UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 31, Page 3
May 12, 1994
Top scholars; University holds ceremonies to honor students

     The University honored its top undergraduate scholars during annual
Honors Day ceremonies held May 6 on the Newark campus.
     Students were recognized for their accomplishments in scholarship and
leadership and for their personal contributions to their respective
colleges and to the campus community. University President and Mrs. David
P. Roselle held a reception in Clayton Hall for honored students and their
families and sponsors before the college convocations began.
     Four faculty members were presented excellence-in-teaching awards,
made available by the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation and the
University Alumni Association. Selection is based primarily on thoughtful
evaluations written by students who nominate faculty for this award.
     Faculty members are honored for their mastery of their subject
matters; sensitivity to the interests, needs and concerns of students; and
the ability to broaden the students' perspectives. These faculty members
effectively and enthusiastically communicate the value and importance, as
well as the substance, of their disciplines to their students.
     Honored this year with the $2,500 faculty awards were Brian P.
Ackerman, professor of psychology; Errol L. Lloyd, associate professor of
computer and information sciences; Ajay K. Manrai, associate professor of
business administration; and Andrew L. Zydney, associate professor of
chemical engineering.
     Two graduate students also were honored with $1,000 awards for
excellence in teaching from funds made available by the University Alumni
Association. They are John A. Hughes, who teaches in computer and
informational sciences, and E. Murat Sozer from the Department of
Mechanical Engineering.
     Two faculty were presented awards for excellence in undergraduate
academic advising. Pamela B. Beeman, assistant dean in the College of
Nursing, and Roland R. Roth, associate professor of entomology and applied
ecology, each received the $2,500 award, given to emphasize the importance
of excellent academic advising, to recognize and reward excellent faculty
advisers and to encourage faculty to devote more time and attention to
becoming more effective advisers.
     In the following list of honored students, all have cumulative grade
point indexes of 3.00 or higher. Other University students who did not
achieve 3.00 indexes but who have demonstrated leadership and traits of
outstanding citizenship also were honored at ceremonies in their respective
colleges.

University awards
     Jennifer A. Johnson and Quyen L. Hoang received the American
Association of University Women (AAUW)-Delaware Division Award, as women
with the highest scholastic averages at the close of the first semester of
their senior year, who have attended the University for three years and are
residents of the state of Delaware. The award is a one-year national
membership in AAUW.
     Angela Burkholder received the AAUW-Newark Branch Award, a $100 award
presented to an outstanding senior woman, based on academic achievement and
leadership in service, both on the campus and in the community.
     Maureen T. Gordon and Heather L. Patton received the Alumni
Association Scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships are awarded to upperclass
students who are the children of University alumni.
     Alumni Honors Day Book Awards to a sophomore or junior in each college
who has a sincere desire for knowledge and has participated in
extracurricular activities designed to help fellow students achieve
academic success were presented to: Colleen P. Modesto, agricultural
sciences; Raymond C. Trievel, arts and science; Emily K. Lehman, business
and economics; Laurie A. Bullock, education; Eric A. Nauman, engineering;
Heather A. Eberly , human resources; Patricia A. Flegel, nursing; and Lisa
Kosanovich., physical education, athletics and recreation.
     Eight students earned the Black Alumni Organization Book Award
recognizing outstanding scholarship and involvement in at least one
non-athletic student organization. These awards consist of a $50
certificate to the University Bookstore and are presented to a sophomore or
junior black student in each of the undergraduate colleges. Jennifer E.
Neal, agricultural sciences; Andreen O. Soley, arts and science; Quentin L.
Joyner, business and economics; Maude E. Hinmon, education; Stacy J.
Jackson, engineering; Veronica L. Rockett, human resources; Kertrina Y.
Green, nursing; and Wendi Galloway physical education, athletics and
recreation.
     The Mae Carter Award was given to Vickie L. Porch. The award is given
to a returning adult woman student who has demonstrated strong commitment
to scholarship and service to women.
     The Mary T. Jackley Casadevall Scholarship was awarded to Caroline R.
Smith in honor of Mary Casadevall to an undergraduate student. Selection is
based upon academic performance and financial need.
     Chirag N. Mehta and Traci A. VanSant received the Chase Family
Scholarships recognizing outstanding graduates of Delaware high schools.
The award is based on academic performance and financial need.
     Alexandria Ciabattoni and Debra S. Haines received the Class of 1938
Scholarships. Two scholarships supported by the Class of 1938 are awarded
on the basis of academic peformance. Financial need is considered.
     The Class of 1922 Scholarships, three scholarships based upon academic
performance were presented to Cynthia E. Cunningham, Brendan F. Shea, and
Hilarie E. Snyder. Financial need is considered.
     The Bessie Collins Award was presented to Catherine M. Leonard. The
award of $150 is given to a returning adult woman student who has
demonstrated future promise, overcome special difficulties and contributed
to the University and greater communities.
     Sue L. Barton, Jonathan D. Fischer, Michael L. Friedman, John A.
Kowalak, and Michael S. Posner received Edwin G. Crocker Scholarships,
established in his memory and awarded on the basis of scholarship,
leadership and financial need.
     The Down Under Endowment Trust Scholarships were awarded to Laurie A.
Bullock. Several scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated
leadership in student government activities and academic achievement.
     Diane H. Slaski received the Milton L. Draper '22 Student-Alumni
Relations Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship was established in honor of
Milton L. Draper, former alumni association president, member of the alumni
board and Sigma Nu fraternity member. This scholarship is awarded to a
junior or senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in
student-alumni interaction.
