Academic Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes

2010 Recipients

 

George H. Acheson and Grass Foundation Prize in Neuroscience

Established in 1992 by a gift from the Grass Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate in the Neuroscience and Behavior Program who demonstrates excellence in the program and who also shows promise for future contributions in the field of neuroscience.

Elizabeth Litvina 2010
Arielle Tolman 2010

Alumni Prize in the History of Art

Established by Wesleyan alumni and awarded to a senior who has demonstrated special aptitude in the history of art and who has made a substantive contribution to the major.

Whitten Overby 2010
Alexandra Provo 2010

American Chemical Society Analytical Award

Awarded for excellence in analytical chemistry.

Boris Sheludko 2011

American Chemical Society Connecticut Valley Section Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Colleen Carpenter 2010

American Institute of Chemists Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Samuel Tomich 2010

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.

Katherine Marcus 2013

Baden-W�rttemberg―Connecticut Sister State Exchange

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

Linnea Damer 2010
Heather Stanton 2010

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.

Chia Wei Hsu 2010
Mei Chai Zheng 2010

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.

Matthew Alexander 2012
James Gardner 2013
Katherine Wolf 2012

Bradley Prize

The gift of Stanley David Wilson, Class of 1909, in memory of Professor Walker Parke Bradley, to the senior or junior who excels in chemistry and particularly in special original work.

Justin Bours 2010
Colleen Carpenter 2010

Bridge Builder Award

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

Allyson Chung 2010

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.

Vernie Chia 2011
Mytheos Holt 2010

Professor Samuel Hugh Brockunier Prize

Awarded for the best final essay on a social studies topic by a student in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.

Joel Backon M.A.L.S.
Suzy Taraba M.A.L.S.

Christopher Brodigan Fund Award

Established in memory of Christopher Brodigan, a Wesleyan student who died in an accident in his frosh year. The Fund pays tribute to Christopher's deep interest in Africa and to the public service he provided through teaching in Botswana prior to entering Wesleyan. Awarded to graduating seniors and recent graduates who plan to pursue public service or research in Africa.

Michael Frank 2008
Alexandra Klass 2010
Arielle Tolman 2010

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.

Miriam Leshin 2010
Mariel Matze 2010

Bruner Freshman Improvement Prize

The gift of William Evans Bruner, Class of 1888, to the student whose second-semester first-year record shows the greatest relative improvement over that of the first semester.

Elaine Chan 2012

Butler Prize

Established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Jeffrey D. Butler, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in Third World History.

Nina Wasserman 2010

Butterfield Prize

Established by the Class of 1967 and awarded to the graduating senior who has exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, intellectual commitment and concern for the Wesleyan community shown by Victor Lloyd Butterfield, 11th president of the University.

Peter Hull 2010
Arielle Tolman 2010

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.

Susanna Myrseth 2010

Frank Capra Prize

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

Peter Binswanger 2010

Cardinal Crest Award

Awarded to the member of the WSA who has given honor to his/her post on the WSA or one of its committees through his/her leadership, and has selflessly served the greater interest of the Wesleyan student body.

Michael Pernick 2010

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.

Miriam Kwietniewska 2013

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.

Ernest Sliwinski 2010

Clee Scholarship

Established by friends and associates of Gilbert Harrison Clee, Class of 1935, late president of the Board of Trustees. Awarded annually to a member of the 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.

Darren Thomason 2011

Dr. Neil Clendeninn Prize

Established in 1991 by George Thornton, Class of 1991 and David Derryck, Class of 1993, for the African American student who has achieved academic excellence in biology and/or molecular biology and biochemistry. This student must have completed his or her sophomore year and in that time have exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, and concern for the Wesleyan community as shown by Dr. Neil Clendeninn, Class of 1971.

Camara Awkward-Rich 2011

Cole Prize

Established through the gift of George Henry Walker, Class of 1981, in the memory of Charles Edward Cole. Awarded to the first-year student who shows the greatest ability in fiction or nonfiction writing.

Rebecca Coven 2013
Piers Gelly 2013
Shelley Miller 2013
Marina Reza 2013
Benjamin Soloway 2013

Condil Award

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

Marjorie Rivera 2012

Herbert Lee Connelly Prize

Given in 1980 by Mabel Wells Connelly in the name of her husband, member of the Class of 1909, and alumni secretary, 1924-56. Supplemented by friends, relatives, and sons Hugh Wells and Theodore Sample, Class of 1948, the fund provides income to be awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate who demonstrates an interest in English literature and an unusual ability in nonfiction writing.

Kira Akerman 2010
Katherine Bascom 2010
Katherine Eyster 2010
Amanda Schwartz 2012
Rachel Schwerin 2010

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 Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964), author of A Voice From the South, who 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.

