Muhlenberg Students, Faculty and Staff Honored at 2023 Honors Convocation
The annual ceremony celebrates academic achievement, community engagement, original research and commitment to the College.Friday, May 5, 2023 09:19 AM
Faculty and administrators attend the 2023 Honors Convocation in Egner Chapel. Photos by Marco CalderonThe 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 at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, in Egner Chapel. The address was provided by Amy Hark, Ph.D., professor of biology.
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Faculty Awards
Staff Awards
Student Awards
National Awards
Dean of Students Awards
The Class of 1932 Research Professorship
Professor of French Eileen McEwan, Ph.D.
Established in 1986, this professorship provides 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 the discipline.
The Crossette Family Fellowship
Professor of Biology Marten Edwards, Ph.D.
The Crossette Family Fellowship for International Research was established by the Crossette family to support faculty travel and study outside the United States. The aim is to expand the geographical boundaries of the College’s intellectual reach and increase opportunities for faculty to add to their expertise and scholarship.
The Donald B. Hoffman Research Fellowship
Professor of Chemistry Keri Colabroy, Ph.D.
Named in honor of Dr. Donald B. Hoffman ’32, this fellowship supports faculty in scholarship, research or creative activity that results in publication, performance or exhibition while enhancing the reputation of the College.
The Robert C. Williams Faculty Award
Assistant Professor of English and Africana Studies Emanuela Kucik, 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 Public Health Kathleen Bachynski, Ph.D.
Professor of English James Bloom, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology Giancarlo Cuadra, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Matthieu de Wit, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Casey James Miller, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology Sahar Sadeghi, Ph.D.
The Daniel J. and Carol Shiner Wilson Grants for the Completion of Scholarly Projects 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 Public Health Chrysan Cronin, 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 Advisor to First-Year Students
Lecturer of Biology Debra Walther, Ph.D.
This award was established in 1987 as a testimony to the high value the College places on advising for incoming students.
The Faculty Rising Scholars Award
Assistant Professor of Public Health Kathleen Bachynski, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics Charles Collett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science Ross Dardani, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Film Studies David Romberg, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Spanish Mirna Trauger, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Leah Wilson, Ph.D.
This award is funded by Richard C. Crist ’77 P’05 P’09 and John M. Heffner P’96, 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.
The Chairman’s Award
Director of Student Support Services Michele Paules
The Chairman's Award is given to College staff members whose record of achievements has significantly contributed to the mission of Muhlenberg College.
The Hamre Prize
Administrative Assistant, Provost's Office Lori Flatto (individual)
Director of Accounting Services Andrea Gillespie (team)
Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations Stephen Payne (team)
The Hamre Prize is intended to recognize the most significant contributions made by administrative employees, including managers, staff associates and service personnel, during the past year.
Student Government Award
Director of Student Support Services Michele Paules
The Student Government Award is granted 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.
The American Chemical Society Prize, Lehigh Valley Section
Hannah Morris ’23
The Leslie R. Anders Memorial Prize
Isabella van der Weide ’23
The Dr. Edwin R. Baldrige Memorial Award
Eva Vaquera ’23
The Dr. Charles S. Bednar Award in Political Science
Cydney Wilson ’23
The Harry A. Benfer Memorial Scholarship
Paige Henderson ’24
The Dr. Robert A. Boyer Prize
Kaleb Gearinger ’23
The Rev. Dr. H. H. Bruning Gift Fund Prizes
Sarah Gwiazda ’23
Nesya Sloane ’23
The Lucille Cafouros Award in Anthropology
Aya Kanan ’23
The Lucille Cafouros Award in Sociology
Sarina Cohn ’22
The Elizabeth A. Carlson Memorial Prize in Dance
Claire Spenard ’23
The Citizen Exchange Council Award in Russian Studies
Yael Beer ’24
The Franklin H. Claire ’59 Memorial Award for Excellence in Marketing
Elizabeth Rosario ’23
The Class of 1969 Graduate Study Award
Aya Kanan ’23
The Class of 1969 Music Award
Lily Arovas ’23
The Corona D’alloro Prize in Italian Studies
Natalia Cieslar ’23
The Tara Demarzo Dedication Award
