Departmental Student Academic Awards and Recognition
Each year, Elmhurst University’s academic departments recognize students for their outstanding achievements. Here are the honorees for the 2022–2023 academic year.
The Latham Baskerville Award for Excellence
Established in Honor of the Art Department’s first chairperson, Latham Baskerville. The award is a $200 cash honorarium to a graduating art major for excellence and distinction in the Academic, Social, and Cultural life of the University.
- Loretta Lim
Award for Academic Achievement by a Graduating Senior Art Major
This award is made to a full-time senior major who achieves the highest Elmhurst University GPA with a combined GPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Hannah Horn
- George Pellegrino
Kolb Talent Award to a Sophomore Art Major
This award is made on the basis of a consistent artistic talent demonstrated in studio coursework.
- Phoenix Bierbrauer
- Jessica Uriostegui
Kolb Award to a Junior Art Major
This award is made on the basis of artistic talent demonstrated in studio coursework and academic excellence.
- Emily Murphy
Kolb Talent Award to a Graduating Senior
This award is made on the basis of artistic talent demonstrated in studio coursework and academic excellence.
- Helen Curtin
- Loretta Lim
- Lizeth Lugueno
- Karen Sugay
Art Alumni Talent Award to a Junior Art Major
This award was created from the proceeds of Alumni Art Auctions held during Homecoming Weekends in 1989 and in 1993. The award is a grant for Art materials and supplies that are applied in the senior year. The award is made on the basis of artistic talent demonstrated in studio course work.
- Victoria Korus
Sandra Jorgenson Award for Academic Achievement by a Junior Art Major
The award is made to the full-time junior art major who achieves the highest Elmhurst University Grade Point Average with a combined G.P.A. 3.50 or higher. Combined GPA means all grades are counted including transfer credit from other institutions. The award carries with it a prize of a grant in the amount of $100.
- Charlie Rossi
Weber Talent Award to a Freshman or Sophomore Art Major
The award is made on the basis of artistic talent demonstrated in studio coursework. Initiated May 2000 by John Pitman Weber with funds from “The Harmony of Man and Nature” mural restoration project. It is presently continued by Elmhurst University.
- Fatima Nauman
The Harvey DeBruine Award in Biology
Family and friends of the late Dr. Harvey DeBruine, former head of the University’s Department of Biology, established a fund, the income from which is awarded annually to a junior or senior major in the department who is judged to have attained the greatest proficiency in biology.
- Maimoona Mahek
- Matthew Ossman
- Isabella DiLollo
- Becca Minutillo
- Beth Schweitzer
- Brianna Pisauro
Senior Academic Excellence Awards in Biology
- Julia Zickus
- Marina Orrico
- Afrah Ahmed
- Yusra Omer
- Duc Anh Le
Junior Academic Excellence Awards
- Allyson Swanson
Sophomore Academic Awards
- Behraam Khattak
- Abigail Kunz
- Rida Ahmed
- Amina Mirza
Freshman Academic Awards
- Maxwell Goschy
- Aubrey Hill
- Hamdan Khan
- Erum Raoof
The Follstad Scholarship in Biology
Established by Harold C. Follstad in 1989 in memory of his son, Carl, Class of 1969, this award is available to full-time juniors and seniors majoring in biology.
- Laura Aguiniga
- Jadyn Ginther
- Aaliya Kahja
Dr. William J. Mandy Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Rosalie Mandy ’61, in honor of her late husband. Candidates for this scholarship must be biology majors who will be identified by members of the biology faculty and must be entering their junior or senior year.
- Ella Tallic
Jim Berry Chair’s Award
Presented to students who show the greatest improvement as biology students at Elmhurst University and the greatest potential for success in a career in biology.
- Ismael Curiel
- Maxims Laurea
Elizabeth Ellen Thompson Koppenaal Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a senior, female premedical student. The award is based on demonstrated academic excellence, strong character and values, and a desire to become a health care professional.
- Sarah Stephens
Outstanding Senior in the Department of Business and Economics
Recognizes academic accomplishment, service to the University, service to the community and co-curricular activity.
