Hispanic student scholars honored

5:48 p.m., May 17, 2005--In an auditorium filled with well-wishers, 252 UD students of Hispanic heritage, with grade point averages of 3.0 or higher, were recognized for their academic achievements at the Latino/Latina Students of Distinction ceremony on Friday, May 13.

UD President David Roselle welcomed students, family, friends and faculty to the ceremony, and Juan Villamarin, retired professor of anthropology and former chairperson of the Department of Anthropology, delivered the keynote address.

Villamarin credited Roselle for hastening the cultural diversity that exists today at UD. He said Roselle changed UD’s internal structure by encouraging diversity and making the campus a more welcoming place for minorities.

Villamarin advised students to celebrate their Hispanic heritage and said that, while many students don’t consider themselves Hispanic but identify with their ancestral homelands, they all share a common bond. He urged Latinos and Latinas to participate in activities that will “make your presence known” and lauded those who have organized groups like HOLA and Hispanic sororities and fraternities.

Villamarin concluded his remarks by noting that inequality still exists, and there is still much to do, but, he told the students they can succeed as long as they develop a “strong sense of identity,” always remembering who they are.

Below is a list of Latino/Latina Students of Distinction provided by the Office of Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Kelly Booz, Animal Science
Jessica Cabrera, Animal Science
Tiffany Carro, Animal Science
Osvaldo Dahmen, Wildlife Conservation
Fernando Gisone, Wildlife Conservation
Christopher Prado, Food Science and Technology
Maia Tatinclaux, Natural Resource Management

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Jessica Abbruzzese, Foreign Languages and Literatures
Nadia Abdelkhalek, Psychology/Criminal Justice
Craig Aleman, Political Science/Criminal Justice
Omaira Andersen, Latin American Studies
Steven Anton, Physics
Kristen Araujo, Visual Communication Interest
Maria Ayllon, Mathematics Education
Jody Baker, Psychology
Brittany Ballester, Communication
Ericka Barbieri, Spanish Education
Jamie Barrios, Foreign Languages and Literatures
Michael Barugel, Computer Science
Elizabeth Billings, Foreign Languages and Literatures
Victoria Bonfante, Sociology
Jacqueline Bracco, Psychology
Jennifer Brito, Anthropology
Nicole Camacho, Psychology
Allison Capo, Criminal Justice
James Cardona, Computer and Information Sciences
David Carter, English
Melody Casagrande, Mathematics and Economics
Keilyn Castillo, Psychology
Arturo Castro, Biological Sciences/Criminal Justice
Jenna Cavadas-Fonseca, Mathematics Education
Jessica Cerasani, Psychology
Andrea Cisneros, English Education
Evan Colon, Criminal Justice
John Gilbert Costello, Communication
Amy Cruz, Political Science
Francisco Cruz, Biological Sciences
Amy Eluto, English
Anndria Escobar, Sociology
Linda Estevez, History
Andrew Farach, Biological Sciences
Catherine Feeley, Latin American Studies
Lauren Feld, Biological Sciences
Emily Feldman, English Education
Lauren Fensham, Communication
Sonia Fernandez, Psychology
Andrea Ferrara, Communication
Jessica Galeas, Psychology
Chloe Gallo, Communication Interest
Luis Galo, Computer and Information Sciences
Biana Garcia, Art Conservation
Rachel Garcia, English
Wendy Garcia, International Relations
Barry Garozzo, Criminal Justice
Michael Goldentaier, Political Science
Katherine Gonzales, Sociology
Crystal Gonzalez, Music
Julissa Gutierrez, International Relations
Craig Hench, Visual Communication Interest
Christina Hernandez, English
Edwin Hernandez, Chemistry Education
Kimberly Herrara, Biological Sciences
Christina Infiesta, Spanish Education
Lauryn Isaacs, International Relations
Joseph Jacobs, English
Khatlen Kerrane, Spanish Education
Lindsey King, Visual Communication Interest
Michelle Koenigbauer, Psychology
Christine Kosman, Biochemistry
Michal Kusnetz, Music
Andrew Larason, Theatre Production
Alicia Lera, Spanish Education
Isaac Levinsky, Psychology
Sonrisa Lewis, Criminal Justice
Brian Lopez, East Asian Studies
Laura Lopez, Political Science
Rock Lopez, Criminal Justice
Bradley Martinez, Criminal Justice
Jissell Martinez, International Relations
Christopher Massari, Criminal Justice
Holly McDonald, Political Science
Eamon McLaughlin, Biological Sciences
Marilisa Mendoza, Communication
Asif Mohammed, Biological Sciences
Yarimel Moreau, Foreign Languages and Literatures
Carlos Moya, Art
Francine Narcisco, English Education
Daniel Nicolosi, English
Danielle Nieves, Communication
Yasmine Noorali, Biological Sciences
Cristobal Pacheco, Biological Sciences/Foreign Languages and Literatures
Danielle Pacheco, Visual Communication Interest
Gustavo Panchame, Criminal Justice
Andreas Papson, Communication
Samara Passo, Communication
Jaclyn Pilette, Foreign Languages and Literatures
Jessica Pina, Biological Sciences
Carlos Planchart, Psychology
Matthew Quiroz, Psychology
Sarah Redding, Biochemistry
Jessica Resto, Communication
Jessica Rey, Political Science
Elliot Rivera, Earth Science Education
Kenneth Rivera, Political Science Education
Ashley Rizzo, Spanish Education
Anna Rocha, Psychology
Michelle Rodenheiser, International Relations
Claudia Rodriguez, Psychology
Lauren Rodriguez, Biological Sciences
Ashley Roman, Psychology
Randie Rosa, English
Katelyn Ruiz, International Relations
Sarah Sammons, Psychology
Leonardo Santa, Applied Music-Piano
Mila Solanet, International Relations
Jacqueline Spitzbarth, History
Gina Suarez, Criminal Justice
Alexandra Terrana, Latin American Studies
Andres Torres, Communication Interest
Maria Trigo, Art Conservation
Miluska Triveno, English Education
Laura Tufts, Foreign Languages and Literature
Andrew Urbanski, English Education
Angela Lee Velez, Music Education, General/Choir
Angela Nichole Velez, Spanish/Political Science
Krista Velez, Music Education/Instrumental
Daikiri Villa, Spanish Education
Chelsea Villegas, Fine Arts
Mattie Wilson, Psychology
Donald Wulbrecht, International Relations
Melanie Zahn, Psychology
Mirian Zambrana, International Relations