Thomas Hiller ’23
The Jeanette Eichenwald Interfaith Award
Sadra Bowie ’23
The Russell B. Everett Romance Language Award
Simone Kacal ’23
The Lillian and Anthony Fiddler Memorial Award in Music
Anna Bobok ’23
The Doris E. Flamish Memorial Award
Danielle Siteman ’23
The William A. Flamish Memorial Award in Neuroscience
Alissa Le ’23
The William M. French Award in Education
Elaine Landry ’24
The Dr. George A. Frounfelker Award
Christian Johansson ’23
Anureet Kaur ’23
The Russell Fulford Award
Charles Ohanian ’24
The Futter Prize for Achievements in Language Studies
Yael Beer ’24
The Carl E. Grothehen Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Psychology
Isabella Caban-Echevarria ’23
The Espi Guinto Young Writer’s Award
Raymond Ceres ’25
Zev Lonner ’24
The Dr. John A. W. Haas Award
Samantha Lipson ’24
The Susan E. Halamay Journalism Award
Alexandra Caban-Echevarria ’23
The George H. Hambrecht Law School Award
Camryn Griffon ’23
The Frederick E. Hanson Scholarship Award
Erica Borbi ’25
The James W. and Barbara H. Herrick Award
Emma Eglinton ’23
The Morris S. Hoats Award
Faith Maldonado ’23
The Wayne Kenneth Hollabaugh P’88 and Linda J. King Hollabaugh P’88 Award
Bridget Wiggan ’23
The Huebner Global Education and Awareness Award
Jack Riccobono ’25
The Carol E. Hutchinson Memorial Prize in Research in Psychology
Adonis Brooks ’23
The Hyman-Goodman Award
Declan Kelsey ’24
The Louis J. Jacobs Premedical Prize
George Yacoub ’23
The Dr. Victor L. Johnson Scholarship
Sophia Framm ’24
The Keith M. Keenly Microbiology Award
Daniel Burden ’23
The Miriam E. Koehler Award for Excellence in Mathematics
Jonathan Cohen ’25
The Carol Emhardt Kuntzleman Memorial Award
Alyssa Faville ’24
Sophia Framm ’24
The Ralph A. and Mary A. Lichtenwalner Memorial Prize
Raivat Shah ’23
The Alphonse C. Lova Memorial Award in Chemistry
Lauren Washco ’24
The Seena Marcus Art Award
Lizard Foley ’24
The Dr. Anthony J. Marino Jr. Award in Computing Science
Summer Whitley ’24
The Professor Roberta Meek Africana Studies Award
Hailey Petrus ’23
The Wesley S. Mitman Mathematical Prize
Amanda Sodl ’23
Shuhong Tang ’23
The Clifford R. Moyer Memorial Prize in Physics
Benjamin Eber ’23
The Muhlenberg Goodwill Prize
Danielle Siteman ’23
The Robert W. and Edythe M. Mull Award for Excellence in Mathematics
Charles Ohanian ’24
The Novartis Endowed Science Scholars Program Award
Megan Lyttle ’23
Isabella van der Weide ’23
Lauren Washco ’24
The Dr. Robert S. Ochner Award
Anthony Merchlinsky ’24
The Arthur C. Peters Memorial Prize
Nesya Sloane ’23
Phi Sigma Iota Award in French
Emma Eglinton ’23
Phi Sigma Iota Award in Spanish
Alison Rutyna ’23
The President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Promise for Postgraduate Work
Giovanni Merrifield ’23
Lily Press ’24
Lauren Washco ’24
The Dr. John J. Reed Scholarship
Jenny Lee ’24
The D. Irvin and Marjorie M. Reitz Scholarship
Cara Palumbo ’23
The Todd L. Romig Memorial Prize
Dylan De Magistris ’24
The Martin A. Rosoff Clu Memorial Award
Annie Cooper ’23
The Dr. Dominic J. Salines Memorial Award
Sara Ringenbach ’23
The Senior Scholar Athletes of the Year Award
Max May ’23
Nicole Randazza ’23
The Dr. John V. Shankweiler Prize
Anna Connolly ’23
Lam Doan ’23
The Paul C. Sherr Essay Prize
Faith Maldonado ’23
The Dr. John and Ethel Shintay Scholarship
Eitan Gitlin ’25
The Dr. Robert E. Shoemaker Graduate Fellowship
Bethany Fluck ’23
The Stanley D. Sloyer Award in Music
Yael Beer ’24
The Dr. Harold L. Stenger Jr. Fellowship for Graduate Study in Literature
Alexandra Caban-Echevarria ’23
The Harry and Mary Trexler Trust Pretheological Prize
Giovanni Tafuri ’23
The Sojourner Truth Award
Allison Piotte ’23
The Dr. William Wackernagel Award for Excellence in German
Susa List ’23
The Paul M. White ’27 Business Award
Eric Calabro ’24
Ciera McDonald ’23
Zachary Mikuta ’24
Samuel Nulman ’24
The Woman’s Auxiliary of Muhlenberg College Pretheological Scholarship
Abbey Robuck ’24
The Woman’s Auxiliary of Muhlenberg College Scholarship in Honor of The Rev. George F. Eichorn Jr.
Zachary Kassebaum ’24
The Woman’s Auxiliary of Muhlenberg College Music Scholarship for a Junior
Dylan De Magistris ’24
The Ann E. Wonsiewicz Scholars in Education Award
Jonathan Cohen ’25
Anastajia Erickson ’25
Aidan Sewell ’24
Morgan Zissman ’23
The Rev. Dr. Arvids Ziedonis Jr. Fellowship for Graduate Studies Related to Foreign Language, Literatures, Cultures or Theology
Carly Pakenas ’23
SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program
Sophia Framm ’24, semifinalist
The Community Engagement Award
Abigail Erickson ’23
The Greek Leader of the Year Award
Alexandra Caban-Echevarria ’23
The Dr. Priscilla E. Howard Tutor Award
Hannah Morris ’23
The Resident Advisor of the Year Award
Carlie Nieman ’23
The Student Activities Award
Lindsey Kessler ’23
The Student Government Achievement Award
Allison Mintz ’23
The Student Leader of the Year Award
Giovanni Merrifield ’23
