2013 Recipients, Student Affairs/Deans Office

Academic Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes
2013 Recipients

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.

Nicholas Woods 2013

American Chemical Society Analytical Award

Awarded for excellence in analytical chemistry.

Andras Sagi 2014

American Chemical Society Connecticut Valley Section Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Sarah Hensiek 2013

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry.

Awarded to a senior who has displayed a significant aptitude for organic chemistry

Ging-ji Wang 2013

American Institute of Chemists Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Sarah Shackleton 2013

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.

Abhisit Jiranaphawiboon 2016

Baden-Wurttemberg--Connecticut Sister State Exchange

A grant for one academic year's study at a university in the German state of Baden-Wurrttemberg, administered by the Connecticut Department of Education.

Keisha Mayers 2013
Rafael Romo-Tavizon GRAD

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.

Guy Geyer 2013

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.

Mari Jarris 2014

Boylan Award

Given by Jennifer Boylan in honor of her classmate, Annie Sonnenblick, the award recognizes an outstanding piece of creative nonfiction, journalistic work, or writing for general readers.

Julia Conrad 2014 (Honorable Mention)
Scott Farmer 2013 (Honorable Mention)
Charlotte Hauser 2013
Kyra Sutton 2013

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.

Ging-ji Wang 2013

Bridge Builder Award

Awarded to a student and student group who have succeeded in strengthening the relationship between Wesleyan and the greater Middletown community.

Ari Ebstein 2016
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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.

Emily Sannini 2014
Dylan-Alex Turmeque-Lamont 2013

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.

Alexandra Galef 2013
Chloe Lalonde 2013
Immanuel Lokwei 2012

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.

Jessica Samuel 2013

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.

Davion Wilson 2015

Butler Prize

The Butler Prize, established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Jeffrey D. Butler, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in African, Asian or Latin American History.

Aria Danaparamita 2013

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.

James Gardner 2013
Dorisol Inoa 2013

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.

Jessica Jordan 2013
Mary Vallo 2013
Alex Wilkinson 2013

Nancy Campbell/National Trust for Historic Preservation Summer Internship Program

Established by friends and admirers in honor of Nancy Campbell, wife of former Wesleyan University President Colin Campbell, in recognition of her national leadership in historic preservation, and awarded to rising juniors or rising seniors.

Aria Danaparamita 2013

Frank Capra Prize

Established in 1983 to honor Frank Capra, Hon. 1981, the great American film director whose collected papers are in the Wesleyan Cinema Archives. Best film to exemplify Capra's skill in telling a human story that contains both humor and pathos.

Augustin Vita 2013

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.

Arya Alizadeh 2013

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.

Claire Wright 2016

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.

Katherine Marcus 2013

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 junior 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.

Brian Renfree 2014

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.

Genelle Faulkner 2013
Fritzlaine Roche 2013

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.

Claire O'Connell 2016

Condil Award

Given in memory of Caroline Condil, Class of 1992, and is awarded to a worthy East Asian Studies major, preferably a sophomore or junior, for study in China.

Julia Baez Valentin 2014

Connecticut 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.

Anike Arni 2013
James Hall 2015
Chloe Holden 2015
Evan Okun 2013

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.

Julia Conrad 2014 (Honorable Mention)
Scott Farmer 2013 (Honorable Mention)
Natalie Fine 2013
Ross Gormley 2013
Catherine Taibi 2013 (Honorable Mention)
Mary Vallo 2013
Kate Weiner 2015 (Honorable Mention)
Emily Weitzman 2014 (Honorable Mention)
Lily Zucker 2014 (Honorable Mention)

CRC Award

Awarded to an outstanding first-year chemistry student, based on grades in organic chemistry over the interval of the current academic year.

Yael Davidov 2016
Matthew Prezioso 2015

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.

Sarah Cassel 2013
Nicolas Cavallo 2013
Alexandra Ellerbeck 2013
Corey Guilmette 2013

Dorchester Prize

Established through the gift of Daniel Dorchester IV, Class of 1874. Awarded for the best thesis submitted to the English Department.

