Two-hundred-and-fifty-eight Wesleyan
students were the recipients of 145
awards during the Academic Awards and
Prizes Reception at the Russell House
May 9. Thirty-three of these students
received more than one award.
The
graduating class of 2006 had 175
recipients, the class of 2007 had 78
recipients, the class of 2008 had 24
recipients, and the class of 2009 had 12
recipients.
 Ten
graduate students, eight alumni, two
organizations, one visiting
international student and one Graduate
Liberal Studies Program student also
received honors.
"These
students represent the highest ideals of
Wesleyan University ― intellectual
curiosity, academic excellence, creative
expression, leadership and service,"
says Maria Cruz-Saco, dean of the
college.
While celebrating these recipients of
awards, prizes, and scholarships, Cruz
Saco also honored alumni and friends for
their contributions and gifts.
The awards and the recipients are:
George H. Acheson and Grass
Foundation Prize in Neuroscience
Established in 1992 by a gift from
the Grass Foundation, this prize is
awarded to an outstanding undergraduate
in the Neuroscience and Behavior Program
who demonstrates excellence in the
program and who also shows promise for
future contributions in the field of
neuroscience.
Krista Perks, 2006
Alumni Prize in the History of Art
Established by Wesleyan alumni and
awarded to a senior who has demonstrated
special aptitude in the history of art
and who has made a substantive
contribution to the major.
Caitlin Henningsen, 2006
American Chemical Society Analytical
Award
Awarded for excellence in analytical
chemistry.
Jovan Gayle, 2007
American Chemical Society
Connecticut Valley Section Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement
to a graduating chemistry major.
Shinya Amano, 2006
 American Institute of Chemists Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement
to a graduating chemistry major.
Julie West, 2006
Ayres Prize
The gift of Daniel Ayres, Class of
1842, to the first-year student who
attains the highest academic standing in
the first semester.
Elise Gelwan, 2009
Baden-Wüerttemberg-Connecticut
Sister State Exchange
A grant for one academic year's study
at a university in the German state of
Baden-Wüerttemberg, administered by the
Connecticut Department of Higher
Education.
Jonathan Chen, GRAD
Andrew Eppich, 2006
Baldwin Fellowship
Established in 1952 by family and
friends of Horace Reed Baldwin, Class of
1947, and awarded annually for study at
law school to the member of the senior
class who, in the opinion of the
committee, shows the most promise of
becoming an outstanding lawyer and
public-spirited citizen.
Helen Gugel, 2006
Bertman Prize
Established in memory of Bernard T.
Bertman, associate professor of physics,
by gifts from his colleagues, family,
and friends, in 1970. Awarded to a
senior majoring in physics who displays
a particularly resourceful and creative
approach to physics research.
Ian Carbone, 2006
Blankenagel Prize
Income from the John C. Blankenagel
Fund, established in 1970, awarded at
the discretion of the Department of
German studies to enrich educational
offerings in the area of humanistic
studies, or to assist a superior student
in completing a project in German
studies.
Emily Garts, 2006
Christian Goble, 2006
Kate McCrery, 2006
Margaret Mitchell, 2008
Celia Reddick, 2006
Andrea Silenzi, 2007
Bradley Prize
The gift of Stanley David Wilson,
Class of 1909, in memory of Professor
Walker Parke Bradley, to the senior or
junior who excels in chemistry and
particularly in special original work.
Gabriel Isaacman, 2007
Bridge Builder Award
Awarded to an individual student or
student group for significant
contributions to the Wesleyan and
Middletown communities in the spirit of
service.
Ann Heindel, 2006
Briggs Prize
Established in 1900 by the gift of
James E. Briggs, to the student who has
done the most effective work in
intercollegiate debating.
Andrew Bleeker, 2007
Amanda Fuller, 2007
Christopher Brodigan Fund Award
Established in memory of Christopher
Brodigan, a Wesleyan student who died in
an accident in his frosh year. The fund
pays tribute to Christopher's deep
interest in Africa and to the public
service he provided through teaching in
Botswana prior to entering Wesleyan.
Awarded to graduating seniors and recent
graduates who plan to pursue public
service or research in Africa.
Andrew Aprile, 2006
Genevieve Edens, 2006
Una Osato, 2004
Erness Brody Prize
Established in 2002 by Ann duCille in
honor of Professor Erness Bright Brody,
former chair of the African American
Studies Program. Awarded annually to a
senior African American Studies Program
major for excellence in written
expression.
Sarah Gunther, 2006
Bruner Freshman Improvement Prize
The gift of William Evans Bruner,
Class of 1888, to the student whose
second-semester first-year record shows
the greatest relative improvement over
that of the first semester.
Pakorn Jarupanich, 2008
Butler Prize
Established in 1991 in honor of
retiring colleague Jeffrey D. Butler, is
awarded for the best Honors thesis in
Third World History.