ALFRED LERNER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Jose M. deCos, Operations Management
Brian Alexitch, Marketing
Marisa Alvelo, Marketing
Angela Anacay, Finance
Victor Andrade, Management
Guillermo Arias, Finance
Andre Caraballo, Accounting
Christina Carbone, Marketing
Janine Cardenas, Finance
Erika Cartegena, Management/Marketing
Richard Cintron, Finance
Patricia Cordes, Economics
Kristen D’Amore, Operations Management
Jacqueline Dapolito, Accounting
Bernard Devieux, Finance
Jonathan Dieguez, Finance
Fernando Good, Finance
Amanda Handler, Business Administration
Jonathan Hobfoil, Management
Kirsten Holst, Business Administration
Matthew Hutchison, Accounting
Min Jung Kim, Marketing
Mariclaire Luciano, Accounting
Vicente Lynch, Finance
Katrina Mauriello, Marketing
Celeste McCain, Finance
Lara Miller, Marketing
Daniel Munoz, Marketing
Jennifer Pakidis, Management/Marketing
Michelle Rivera, Finance
Isabel Rivero, Accounting
Anthony Sierra, Marketing
William Skene, Business Administration
Marissa Valle, Marketing/Management
Philip Valle, Business Administration

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Michael Alexitch, Chemical Engineering
Ryan Altenbaugh, Engineering
Patricia Braun, Civil Engineering
Victor Carrio-Vazquez, Chemical Engineering
Kristie Grammatikos, Chemical Engineering
Jason Hernandez, Electrical Engineering
Sharon Huertas, Electrical Engineering
Luis Jimenez, Mechanical Engineering
Celeste McCain, Chemical Engineering
Virginia Mendoza, Environmental Engineering
Christopher Pizarro, Chemical Engineering
Samuel Rivera, Electrical Engineering
Paul Rodriguez, Mechanical Engineering
Ruben Rosario, Chemical Engineering
Donato Settanni, Civil Engineering
Richard Slack, Mechanical Engineering
Robert Suarez, Civil Engineering
Stephanie Swain, Mechanical Engineering
Javier Velasquez, Chemical Engineering

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NURSING SCIENCES

Jonathan Aledda, Exercise Science Interest
Mina Barimany, Nursing
Gina Bertuglia, Medical Technology Interest
Laura Bishop, Dietetics
Eric R. Chicas, Exercise Science Interest
Alcides Cummins, Health and Physical Education
Laura Gomez, Nursing
Stephan Gutjahr, Health Behavior Management Interest
Jessica Harris, Nursing
Monica Lourenco, Nursing
Richard Lozano, Dietetics
Rorie Madigan, Medical Technology
Nicole Marshall, Nursing
Laura Michelsen, Exercise Science
Stephanie Quiros, Exercise Science
Brittany Stammer, Nursing
Roberto Torres, Exercise Science

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY

Iris Ayala-Swindell, Fashion Merchandising
Rosa Bautista-Caskey, Elementary Teacher Education
Victoria Bonfante, Elementary Teacher Education
Katherine Brun, Elementary Teacher Education
Katherine Castano, Elementary Teacher Education
Rosa Cepeda, Apparel Design
Danielle Cusanelli, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Marisa Dohn, Elementary Teacher Education
Daniella Eilif, Educational Studies
Carolina Galindo, Family and Community Services
Gary Goldstein, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Carlyn Gonzalez, Elementary Teacher Education
Elizabeth Guevara, Elementary Teacher Education
Delilah Guzman, Human Services, Education and Public Policy
Laura Henriquez, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Cristina Herrera, Elementary Teacher Education
Kathryn Inza, Elementary Teacher Education
Michele Kirschenbaum, Early Childhood Development and Education
Jaclyn LaPlaca, Elementary Teacher Education
Nicole Lozyniak, Elementary Teacher Education
Marisa Melendez, Elementary Teacher Education
Alicia Miranda-Browne, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Natalia Moena, Apparel Design
Gloria Perez, Family and Community Studies
Marcie Quintana, Apparel Design
Jaclyn Ramirez, Elementary Teacher Education
Erica Rojas, Family and Community Services
Rachel Rosado, Elementary Teacher Education
Erica Rucci, Fashion Merchandising
Amanda Salazar, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional
Katrina Swales, Elementary Teacher Education
Natalie Villoslada, Early Childhood Development and Education
Jennifer Weisbecker, Elementary Teacher Education
Nicole Wright, Fashion Merchandising

UNIVERSITY STUDIES

Stephanie Abad
Marissa Brescia
Devin Garcia
Melissa Gonzalez
Nina Grillo-Balthrop
Liana Kinsella
Mallory Littleton
Chloe Obando
Lydia Pavelock
Melanie Peralto
Carolina Ribas
Angel Roubin
Andrea Yuzuk
Nicole Yuzuk

Article by Barbara Garrison
Photos by Duane Perry

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