Victoria Barron 2013

W.E.B. DuBois Prize

Awarded annually for academic excellence to a student majoring in African American studies.

Taylor Morales 2013

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.

Kyle Chapman 2013
Aria Danaparamita 2013

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.

Piers Gelly 2013

Exceptional Program Award

Awarded to the coordinator(s) of an exceptional program, cultural event, speaker or production that has had positive campus-wide impact.

WesQuisqueya for the Dominican Student Conference

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.

Cassie Liu 2013

First-Year Leadership Award

Awarded to a first-year student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or involvement in the Wesleyan community.

Claire Wright 2016

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.

Jamie Ember 2016
Qingyi Pan 2016
Hannah Ryan 2016
Giselle Torres 2016

Freeman Prize

Established in 1975 by Mansfield Freeman, Class of 1916. Awarded annually to a senior for excellence in East Asian studies.

Gavin Swee 2013

French Government Teaching Assistantship

One-year assistantship for teaching English at a lycee in France, administered by the Institute for International Education (New York).

Alexa Chiappetta 2013
Christina Ermilio 2013
Elita Irving 2013
Adam Isaacson 2013
Hanna Meltz 2013
Kyra Sutton 2013

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.

Victoria Barron 2013
Andrew Colwell GRAD
Rachel Cross 2012
Sophia Duncan 2013
Judy Her 2013
Cristine Khan 2013
Maria Meara-Bainbridge 2013
Nathan Shane 2013
Benjamin Soloway 2013

Fulbright Teaching Assistantship

Placement abroad providing classroom assistance to English language teachers while also serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States.

Elissa Sperling 2013
Alexandra Ellerbeck 2013

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.

Sarah Lamming 2013
Agueda Ortega 2013

German Academic Exchange Service Fellowship

At least one fellowship per year for study at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany is given to Wesleyan in honor of the Sesquicentennial. The German Academic Exchange Service is a private, self-governing organization of the German universities, which promotes international exchange among institutions of higher learning.

Elena Georgieva 2013

German Pedagogical Exchange Service Assistantship/Fulbright Grant

A one year teaching apprenticeship in Germany.

Shemuel Garber 2013
May Lee Watase 2013

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.

Emily Kianka 2013
Clare McGranahan 2013

Graham Prize

The gift of James Chandler Graham, Class of 1890, awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in natural science.

Katherine Marcus 2013
Rebecca Vaadia 2013
Mary Vallo 2013
Kaitlin Zelman 2013

James T. Gutmann Field Studies Scholarship

Established in 2007 by Lisette Cooper '81, to honor her former professor and mentor, Prof. James T. Gutmann. Awarded to an especially promising major in Earth & Environmental Sciences to support geologic field research expected to lead to a senior honors thesis.

Natchanan Doungkaew 2014

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.

Justin Pottle 2013

Sarah Hannah Prize

Offered in memory of Sarah Hannah, class of 1988, in association with the Academy of American Poets and awarded for an outstanding poem.

Nicholas Joseph 2013
Kayla Stoler 2014

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.

Evan Baum 2013
William Beluch 2013
Laura Nocka 2013
Jessica Sherry 2013

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.

Jeanne McPhee 2013

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.

Sandy Durosier 2013
James Gardner 2013
Roselee Mohika 2013

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.

Eli Timm 2013

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.

Benjamin Abravanel 2013
Eric Stephen 2013

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.

Scott Farmer 2013 (Honorable Mention)
Sophia Hussain 2013 (Honorable Mention)
Anna Swartz 2013

Humanity in Action Fellowship

The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together college students and recent graduates from around the world to explore various national histories of discrimination and resistance to injustice, as well as contemporary issues affecting minority groups.

Immanuel Lokwei 2012

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.

Alison Rosenberg 2015

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 award is determined by the Department of Art and Art History.