Genevieve Edens, 2006
 Butterfield Prize
Established by the Class of 1967 and
awarded to the graduating senior who has
exemplified those qualities of
character, leadership, intellectual
commitment and concern for the Wesleyan
community shown by Victor Lloyd
Butterfield, 11th president of the
University.
Tara Fickle, 2006
Camp Prize
Established in 1905 by the Board of
Trustees in memory of Samuel T. Camp,
trustee 1880-1903. Awarded for
excellence in English literature.
Katherine Thorpe, 2006
Cardinal Crest Award
Awarded to the member of the WSA who
has given honor to his/her post on the
WSA or one of its committees through
his/her leadership, and has selflessly
served the greater interest of the
Wesleyan student body.
Gabriel Tabak, 2006
Chadbourne Prize
The gift of George Storrs Chadbourne,
Class of 1858, to that member of the
first-year class outstanding in
character, conduct, and scholarship.
Eric Weiskott, 2009
Clark Fellowship
Established in memory of John
Blanchard Clark by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Donald L. Clark of Pittsford, New
York; his sister, Catherine; relatives;
and friends. Awarded annually to a
qualified graduating senior of Wesleyan
University for graduate study in a
school of medicine. Recipients are
judged by members of the Health
Professions Panel on their potential for
outstanding achievement and for their
promise of community leadership and
public-spirited citizenship and for
their scholastic record at Wesleyan.
Tobias Wasser, 2006
Clee Scholarship
Established by friends and associates
of Gilbert Harrison Clee, Class of 1935,
late president of the Board of Trustees.
Awarded annually to a member of the
sophomore class, who will remain a Clee
Scholar throughout his or her junior and
senior years, who will have demonstrated
high standards of leadership, a deep
commitment to Wesleyan University, an
interest in the broad implications of
multinational business enterprises, a
sensitivity to the need for a creative
balance between the public and private
sectors, and an intention to pursue a
career in business. A specific objective
will be to select individuals who
exemplify the qualities that
characterized Gilbert Harrison Clee as a
humane person and as a leader.
To Be Announced
Dr. Neil Clendeninn Prize
Established in 1991 by George
Thornton, Class of 1991 and David
Derryck, Class of 1993, for the African
American student who has achieved
academic excellence in biology and/or
molecular biology and biochemistry. This
student must have completed his or her
sophomore year and in that time have
exemplified those qualities of
character, leadership, and concern for
the Wesleyan community as shown by Dr.
Neil Clendeninn, Class of 1971.
Cynthia Armand, 2006
Cole Prize
Established through the gift of
George Henry Walker, Class of 1981, in
the memory of Charles Edward Cole.
Awarded to the first-year student who
shows the greatest ability in fiction or
nonfiction writing.
Keith Gordon, 2009
Edward Quish, 2009
Marguerite Weisman, 2009
Connecticut Valley Higher Education
Community Service Award
Established in 1993 by the
Connecticut Department of Higher
Education to promote community service
leadership and activities by students at
Connecticut's institutions of higher
education. This award recognizes
outstanding student contributions to the
promotion of community service through
projects that increase student
participation in their college community
and projects that develop a unique
approach to effective community service.
Ann Heindel, 2006
Herbert Lee Connelly Prize
Given in 1980 by Mabel Wells Connelly
in the name of her husband, member of
the Class of 1909, and alumni secretary,
1924-56. Supplemented by friends,
relatives, and sons Hugh Wells and
Theodore Sample, Class of 1948, the fund
provides income to be awarded annually
to a deserving undergraduate who
demonstrates an interest in English
literature and an unusual ability in
nonfiction writing.
Stephen Aubrey, 2006
Ariel Lewiton, 2006
Anna Julia Cooper Prize
Awarded by the Department of
Sociology to a student of overall
academic excellence who lives and works
in the spirit of Anna Julia Cooper
(1858-1964), author of A Voice From
the South, who was one of the most
important social theorists in the
tradition of Black feminist thought. She
lived and worked courageously against
the odds of exclusion, never failing to
hold to the highest standards of moral
and intellectual excellence.
Tu Chi Nguyen, 2006
CRC Award
Awarded to an outstanding first-year
chemistry student, based on grades in
organic chemistry over the interval of
the current academic year.
Portia Chipendo, 2009
David Snydacker, 2009
Davenport Prize
Established in 1948 by the gift of
Ernest W. Davenport in honor of his
brother, Frederick Morgan Davenport,
Class of 1889, for excellence shown by
seniors in the field of government and
politics.
Claire Blumenson, 2006
Amelia Long, 2006
Steven Wengrovitz, GRAD
Dorchester Prize
Established through the gift of
Daniel Dorchester, Class of 1874.
Awarded for the best thesis submitted to
the English Department.
Paul Brunick, 2006
Bronwyn Wallace, 2006
W.E.B. DuBois Prize
Awarded annually for academic
excellence to a student majoring in
African American studies.
Katherine McCown, 2006
Dutcher Prize
Established by gift of Arthur A.