- Alexandria Schweikle
The 2023 Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award
Provided by the Education Service Bureau of The Dow Jones & Company, Inc. of Princeton, NJ.
- Lukas Munoz
Outstanding Student in Accounting
- Alexandria Schweikle
Outstanding Student in Business Administration
- Colton Kraus
Outstanding Student in Finance
- Gino Cerrone
Outstanding Student in International Business
- Daphnet Paulino
Outstanding Student in Logistics and Supply Management
- Hayden Madsen-Gross
Outstanding Student in Management
- Catherine Niewinski
Outstanding Student in Marketing
- Zaharia Jiminez
- Michela Sardinas
Outstanding Economics Major of the Year Award
This award is given to a senior economics major who is distinguished by exceptional academic achievement in the field of economics.
- Lukas Munoz
The George A. Thoma Light of Knowledge Scholarship
- Not given in 2023
The Margaret and Milton F. Darr Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Economics
- Nayeli Barerra-Aldana
- Emily Day
- Alexander Eddy
- Joyce Fang
- Jacqueline Hurst
- Daniel Zoltkowski
The Patricia Denman Scholarship
- Perla Delgado
- Al Mirani
- Nicholas Villareal
The Raymond H. and Marie W. Giesecke/McGraw Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Accounting and/or Finance
- Kush Barot
- Hubert Piskorz
Hardin Institute for Market Research Scholarship
- Alyssa Rafuse
- Kaleigh Anh-Huong Nguyen
The Cuore e Mani Foundation Scholarship
- Juan Mejia Herrera
- Juan Diego Trinidad
The Jean Sander Scholarship
- Not given in 2023
Supply Chain Scholarship
- Not given in 2022, 2023
The Lloyd J. Palmer/Nalco Chemical Company Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry for 2022-2023
This award honors Lloyd J. Palmer, retired executive vice president of Nalco Chemical Company and former chairperson of the University’s Board of Trustees. The scholarship, created in 1993 to assist full-time chemistry majors with financial need, also recognizes the long history of affiliation between Nalco and the University.
Level A
- Elizabeth Rozycki
- Jose Montelongo
Level B
- Martha Denise Lupian Lucatero
- Izabela Zawitkowska
- Tayem Qaquish
- Victor Rogowski
- Aaliyah Frances Decillo
Level C
- Angela Chavez
- Jennelyn Jueco
- Aleena Antony
- Kaitlin Krivak
The David and Judy Bertran Endowed Scholarship for Chemistry
This award, gifted by Board of Trustee member David Bertran and his wife, Judy, assists a junior or senior chemistry or biochemistry major with financial need who has demonstrated a strong academic record.
- Victor Alvarez
- Ryan Fontanetta
Rudolf J. Priepke Award for Scholastic Achievement in Chemistry
- Richard Botzoc
- Julia Zickus
Analytical Chemistry Award
- Richard Botzoc
Sophomore Organic Chemistry Award
- Ryan Fontanetta
- Christopher Cornejo
CRC Award in Freshman Chemistry
- Aaliyah Frances Decillo
ACS Physical Chemistry Book Award
- Eric Berezne
ACS Biochemistry Book Award
- Marvin Tchangwa
The John and Barbara Ganchoff Scholarship
This award was established by John Ganchoff, retired professor of chemistry, and honors his wife, Barbara. The scholarship was created to assist students who are pursuing a degree in chemistry, who plan to have a career related to the medical field or attend graduate school.
Level A
- Cristopher Cornejo
Level B
- Kaitlin Krivak
- Hubert Kicinski
Donald R. Low Award in Communication
Presented to a senior communication student who has an outstanding academic record and demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, this award is named in honor of Dr. Don Low for his 29 years of service to the Speech Communication department as an outstanding professor, respected chair, and trusted mentor.
- Grace Geschwander
- Sydney Horton
Deatra Sullivan-Morgan Award in Communication
Presented to a senior communication student who exemplifies the Elmhurst spirit by demonstrating high idealism and a desire to succeed. This award is named in honor of Dr. Deatra Sullivan-Morgan for her 20 years of service to the Communication department as a beloved professor and colleague.