Arin Dineen 2013
Charles Ellis 2013
Anna Shimshak 2013

Johnston Prize

The gift of David George Downey, Class of 1884, in memory of Professor John Johnston. Awarded to those first-year students or sophomores whose performance in their first two semesters of physics shows exceptional promise.

Jacob Lashner 2016
Xinyu Zhu 2016

P. L. Kellam Prize

Established in memory of Priscilla L. Kellam, Class of 1983, by her husband. 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.

Jocelyn Spencer 2013

Barry Kiefer Prize

In memory of Barry I. Kiefer to celebrate outstanding graduating Ph.D. students in Biology and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

Michelle Tipton GRAD

Barry Kiefer Prize

In memory of Barry I. Kiefer to celebrate outstanding graduating Ph.D. students in Biology and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

James Arnone 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.

Lucas San Juan 2013
Gabriel Urbina 2013
Ethan Young 2013

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.

Samuel Friedman 2013

Lebergott-Lovell Prize

In honor of Emeritus Professors of Economics Stanley Lebergott and Michael Lovell. To be awarded to the best paper written in the current academic year that uses econometric techniques to analyze an economic problem. Established in 2011 by Bruce Greenwald; first awarded in 2012.

Lutjon Celkupa 2013
Lisa Lee 2013
Alexander Pack 2013

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.

Hannah Lewis 2013

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.

Kevin Arritt 2013
You Rong Leung 2015

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.

Brian Goodell 2013
Brian Lee 2013

Littell Prize

The gift of Franklin Bowers Littell, Class of 1891, for excellence in one or more advanced courses in astronomy.

Raquel Martinez GRAD
Diana Windemuth GRAD

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.

Daniel Blinderman 2014

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 senior(s) showing the most outstanding achievements in the Romance languages.

Grace Asleson 2013
Diana Choi 2013
Adam Isaacson 2013
Lisa Lee 2013
Derek Lukin 2013
Gemma Smith 2013

George C. Marshall Scholarship

Awarded annually, for two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom, on the basis of distinction of intellect and character as evidenced by both scholastic attainments and other activities and achievements; strong motivation and seriousness of purpose; and the potential to make a significant contribution to one's own society.

Solomon Adler 2011

Martius Yellow Award

Awarded for excellence in organic synthesis.

Stuart Pasch 2014

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.

Laura Kurash 2013
Howard Tobochnik 2013

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.

Jalen Alexander 2014

Meyer Prize

Established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Donald A. Meyer, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in American History.

Sophia Hussain 2013

Joan W. Miller Prize

Established by Professor Miller in 2008. It is awarded for the outstanding Honor's Thesis in the College of Social Studies.

Jacob Eichengreen 2013
Joseph O'Donnell 2013
Justin Pottle 2013

Richard A. Miller Summer Internship Grant

Awarded in honor of Woodhouse/Sysco Professor of Economics Richard A. Miller to students pursuing summer internships related to potential business careers.

Alexander Donesky 2015
Yiming Zeng 2015

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.

Dorisol Inoa 2013

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.

Dahlia Azran 2013
Elizabeth Williams 2013

Peter Morgenstern-Clarren Social Justice Award

Awarded to a sophomore or junior with a demonstrated commitment to social justice issues.

Joshua Krugman 2014
David Wright

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.

Wesleyan Diversity Education Facilitators (WesDEFs)

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.

Kyra Sutton 2013 (Honorable Mention)
Mary Vallo 2013
Alex Wilkinson 2013

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.

Scott Greene 2013
Paul Silverman 2013
Zachary Steinman 2013

NNK Award

Awarded for the best screenplay for an undergraduate film.

Christopher McNabb 2013

Carol B. Ohmann Memorial Prize

Awarded for excellence in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Jelisa Adair 2013
Susanna Banks 2013

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.

Aron Chilewich 2014
Shane Donahue 2014
Manon Lefevre 2014
Olivia May 2014
Brendan O'Donnell 2014
Kayla Stoler 2014
Emily Weitzman 2014

Outstanding Collaboration Award

Awarded for a program which was successfully planned in the spirit of partnership and team work.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Parker Prize

Established in 1870 by the Reverend John Parker, Trustee 1859-71. Awarded to a sophomore or junior who excels in public speaking.

