Academic Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes
2003 Recipients
GEORGE H. ACHESON & GRASS FOUNDATION PRIZE IN NEUROSCIENCE
Established in 1992 by a gift from the Grass Foundation. This prize is given 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.
Aurora Quaye, 2003
ALUMNI PRIZE IN THE HISTORY OF ART
This prize was established by Wesleyan alumni/ae and is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated special aptitude in the history of art and who has made a substantive contribution to the major.
Rachel Schwartz, 2003
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ANALYTICAL AWARD
This award is given for excellence in analytical chemistry.
Nicholas Blondin, 2004
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CONNECTICUT VALLEY SECTION AWARD
This award is given for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.
Christos Kaimakliotis, 2003
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD
This award is given for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.
Mariam Kabir, 2003
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.
Avishek Chatterjee, 2006
BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG -- CONNECTICUT SISTER STATE EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE
A grant for one academic year's study at a university in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, administered by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
Matthew Bauder, Graduate Student
Thea Pratt, 2003
Anne Wellmer, Graduate Student
BALDWIN FELLOWSHIP
Established in 1952 by family and friends of Horace Reed Baldwin of the 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.
Jenny Gassman-Pines, 2003
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.
Adam Papallo, 2003
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.
Vida Long, 2003
Maria Nankova, 2005
Celia Reddick, 2006
BRADLEY PRIZE
The gift of Stanley David Wilson 1909, in memory of Professor Walker Parke Bradley, to the senior or junior who excels in chemistry and particularly in special original work.
Christos Kaimakliotis, 2003
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.
Johnathan Adler, 2003
Tricia Homer, 2003
Stuart Sherman, 2003
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.
William Cushing, 2003
PROFESSOR SAMUEL HUGH BROCKUNIER PRIZE
Awarded to best final essay on a social studies topic by a student in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.
No Award Given
BRUNER FRESHMAN IMPROVEMENT PRIZE
The gift of William Evans Bruner 1888, to the student whose second-semester first-year record shows the greatest relative improvement over that of the first semester.
Amanda Garcia, 2005
BUTLER PRIZE
Established in 1991 in honor of Emeritus Professor of History Jeffrey E. Butler. Awarded annually by the History Department to deserving history majors for honors theses in Third World history.
Rebecca Cohen, 2003
BUTTERFIELD PRIZE
Established by the Class of 1967, 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, eleventh president of Wesleyan University.
Colleen Galbraith, 2003
Michael Lewis, 2003
Joseph Wender, 2003
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.
Jenny Gassman-Pines, 2003
Ross Middleton, 2003
CAPRA PRIZE
Established in 1983 to honor Frank Capra, Hon. '81, the great American film director whose collected papers are in the Wesleyan Cinema Archives. The prize is awarded this year to an undergraduate senior film that is outstanding.
Marc Longenecker, 2003
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.
Laura Goldblatt, 2006
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.
Christos Kaimakliotis, 2003
CLEE SCHOLARSHIP
Established by friends and associates of Gilbert Harrison Clee '35, 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.
Max Mishler, 2004
DR. NEIL CLENDENINN PRIZE
Established in 1991 by George Thornton '91 and David Derryck '93 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 '71.
Collisha Wright, 2003
COLE PRIZE
Established through the gift of George Henry Walker '81, in the memory of Charles Edward Cole. Awarded to the first-year student who shows the greatest ability in fiction or nonfiction writing.
Benjamin Fels, 2006
Margaret Melville, 2006
Elizabeth Wolff, 2006
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.
No Award Given
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 '48, 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.
Luke Tunnicliffe, 2004
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 Cooper. Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964), author of A Voice From the South, 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.
Nina Barrett, 2003
CRC AWARD
To an outstanding first-year chemistry student, based on grades in organic chemistry over the interval of the current academic year.
Avishek Chatterjee, 2006
Garikai Govati, 2006
CUSHING PRIZE
In memory of Frank Hamilton Cushing, 19th-century anthropologist, awarded each spring to the student who, in the judgment of the faculty of the Department of Anthropology, has written the most splendid paper in any area of anthropology during the preceding 12-month period.