Alexis Sturdy 2010
Arielle Tolman 2010

CRC Award

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

Chuqiao Dong 2013
Scott Greene 2013

Davenport Prize

Established in 1948 by the gift of Ernest W. Davenport in honor of his brother, Frederick Morgan Davenport, Class of 1889, for excellence shown by seniors in the field of government and politics.

Matthew Givner 2010
Evan Perkoski 2010
Elizabeth Trammell 2010

Dorchester Prize

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

Susanna Myrseth 2010
Joanna Roberts 2010

W.E.B. DuBois Prize

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

Alexis Horan 2010

Dutcher Prize

Established by gift of Arthur A. Vanderbilt, Class of 1910, in honor of Professor George Matthew Dutcher, for highest excellence in the Department of History.

Anna Mageras 2010
Isaac Meyer 2010

Kevin Echart Memorial Book Prize

Awarded to the graduating College of Letters senior who best exemplifies the intellectual curiosity and range, the pleasure in colloquy, the capacity for admiration and skepticism, and the moral seriousness and love of books that we honored in our late colleague Kevin Echart and seek to foster in the students of the College of Letters.

Brendan McEntee 2010
Margaret McFee 2010
Nathan Whelan-Morin 2010

Exceptional Program Award

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

Ujamma

William Firshein Prize

Awarded to the graduating MB&B student who has contributed the most to the interests and character of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department.

Samantha Schilit 2010

First-Year Leadership Award

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

Joseph O'Donnell 2013

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.

Alexa Chiappetta 2013
Hyunjin Cho 2013
Valerie Eldridge 2013
Emma Paine 2012

Freeman Prize

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

Youlieguo Zhou 2010

Beulah Friedman Prize

This prize recognizes work of outstanding achievement by a student in the history of art. The prize is awarded to a member of the senior class.

Meera Bhardwaj 2010
Jeffrey Katzin 2010

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.

Melina Aguilar 2010
Tess Eisenhart 2010
Garrett Field GRAD
Devon Golaszewski 2008
Asa Horvitz 2010
Diana Hubbell 2010
Danny Landau 2010
Anne Rosenthal 2010

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.

Garrett Field GRAD

Gay, Lesbian, and Sexuality Studies Prize

Donated by the Wesleyan Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association (GALA), this prize is awarded annually to that undergraduate who has done the best research and writing on a subject in gay, lesbian, and sexuality studies.

Emily Meyer 2010

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.

Sarah Flynn 2010
Stephen Lazer 2005
John McNeil 2008
Kohei Saito 2009

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.

Brendan Conuel 2010
Susanna Myrseth 2010

Akiva Goldsman Prize in Screenwriting

Awarded to the graduating film studies major who has written the best full-length screenplay in the Department of Film Studies.

David Kongstvedt 2010

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.

Joel Specter 2011

Graham Prize

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

Alison Hardy 2010
Chia Wei Hsu 2010
Megan Hughes 2010
Samuel Kachuck 2010
Samuel Kurtis 2010

James T. Gutmann Field Studies Scholarship

Established in 2007 by Lisette Cooper �81, to honor her former professor and mentor, Prof. James T. Gutmann. Awarded to an especially promising major in Earth & Environmental Sciences to support geologic field research expected to lead to a senior honors thesis.

Rebecca Snelling 2012

Hallowell Prize

Established by friends and associates of Burton C. Hallowell, Class of 1936, former professor of economics and executive vice president of the University. Awarded annually to an outstanding senior in the study of social science, as determined by the governing board of the Public Affairs Center.

Jake Zuehl 2010

Sarah Hannah Prize

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

Susanna Myrseth 2010

Hawk Prize

The gift of Philip B. Hawk, Class of 1898, as a memorial to his wife, Gladys, to the students who have done the most effective work in biochemistry.

Jordan Brown 2010
Samuel Cohen 2010
Alison Hardy 2010
Samuel Kurtis 2010
Samantha Schilit 2010

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.

Damien Lally 2010
Stephanie Quainoo 2010
Miguel Ramirez 2010

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.

Mark McCloughan 2010
Ariela Rotenberg 2010

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.

Rebecca Loomis 2010
D'or Seifer 2010

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.

Matthew Bernstein 2011
Emily Chew 2010
Barbara Fenig 2011
Susanna Myrseth 2010
Jonathan Patten 2011
Alexander Roy 2011
Stephanie Ullmann 2011

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.

Karina Maravelias 2010

Ingraham Prize

The gift of Robert Seney Ingraham, Class of 1888, and his wife, for excellence in New Testament Greek or, in years when a course in that subject is not given, for excellence in a course in Greek elective for juniors and seniors.