Chazelle Rhoden 2015
Andrew Trexler 2014

Peirce Prize

Awarded in successive years for excellence in biology, chemistry, and geology.

Benjamin Purinton 2013
Katherine Shervais 2013

Emily White Pendleton Scholarship

Established in 1979 by Ralph Darling Pendleton, founder of the Theater Department, in memory of his wife. Awarded annually to a dance major or to a student who is significantly involved in dance and who shows outstanding promise in the field.

Naya Samuel 2014
Sally Williams 2014

Peterson Fellowships

Established in 1963 by bequest of William Harold Peterson, Class of 1907, for graduate study in biochemistry at Wesleyan.

James Arnone GRAD
Venkatesh Nemmara GRAD
Ronak Tilvawala GRAD
Yayan Zhou GRAD

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.

Kevin Arritt 2013
Romaine Campbell 2013
Rosa Hayes 2013
Evan Weber 2013

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.

Anike Arni 2013
Kevin Arritt 2013
Manas Bajaj 2014
Adam Brudnick 2013
Huiao Cui 2013
Benjamin Davis 2014
Scyrine De Veaux 2013
Shane Donahue 2014
James Fang 2013
Yik Chun Fong 2014
Caitlyn Grudzinski 2013
Anqi Guo 2015
Jessica Hanway 2015
Rosa Hayes 2013
Hilary Hobel 2013
Adam Jaskol 2013
Noah Klein-Markman 2013
Christopher Kuehn 2013
Judy Lee 2013
Sukhbat Lkhagvadorj 2015
Vivien Lung 2014
Daniel Mena 2013
Chloe Murtagh 2015
David Nam 2014
Alecia Hei Yan Ng 2014
Alexander Pack 2014
Samantha Santaniello 2013
Margot Sidman 2013
Ethan Spector 2014
John Steele 2014
Glenn Stowell 2013
Leib Sutcher 2015
Gideon Too 2014
Natalie Wildenradt 2015

Gwen Livingston Pokora Prize

Established in 1993, awarded annually to the outstanding undergraduate student in music composition.

Jeremy Webber 2013

Prentice Prize

The gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks Prentice in memory of Professor George Prentice to that junior or senior who excels in German. This prize is given in alternate years.

James Gardner 2013

The Wallace C. Pringle Prize for Research in Chemistry

Gift of Eleanor and Wallace Pringle and their family and friends. This prize is to be awarded annually by the Chemistry Department to a student for excellence in research.

Chinh Duong 2013

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.

Scott Farmer 2013 (Honorable Mention)
Ryan Sheldon 2013
Kayla Stoler 2014 (Honorable Mention)

Damain Garth Reeves Memorial Book Prize

Awarded to the first-year student who best embodies the personal and intellectual qualities of Damain Reeves, Class of 2000.

Shada Sinclair 2016

Rice Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a senior.

Jeremy Fehr 2013

Michael Rice Prize in Computer Science

Endowed in 2008 by the Fernando and Appapillai families in honor of Dr. Michael D. Rice and awarded for excellence in computer science to a senior.

Evan Carmi 2013

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.

Emma Caccamo 2013
Gabriela De Golia 2013

Robertson Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a sophomore.

Sangsan Warakkagun 2015

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 Chapman 2013

Stephen J. 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.

Ethan Young 2013

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.

Jesse Brent 2013

Robert Schumann Distinguished Student Award

Established in 2007 by a gift from the Robert Schumann Foundation. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates academic accomplishment and excellence in environmental stewardship through work at Wesleyan or the greater Middletown Community.

Joshua Krugman 2014
Kathryn McConnell 2013

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.

James Dieterich 2013
Julianne Edwards 2013
Elena Georgieva 2013
Nicholas Huston 2013
Cassandra O'Curran 2013
Xiaoyu Yu 2013
Kaitlin Zelman 2013