No Award Given
DACOR FELLOWSHIP
Awarded by the DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired) Bacon House Foundation to support a Wesleyan senior who is an American citizen and who will be engaged in the study of international affairs towards a Master's Degree at a recognized institution of higher learning in the United States.
No Award Given
DAVENPORT PRIZE
Established in 1948 by the gift of Ernest W. Davenport in honor of his brother, Frederick Morgan Davenport 1889, for excellence shown by seniors in the field of government and politics.
Andrew Cohen, 2003
Margaret Murphy Haglund, 2003
Peter Harvey, 2003
Adam Silver, 2003
Christopher Strunk, 2003
DENISON AWARD
Awarded to a graduate student for outstanding accomplishment in Biology.
Karen Gilliams-Francis, Graduate Student
DORCHESTER PRIZE
Established through the gift of Daniel Dorchester, Class of 1874. Awarded for the best thesis submitted to the English Department.
Jason England, 2003
Wei Hsin Gui, 2003
W. E. B. DUBOIS PRIZE
The W.E.B. Dubois Prize for academic excellence in African American studies is awarded annually to a student majoring in that field.
Mayuran Tiruchelvam, 2003
DUTCHER PRIZE
Established by gift of Arthur A. Vanderbilt 1910, in honor of Professor George Matthew Dutcher, for highest excellence in the Department of History.
William Cushing, 2003
Peter Mann, 2003
THE KEVIN ECHART MEMORIAL BOOK PRIZE
The Kevin Echart Memorial Book Prize will be 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 and seek to foster in the students of the College of Letters.
Katherine Halper, 2003
Alexander Kitnick, 2003
Manuel Rosaldo, 2003
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.
Emilia Campbell, 2005
Daniel Dykes, 2006
FREEMAN PRIZE
Established in 1975 by Mansfield Freeman, Class of 1916. Awarded annually to a senior for excellence in East Asian studies.
Helen Findley, 2003
Wei Hsin Gui, 2003
FRENCH GOVERNMENT TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP
A one-year assistantship for teaching English at a lyc�e in France, administered by the Institute for International Education (New York).
Rebecca Band, 2003
BEULAH FRIEDMAN PRIZE
This prize recognizes work of outstanding achievement by a student in the history of art. The prize will be awarded to a member of the senior class.
Anna Seastrand, 2003
FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD GRANT
Awarded by the United States Department of Education to fund individual doctoral students to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six to twelve months.
To be announced
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.
Justin Gundlach, 2003
Laura Raducha-Grace, 2003
Ian Eagleson, Graduate Student (Alternate)
GAY, LESBIAN, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES PRIZE
Donated by the Wesleyan Gay and Lesbian Alumnae/i 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.
Julia Marcus, 2003
GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE FELLOWSHIP
At least one fellowship per year for study at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany was 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.
Laura Raducha-Grace, 2003
GERMAN PEDAGOGICAL EXCHANGE SERVICE ASSISTANTSHIP/FULBRIGHT GRANT
A one year teaching apprenticeship in Germany.
Vida Long, 2003
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.
Spencer Merolla, 2003
David Walker, 2003
AKIVA GOLDSMAN PRIZE IN SCREENWRITING
Awarded to the graduating film studies major who has written the best full-length screenplay.
Ariana Mufson, 2003
Sarah Shepard, 2003
THE 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.
No Award Given
GRAHAM PRIZE
The gift of James Chandler Graham '90, awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in natural science.
Gabriel Popkin, 2003
Daniel Sloan, 2003
Shenyi Wu, 2003
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.
Peter Hagan, 2003
Matthew Kushner, 2003
Eric Silver, 2003
HALLOWELL PRIZE
Established by friends and associates of Burton C. Hallowell '36, 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.
Elizabeth Hoffecker, 2003
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.
Sajjadur Rahman, 2003
HAWK PRIZE
The gift of Philip B. Hawk 1898, as a memorial to his wife, Gladys, to the students who have done the most effective work in biochemistry.