Stephen Grodski 2010
Allison House 2011

Jessup Prize

Awarded to two undergraduates each year who are deemed to show the greatest talent and promise for even greater excellence in sculpture, printmaking, architecture, photography, painting, or drawing. The prize is given in memory of Pauline Jessup, a noted interior designer, who practiced her craft for over 60 years throughout the United States. Mrs. Jessup was noted for her unerring eye, her extraordinarily refined taste, and her steadfast commitment to her clients�many of whom she served over three generations. The award is determined by the Department of Art and Art History.

Yang Li 2010
Patrick Serr 2010
Gregory James 2010

Johnston Prize

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

Guy Geyer 2013
Huitao Zhu 2013

P. L. Kellam Prize

Established in memory of Priscilla L. Kellam, Class of 1983, by her husband. Awarded annually to a senior woman, under the age of 25, who has majored in East Asian Studies and has traveled or plans to travel to China to further her studies.

Linnea Damer 2010

Barry Kiefer Prize

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

Nidhi Pathak GRAD

Leavell Memorial Prize―Film

Awarded annually to a senior film student who has done outstanding work in the major, and who best reflects the departmental goals of citizenship, scholarship, and the wedding of theory and practice.

Peter Binswanger 2010
Maegan Houang 2010

Leavell Memorial Prize―Music

Awarded annually to a senior who has done outstanding work in music, and whose work manifests the ideals of the World Music Program in the Department of Music.

Wing Cheng 2010

Leonard Prize

Given in 1917 in memory of William Day Leonard, Class of 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.

Leah Lucid 2010

Levy-Spira Prize

Awarded for distinction in Latin American studies. Established in 1992 in memory of Eduardo Levy-Spira, Class of 1982, by his family and friends.

Jenny Ajl 2010

Limbach Prize

Established in 1966 by Russell T. Limbach, professor of art, in memory of his wife, Edna Limbach. Awarded annually to the student who has contributed the most imaginative, generous, thoughtful, and understanding social service to the people of the City of Middletown and/or the Wesleyan community.

Meera Bhardwaj 2010
Emily Troll 2010

Lipsky Prize

The gift of the Reverend and Mrs. Bailey G. Lipsky in memory of their son, Francis Jules Lipsky, Class of 1931, to the member of the choir possessing in the highest degree unfailing kindliness, quiet dignity, and brilliant scholarship.

Hansel Tan 2010

Littell Prize

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

Emily Leiner 2010

Robert S. Lynd Award

Established by the Department of Sociology to honor Robert S. Lynd, distinguished scholar. Awarded annually to students who have written the best scholarly papers in sociology in the previous year.

Andrea Domanick 2010
Arielle Tolman 2010

John W. Macy Summer Internship in Public Administration

Established by friends and colleagues of John W. Macy, Class of 1938. Awarded to the junior who most clearly exemplifies, in the decision of the selection committee, the characteristics associated with John Macy: high intellectual ability, a capacity for sustained effort in difficult tasks, strong ethical standards, an ingrained sense of duty, and a commitment to public service as a worthy career.

Alison Cies 2011
Anjana Rimal 2011
Fanny Valentin 2011
Maxwell Yurkofsky 2011

Mann Prize

Established in memory of Albert Mann, Class of 1906, devoted alumnus and faculty member, by his daughters and their families. Awarded annually to the senior(s) showing the most outstanding achievements in the Romance languages.

Alice Maggio 2010
Erin McCarthy 2010
Cara Sternberg 2010
Lauren Valentino 2010

Martius Yellow Award

Awarded for excellence in organic synthesis.

Hui Chang 2011
Noreen Nkosana 2011

Roger Maynard Award

A memorial award to that senior scholar-athlete who best exemplifies the spirit, accomplishments, and humility of Roger Maynard, Class of 1937, former trustee.

Joseph Kahan 2010
Elizabeth Kenworthy 2010
Clare Smith 2010
Keisuke Yamashita 2010

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.

CaVar Reid 2011

Meyer Prize

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

Emma Teitelman 2010

Joan W. Miller Prize

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

Chan-young Yang 2010
Jake Zuehl 2010

Richard A. Miller Summer Internship Grant

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

William Monson 2011

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 Department of Theater. 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.

Marsha Jean-Charles 2011

Janina Montero Prize

Awarded annually to a Latino student who has promoted the health, visibility, and participation of the Latino community at Wesleyan. The individual should best exemplify personal integrity, leadership, and motivation; a strong interest in and knowledge of his or her background; and have maintained a high level of commitment to Wesleyan's academic and intellectual enterprise.

