Prize Day was held on Saturday, May 11, in Memorial Chapel.
Students were honored for achievement in academics, research, service and governance.
Among the top awards given were the Josephine Daggett Prize to the senior for conduct and character (Emmanuela Oppong) and the Frank Bailey (1885) Prize, to the senior who has rendered the greatest service to the College in any field (Alexander Ellenthal).
Citation presented to Oppong by President David R. Harris.
Citation presented to Ellenthal by President David R. Harris.
The complete list of winners:
William F. Allen (1895) Essay Prize – To the senior in any department for the best essay: Sahil Khullar
Ronald K. Amiraian (1980) Memorial Prize – To a student of modern languages who has performed with distinction on a Union term abroad: Oumou Zakaria
Andrew W. Archibald (1872) Prize – To the senior earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with the highest scholastic standing: Samantha Miller
Arnold I. Bittleman Memorial Prize – To a student who has studied drawing in the Visual Arts Department and whose work is outstanding: Hein Htet Aung
Fletcher (1947) and Grace Blanchard Memorial Prize in Bioengineering – To a senior who has excelled in bioengineering: Jack Beaty, Jennifer Nutter
William H. Bloom, M.D. (1945) and Jonathan R. Bloom (1988) Poetry Prize – For the best poem or series of poems by an undergraduate: Eva Erickson
David Brind (1982) Memorial Prize in English – To outstanding senior students in English: Liza Wolf, Eliza Shocket, Florainne Walcott-Taylor
George H. Catlin (1867) Prize – To a graduating senior in liberal arts with the highest scholastic record and deemed most promising for graduate study and for eventual service in college teaching: Allegra Dawes
Hilda A. Colish Annual Prize in Sculpture – To a non-arts major for their achievement in sculpture: Kristina Tully
Joseph D. Doty Prize – To the junior or senior who, in the judgment of the Department of History, has done work of outstanding merit: Savannah Jelks
Kerrie Droban (1987) Award for Writing Excellence – To a student who has demonstrated excellence in writing. The recipient will be selected by the English Department: Liza Wolf
Samuel S. Feuer (1925) Prize – To the senior premedical student with primary interest in dentistry and who has maintained the highest scholastic average over four years: Kristie Kaczmarek
Frankel Prize – For outstanding achievement in a religion course: Justine Kieltyka
Robert M. Fuller (1863) Sophomore Prize – To the sophomore who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in chemistry: Chris Avanessian, Charlotte Mineo
Robert M. Fuller (1863) Senior Prize – To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in chemistry: Nar Lin
Bruce M. Garber (1971) Prize – To the student who best exemplifies the qualities of personal integrity and humane concern for the future practice of medicine or dentistry: Shannon West
General Electric Edison Mechanical Engineering Book Prize – To a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities: Giancarlo Sabetta
General Electric Edison Mechanical Engineering Leadership Prize – To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities: Madeleine Miller
General Electric Energy Steinmetz Award – To a senior in mechanical engineering who completes the best senior project: Jacob Rothschild, Hunter Constable
Geology Faculty Prize – To a senior who contributes most to the Geology Department and social morale: Hayley Bennett, Mollie Pope
Lisa S. Gerhan (1994) Memorial Award – For academic excellence, a commitment to the field of psychology, and the potential for future contributions to the field: Emily Ehrlich
Ashraf M. Ghaly Geo Research Prize – To the senior who completes the best research study and reports original results in any geo field (geotechnical, geoenvironmental, geoengineering, geoscience, or geospatial): Jackson Beckman, Benjamin Smith
Celia Glaubach Prize – To the student who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in the area of religious studies: Gabrielle Polott
Goodnow Neuroscience Endowed Prize – Awarded annually to the graduating neuroscience student who shows the most promise for success in graduate school and beyond: Olga Khazen, Beejit Sarker
Harry Guttman Endowed Prize – To an outstanding student of classics: Caroline Everts
John S. Hadala (1928) Endowed Book Prize – To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering on the basis of academic, personal, and social achievement: Walani Ndhlovu
Hans Hainebach Memorial Prize in German Literature – To a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated particular promise as a student of German literature: Jacquelynn Burmester, Gangliang Zhao
Edward Everett Hale, Jr. Prize – For the best essay written by a sophomore or junior: Katharine Beal
Oswald Heck (1924) - Irwin Steingut Prize – To the student who has consistently done the best work in political science: Sapan Shah
Hedda Hainebach Memorial Prize in Music and Theatre – To the best performer of classical music, to a student who has written the best short play, or to the best actor or actress: Mengjia Qi