- Viviana Huaracha
- Jade Link
The Leader Newspaper Awards
The Illinois College Press Association 2023
Awards for Excellence in Illinois College Newspapers
Open Categories
Entertainment supplement
- Honorable Mention, Leader Staff
Critical Review
- 2nd Place, Sarah Glees
Print Advertisement
- Honorable Mention, Rachel Fratt
Digital Advertisement
- Honorable Mention; 3rd Place, Abbey Mark
Divisional Categories
Editorial
- Honorable Mention; 3rd Place, Leader Editorial Board
News Story
- Honorable Mention; Adriana Briscoe
Sports Game Story
- 3rd Place, Kween Jean
- Honorable Mention, David Castaneda
Sports Feature
- 2nd Place, Ryan Windle
Sports Column
- 3rd Place, Ryan Windle
Sports Photo
- 1st Place, Olivia Rueff
- 2nd Place, Alyssa Kuehne
Front Page Layout
- 2nd Place, Rachel Fratt and Abbey Mark
Feature Page Design
- Honorable Mention, Rachel Fratt
Front Page Design
- Honorable Mention, Rachel Fratt
Sports Page Design
- Honorable Mention, Abbey Mark
Sweepstakes
- 3rd Place, Leader Staff
General Excellence (Print)
- 2nd Place, Leader Staff
Outstanding Communication Graduate – Communication Studies
- Lauren Bongiovanni
Outstanding Communication Graduate – Multimedia Journalism
- Justin Hames
Outstanding Communication Graduate – Digital Marketing Communication
- Jill Kammerer
Outstanding Digital Media Graduate – Writing for Film and Television
- Hannah Earley
Outstanding Digital Media Graduate – Audio & Video Production
- John Havrilla
Outstanding Digital Media Graduate – Animation and Game Design
- Michael Rollen
WRSE Elmhurst
WRSE-88.7 FM, is Elmhurst University’s entirely student-run radio station! We focus on rock variety, but it’s easy to find sports, hip-hop, local music, and even live performances on air.
Nominations
Best Sports Talk Program
- Josh Diaz
- Alex Sakleh
- Charlie Uczen
Best Program Director
- Steph Cipolla
Best Sports Director
- Charlie Uczen
Outstanding Graduating Seniors in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
Outstanding Graduating Senior in CSD
- Allison Skiple
Outstanding Academician in CSD
- Joana Skorupa
Outstanding Clinician
- Kieran Manning
Outstanding Researcher in CSD
- Anna Marousek
Albert H. and Iona D. Glos Scholarship in Speech
This scholarship provides assistance for students majoring in speech-language pathology.
- Janette Flores
- Kimberly Flores
- Habiba Ishtiaq
- Diana Juarez
- Jacquelyn Jung
- Katie Law
- Joseph McTague
- Emily Monbarren
- Carlie Perricone
- Megan Polivka
- Eden Saraceno
- Julia Strazecki
- Jocelyn Valdivia
The Jack and Sandy Terrill Scholarship
This award recognizes women majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders who have made outstanding contributions to the campus community.
- Sara Marie Wheeler
The Sean Beltowski Award
This award recognizes students majoring in Communications Sciences and Disorders who have demonstrated an active interest in working with children with autism.
- Emily Monbarren
Marjorie Goodban Endowed Scholarship
- Dalia Valadez
Rose Weigand Memorial Scholarship
The Weigand scholarship is for students who demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, critical thinking, self-improvement and contributions to society.
- Angelique Castellanos
- Kimberly Flores
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
This award is given annually to an outstanding graduating senior in the CSIS department. Recipients are chosen for their passion for the field and learning, professional qualities, proven leadership and academic accomplishments.
- Jonathan Ruiz
Thaskala—Education Recognition Awards
The Thaskala Award is given to one student in each of the majors for scholarship and promise as a teacher.
- Educating Young Children: Maricruz Villagrana
- Elementary Education: Rachael Wallace
- Secondary Education: Carly Bieda
- Special Education: Constantine Paschos
Whitener Scholarship
This scholarship was established by John A. and Betty R. Stastny in recognition and memory of the lifelong commitment to excellence in education demonstrated by Raymond L. and Mary F. Whitener. Whitener Scholars will be expected to exemplify, and instill in others, a lifelong desire to learn, the ability to solve problems and thinking clearly and independently, and a sense of obligation to not only sustain and improve oneself but also to contribute to the betterment of the larger society.