Vanderbilt, Class of 1910, in honor of
Professor George Matthew Dutcher, for
highest excellence in the Department of
History.
Tal Beery, 2006
Katherine D'Ambrosio, 2006
Genevieve Edens, 2006
Evan Katin-Borland, 2006
Andrew Tonelli, 2006
Kevin Echart Memorial Book Prize
Awarded to the graduating College of
Letters senior who best exemplifies the
intellectual curiosity and range, the
pleasure in colloquy, the capacity for
admiration and skepticism, and the moral
seriousness and love of books that we
honored in our late colleague Kevin
Echart and seek to foster in the
students of the College of Letters.
Rebecca Seely, 2006
Exceptional Program Award
Awarded to the coordinator(s) of an
exceptional program, cultural event,
speaker or production that has had
positive campus-wide impact.
Para La Familia
William Firshein Prize
Awarded to the graduating MB&B
student who has contributed the most to
the interests and character of the
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Department.
Shinya Amano, 2006
Emily Levy, 2006
First-Year Leadership Award
Awarded to a first-year student who
has demonstrated outstanding leadership
or involvement in the Wesleyan
community.
Jason Harris, 2009
Susan Frazer Prize
Awarded annually to the student (or
students) who has done the most
distinguished work in the elementary and
intermediate French language sequence.
Hyojin Park, 2008
Freeman Prize
Established in 1975 by Mansfield
Freeman, Class of 1916. Awarded annually
to a senior for excellence in East Asian
studies.
Tara Fickle, 2006
Marion Holaday, 2006
French Government Teaching
Assistantship
One-year assistantship for teaching
English at a lycée in France,
administered by the Institute for
International Education (New York).
Elizabeth Langston, 2005
Beulah Friedman Prize
This prize recognizes work of
outstanding achievement by a student in
the history of art. The prize is awarded
to a member of the senior class.
John Blakinger, 2006
Sonya Kharas, 2006
Fulbright Fellowship
These grants are funded by the United
States government under the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of
1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act) and by many
foreign countries. The grants,
administered by the Institute for
International Education, provide for one
year of study at a university abroad.
Cara Chebuske, 2006
Amie Kim, 2004
Gay, Lesbian, and Sexuality Studies
Prize
Donated by the Wesleyan Gay and
Lesbian Alumni Association (GALA), this
prize is awarded annually to that
undergraduate who has done the best
research and writing on a subject in
gay, lesbian, and sexuality studies.
Rebecca Appel, 2006
German Pedagogical Exchange Service
Assistantship/Fulbright Grant
A one year teaching apprenticeship in
Germany.
Emily Garts, 2006
Kate McCrery, 2006
Rose Tisdall, 2006
Giffin Prize
Established in 1912 by a gift of Mrs.
Charles Mortimer Giffin, in memory of
her husband, an honorary graduate of the
Class of 1875. Awarded for excellence in
the Department of Religion.
Samuel Allison, 2006
Seth Davis, 2006
Rose Tisdall, 2006
Akiva Goldsman Prize in
Screenwriting
Awarded to the graduating film
studies major who has written the best
full-length screenplay in the Department
of Film Studies.
Dan Janvey, 2006
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Awarded by the Barry M. Goldwater
Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation to a junior or senior who has
outstanding potential and intends to
pursue a career in mathematics, the
natural sciences, or engineering.
Jack DiSciacca, 2007
Gregory Peterfreund, 2007
Graham Prize
The gift of James Chandler Graham,
Class of 1890, awarded to a member of
the graduating class for excellence in
natural science.
Avishek Chatterjee, 2006
Emily Egan, 2006
Emily Jacobs-Palmer, 2006
Krista Perks, 2006
Grant/Wilcox Prize
Awarded in honor of Connecticut
filmmakers Ellsworth Grant and Roy
Wilcox to the senior whose work in film
and video best addresses significant
environmental, social, or artistic
issues.
Alexandra Verville, 2006
Hallowell Prize
Established by friends and associates
of Burton C. Hallowell, Class of 1936,
former professor of economics and
executive vice president of the
University. Awarded annually to an
outstanding senior in the study of
social science, as determined by the
governing board of the Public Affairs
Center.
Claire Blumenson, 2006
K. P. Harrington Public Service
Award
Awarded annually by the Mystical
Seven Society to a Wesleyan
undergraduate who has distinguished
herself/himself in public service to the
community.
To Be Announced
Hawk Prize
The gift of Philip B. Hawk, Class of
1898, as a memorial to his wife, Gladys,
to the students who have done the most
effective work in biochemistry.
Michael Agumeh, 2006
Emily Egan, 2006
Emily Jacobs-Palmer, 2006
Emily Levy, 2006
Health Education Prize
Awarded annually to the graduating
senior who best exemplifies the goals of
Wesleyan's Health Education Program,
which are the promotion of healthy
lifestyles and disease prevention. The
student who is chosen for this prize has
demonstrated commitment not only to his
or her personal well-being but has also
served as a role model to peers in the
Wesleyan community and beyond.
Shaine Truscott, 2006
Heideman Award
Established in 1972, in honor of Enid
and Walter Heideman. Awarded annually to
an undergraduate who has helped others
in the Wesleyan community, in the
tradition of the Heidemans.
Joel Bhuiyan, 2006
Celia Reddick, 2006
Ericka Richburg, 2006
Rachel Henderson Theater Prize
Awarded annually to that student who,
in the estimation of the theater
faculty, has contributed most to theater
at Wesleyan over the course of his or
her undergraduate career.
Seth Davis, 2006
Joshua Lubin-Levy, 2006
Lillian Whitsitt, 2006
Holzberg Fellowship
Established in memory of Jules D.
Holzberg, professor of psychology, by
gifts of his colleagues and friends.
Awarded to a senior who intends to
pursue graduate study in clinical or
community psychology in recognition of
the commitment to research and applied
work on the resolution of social
problems on the individual and
collective level that is consistent with
Professor Holzberg's lifelong
professional interests and humanitarian
concerns.
Leah Cappellucci, 2006
Julia Fox, 2006
Rebecca Gordon, 2006
Kaneza Schaal, 2006
Horgan Prize
Established by the Department of
English in honor of Paul Horgan,
professor emeritus and
writer-in-residence. Awarded to the
student who has written the best short
story of the year.
Malwina Andruczyk, 2008
Annalisa Bolin, 2008
John Cusick, 2007
Herbert H. Hyman Prize
Established by the Department of
Sociology to honor Herbert H. Hyman,
distinguished scholar, pioneer in survey
research methodology, and Professor
Emeritus in the Department of Sociology.
Awarded annually to students, whether
sociology majors or not, who in the
opinion of the faculty have written
outstanding theses on a sociological
topic.
Sam Han, 2006
Rebecca Linden, 2006
Ingraham Prize
The gift of Robert Seney Ingraham,
Class of 1888, and his wife, for
excellence in New Testament Greek or, in
years when a course in that subject is
not given, for excellence in a course in
Greek elective for juniors and seniors.
Lydia Bell, 2007
Deborah Schwartz, 2007
Jessup Prize
Awarded to
two undergraduates each year who are
deemed to show the greatest talent and
promise for even greater excellence in
sculpture, printmaking, architecture,
photography, painting, or drawing. The
prize is given in memory of Pauline
Jessup, a noted interior designer, who
practiced her craft for over 60 years
throughout the United States. Mrs.
Jessup was noted for her unerring eye,
her extraordinarily refined taste, and
her steadfast commitment to her
clients-many of whom she served over
three generations. The prize is a gift
of Mrs. Jessup's nephew, D. Ronald
Daniel '52, and his friend, John R.
Jakobson '52. The award is determined by
the Department of Art and Art History.
Takahiro Haneda, 2006
Tal Rozen, 2006
Johnston Prize
The gift of David George Downey,
Class of 1884, in memory of Professor
John Johnston. Awarded to those freshmen
or sophomores whose performance in their
first two semesters of physics shows
exceptional promise.
Isaac Levy, 2009
Alison Ringel, 2009
Kuan-Rong Sia, 2009
P. L. Kellam Prize
Established in memory of Priscilla L.
Kellam, Class of 1983, by her husband
and parents. Awarded annually to a
senior woman, under the age of 25, who
has majored in East Asian studies and
has traveled or plans to travel to China
to further her studies.
Cara Chebuske, 2006
Barry Kiefer Prize
In memory of Barry I. Kiefer to
celebrate outstanding graduating Ph.D.
students in Biology and Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry.
Christopher Wade, GRAD
Leavell Memorial Prize--Film
Awarded annually to a senior film
student who has done outstanding work in
the major, and who best reflects the
departmental goals of citizenship,
scholarship, and the wedding of theory
and practice.
Audrey Golden, 2006
Dan Janvey, 2006
Leavell Memorial Prize--Music
Awarded annually to a senior who has
done outstanding work in music, and
whose work manifests the ideals of the
World Music Program in the Department of
Music.
Deborah Witkin, 2006
Levy-Spira Prize
Awarded for distinction in Latin
American studies. Established in 1992 in
memory of Eduardo Levy-Spira, Class of
1982, by his family and friends.
Corinna Zeltsman, 2006
Limbach Prize
Established in 1966 by Russell T.
Limbach, professor of art, in memory of
his wife, Edna Limbach. Awarded annually
to the student who has contributed the
most imaginative, generous, thoughtful,
and understanding social service to the
people of the City of Middletown and/or
the Wesleyan community.
Rachel Ostlund, 2008
Ethna Riley, 2006
Lipsky Prize
The gift of the Reverend and Mrs.
Bailey G. Lipsky in memory of their son,
Francis Jules Lipsky, Class of 1931, to
the member of the choir possessing in
the highest degree unfailing kindliness,
quiet dignity, and brilliant
scholarship.
Danilo Macalinao, 2008
Aaron Taylor, 2006
Littell Prize
The gift of Franklin Bowers Littell,
Class of 1891, for excellence in one or
more advanced courses in astronomy.
Avishek Chatterjee, 2006
Luce Scholarship
The Henry Luce Foundation selects 18
graduates to spend a year in an Asian
country and provides an experience that
will broaden the participant's
perspective on his or her chosen career
field.
Kalyani McCullough, 2000
Robert S. Lynd Prize
Awarded to a student for a Department
of Sociology thesis.
David Wiener, 2006
John W. Macy Summer Internship in
Public Administration
Established by friends and colleagues
of John W. Macy, Class of 1938. Awarded
to the junior who most clearly
exemplifies, in the decision of the
selection committee, the characteristics
associated with John Macy: high
intellectual ability, a capacity for
sustained effort in difficult tasks,
strong ethical standards, an ingrained
sense of duty, and a commitment to
public service as a worthy career.
Ellen Werble, 2007
Mann Prize
Established in memory of Albert Mann,
Class of 1906, devoted alumnus and
faculty member, by his daughters and
their families. Awarded annually to the
seniors showing the most outstanding
achievements in the Romance languages.
Daniel Dykes, 2006
Julia Fox, 2006
Kristin Kamm, 2006
Martius Yellow Award
Awarded for excellence in organic
synthesis.
Hannah Ray, 2007
Roger Maynard Award
A memorial award to that senior
scholar-athlete who best exemplifies the
spirit, accomplishments, and humility of
Roger Maynard, Class of 1937, former
trustee.
Owen Kiely, 2006
Hannah Stubbs, 2006
Richard McLellan Prize
Awarded annually to a junior who
exemplifies those qualities that
characterize the late Richard McLellan,
Director of the Career Planning Center
and Associate Dean of the College:
character, leadership, commitment to
public service and diversity, wide
cultural interests, and a sense of
humor.
Jeffrey Kessner, 2007
Meyer Prize
Established in 1991 in honor of
retiring colleague Donald A. Meyer, is
awarded for the best Honors thesis in
American History.
Benjamin Lake, 2006
Monroe Prize
Established in 1985 by the Center for
African American Studies in memory of
John G. Monroe, director, scholar, and
teacher in the Center for African
American Studies and in the Department
of Theater. This prize is to be awarded
annually to the Wesleyan sophomore or
junior who, in the opinion of the review
committee, submits the best scholarly
essay in the field of African American
studies.
Liam McAlpine, 2007
Janina Montero Prize
Awarded annually to a Latino student
who has promoted the health, visibility,
and participation of the Latino
community at Wesleyan. The individual
should best exemplify personal
integrity, leadership, and motivation; a
strong interest in and knowledge of his
or her background; and have maintained a
high level of commitment to Wesleyan's
academic and intellectual enterprise.
Stephanie Garcia, 2006
Jose Marantes, 2006
David Morgan Prize
To be awarded annually to the senior
major or majors in CSS and/or the
Department of History who best
demonstrated the integrity and
commitment to community that
characterized David's 37 years of
service to his College, his Department,
and to the University.
Sarah Kaufmann, 2006
Gabriel Tabak, 2006
Mosaic Award
This award recognizes the
contribution(s) of a person or
organization that has brought about
cultural awareness and education on one
or more of the following issues: race,
ethnicity, culture and/or sexual
orientation.
Lashawn Springer, 2008
Geraldine J. Murphy Prize
Established in memory of Geraldine J.
Murphy, who was the first woman hired as
a full-time instructor at Wesleyan
(1957), the first woman promoted to a
tenured position, and the first woman
promoted to the rank of full professor.
The prize is endowed by alumni of the
Wesleyan Master of Arts in Teaching
program. Awarded to a student who has
written an outstanding critical essay
that focuses on short fiction or novels.
Marissa Brostoff, 2007
National Board of Review Charlie
Andrews Award
Established by the National Board of
Review in memory of Charlie Andrews who
was a pioneer in television writing and
producing. Awarded to the student who
has written the best history/theory
thesis in the Film Studies Department.
Matthew Fishbein, 2006
Logan Starr, 2006
Needler Prize
Established by Sophie Needler, in
memory of her husband, Bennett Needler.
Awarded annually to one or two
graduating seniors who have demonstrated
excellence in Hebrew or Jewish studies.
Molly Chafetz, 2006
Chloe Safier, 2006
Carol B. Ohmann Memorial Prize
Awarded for excellence in Women's
Studies.
Jenevive Nykolak, 2006
Emma Silverman, 2006
Zach Strassburger, 2006
Olin Fellowship
Founded in 1854 by the wife of
Stephen Olin, president, 1839-41 and
1842-51. Later increased by gifts of
their son, Stephen Henry Olin, Class of
1866 and acting president, 1922-23, and
his wife, Emeline. Awarded in
recognition of achievement in English.