     The Alpha Lambda Delta Excellence-in-Teaching Award was presented to
Susan E. Groh, assistant professor in the University Honors Program. This
award recognizes outstanding teaching of first-year students. Alpha Lambda
Delta members select the recipient of this award.
     Honors Degree Distinguished Fellows Awards of $500 are awarded based
on academic merit and research accomplishments. Fellows devote full time
during Winter Session. Steven J. Beardsley, Sonja C. Kerby, Joseph D.
Thompson Jr., and Kelley Warren, each received this award.
     The Hullihen Award was presented to Marc B. Ferrara. This award is
given to a senior for meritorious leadership and service in the college
community, and the recipient's name is recorded on a plaque in the Perkins
Student Center.
     The George A. Johnson Award for Academic Excellence was awarded to
Joseph D. Thompson Jr., arts and science; Quentin L. Joyner, business and
economics; Emmanuel Caulk Jr., education; Christian D. Garrett,
engineering; and Phillip D. Dunkley, physical education, athletics and
recreation. This $25 award is for an African-American male with a grade
point average over 3.0 in each of five undergraduate colleges. Ths award is
presented by the Center for Black Culture and the Office of Affirmative
Action and Multicultural Programs.
     Awards for outstanding scholarship were made to seniors chosen for the
Panel of Distinguished Seniors, representing each of the University's
undergraduate colleges: Laura E. Towers, agricultural science; Jennifer A.
Johns, arts and science; Jana L. Smith, business and economics; Maria
Parrillo, education; Christopher J. Roberts, engineering; Melissa S.
Thompson, human resources; Molly B. Lewis, nursing; Katherine Linsay,
physical education, athletics and recreation. Selection for this award
requires a minimum index of 3.5 with 15 credit hours average each semester
and 75 percent of total credit hours earned at the University. Outstanding
personal qualities also are considered.
     The Phi Beta Kappa Annual Clift and DeArmond Award of $100, presented
to a sophomore showing outstanding intellectual promise in curricula that
would qualify him or her for eventual election as a member in course of Phi
Beta Kappa, was awarded to Theodore A. Kittila.
     The Phi Beta Kappa Annual Herbert Ellis Newman Award, a $100 award
given on the basis of outstanding intellectual promise to a junior enrolled
in curricula that would qualify him or her for eventual election as a
member of Phi Beta Kappa, was presented to Sean M. Quimby.
     Sarah-Jane Brubaker and Ellen M. Cone each received the President's
Award of $150. The award is for a graduate and undergraduate student, in
recognition of their outstanding research papers on women.
     Michael J. Skinner was presented the George and Margaret Collins Seitz
Award. The award is presented to a freshman or sophomore who has
demonstrated unusual traits of fine character and who is likely in
succeeding years to influence others in developing the same qualities.
     Travis Adams received the D. Kenneth Steers Memorial Award of $100,
which honors an outstanding junior track and field and/or cross country
team member who has demonstrated academic proficiency, is dedicated to
either or both of these sports, makes a significant contribution toward the
goals and objectives of the team and demonstrates exceptional moral
character as exemplified by the life of Dr. Steers.
     Joseph D. Thompson Jr. received the Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Award. A
$500 U.S. Savings Bond is awarded by the University of Delaware Alumni
Association to the outstanding senior man who has demonstrated the
qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenship and character exemplified
by Mr. Taylor. The recipient's name is inscribed on a plaque located near
the Alumni Room in the Perkins Student Center.
     Christopher P. Beer, Tina L. Lombardo, Vu T. Nguyen, and Spencer C.
Payne received Class of 1940 Scholarships. Four $1,000 awards are supported
by the Class of 1940. Selection is based upon academic performance and
financial need. Members of the freshman, sophomore and junior classes are
considered.
     Jennifer A. Johnson was presented the Emalea P. Warner Award, a $500
U.S. Savings Bond given annually by the Alumni Association to the
outstanding senior woman who has demonstrated the qualities of scholarship,
leadership, citizenship and character exemplified by Mrs. Warner. Her name
also will be inscribed on a plaque located near the Alumni Room of the
Perkins Student Center.
     Several scholarships are supported with the World War II Alumni
Scholarship Fund, an endowment fund inspired by the alumni classes of 1942
through 1950. Selection is based upon financial need, scholarship and
resumption of studies after a period of interruption. Receiving
scholarships were Heather C. Arnold, Melissa A. Arnold, Edward G. Augustine
Jr., Joanne M. Barry, Thomas M. DeAnna, Kathleen Ann C. Denny, George N.
Eriksen, John T. Fletcher II, Paul D. Franklin, Richard W. Giannetta, Lee
A. Gibbons, John J. Hart, Nancy Jane M. Kirk, Kevin G. Kruger, Truc T.
Nguyen, Dennis S. O'Brien, Karen M. Pagan, Michael A. Rawlins, Matthew S.
Tower, Shawn H. Vreeland, Christopher Whitcoe, Scott R. Williams, David L.
Young, and Renee J. Zamajtuk.
     The Pauline A. Young Award for Academic Excellence was awarded to
Jennifer E. Neal, agricultural sciences; Andrea L. Stith, arts and science;
Rosalind Y. Pratcher, business and economics; Chaneta T. Hughes, education;
Taesha L. Mapp, engineering; Marie A. Ray, human resources; Kertrina Y.
Green, nursing; and Wendi D. Galloway, physical education, athletics and
recreation. The $25 award is given to an African-American female student
with a grade point averge over 3.0 in each of the eight undergraduate
colleges. This award is presented by the Center for Black Culture and the
Office of Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs.