Honors Convocation 2011

HONORS CONVOCATION April 27, 2011 3 p.m.

Friends of Ramapo Hall

The Office of the Provost would like to recognize the gracious assistance of all whose work makes our acknowledgement of student achievement possible today.

We especially thank the Deans, conveners, and faculty who took the time to carefully assess the contributions of their students in consideration of these awards.

Our greatest appreciation is extended to those students honored today, and to the many students whose achievements made the choice of honorees a difficult one.

Their excellent academic achievement and co-curricular activities are the life of Ramapo College.

OR DE R OF E V E NT S

R A MA P O COL L E G E A L M A MATE R Lyrics by: Michael Alasa Music by: David Welch

Ramapo we sing to you.

Ramapo with pride.

Praised filled voices raised on high fill your mountain side.

Introduction and Greetings

by Beth Barnett, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs School Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement presented by the Deans American and International Studies – Hassan M. Nejad Anisfield School of Business – Lewis Chakrin Contemporary Arts – Steven Perry Social Science and Human Services - Samuel Rosenberg Theoretical and Applied Science – Bernard Langer American Federation of Teachers Awards presented by Irene Kuchta, President of AFT Local 2274

In the time we’ve spent together we have come to learn

Lee Sennish Prize presented by Katherine McGee, Coordinator of the Women’s Center

to have dignity, a mind that’s free and celebrate humanity.

Faculty-Student Research Awards presented by Beth Barnett

Ramapo, as years go by.

Closing Remarks

by Peter P. Mercer, President

Ramapo with love.

Alma Mater Reception to follow in the Alumni Lounge

Even when you’re far away, for ever we’ll be one.

Music Provided by: Professor Lisa Lutter © Copyright 1986

Vocal Performance by: Rebecca Feynberg

S CH OOL AW A R DS FOR OU T S TA NDI NG A CA DE MI C A CH I E V E ME NT

Jacqueline L. Ostrander

S cho o l of A me r ica n and I nt e r nat i ona l S t ud ies , Has s an M . Ne jad , De an Emily A. Marlowe American Studies History Laura E. D’Elia Danielle Burgio International Studies Briana C. Sarapochillo Liberal Studies Sarah M. Hildebrand Literature Justine R. D’Elia Political Science Robert A. Debernardo Spanish Language Studies Brendan K. Flanagan Book Prize

Kristin B. Hatalla Joyce A. Demartino

A nisf iel d S cho o l of B usin es s, L ew i s Chak r in, De an Katherine Ross Accounting Economics Delina E. Agnosteva Joseph M. Birish Finance Kenneth M. Walsh Information Systems Ja Yeon J. Lee International Business Daniel D. Reimel Management Amanda M. Zanotti Marketing Alyssa M. Tummillo Book Prize S cho o l of Co nt e mp or ar y A r t s, S t e v en P er r y, Dea n Jacob E. Stephens Communications Arts: Design and Interactive Media Communications Arts: Digital Filmmaking Olivia V. Aiken Keri Ann Flaccomio Communications Arts: Journalism Kathryn N. Siddell Communications Arts: Media Cinema Studies Jonathan P. Lindenauer Communications Arts: Writing Mitchell A. Stern Contemporary Arts Rebecca Y. Feynberg Music Emily J. Denardo Theater Laura E. Tanis Visual Arts Rosanna L. O’Brien Book Prize S cho o l of S o cia l S cie nce an d Huma n S e r vi ce s, S amu el R o s enb er g, Dea n Matthew W. Romary Environmental Studies Brandon R. Martin Law & Society Amanda H. Swanson Psychology Jennifer A. Leavy Psychology Jessica A. Roffe Social Science Melissa A. Marchese Social Work Crystal N. Barron Sociology Brielle Crowe Teacher Education David L. Rodgers Book Prize Maria L. Molina Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award Melissa A. Marchese Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award Julie A. Sisselman Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award

Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award NASW Social Work Scholarship Herbert Wortreich Award

S cho o l o f T heo r e t ica l and A p plie d S ci en ce , B e r nar d L ang er, De an Ivaylo D. Balabanov Biochemistry Biology Carley E. Dobrin Asra H. Khan Biology Alexander M. Ucci Chemistry Guanyu Tian Computer Science Frank A. Totera Engineering Physics Kimberly A. Finnegan Environmental Science Jason W. Whelpley Integrated Science Studies Joseph Giovannone Mathematics Jacqueline A. Cooperman Nursing Andrea Alcocer Nursing Danielle M. Mazza Book Prize

A ME R I CA N F EDE R AT I ON OF T EA CHE R S L OCA L 2274 A FT G r aduat e S ch ool S cho la r s h ip Laura E. D’Elia H e nr y J. Fr undt M e mor i a l Sch ol a r s hi p Sara A. Johnsen L E E SE NNI SH P R I ZE Shaima Khinjani FA CULTY-ST U DE NT R E SE A R CH AW A R DS S ch ool of A m e r i can an d I nt e r n at io na l St udie s Taylor E. Migliorisi A n i s f i el d Sch ool of B us i n e s s Nezabravka R. Dzhogleva S cho ol of Con te m por a r y A r t s Anya M. Kougasian S choo l of Soci a l Sci e n ce a n d H um a n Se r vi ce s Kimberly A. Mahaffey S cho ol of T h eo r e ti cal an d A ppl i e d Scie n ce Matthew G. Ratajczak