The fellowship supports supervised work
in English outside of the Wesleyan
course structure.
Marissa Brostoff, 2007
Delia Casa, 2007
Jessica Chayes, 2007
Mi Chun, 2007
John Cusick, 2007
Benjamin Fels, 2007
Maggie Filler, 2007
Leon Hilton, 2007
Jeremy Marks, 2007
Joshua Nathan-Kazis, 2007
Lauren Stossel, 2007
Outreach and Community Service Award
Awarded to the senior theater major
who, through his or her work in the
Department of Theater, has done a
significant service in the community.
Kaneza Schaal, 2006
Parker Prize
Established in 1870 by the Reverend
John Parker, Trustee 1859-71. Awarded to
a sophomore or junior who excels in
public speaking.
Thomas Crosby, 2007
Amy Rosen, 2007
Peirce Prize
Awarded in successive years for
excellence in biology, chemistry, and
geology.
Elizabeth Perry, 2006
Peterson Fellowships
Established in 1963 by bequest of
William Harold Peterson, Class of 1907,
for graduate study in biochemistry at
Wesleyan.
Maria-Magdalena Coman, GRAD
Laure Dykas, GRAD
Senthil Perumal, GRAD
Lucia Prundeanu, GRAD
Christopher Wade, GRAD
PIMMS Vanguard Fellows' Book Award,
1993
Connecticut teachers serving as
fellows of the Project to Increase
Mastery of Mathematics and Science have
established a fund to honor the creative
leadership of Robert A. Rosenbaum and to
recognize individuals demonstrating
notably imaginative teaching in the
schools of Connecticut or possessing the
potential for such teaching.
Terri Clark
Timothy Craine
Mari Muri
David Scrofani
Plukas Prize
Established in 1986 by John Plukas,
Class of 1966, this prize is awarded to
graduating economics seniors to be
applied toward summer expenses, during
which period each student will work
under the supervision of a faculty
adviser to convert an honors project
into a publishable article.
Liang Zhao, 2006
Plukas Teaching Apprentice Award
Established in 1986 by John Plukas,
Class of 1966, this prize is awarded for
excellent service to the Economics
Department as a teaching apprentice.
Kerem Alper, 2007
Joshua Atwood, 2008
Taylor Bentley, 2006
Bach Dao, 2008
James Feigenbaum, 2008
Christian Goble, 2006
Jacob Goldin, 2007
Adam Gomolin, 2006
Adelina Halim, 2006
Chen-wei Hung, 2007
Aneth Kasebele, 2008
Daniel Lee, 2006
Lan Liang, 2007
Jing-Jing Lin, 2007
Katherine Michelmore, 2007
Adam Miller-Howard, 2006
Jeffrey Petrusek, 2007
Voon Sui, 2007
Joel Ting, 2006
Casey Wilson, 2006
Roberta Wong, 2008
Zhaoxuan Yang, 2008
Liang Zhao, 2006
Yingzhe Zhao, 2007
Tianxiang Zhuo, 2008
Gwen Livingston Pokora Prize
Established in 1993, awarded annually
to the outstanding undergraduate student
in music composition.
Carl Testa, 2006
Reed Prize
Established in 1968 by Leon Reed and
his sons, S. Chadwick, Class of 1941,
and Dr. Victor Reed, in memory of Mrs.
Sophie Reed, for the best poem or group
of poems.
Katherine Thorpe, 2006
Rice Prize
Awarded for excellence in mathematics
to a senior.
Jodi Black, 2006
Avishek Chatterjee, 2006
Liang Zhao, 2006
Rich Prize
The gift of Isaac Rich, trustee
1849-72, in memory of his wife, and
later supplemented by appropriations
from the Board of Trustees. Awarded to
those seniors whose orations are judged
best in composition and delivery.
Rohini Singh, 2006
Jesse Young, 2006
Robertson Prize
Awarded for excellence in mathematics
to a sophomore.
Daniel Greengard, 2008
Per Stinchcombe, 2008
Roberta Wong, 2008
Zhaoxuan Yang, 2008
Robins Memorial Prize
Established in 1969, in memory of
George D. Robins 1898, by Frank D.
Robins 1934, and Douglas H. Robins 1966,
for excellence in history.
Kyle Gardner, 2006
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship
Awarded to an outstanding junior
wishing to pursue a master's degree in
education and teach in public schools.
Joel Pratt, 2007
Ross Prize
Established in 1979 as a gift of
Steven J. Ross of Warner Communications.
Awarded annually for the best
undergraduate film, digital, and/or
virtual made in the Department of Film
Studies.
Alexandra Verville, 2006
Juan Roura-Parella Prize
Established in 1984 to be awarded
annually to an undergraduate whose work
represents the kind of catholic
curiosity and general learning that
Professor Juan Roura-Parella
exemplified.
Christopher McDonald, 2006
Adam Rizzo, 2006
Rulewater Prize
Awarded for outstanding reflection
and writing on an interdisciplinary
topic in the Graduate Liberal Studies
Program.