- Noah Christiansen– Music Education
- Jeri-Ann Day– Music Education
- Claudia Rejowski– Music Education
- Sarah Hansen– World Language Education
- Alexa Nastasi– Theatre Education
- Anastasia Tikhiy– Early Childhood Education
Feldman Educational Leadership Award
- Magdalenda Tarchala. An alum of our mathematics undergraduate and Teacher Leadership graduate programs, with a bilingual endorsement
M. Eileen Hackman Student Achievement Award
The M. Eileen Hackman Student Achievement Award was established by the Department of Kinesiology to honor Eileen for her 28 years of service to the department and to Elmhurst University. The award is given annually to outstanding students for their academic accomplishments and professional qualities displayed in their respective fields of study.
Outstanding Student in Physical Education
- Hannah Konrath
Karl H. Carlson Awards for Creative Writing
The Department of English has established, in honor of the late Karl H. Carlson, awards for excellence in short story and poetry writing.
Fiction
- First Place: Finley Hopmann
- Second Place: Karoline Casiano
- Honorable Mentions: Gabriel E. Galindo
Poetry
- First Place: Kathleen Ryndak
- Second Place: Cecily Burch
- Honorable Mentions: Grace Wadsworth
Outstanding Graduating English Major GPA
From a bequest of Pearl L. Robertson, given to the graduating English major with the highest grade-point average in Department of English classes over a four-year period.
- Michael Seyller
Swords Memorial Award for Literary Study
Given annually in memory of Robert Swords and Barbara Winchester Swords, beloved and stalwart members of the English faculty and wider University community, to the senior English major who demonstrates the strongest aptitude, performance, passion and future promise in literary study.
- Vanessa Campos
- Shla George
Lively Memorial Award for Creative Non-Fiction
Given annually in memory of William Westley Lively, husband of English Department Faculty member, Dr. Janice Tuck Lively, for excellence in creative non-fiction writing.
- First Place: Naimah Arif
- Second Place: Karoline Casiano
- Honorable Mention: Ilana Garnica
First Voice Winner
- Grace Wadsworth for the poem “Me/My/Mine”
Outstanding Senior in Geography and GIS
In recognition of superior academic and professional accomplishment by a senior Geography and GIS major.
- Not awarded in 2021, 2022 or 2023
Outstanding Senior History Major of the Year Award
Given to a senior history major who is distinguished by an exceptional GPA in history courses and is the consensus choice of the members of the department. The recipients shall be given a book award.
- Katlyn Mulford
Eileen Hackman Student Achievement Award
The M. Eileen Hackman Student Achievement Award was established by the Department of Kinesiology to honor Eileen for her 28 years of service to the department and to Elmhurst University. The award is given annually to outstanding students for their academic accomplishments and professional qualities displayed in their respective fields of study.
Outstanding Student in Exercise Science
- Nolan Fraaza
- Erin Murray
Outstanding Student in Sport Management
- Colton Kraus
Mary Hart Zink Awards to Graduating Senior Mathematics Major
Given to one or more outstanding graduating senior mathematics majors, this award is named in honor of Mary Hart Zink, who served in the mathematics department at Elmhurst University 1943–1945, 1948–1949, and 1958–1970. During her last eleven years at Elmhurst, she served as chairperson of the mathematics department.
- Jordan Northrop
- Anna Tracz
- Jonathan Zapinski
Mathematical Association of America Award to Junior Mathematics Majors
Given to a junior mathematics major in any concentration, this award honors outstanding academic accomplishment in mathematics.
- Luke Farry
- Leah Haft
- Miguel Luna
- Troy Mock
- Grace Rush
Frank B. Allen Award to a Junior Mathematics Major
Given to an outstanding junior mathematics major in education, this award is named in honor of Frank B. Allen, who served the mathematics department at Elmhurst University 1968–1979, and as chairperson of the department 1971–1975.