Colin Aitken, 2003
Poh Choo How, 2003
Laura Raducha-Grace, 2003
Mark Umbarger, 2003
Pauline Wyrembak, 2003
HEALTH EDUCATION PRIZE
This prize is 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.
John Templeton, 2003
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.
Souleymane Ba, 2003
Nakgyun Im, 2004
Malik McClean, 2003
Kate Nattrass, 2003
THE 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.
Grace Sumner, 2003
HAROLD JOSEPH HOLT PRIZE
As a part of the Wesleyan-Dana Summer Intern Program, this prize is awarded to a student working for the government, an advocacy group, or in the public sector.
Lauren Kemper, 2004
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.
Anna Christensen, 2003
Sajjadur Rahman, 2003
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.
Jason England, 2003
Robert Schoenbeck, 2004
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.
Abraham Walker, 2003
INGRAHAM PRIZE
The gift of Robert Seney Ingraham 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.
Dina Guth, 2004
Laurie Shaner, 2003
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.
Dewanto Gunawan, 2003
Nicole Piechowski, 2003
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.
Avishek Chatterjee, 2006
Daniel Schlauch, 2006
Liang Zhao, 2006
KEASBEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded by the Keasby Memorial Foundation on the basis of academic excellence and a strong record of extracurricular participation for two years of graduate study in England.
No Award Given
P. L. KELLAM PRIZE
Established in memory of Priscilla L. Kellam '83 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.
Joo Im Moon, 2003
BARRY KIEFER PRIZE
In memory of Barry I. Kiefer to celebrate outstanding graduating Ph.D. students in Biology and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Haiyuan Ding, Graduate Student
Pavithra Vivekanand, Graduate Student
KINGSLEY FELLOWSHIP
The gift of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Kingsley in 1964 in memory of their son, David, Jr., Class of 1964. Awarded to a graduating senior for graduate study here or abroad, on the basis of scholarship, character, contribution to and appreciation of Wesleyan.
No Award Given
LEAVELL MEMORIAL PRIZE:
Established in 1992 in memory of Robert Leavell '80 and Nancy Leavell '82.
Music: Awarded annually to a senior who has done outstanding work in music, and whose work manifests the ideals of the Wesleyan Music Department's program in World Music.
Micah Silver, 2003
Film: Awarded annually to a senior film student who has done outstanding work in the major.
David Laub, 2003
Marc Longenecker, 2003
LEONARD PRIZE
Given in 1917 in memory of William Day Leonard 1878, by his friends. Awarded annually by the faculty to one of three undergraduates nominated by the College Body who is thought to exemplify the highest standards of character and performance in his or her campus life.
Kavita Ketwaroo, 2003
LEVY-SPIRA PRIZE
Awarded for distinction in Latin American studies. It was established in 1992 in memory of Eduardo Levy-Spira '82, by his family and friends.
Jamie Fudacz, 2003
Robin Ghertner, 2003
LIMBACH PRIZE
Established in l966 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.
Alison Wortman, 2003
LIPSKY PRIZE
The gift of the Reverend and Mrs. Bailey G. Lipsky in memory of their son, Francis Jules Lipsky, of the Class of 1931, to the member of the choir possessing in the highest degree unfailing kindliness, quiet dignity, and brilliant scholarship.
Jennifer Vega, 2003
LITTELL PRIZE
The gift of Franklin Bowers Littell 1891, for excellence in one or more advanced courses in astronomy.
Laura Chomiuk, 2003
Jessica Werk, 2003
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.
No Award Given
ROBERT S. LYND PRIZE
Awarded to a student for the Sociology department thesis.
Jessica Melia, 2003
Sarah Norr, 2003
JOHN W. MACY SUMMER INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Established by friends and colleagues of John W. Macy '38, the award goes 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.
Emily Gupta, 2004
MANN PRIZE
Established in memory of Albert Mann 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.
Catherine Chandler, 2003
Leila Forman, 2003
Jamie Fudacz, 2003
MARTIUS YELLOW AWARD
Awarded for excellence in organic synthesis.