Christine Baker, GLSP
Scott Biomedical Prize
Awarded to a member(s) of the
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
senior class who has demonstrated
excellence and interest in commencing a
career in academic or applied medicine.
Shinya Amano, 2006
Joshua Brandstadter, 2006
Sarah Hopkins, 2006
Johann Patlak, 2006
Scott Prize
Established by Charles Scott Jr.,
M.A., Class of 1886, and trustee
1905-22, in memory of John Bell Scott
1881, for excellence in modern
languages.
Asian Languages and Literatures
James Charney, 2006
Marion Holaday, 2006
William McCue, 2006
German Studies
Elisabeth Lauffer, 2007
Romance Languages and Literatures
Kathryn Harmon, 2006
Constance Higgins-Beer, 2006
Georgiana Kuhlmann, 2006
Allison Layman, 2006
Adam Rizzo, 2006
Bronwyn Wallace, 2006
Russian and East European Studies
Anthony Zannino, 2006
John and Mary Sease Prize
Awarded for outstanding work in
environmental science.
Caitlin Herlihy, 2006
Sehlinger Prize
Established by the Class of 1965 in
memory of Charles Edward Sehlinger III,
who died in 1964. The award of a medical
dictionary is given to a premedical
student for excellence of character,
community spirit, and academic
achievement.
Anna Ross, 2006
Senior Leadership Award
Awarded to a senior who has
consistently demonstrated outstanding
leadership throughout his or her four
years in the Wesleyan community.
Helen Gugel, 2006
Sara Williams, 2006
Senior Prize in Computer Science
Awarded for excellence in computer
science to a senior.
Brendan Dolan-Gavitt, 2006
Antonietta Kies, 2006
Service Careers Fellowship
Established to encourage Wesleyan
students to commit their careers to the
betterment of society. Awarded to
students who have exemplified dedication
to public service.
Leora Abelson, 2007
Rosa Cohen-Cruz, 2007
Nora Connor, 2007
Sean Corlett, 2007
Jenny Doyle 2007
Lauren Gardner 2007
Jenna Gopilan, 2007
Jeffrey Kessner, 2007
Paige Kruza, 2007
Destiny Leake, 2007
Estrella Lopez, 2007
Kalia Lydgate, 2007
Kevi Mace, 2007
Kathleen Reid, 2007
Nicole Reid, 2007
Jessica Rhodes, 2007
Cynthia Santiago, 2007
Darrah Sipe, 2007
Naomi Takahashi, 2007
Talya Zemach-Bersin, 2007
Frances M. Sheng Prize
Awarded for excellence in Chinese
language and excellence in Japanese
Language.
Cara Chebuske, 2006
Hsin-Yu Hwang, 2006
Sherman Prize
Established by David Sherman, D.D.,
Class of 1872. Two prizes awarded
annually, one for excellence in
first-year mathematics and the other for
excellence in classics.
Classical Studies
Christie Roberts, 2006
Math
Yudhishthir Kandel, 2009
Rae Shortt Prize
Established in memory of Rae M.
Shortt. Awarded to a junior for
excellence in mathematics.
Christina Durfee, 2007
Samuel C. Silipo Prize
Awarded annually for the most
valuable player(s) of the Wesleyan
Orchestra.
Rebecca Gordon, 2006
Gergely Kiss, 2006
Hyun Nam, 2008
Silverman Prize
Established by gift of Elisha
Adelbert Silverman, Class of 1922, and
awarded to a member of the junior or
senior class for excellence in
chemistry.
Hannah Ray, 2007
Skirm Prize
Established by members of the Class
of 1931 in memory of their classmate,
Thomas H. Skirm, this prize is awarded
to a government major early in his or
her senior year, to recognize the best
research or writing project done during
the junior year.
Rebecca Linden, 2006
Social Activist Award
Awarded to the individual or student
group that best exemplifies the spirit
of social activism and through
his/her/their efforts, constructive
social change ensued.
WesPREP
Annie Sonnenblick Writing Award
Established by the family of the late
Annie Sonnenblick, Class of 1980, in
1992 as a complement to the annual Annie
Sonnenblick Lecture. The prize provides
financial support for a student who
wishes to undertake an independent
writing project during the summer
between his or her junior and senior
years.
Joshua Nathan-Kazis, 2007
Spinney Prize
The gift of Joseph S. Spinney,
trustee 1875-82 and 1888-93, for
excellence in Greek. Awarded for the
best original essay on some aspect of
Greek or Roman civilization.
Daniel Matzkin, 2006
Spurrier Award
The William A. Spurrier Ethics Award,
established by Dr. James Case, given to
the student who demonstrates in the
field of ethics: sensitivity, insight,
depth, and humor. Given in memory of
William Spurrier III, chaplain and
Hedding Professor of Moral Science and
Religion.
