Arthur Vining Davis Fellows Rollins annually recognizes three faculty members as Arthur Vining Davis Fellows. Students and faculty nominate candidates who demonstrate outstanding teaching and advising, scholarly work and publications, completion of significant research projects, accomplishments in the fine arts, or important contributions to the cultural, economic, and social community of Central Florida.
Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters Edward James Olmos Actor, producer, director, and community activist
Eduardo Padrón President of Miami Dade College
Anna Alon Assistant Professor of International Business Gabriel Barreneche Assistant Professor of Spanish
“Keep listening and keep learning. Don’t be an easy partisan. Don’t be a soft touch for the labels of separation. Never take the beauty and wonder of this life for granted. Never give up. Never, ever stop learning.”
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion Established in 1927, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion is the highest non-academic award the College bestows to an Arts & Sciences student who shows remarkable character and integrity and who demonstrates a commitment to service to others. Omar Rachid ’11
General Charles McCormick Reeve Awards The General Charles McCormick Reeve Awards are given to the top five students in the graduating class. David Celis ’11
—College Commencement Speaker Eduardo Padrón
“Each of you will find your own special ways to serve your communities and society. We are confident that you will represent your alma mater well, following successfully in the footsteps of those before you and discovering new trails for those who follow. We look forward to your future achievements and to your continued bond with Rollins.”
Jonathon Norcross ’11 Ariane Rosen ’11 Whitney Smith ’11
—President Lewis Duncan to the Class of 2011
Anthony Wehrer ’11
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Joseph Siry Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
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