Jovan Alston, 2004
Mark Umbarger, 2003
ROGER MAYNARD AWARD
A memorial award to that senior scholar-athlete who best exemplifies the spirit, accomplishments, and humility of Roger Maynard '37, former trustee.
Caitlin Snow, 2003
Gregory Thomas, 2003
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.
Kristin Fuller, 2004
MELLON FELLOWSHIPS
A national program that provides sizable scholarships for graduate study in the humanities in preparation for a career in teaching.
No Award Given
MEYER PRIZE
Established in 1991 in honor of Emeritus Professor of History Donald B. Meyer. Awarded annually by the History Department to deserving history majors for honors theses in American history.
Susanna Shaw, 2003
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 Theater Department. 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.
Masai McDougall, 2004
JANINA MONTERO PRIZE
Awarded annually to a Latino student with financial need 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.
Litania Colon, 2003
Jesenia Santana, 2003
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/ae 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.
Lauren Kirchner, 2003
Lillian Skove, 2004
Alexa Steinberg, 2004
NEEDLER PRIZE
Established by Sophie Needler, in memory of her husband, Bennett Needler. To be awarded annually to one or two graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in Hebrew or Jewish studies.
David Henschke, 2003
Heather Miller, 2003
CAROL B. OHMANN MEMORIAL PRIZE
Awarded for the best senior thesis and essay in Women's studies.
Joanne Alcantara, 2003
Anna Christensen, 2003
Simca Horwitz, 2003
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.
Paul Brunick, 2006
Jeremiah Friedman, 2005
Sophie Ricks, 2005
Roslyn Ross, 2004
Luke Tunnicliffe, 2004
Evan Williams, 2005
OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
This award is given to the senior theater major who, through his or her work in the Theater Department, has done a significant service in the community.
Andrea Wilson, 2003
PARKER PRIZE
Established in 1870 by the Reverend John Parker, Trustee 1859-71. Awarded to a sophomore or junior who excels in public speaking.
Kendra Rosa, 2004
Shun Man Tsang, 2004
PEIRCE PRIZE
Awarded in successive years for excellence in biology, chemistry, and geology.
Poh Choo How, 2003
Daniel Sloan, 2003
PETERSON FELLOWSHIPS
Established in 1963 by bequest of William Harold Peterson 1907, for graduate study in biochemistry at Wesleyan.
Haiyuan Ding, Graduate Student
Lihong Jiang, Graduate Student
Rajesh Nagarajan, Graduate Student
Ying Zhao, Graduate Student
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.
To Be Announced
PLUKAS PRIZE
This prize is given to a graduating economics senior. It is to be applied toward summer expenses, during which period the student will work under the supervision of a faculty adviser to convert an honors essay or term research paper into a publishable article. The expectation is that the article, ordinarily co-authored with a faculty member, will be submitted to an academic journal for publication and will note that support has been provided by the Plukas Prize Fund at Wesleyan. The recipient will be chosen by the department faculty in economics. If no suitable candidate applies in any given year, the award will not be made and the prize amount will be available for future recipients.
Thomas Bridges, 2003
Denny Lie, 2003
Nuanphan Maithongdee, 2003
Jonathan Selter, 2003
PLUKAS TEACHING APPRENTICE AWARD
Teaching apprentice(s) for each semester with the highest academic average in economics.
Souleymane Ba, 2003
Michael Barrett, 2004
Thomas Bridges, 2003
Linda Caparyan, 2004
Grace Chu, 2005
Adam Diamond, 2003
Sephirah Feinberg, 2005
Vanessa Goh, 2004
Tracy Honhart, 2006
Stephen Lee, 2004
Denny Lie, 2003
Seth Low-Tufo, 2005
Devonne Miggins, 2004
Adam Minson, 2003
Kumar Nair, 2005
George Obulutsa, 2003
Shilpa Reddy, 2003
Rebecca Solow, 2004
John Taveras, 2004
Gregory Thomas, 2003
Paul Williams, 2003
Stephen Yuen, 2004
GWEN LIVINGSTON POKORA PRIZE
Established in 1993, this prize will be awarded annually to the outstanding undergraduate student in music composition.