Eugene W. Hellmich (1923) Memorial Prize – To a senior who demonstrates excellence in mathematics and is planning to teach math: Julia Greene, Danielle Gregg
Kurt W. Hillig (1975) Biochemistry Prize – To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability and promise in biochemistry: Brianna Cummings
Julian B. Hoffman, M.D. Memorial Award – To the student, preferably premedical, for distinguished interest, devotion, and contribution to the arts or intellectual climate at Union College: Lauren Elder
Charles B. Hurd Prize – To an outstanding student pursuing coursework in physical chemistry: Yifei Zhu
Albert C. Ingham (1847) Prize – To the student in social sciences judged to have done the most outstanding piece of scholarly work: Mitchell Toolan
Ingvar V. Ingvarsson Prize – To a senior in electrical engineering chosen for high scholarship: Andrea Huey
John Iwanik Prize – To an outstanding Russian language student: Maria Lovetere
William B. Jaffe (1926) Art Award – For exceptional achievement by an art major, marked by excellence in the study of art history, independent scholarship, and interest in the work of the department: Sophia Gebara
Thomas J. Judson (1966) Memorial Book Prize – To a sophomore who has shown academic excellence as well as sincere interest in the study of modern languages: Kylie Alberts
David S. Kaplan (1982) Memorial Prize – To a student applying for a term abroad, with preference to a major in political science: Madeleine Hamparian
Warner King (1906) Prize – To the senior in Engineering who has contributed most to the traditions and ideals of the College: Emmanuela Oppong
Ethel Kirchenbaum Memorial Prize – To the senior who possesses the best potential for furthering the ideals of the engineering profession: William Brown
Harold A. Larrabee Prize – To the student who has done the best work in philosophy during the year: Arnold Moore
William E. Lasnik (1968) Prize – To a junior or senior premedical student on the basis of scholarship and character: Lisa Gu
Anthony C. LaVecchia (1998) Memorial Award – To a student who demonstrates a keen interest and passion in journalism, especially with a focus in political journalism: Alexandra Appel
Stephen F. Leo, M.D. (1884) Prize – To the student on scholarship who attained the highest grades in the graduating class and who has been accepted into medical school: Brian Lee
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Engineering – To the student completing the best senior project in computer engineering: Sirus Negahban
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Science – To the student completing the best senior project in computer science: Ian Scilipoti
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Electrical Engineering – To the student completing the best senior project in electrical engineering: William Brown
John Lewis March Prize – To a senior who has shown increased interest and ability in psychology during the final two years of college: Georgia Gardner, Samantha Marin
Minerva Prize –To a female student whose work best combines the scholarly study of women or gender with activities that enhance the life of women on campus: Christie Dionisos
Lewis Henry Morgan (1840) Prize – To the anthropology major who produces the best senior thesis: Mitchell Toolan
R. E. Morgan Memorial Award – To a senior in computer engineering chosen for high scholarship:Anthony Xu
Harold and Ellen Nagorsky Memorial Prize – Awarded to a junior premedical student who contributes the most to the Union College community through extracurricular activities: Max Sherman
Alvin F. Nitchman (1924) Prize – To the most promising senior who plans to attend law school, with special consideration given to seniors planning to attend Albany Law School, Mr. Nitchman’s alma mater: Emma Sprotbery
Ronald M. Obenzinger (1961) Prize – To a premedical student who is selected for high academic merit and personal worthiness: Thomas Gagliardi
Robert G. O'Neale (1878) Prize – To the senior with the highest standing in classics: Mitchell Toolan
Elias Peissner Prize – To an economics major who has done work of outstanding merit: Marc Perlman
President’s Commission on the Status of Women Senior Scholarly Activity Award – To a senior who displays outstanding scholarly activity in her field: Allegra Dawes
President’s Commission on the Status of Women Senior Thesis Prize – To a senior whose senior thesis makes the greatest contribution to scholarship on women: Emily Ehrlich
Daniel F. Pullman Classical Prize – To a senior of high scholastic standing in humanities: Mitchell Toolan
Daniel F. Pullman Engineering Prize – To a senior of high scholastic standing in engineering: Lisa Gu
Martin Terry Resch Prize – To the senior who shows the greatest promise for advanced study in pure or applied mathematics: Allegra Dawes, Robert Righi, Zongliang Ji
Mrs. Edwin L. Rich Prize – To a student majoring in English who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship: Eliza Shocket, Andrea Huey
Charles Alexander Richmond Prize in Music – To a student who demonstrates excellence in music: Lynn Guo, Daniel Toland
