Muhlenberg Students, Faculty and Staff Honored at 2024 Honors Convocation
The annual ceremony celebrates academic achievement, community engagement, original research and commitment to the College.Thursday, May 4, 2023 09:19 AM
Faculty, administrators, students and their friends and families attended the 2024 Honors Convocation in Egner Chapel. Photos by Littlewing StudioThe Muhlenberg College Honors Convocation is a formal academic ceremony designed to honor and celebrate leadership and scholarly excellence and achievement in the College community. This year's program was held on Sunday, April 28, in Egner Chapel. The address was provided by Margo Hobbs, professor of art and art history.
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FACULTY AWARDS
The Class of 1932 Research Professorship
- Professor of Political Science, Lanethea Mathews-Schultz, Ph.D.
Established in 1986, this professorship provides course release time for up to one year for a faculty member to pursue research or other creative work that will result in publication or presentation consistent with their discipline.
The Donald B. Hoffman Research Fellowship
- Professor of Media & Communication and Film Studies, Paul McEwan, Ph.D.
Named in honor of Dr. Donald B. Hoffman ’32, this fellowship supports faculty in scholarship, research or creative activity which results in publication, performance or exhibition while enhancing the reputation of the College.
The Crossette Family Fellowship
- Associate Professor of Art, Emily Orzech, M.F.A.
This award was established by the Crossette family to support faculty development research grants with a preference for international research, so that Muhlenberg may expand its horizons through increased global experience.
The Robert C. Williams Faculty Award
- Assistant Professor of History, Jacqueline Antonovich, Ph.D.
Established in memory of the life and service of Robert C. Williams, academic vice president and dean of the College from 1985 to 1987, this award honors a junior faculty member for distinguished scholarship and research or public performance.
The Daniel J. and Carol Shiner Wilson Grant for the Completion of Scholarly Projects
- Assistant Professor of English, Joshua Barsczewski, Ph.D.
- Professor of English & Film Studies, Francesca Coppa, Ph.D.
- Professor of Biology, Amy Hark, Ph.D.
- Professor of Media & Communication, John Sullivan, Ph.D.
- Lecturer of Dance, Robyn Watson
These awards are presented to faculty to assist with the completion of a significant work of scholarly activity.
The Ruth and Joel Spira Prize for Distinguished Teaching
- Associate Professor of Psychology, Alexandra Frazer, Ph.D.
This award was established by Joel and Ruth Spira to recognize and inspire excellence in teaching within and beyond the confines of the traditional classroom by supporting
superior performance in undergraduate research instruction.
The Award for the Outstanding Academic Advisor
- Assistant Professor of Accounting, Ellen Rackas, M.B.A.
This award was established in testimony to the high value the College places on academic advising.
The Faculty Rising Scholars Award
- Assistant Professor of Business, Gregory Collins, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance, Heidi Cruz-Austin, M.F.A.
- Assistant Professor of History, Sarah Runcie, Ph.D.
This award is funded by John M. Heffer P’96 and Richard C. Crist ’77 P’05 P’09, as well as the collective efforts of the entire Board of Trustees. Muhlenberg College is pleased to offer the Faculty Rising Scholars Award to support the scholarship of tenure-track faculty and to provide exciting research opportunities for first- and second-year students.
STAFF AWARDS
The Chairman’s Award
- Director of the Trexler Library, Tina Hertel
Awarded to a College staff member whose record of achievements have significantly contributed to the mission of Muhlenberg College.
The Hamre Prize
- Assistant Dean for Academic Life, David M. Hallowell
- Dean of Students, Courtney Stephens
Awarded to recognize the most significant contributions made by an administrative employee, including managers, staff associates and service personnel, during the past year.
Student Government Award
- Director of Student Transitions & Family Programs, Tim Black
Awarded to a current member of the faculty, staff or management team for outstanding service to students, over a period of at least three years, in promoting student involvement, responsibility and action.