- Anthony Calabrese
The Emmanuel Family Guitar Scholarship
The Emmanuel Family Guitar Endowed Scholarship was created through the generosity of Elmhurst alumnus Fred Gretsch ’71, his wife, Dinah, and the Gretsch Company. The scholarship was established this past fall to honor Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer Tommy Emmanuel and the memory of his sister, Virginia, and brother, Phil. These are the first recipients of the Emmanuel Family scholarship.
- Zayd Acevedo
- Daniel Monzon
- Jonathan Stoner
The Jim Cunningham Memorial Jazz Band Scholarship
Jim Cunningham, Dean of Students Emeritus, passed away on April 6, 2013. With the demise of the American College Jazz Festival in 1976, Jim single-handedly created the Elmhurst University Jazz Festival. He shifted the focus from competition to education, creating an environment where the collegiate musicians could not only perform, but also learn from the pros. The Festival is truly his legacy on this campus. Beyond all of this, Jim was also a superb Dean of Students and a gifted teacher in the Department of Education. To honor his legacy, the Jim Cunningham Jazz Scholarship Fund has been created. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a deserving student who participates in the Jazz Band.
- Daisuke Kamiuchi
- John Pinns
The Sherratt Scholarships in Music
Established in 1981, this scholarship is for full-time music majors, who demonstrate strong musicianship and are active in the music department. A 3.0 GPA is required.
- Not given in 2023
Caroline R. Baltzer Music Scholarship
Caroline R. Baltzer established this endowed scholarship in 1997 to recognize her family’s long history with the United Church of Christ. The scholarship supports music majors who are full-time students and are active in music department organizations. A 3.0 is required.
- Not given in 2023
Mike and Wilma Delaney Scholarship
This scholarship is for full-time music education majors with financial need. A 2.75 GPA is required.
- Kylin Adap
- Crystal Adaya
- Dylan Catapat
- Rebeca Flores
- Timothy Gorman
- Alyssa Ladewski
- Aaron Marin
- Paige Nowak
- Claudia Rejowski
- Leonardo Rodriguez
Ross Kellan Music Education Fund
- Crystal Adaya
- Kristin Crisostomo
- Rebeca Flores
- Claudia Rejowski
- Leonardo Rodriguez
- Jason Yost
Sylvia and William Gretsch Endowed Scholarship
Fred Gretsch, a 1971 alumnus, created with an initial gift in 1991 from the foundation, which like this award, is named for his parents. Recipients are music business majors with a strong interest in the music industry. A 2.5 GPA is required.
- Hannah Ceaser
- Sean Marotta
- Michan O’Brien
- Jonathan Stoner
Harold and Harriet Norlie Jazz Band Scholarship
Through their estates these two long-time neighbors of the University made a gift for the endowed scholarship. The award is restricted to members of the Elmhurst University Jazz Band who are enrolled in a full-time course of studies. A 2.5 GPA is required.
- Timothy Gorman
- Daisuke Kamiuchi
- Sebastian Martinez
- Jonah Schumow
Daniel Bachar Scholarship
- Ethan Soltys
David Austin Scholarship
- Jeri-Ann Day
Duke Kramer Scholarship
- Cassadie Comiskey
- Daniel Monzon
Music Merit Scholarship
- Not given in 2023
Orth Scholarship
- Joanna Angumei
- Johnathan Campbell
- Ethan Soltys
- Jason Yost
T. Howard Krueger Scholarship
- Charlie Rossi
Amy and John Allen Scholarship
- Jeri-Ann Day
- Tori Kornatowski
- Paulina Walczak
Jazz Band Merit Scholarship
- Not given in 2023
Susan Moninger Scholarship
- Joanna Angumei
- Tori Kornatowski
- Paulina Walczak
Pabst-Zibricky Memorial Faculty Award
This award is in honor of two Elmhurst University Department of Nursing faculty who passed away in 2016 and 2019, Dr. Mary Pabst and Dr. Dawn Zibricky. Both professors positively influenced and shaped numerous Elmhurst University nursing students. This award is presented annually to the nursing student who best embodies the hallmark of Drs Pabst and Zibricky’s legacy- exceptional commitment to self-formation and professional preparation.