Charles Alexander Richmond Prize in Fine Arts – To a student who demonstrates excellence in fine arts or art history: Samantha Miller
Mark Rosenthal (1976) Memorial Prize – To a senior involved in community activities who is planning to attend medical school: Emmanuela Oppong
Rotary Foundation Endowed Prize for International Study – To the senior who shows the greatest promise and interest in an area of international relations, with preference to a student from Schenectady County: Maria Lovetere
Robert L. Royal (1938) Award – To a student on scholarship who has been accepted into Albany Medical College: Virali Shah
Mortimore F. Sayre Prize – To the senior with the best potential for furthering the ideals of the mechanical engineering profession: Allison King
Aime Simon (1991) Term Abroad Prize – To a student of high academic standing and promise with strong interest in French studies, who contributes to the college community, and who has been accepted to participate in a term abroad program in a French-speaking country: Bonelyn De Los Santos
Edward S.C. Smith Geology Prize – To a senior majoring in geology who demonstrates high professional potential: Heidi O'Hora, Will Fisher
Freling H. Smith (1865) Prize – To the history major with the best senior thesis: Alexander Ellenthal
Dr. Reuben Sorkin (1933) Award for Proficiency in Premedical Studies – To a senior demonstrating proficiency in undergraduate studies with an outstanding aptitude for continuing work leading to a degree in medicine: Elizabeth Altman
Ralph W. Stearns (1907) Prize – To an outstanding student in electrical or computer engineering: Lisa Gu
Milton Hymes Sternfeld (1916) Prize – For the best original essay in philosophy by a member of the senior class: Sahil Khullar
Roger Thayer Stone (1928) Prize – To the sociology major who produces the best senior thesis: Amy Haven
William W. Thomas Award in French and Francophone Studies – To a senior who has excelled in and contributed most to French and Francophone Studies on the basis of academic, personal and extracurricular achievement: Anna Gagion
Charles M. Tidmarch Prize – To the senior political science student who has written the best senior thesis: Irving Cortes-Martinez
Professor Frank Titus Memorial Prize in Physics – To a senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in Physics and/or Astronomy: Cameron Yang
James Henry Turnbull (1929) Prize – To the outstanding sophomore in physics: Jillian Guthrie
Wessel Ten Broeck Van Orden (1839) Prize – To a first-year student excelling in English composition: Amber Raisner
Horatio G. Warner (1826) Prize – To a student of high personal character who has the highest scholastic standing in the Bachelor of Arts program: Samantha Miller
George H. Williams Prize – To a graduating senior for excellence in computer science: Zongliang Ji
The Lee, William, Dr. Norman ’43 And Dr. George ’53 Wrubel Memorial Prize – To a senior preparing for dentistry or medicine, based on both academic achievement and character: Stephanie Tate
Eugene I. Yudis (1955) Prize – To the student who has produced the best piece of prose fiction: Akriti Dhasmana
Alan Lake Chidsey (1925) Citizenship Award – To a senior for distinctive contributions to the advancement of responsible government in student affairs: Sarah Gottlieb
Joel A. Halpern (1961) Prize – To a student who has made a commitment in service to the local community: Sophie Rosen
Albert Hill Recognition Award – To the senior who has held leadership positions and demonstrated exceptional commitment to enhancing the College community: Devlin Daley
Roger H. Hull Community Service Award – To the senior who has rendered the greatest sustained service to the greater Schenectady community by initiating or being actively engaged in an ongoing community service project: Alexander Ellenthal
President’s Commission on the Status of Women Community Service Award – To a student who has contributed significantly to furthering the cause of women at Union: Samuel Fogarty
Calvin G. Schmidt (1951) Prize – To the member of the junior class who has contributed most to the betterment of student life on campus: Raphael Sebastian
J. Richard Shanebrook Prize – To a student who has contributed the most to the betterment of religious life on campus: Uma Kalsoom
Frances Travis Award – To a student who is working his or her way through college and who demonstrated unusual responsibility and self-reliance: Anthony Boone
UNITAS Community-Building Award – To the student, administrator, staff or faculty member who best demonstrates leadership in bringing together the campus community for purposes such as community service, fundraising or celebration of College history: Alexander Ellenthal
UNITAS Diversity Leadership Award – To the student who has made a significant contribution toward fostering diversity on campus: Nancy Lopez Ramirez
Josephine Daggett Prize – To a senior of the best conduct and character: Emmanuela Oppong
Frank Bailey (1885) Prize – To the senior who has rendered the greatest service to the College in any field: Alexander Ellenthal