STUDENT ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The American Chemical Society Prize, Lehigh Valley Section
- Lily Press
The Leslie R. Anders Memorial Prize
- Nesya Sloane
The Dr. Edwin R. Baldrige Memorial Award
- Sean O'Neill
The Dr. Charles S. Bednar Award in Political Science
- Maya Brooks
The Harry A. Benfer Memorial Scholarship
- Ibrahim Sidibeh
The Dr. Robert A. Boyer Prize
- Roy Hsu
The Reverend Dr. H. H. Bruning Gift Fund Prizes
- Trevor Mencarini
- Ty Palmieri
The Lucille Cafouros Award in Anthropology
- Lydia Brubaker
The Lucille Cafouros Award in Sociology
- AnnaMaria Fernandez
The Elizabeth A. Carlson Memorial Prize in Dance
- Katrina Binks
The Citizen Exchange Council Award in Russian Studies
- Marez Girgis
The Franklin H. Claire ’59 Memorial Award for Excellence in Marketing
- Vivian Jaber
The Class of 1969 Graduate Study Award
- Kathryn Hearn
The Class of 1969 Music Award
- Hannah Kulbitsky
The Tara Demarzo Dedication Award
- Nicole Tahmoosh
The Jeanette Eichenwald Interfaith Award
- Sabeen Safi
The Russell B. Everett Romance Language Award
- Emma Shay
The Lillian and Anthony Fiddler Memorial Award in Music
- Arielle Touitou
The Doris E. Flamish Memorial Award
- Madison Halcovage
The William A. Flamish Memorial Award in Neuroscience
- Rebekah Ayre
The William M. French Award in Education
- Anna Hanley
The Dr. George A. Frounfelker Award
- Bethany Perez
The Russell Fulford Award
- Madeline Jusen
The Futter Prize For Achievements in and Contributions to German Studies
- Anna Mikoski
The Carl E. Grothehen Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Psychology
- Kani Green
The Espi Guinto Award
- Julia Lennon
The Dr. John A. W. Haas Award
- Nadilie Germain
The Susan E. Halamay Journalism Award
- Katherine Conlon
The George H. Hambrecht Law School Award
- Matthew Klinger
The Frederick E. Hanson Scholarship Award
- Kety Gaidamashvili
The James W. and Barbara H. Herrick Award
- Theodore Judson
The Morris S. Hoats Award
- Marguerite McAree
The Wayne Kenneth Hollabaugh P’88 and Linda J. King Hollabaugh P’88 Award
- Amira Jackson
The Dr. Priscilla E. Howard Tutor Award
- Joshua Benson
The Huebner Global Education and Awareness Award
- Ryan Steremberg
The Carol E. Hutchinson Memorial Prize in Research in Psychology
- Courtney Scheckler
The Hyman-Goodman Award
- Hayden Klein
The Louis J. Jacobs Premedical Prize
- Maya Schlesinger
The Dr. Victor L. Johnson Scholarship
- Simone Dutton
The Keith M. Keenly Microbiology Award
- Christian Nicole
The Miriam E. Koehler Award for Excellence in Mathematics
- Jason Rackas
The Carol Emhardt Kuntzleman Memorial Award
- Jamie Carfagna
- Emmy Lin
The Ralph A. and Mary A. Lichtenwalner Memorial Prize
- Arielle Touitou
The Alphonse C. Lova Memorial Award in Chemistry
- Esther Oko
The Seena Marcus Art Award
- Summer Whitley
The Dr. Anthony J. Marino Jr. Award in Computing Science
- Nicolino Berlingeri
The Professor Roberta Meek Africana Studies Award
- Bernice Owusu
The Wesley S. Mitman Mathematical Prize
- Charles Ohanian
The Noel R. and Edith J. Moyer Award in Philosophy
- Mira Guetzow
The Clifford R. Moyer Memorial Prize in Physics
- Georgios Xeinis
The Muhlenberg Goodwill Prize
- Zachary Gangwer
The Robert W. and Edythe M. Mull Award for Excellence in Mathematics
- Jonathan Cohen
The Novartis Endowed Science Scholars Program Award
- Lindsey Adler
- Jonathan Cohen
- Paige Henderson
The Dr. Robert S. Ochner Award
- Maddie Davidson
The Arthur C. Peters Memorial Prize
- Samuel Roter
Phi Sigma Iota Award in French
- Gnama Hartney
Phi Sigma Iota Award in Spanish
- Sohaib Nauman
The President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Promise for Postgraduate Study by a Sophomore/Junior
- Sofia Davvetas
- Casey Goldberg
The Dr. John J. Reed Scholarship
- Bridget Parks
The D. Irvin and Marjorie M. Reitz Scholarship
- Jenny Maxwell
The Todd L. Romig Memorial Prize
- Joshua Castro
The Martin A. Rosoff Clu Memorial Award
- Eitan Gitlin
The Dr. Dominic J. Salines Memorial Award
- Emma Prehl
The Dr. John V. Shankweiler Prize
- Sohaib Nauman
The Paul C. Sherr Essay Prize
- Anna Holmwood
The Dr. John and Ethel Shintay Scholarship
- Colin Boldt
The Dr. Robert E. Shoemaker Graduate Fellowship
- Megan Bruhn
The Stanley D. Sloyer Award in Music
- Yael Beer
The Dr. Harold L. Stenger Jr. Fellowship for Graduate Study in Literature
- Julianne Lucas
The Harry C. and Mary M. Trexler Trust Pretheological Prize
- Gabriella Hirshfield
The Sojourner Truth Award
- Rose Romano
The Paul M. White ’27 Business Award
- Jamie Farnam
- Nadilie Germain
- Abraham McWilliams
- Markus Vottero
The Woman’s Auxiliary of Muhlenberg College Scholarship in Honor of The Rev. George F. Eichorn Jr.
- Maddie Davidson
The Woman’s Auxiliary of Muhlenberg College Music Scholarship
- Abigail Bresalier
The Ann E. Wonsiewicz Scholars in Education Award
- Jonathan Cohen
- Anastajia Erickson
- Elaine Landry
- Dina Maltser
The Rev. Dr. Arvids Ziedonis Jr. Fellowship for Graduate Studies Related to Foreign Language, Literatures, Cultures or Theology
- Anna Mikoski
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC AWARDS
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Esther Bonnah
- Erica Borbi
- Naava Wilson
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The Community Engagement Award
- Kani Green
The Dean of Students Award
- Delta Tau Delta
The Greek Leader of the Year Award
- Emily Kolodney
The President's Award
- Muhlenberg College EMS
The Resident Advisor of the Year Award
- Amaia Henley
The Student Activities Award
- Benjamin Goldstone
The Student Government Achievement Award
- Katherine Conlon
The Student Leader of the Year Award
- Shobha Pai
The Senior Female Scholar Athlete of the Year
- Alyssa Faville
The Senior Male Scholar Athlete of the Year
- Noel House