Laura Goldhamer, 2006
Thorndike Prize
Established by gift of Elizabeth
Moulton Thorndike in memory of her
husband, Edward Lee Thorndike, Class of
1895, for excellence in psychology.
Rachel Antler, 2006
Tishler Teaching Award
Established by the family and friends
of Dr. Max Tishler, professor of
chemistry, emeritus, and University
Professor of the Sciences, emeritus.
Awarded annually in his memory to the
best graduate teaching assistant in
chemistry.
Ericka Barnes, GRAD
Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Prize--Art
Established in 1981 by a gift from
Mrs. Tishler. Awarded annually for an
outstanding senior exhibition in
painting, drawing, printmaking,
sculpture, photography, or architecture.
Christopher Gartrell, 2006
Alexander Osborn, 2006
Elizabeth Verveer Tishler
Prize--Music
Established in 1981 by a gift from
Mrs. Tishler. Expanded in 1989 for
excellence in piano performance. Two
prizes are given annually: one for
Western classical piano performance and
the other for jazz piano performance.
Smith Louis, 2006
Shu Tokita Prize
The Shu Tokita Memorial Prize,
established by friends and relatives of
Shu Tokita, Class of 1984, is awarded to
students of color studying literature,
and in area studies with a focus on
literature. The recipient will be
selected on the basis of his or her
application essay and commitment to the
study of literature.
Jane Charles-Voltaire, 2007
Yuta Otake, 2007
Trench Prize
The gift of Miss Grace A. Smith, in
memory of William James Trench, trustee
1835-67, for excellence in the
Department of Religion.
Laura Fogliano, 2006
Vanessa Greenfield, 2006
Vanguard Prize
Established by black alumni in
tribute to the black members of the
Class of 1969, whose perseverance and
pioneering leadership earned them
designation as the Vanguard Class. The
prize is awarded annually to a
graduating senior who has achieved
academic excellence and contributed
significantly to maintaining Wesleyan's
racial diversity.
Ethna Riley, 2006
Walkley Prize
Two prizes, the gift of Webster
Rogers Walkley, Class of 1860, in memory
of David Hart Walkley, Class of 1878,
for excellence in psychology. Awarded to
those juniors and seniors who present
the best reports or work embodying
original research.
Yu-hsuen Chao, 2006
Rebecca Gordon, 2006
Steven Wengrovitz, GRAD
Watson Fellowship
Awarded by the Thomas J. Watson
Foundation, to enable college graduates
of unusual promise to engage in an
initial postgraduate year of independent
study and travel abroad.
William Gould, 2006
Weller Prize
The gift of Mrs. LeRoy Weller, in
memory of her husband, LeRoy Weller,
Class of 1899, to the student having the
highest academic average for the
sophomore year.
Cedric Bien, 2008
Wesleyan Fiction Award
A gift from Norman Mailer to the
Wesleyan Writing Program, this award
recognizes an outstanding piece of
fiction written by a Wesleyan student.
Malwina Andruczyk, 2008
Annalisa Bolin, 2008
Tanya Lewallen, 2008
Wesleyan Memorial Prize
The gift of undergraduates in the
Class of 1943 in memory of fellow
students who made the supreme sacrifice
in the Second World War, to the members
of the junior class outstanding in
qualities of character, leadership, and
scholarship.
Jennifer Timm, 2007
White Prize
Established in 1942 by Horace Glenn
White Jr., Class of 1933, and increased
in 1943 by friends in his memory.
Awarded for advanced undergraduate study
in economics.
Kerem Alper, 2007
Hyung Choi, 2007
Eugene Dayanghirang, 2007
Jacob Goldin, 2007
Rafael Haryono Putro, 2006
Cheuk Ho, 2007
Heung Ming Ngai, 2006
Jeffrey Petrusek, 2007
Voon Sui, 2007
Danforth Sullivan, 2006
Casey Wilson, 2006
Kwok Hong Wong, 2006
Liang Zhao, 2006
White Fellowship--Government
Awarded for excellence in government
to a recent graduate who is currently
enrolled in, or has been accepted into,
a doctoral program in political science.
Jonathan Renshon, 2004
White Fellowship--History
Awarded for excellence in history.
To Be Announced
M.G. White Prize
Awarded annually for the best thesis
submitted in American studies.
Joshua Lubin-Levy, 2006
David Vitale-Wolff, 2006
Wilde Prize
Established in 1963 by Frazer B.
Wilde, L.L.D., Class of 1958, awarded to
a junior or senior for excellence in
economics.
Liang Zhao, 2006
Winchester Fellowship
Established in 1938, in memory of
Professor Caleb Thomas Winchester, by
his widow. Awarded to Wesleyan graduates
for postgraduate work in English.
Aja Gabel, 2004
Wei Gui, 2003
Emily Steinlight, 2001
Wise Prize
The gift of Daniel Wise, D.D., Class
of 1859, for excellence in the
Department of Philosophy for the best
essay on moral science or on some
subject in the field or values.
Joshua Turkewitz, 2006
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