Robert Demisch, 2003
Jesse Karlsberg, 2003
Charles Looker, 2003
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.
No Award Given
REED PRIZE
Established in 1968 by Leon Reed and his sons, S. Chadwick '41, and Dr. Victor Reed, in memory of Mrs. Sophie Reed, for the best poem or group of poems.
Ross Middleton, 2003
Alexandra Smith, 2003
RICE PRIZE
Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a senior.
Joshua Daniels, 2003
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.
Kerem Levitas, 2003
Daniel Tyre-Karp, 2003
ROBERTSON PRIZE
Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a sophomore and a junior.
Hoan Bui Dang, 2005
Stephen Becker, 2005 (Honorable Mention)
Gwyneth Harrison-Shermoen, 2005 (Honorable Mention)
Jiatao Wang, 2005 (Honorable Mention)
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.
Vincent Buccola, 2003
ROSS PRIZE
Established in 1979 as a gift of Steven J. Ross. Awarded annually for the best undergraduate film in the Film Studies Program.
Joseph Sousa, 2003
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.
Jamie Fudacz, 2003
Robin Ghertner, 2003
RULEWATER PRIZE
Awarded for outstanding reflection and writing on an interdisciplinary topic in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.
Richard King, 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.
Yingguang Frank Chan, 2003
Lee Coryell, 2003
Daniel Lerman, 2003
Jeremiah Tracy, 2003
SCOTT PRIZES
Established by Charles Scott, Jr., M.A. 1886, and trustee 1905-22, in memory of John Bell Scott 1881, for excellence in modern languages.
Asian Languages and Literatures
Wei Hsin Gui, 2003
Joshua Weeks, 2003
German
Katherine Sullivan, 2003
Romance Languages and Literatures
Katie Horowitz, 2003
Michael Mahoney, 2003
Jennifer Mercado, 2003
Melissa Schoenberg, 2003
William Shube, 2003
Paul Tortora, 2003
Russian Language and Literature
Sapna Desai, 2003
Sarah Mann, 2003
MARY AND JOHN SEASE PRIZE
Outstanding work in environmental science.
Kathryn Flynn, 2003
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.
Mariam Kabir, 2003
SENIOR PRIZE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Awarded for excellence in computer science to a senior.
Joshua Blumenstock, 2003
Daniel Gillick, 2003
FRANCES M. SHENG PRIZE
Awarded for excellence in Chinese language and excellence in Japanese language.
Daniel King, 2003
Joo Im Moon, 2003
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
Margaret Greenwood, 2003
Mathematics
Sohrab Shahshahani, 2006
Liang Zhao, 2006
RAE SHORTT PRIZE
Established in memory of Rae M. Shortt. This prize is awarded to a junior for excellence in mathematics.
No Award Given
SAMUEL C. SILIPO PRIZE
Awarded annually for the most valuable player(s) of the Wesleyan Orchestra.
Nicholas Tranchina, 2003
SILVERMAN PRIZE
Established by gift of Elisha Adelbert Silverman '22, and awarded to a member of the junior or senior class for excellence in chemistry.
Mira Kistler, 2003
Naveed Naeem, 2003
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.
Peter Harvey, 2003
Margaret Murphy Haglund, 2003
ANNIE SONNENBLICK WRITING AWARD
Established by the family of the late Annie Sonnenblick '80 in 1992 as a complement to the annual Annie Sonnenblick Memorial 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.
Amy Meyerson, 2004
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.
Adriel Gerard, 2003
Caroline Richardson, 2003
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 honor of William Spurrier III, chaplain and Hedding Professor of Moral Science and Religion, Emeritus.
Elizabeth King, 2003
THORNDIKE PRIZE
Established by gift of Elizabeth Moulton Thorndike in memory of her husband, Edward Lee Thorndike 1895, for excellence in psychology.
Glenda Etwaroo, 2003
Raymund Patrick Lao, 2003
Amy Greenwood, 2003
ELIZABETH VERVEER TISHLER PRIZE
Established in 1981 by a gift from Mrs. Tishler.
