade, Rochester, New York
Communication Studies Major; Recreation, Sports Management Minor
Dustin Zimmer, Olean, New York
Communication Studies Major; Commerce Minor
Computer and Information Sciences Department
Computer Task Group Award for Excellence
Adam Benjamin, Allegany, New York
Computer and Information Sciences Major; General Business Minor;
Julie Drew, Lockport, New York
Computer and Information Sciences Major; General Business Minor;
Computer Crime Minor
Dr. William and Barbara Boeck Award
Adam Benjamin, Allegany, New York
Computer and Information Sciences Major; General Business Minor;
Sociology Minor
CIS Non-Academic Award
Scott Caflisch, Clymer, New York
Computer and Information Sciences Major
Criminal Justice Department
Inductees to Alpha Phi Sigma
National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Ashley Borczynski, Buffalo, New York
Criminology/Criminal Justice Major; Sociology Minor
James Diehl, Elba, New York
Criminology/Criminal Justice Major; Sociology Minor
Amanda Graf, North Tonawanda, New York
Criminology/Criminal Justice Major; Sociology Minor
Joseph Lewis, Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Criminology/Criminal Justice Major; Computer Crime Minor;
Fraud Examination and Economic Crime Minor
Adrienne West, Rochester, New York
Psychology Major; Criminology/Criminal Justice Major
Krystal Zimmerman, North Tonawanda, New York
Criminology/Criminal Justice Major
English Department
John Devine Award
Christine Brodeur, Adams, New York
English Major; Writing Studies Minor; Communication Studies Minor
Eugene Blair Memorial Award
Andrea Heuer, Niagara Falls, New York
Education Major, English concentration
Kimberly Lowes, Niagara Falls, New York
Education Major, English concentration
Danielle Porter, Niagara Falls, New York
Education Major, English concentration
David Signorelli, Niagara Falls, New York
Education Major, English concentration
General Studies
Certificate of Outstanding Academic Achievement
Andrea Scharf, Cheektowaga, New York
General Studies Major
History Department
The I. Frank Mogavero Award
Phillip Gerretsen, Jr., Depew, New York
History Major; Political Science Minor
Donald F. Peters Award
Jennifer Idziak, Tonawanda, New York
Education Major, Social Studies concentration
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