S CH OOL AW A R DS FOR OU T S TA NDI NG A CA DE MI C A CH I E V E ME NT

Jacqueline L. Ostrander

S cho o l of A me r ica n and I nt e r nat i ona l S t ud ies , Has s an M . Ne jad , De an Emily A. Marlowe American Studies History Laura E. D’Elia Danielle Burgio International Studies Briana C. Sarapochillo Liberal Studies Sarah M. Hildebrand Literature Justine R. D’Elia Political Science Robert A. Debernardo Spanish Language Studies Brendan K. Flanagan Book Prize

Kristin B. Hatalla Joyce A. Demartino

A nisf iel d S cho o l of B usin es s, L ew i s Chak r in, De an Katherine Ross Accounting Economics Delina E. Agnosteva Joseph M. Birish Finance Kenneth M. Walsh Information Systems Ja Yeon J. Lee International Business Daniel D. Reimel Management Amanda M. Zanotti Marketing Alyssa M. Tummillo Book Prize S cho o l of Co nt e mp or ar y A r t s, S t e v en P er r y, Dea n Jacob E. Stephens Communications Arts: Design and Interactive Media Communications Arts: Digital Filmmaking Olivia V. Aiken Keri Ann Flaccomio Communications Arts: Journalism Kathryn N. Siddell Communications Arts: Media Cinema Studies Jonathan P. Lindenauer Communications Arts: Writing Mitchell A. Stern Contemporary Arts Rebecca Y. Feynberg Music Emily J. Denardo Theater Laura E. Tanis Visual Arts Rosanna L. O’Brien Book Prize S cho o l of S o cia l S cie nce an d Huma n S e r vi ce s, S amu el R o s enb er g, Dea n Matthew W. Romary Environmental Studies Brandon R. Martin Law & Society Amanda H. Swanson Psychology Jennifer A. Leavy Psychology Jessica A. Roffe Social Science Melissa A. Marchese Social Work Crystal N. Barron Sociology Brielle Crowe Teacher Education David L. Rodgers Book Prize Maria L. Molina Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award Melissa A. Marchese Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award Julie A. Sisselman Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award

Carol Schaefer Human Services/Shepherd Foundation Award NASW Social Work Scholarship Herbert Wortreich Award

S cho o l o f T heo r e t ica l and A p plie d S ci en ce , B e r nar d L ang er, De an Ivaylo D. Balabanov Biochemistry Biology Carley E. Dobrin Asra H. Khan Biology Alexander M. Ucci Chemistry Guanyu Tian Computer Science Frank A. Totera Engineering Physics Kimberly A. Finnegan Environmental Science Jason W. Whelpley Integrated Science Studies Joseph Giovannone Mathematics Jacqueline A. Cooperman Nursing Andrea Alcocer Nursing Danielle M. Mazza Book Prize

A ME R I CA N F EDE R AT I ON OF T EA CHE R S L OCA L 2274 A FT G r aduat e S ch ool S cho la r s h ip Laura E. D’Elia H e nr y J. Fr undt M e mor i a l Sch ol a r s hi p Sara A. Johnsen L E E SE NNI SH P R I ZE Shaima Khinjani FA CULTY-ST U DE NT R E SE A R CH AW A R DS S ch ool of A m e r i can an d I nt e r n at io na l St udie s Taylor E. Migliorisi A n i s f i el d Sch ool of B us i n e s s Nezabravka R. Dzhogleva S cho ol of Con te m por a r y A r t s Anya M. Kougasian S choo l of Soci a l Sci e n ce a n d H um a n Se r vi ce s Kimberly A. Mahaffey S cho ol of T h eo r e ti cal an d A ppl i e d Scie n ce Matthew G. Ratajczak

The Honors Convocation celebrates the academic achievements of undergraduate students at Ramapo College of New Jersey. As we continue to admit students who are better prepared for the rigors of college, students honored at this event are more and more likely to be among the most outstanding. These students are recognized for their specific as well as more general intellectual achievements.

OR DE R OF E V E NT S

R A MA P O COL L E G E A L M A MATE R Lyrics by: Michael Alasa Music by: David Welch

Ramapo we sing to you.

Ramapo with pride.

Praised filled voices raised on high fill your mountain side.

Introduction and Greetings

by Beth Barnett, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs School Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement presented by the Deans American and International Studies – Hassan M. Nejad Anisfield School of Business – Lewis Chakrin Contemporary Arts – Steven Perry Social Science and Human Services - Samuel Rosenberg Theoretical and Applied Science – Bernard Langer American Federation of Teachers Awards presented by Irene Kuchta, President of AFT Local 2274

In the time we’ve spent together we have come to learn

Lee Sennish Prize presented by Katherine McGee, Coordinator of the Women’s Center

to have dignity, a mind that’s free and celebrate humanity.

Faculty-Student Research Awards presented by Beth Barnett

Ramapo, as years go by.

Closing Remarks

by Peter P. Mercer, President

Ramapo with love.

Alma Mater Reception to follow in the Alumni Lounge

Even when you’re far away, for ever we’ll be one.

Music Provided by: Professor Lisa Lutter © Copyright 1986

Vocal Performance by: Rebecca Feynberg

HONORS CONVOCATION April 27, 2011 3 p.m.

Friends of Ramapo Hall