- Molly Blechl
- Karime Hazel Martinez
Linda K. Niedringhaus Clinical Leadership Award
The Clinical Leadership Award is given to recognize two graduate student members of Sigma who have influenced nursing practice through leadership behaviors and development of his/her professional colleagues.
- Ashley Marie Johnson
- Stephanie Joy Kinser
- Jennie Marcelle Smith-Pariola
Virginia Wenk Memorial Award
Presented in memory of one of the nursing department’s original faculty members. We honor Virginia’s impact on nursing practice and nursing education by bestowing this annual award. The undergraduate student chosen for this award demonstrates the qualities of leadership, high professional standards, engagement in creative endeavor and commitment to improving the quality of nursing care.
- Sara Marie Engel
- Joseph Charles Fiedler
The Paul and Lois Umbeck Endowed Work/Study Scholarship
This scholarship aids students who are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, interest in health care and potential for human service. Such students will work as part-time health care interns at nearby Advocate Health Systems facilities while enrolled in their University course of study.
- Dennis Arreaza
- Martyna Balamut
- Dylan Block
- Kaylee Burke
- Kayley Burke
- Angela Diaz
- Nicole Jimenez
- Jessica Marszalek
- Karime Martinez
- Kalliopi Nikokavouras
The Dr. Ed and Kay Cannon Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Following the joint venture with Advocate Health Care, Elmhurst University nursing students became eligible to receive the earnings from an endowment of the Evangelical Health Foundation originally created to assist students of the Evangelical School of Nursing.
- Abigail Mathew
- Brianna Migaczewski
The Earle Darby Harmon III Endowed Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Earle D. Harmon Jr., Darby’s parents, established this award in 1991 for nursing students planning a career in psychiatric health care.
- Angelina Manfredini
- Jasmine Rivera
- Ashley Salinas
- Melissa Schiro
- Josie Zielinski
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1983 for the benefit of academically eligible students, with demonstrated financial need, pursuing a full-time course of study.
- Maya Gonzales
- Alejandro Lopez
- Ariana Ocegueda
The DuPage County Health Improvement Association Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship, established in 1992, was created from proceeds of the dissolution of the DuPage County Health Improvement Association, an organization created to give individuals access to group rates for Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The fund provides nursing scholarships.
- Nain Chia Marie
Jane Metcalf Camp Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Dr. Judy Diekmann, former associate professor of nursing, as a memorial to honor her sister. Recipients must be junior or senior nursing students with preference given to single parents.
- Melissa Bartels
- Jessica Prosser
- Jasmine Walton
Kroehler Family Scholarship
This endowed scholarship fund was established in 1994 by the wife and children of the late Rev. Henry G. Kroehler, Class of 1927. This scholarship is available to full-time students who are academically eligible, demonstrate financial need and are preparing for the ministry, Christian service, nursing or social service.
- Not awarded in 2023
Julia P. House Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2000. This scholarship will benefit nursing majors in their junior or senior year.
- Katherine Kite
- Delilah Lewerenz
- Aoife Lyons
L. Bajgrowicz Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional-age upperclassman nursing student.
- Not awarded in 2023
Jan’s Scholarship
- Savannah Giordano
- Natalie Kaczowka
- Ilvie Karafili
- Anna Kovats
- Rebeka Krochmal
- Sebastian Lara
- Lauren Laughlin
- Marina Malku
- Amanda Przybylski
- Olivia Rill
- Jessica Rodriguez
- Michelle Sandoval
- Sheila Marie Sestoso
- Hannah Tibbetts
- Gracie Wasmond
Dr. Rach Khanna Endowed Scholarship
- Courtney Zygadto
Joyce Marilyn Huttman Meyer Scholarship
- June Bering
Klein Scholarship
- Fhel Vince Mejia
- Mina Mizoguchi
- Arielle Petrunic
- Alaisia Hunt
Schaible Scholarship
- Kaseyleen Bernardo
- Alexandria Garcia
- Andrea Guadarrama
Sharon Lyn and Nursing Alumni Legacy Scholarships
- Dominika Zak
Sprandel Scholarship
- Faith Walsh
Diane Tyrrell Clinical Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time nursing student.