Art: Awarded annually for an outstanding senior exhibition in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography or ceramics.
Elizabeth Laser, 2003
Joshua Weeks, 2003
Music: Established in 1981 and 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.
Haejung Park, 2004
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.
Congju Chen, Graduate Student
Helen Josephine, Graduate Student
THE SHU TOKITA PRIZE
The Shu Tokita Prize, established by friends and relatives of Shu Tokita '84, will be awarded to students of color majoring in literature, and in area studies with a focus on literature, who are in need of financial assistance. The recipient will be selected on the basis of his or her financial need and commitment to the study of literature. Awarded to one student for the remainder of his or her time at Wesleyan, the prize is $1,500 per year.
Christie Kim, 2004
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.
Lauren Briskin, 2003
Jessie Donovan-Kaloust, 2003
TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
A national competition funded by the United States government, which provides scholarships for graduate study to juniors who have outstanding leadership potential and intend to pursue careers in public service.
No Award Given
VANGUARD PRIZE
Established by black alumni/ae 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.
Michael Lewis, 2003
Shana Simmons, 2003
WALKLEY PRIZE
Two prizes, the gift of Webster Rogers Walkley of the Class of 1860, in memory of David Hart Walkley 1878, for excellence in psychology. Awarded to those juniors and seniors who present the best reports or work embodying original research.
Rachel Krasnow, 2003
Cecily Mitchell, 2003
Julie Stankiewicz, 2003
Neville Williams, 2003
WATSON FELLOWSHIPS
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.
Joshua Blumenstock, 2003
WELLER PRIZE
The gift of Mrs. LeRoy Weller, in memory of her husband, LeRoy Weller 1899, to the student having the highest academic average for the sophomore year.
Anthony Attiogbe, 2004
Alexandra Sedlovskiy, 2004
WESLEYAN BLACK ALUMNI COUNCIL MEMORIAL PRIZE
Established in 1986 by the Wesleyan Black Alumni Council in memory of deceased black alumni/ae. The prize provides a summer stipend to support a deserving student engaged in independent study or community service related to the concerns of black people.
Misa Dayson, 2005
Desmond Serrette, 2005
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.
Lauren Ross-Miller, 2004
Michael Heald, 2003 (Honorable Mention)
Marisa LaScala, 2003 (Honorable Mention)
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.
Ilana Cohn, 2004
M. G. WHITE PRIZE
Awarded annually for the best thesis submitted in American studies.
Jeremy Saucier, 2003
Matthew Schwarzfeld, 2003
Sarah Seidman, 2003
WHITE FELLOWSHIP
Awarded for excellence in government and history.
Government
Andrew Cohen, 2003
History
Selina Ellis, 2004
Mary Graham, 2004
Dael Norwood, 2004
WHITE PRIZE
Established in 1942 by Horace Glenn White, Jr. '33, and increased in 1943 by friends in his memory. Awarded for advanced undergraduate study in economics.
Jon Russel Antonio, 2003
Souleymane Ba, 2003
Elizabeth Bell, 2004
Thomas Bridges, 2003
Linda Caparyan, 2004
Michael Carim, 2003
Liman Hu, 2004
Michael Leonard, 2003
Denny Lie, 2003
Nuanphan Maithongdee, 2003
Takanori Nagatomo, 2004
Tin Man Pau, 2003
Shilpa Reddy, 2003
Jonathan Selter, 2003
Daniel Sloan, 2003
Alan Tu, 2003
Shenyi Wu, 2003
Stephen Yuen, 2004
WILDE PRIZE
Established in 1963 by Frazer B. Wilde, LL.D. '58, awarded to a junior or senior for excellence in economics.
Tin Man Pau, 2003
WINCHESTER FELLOWSHIP
Established in 1938, in memory of Professor Caleb Thomas Winchester, by his widow. Awarded to Wesleyan graduates for postgraduate work in English.
David Agruss, 1991
Jill Rappoport, 2000
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.
Vanessa Carbonell, 2003
Lauren Kirchner, 2003