- Morgan Ogunleye
Wallace W and Tonita M Reifsteck Endowed Scholarship
- Soromtobechukwu Obiomachukwu Uzondu
- Ada Woznicki
Robert J. Clark Scholarship in Philosophy
This is awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate(s) major in philosophy. Scholarship recipients are measured by their performance in the major courses in philosophy, the likelihood of being a solid candidate for graduate education in philosophy, and their passion for and service to the field.
- Elizabeth F. Hynes
- Lukas Munoz
30th Annual Earl C. Swallow Chairperson’s Book Award in Physics
This award is given to junior or senior physics majors who show outstanding promise and achievement.
- Jordan Northrop
Outstanding Political Science Major of the Year
- Ericka Creek
The David S. Lindberg Mock Trial Award
Dr. David S. Lindberg was a valued member of the Elmhurst University community for 40 years. From 1967 when he joined the faculty until his retirement in 2007, he served the college in a variety of roles, most notably as chair of political science, pre-law advisor and director of the mock trial team. He inspired students and colleagues alike with the breadth of his knowledge, his expertise in political philosophy and law, and his passion for teaching.
- Emily Leonard
Psychology Department Recognition Awards
The psychology department recognition award is given to juniors and seniors who have been voted by the psychology faculty members as being outstanding students in areas of academic, service and research assistant experiences.
Seniors
- Rachel Banas
- Jeffrey Johnson
- Elizabeth Schweitzer
Juniors
- Angel Garcia
- Fariyal Khan
- Andrew Wormley
The Niebuhr Award for Academic Excellence in Religious Studies
This award recognizes the highest level of scholarship and academic achievement of a senior student who is a major in the department. Criteria for the award include membership in Theta Alpha Kappa (the national honor society for the study of religion) and a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 in religious studies courses.
- Benjamin Bollinger
Peter M. Blau Award in Sociology
Awarded to the outstanding graduating senior in sociology, the award is named in honor of Peter M. Blau ’42, Doctor of Humane Letters ’74, a leading figure in sociology throughout the second half of the 20th century. Dr. Blau made major contributions to the study of macrostructure, was one of the founders of the field of organizational sociology, and co-authored a study of the American occupational structure that transformed the study of social inequality and social mobility.
- Wesley Nay
C.C. Arends Scholarship
The late C.C. Arends, emeritus professor and former chair of the Department of Speech Communication, established two scholarships for students majoring in speech communication or theatre. The scholarships are granted on the basis of the applicants’ participation in speech activities.
Michael and Wilma Delaney Theatre Scholarship
Kristin Spangler Memorial Scholarship
Theatre Leadership Scholarships
Theatre Talent Scholarships
Tony Noice Scholarship
Nominees for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition
- Not awarded in 2021, 2022 or 2023
LMDA/KCACTF Student Dramaturgy Award Competition
- Not awarded in 2021, 2022 or 2023
Region III Certificate of Merit
- Not awarded in 2021, 2022 or 2023
Abner S. Ganet Scholarship for Urban Studies
Established in 1985 by family and friends to recognize Ganet’s services as mayor of the City of Elmhurst. It recognizes good scholarship from an urban studies program major.
- Javier Gloria
Andrew K. Prinz Scholarship
Established in 1990 by urban studies program alumni to recognize Prinz’s initiation and development of the interdisciplinary program. It recognizes good scholarship from an urban studies major.
- Wesley Nay
Annual World Languages, Literatures and Cultures Award for Excellence
Generally given to a Junior or Senior, this award recognizes a student whose academic excellence and commitment to the field of study best exemplify the values and mission of the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. It includes a cash prize, certificate of recognition, and gift from the faculty.
- Dominick Lullo
- Jill Kammerer
Annual World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Scholarship for Continued Study
This stipend is awarded to a Sophomore or Junior who has demonstrated a love for the study of world languages and cultures and the ability to collaborate with and support their peers while representing the values and mission of the Department. The recipient must intend to return to the university the following year to continue their language study.
- Daniela Ruelas