Noel Flores 2010
Katherine Rodriguez 2010

David Morgan Prize

To be awarded annually to the senior major or majors in CSS and/or the Department of History who best demonstrated the integrity and commitment to community that characterized David's 37 years of service to his College, his Department, and to the University.

Peter Lubershane 2010
Emma Van Susteren 2010

Peter Morgenstern-Clarren Social Justice Award

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

Mollie Lane
Allegra Stout 2012

Mosaic Award

This award recognizes the contribution(s) of a person or organization that has brought about cultural awareness and education on one or more of the following issues: race, ethnicity, culture and/or sexual orientation.

Wesleyan Students For Disability Rights

Geraldine J. Murphy Prize

Established in memory of Geraldine J. Murphy, who was the first woman hired as a full-time instructor at Wesleyan (1957), the first woman promoted to a tenured position, and the first woman promoted to the rank of full professor. The prize is endowed by alumni of the Wesleyan Master of Arts in Teaching program. Awarded to a student who has written an outstanding critical essay that focuses on short fiction or novels.

Loren Cappelson 2010
Alexandra Holachek 2010
Carlos Nugent 2011

National Board of Review Charlie Andrews Award

Established by the National Board of Review in memory of Charlie Andrews who was a pioneer in television writing and producing. Awarded to the student who has written the best history/theory thesis in the Film Studies Department.

Joshua Gordon 2010

Needler Prize

Established by Sophie Needler, in memory of her husband, Bennett Needler. Awarded annually to one or two graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in Hebrew or Jewish studies.

Amit Bob 2010
Zachary Levine 2010
Mark Procter 2010

NNK Award

Awarded for the best screenplay for an undergraduate film.

Robert Broadfoot 2010

Carol B. Ohmann Memorial Prize

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

Sarah Abbott 2010
Hannah Barber 2010
Alexis Horan 2010

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.

Angela Allan 2011
Patrick Cline 2012
Davy Knittle 2011
Emily Kossow 2011
Kennedy Odede 2012
Jared Radin 2012
Stephanie Ullmann 2011
Robert Wohl 2011
Andrew Zingg 2012

Outstanding Collaboration Award

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

Senior Class Officers

Parker Prize

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

Ali Chaudhry 2012
Rachel Tecott 2011

Peirce Prize

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

Gustav Seixas 2010

Emily White Pendleton Prize

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

Julie Lam 2010

Peterson Fellowships

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

Asmitha Lazarus GRAD
Andrew Moreno GRAD
Nidhi Pathak GRAD

Plukas Prize

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded to graduating economics seniors to be applied toward summer expenses, during which period each student will work under the supervision of a faculty adviser to convert an honors project into a publishable article.

Conner Brannen 2010
Alexander Gold 2010
Peter Hull 2010
John Jarvis 2010
Elias Leight 2010

Plukas Teaching Apprentice Award

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded for excellent service to the Economics Department as a teaching apprentice.

Mitchell Belkin, 2012
Arion Blas, 2011
Benjamin Cohen, 2010
Lillian Fesler, 2011
Alexander Gold, 2010
Jack Hoskins, 2012
Maegan Houang, 2010
James Hounsell, 2011
Samuel Kachuck, 2010
Kwan Yeung (Brian) Lau, 2012
Michael Mellow, 2010
Eunju Rho, 2012
Graham Richman, 2011
Mathew Stinson, 2012
Darren Thomason, 2011
Thomas Tsien, 2011
Margaret Vasu, 2012
Yun Wang, 2010
David Wei, 2012
Irina Zaitseva, 2010

Gwen Livingston Pokora Prize

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

Sylvia Ryerson 2010

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.

Heather Stanton 2010

Reed Prize

Established in 1968 by Leon Reed and his sons, S. Chadwick, Class of 1941, and Dr. Victor Reed, in memory of Mrs. Sophie Reed, for the best poem or group of poems.

Corey Dethier 2012
Davy Knittle 2011
Susanna Myrseth 2010
Leia Jane Zidel 2012

Rhodes Scholarship

Two years of study at Oxford University, awarded on the basis of high academic achievement, integrity of character, a spirit of unselfishness, respect for others, potential for leadership, and physical vigor.

Russell Perkins GRAD

Rice Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a senior.

Nathan Fieldsteel 2010

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.

Lorenzo Angelo Piccio 2010

Robertson Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a sophomore.

Kwan Yeung (Brian) Lau 2012
Zin Lin 2012
Julia Thomsen 2012

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.

Alexandra Holachek 2010

Stephen J. Ross Prize

Established in 1979 as a gift of Steven J. Ross of Warner Communications. Awarded annually for the best undergraduate film, digital, and/or virtual made in the Department of Film Studies.

Ting Liu 2010

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.

Chia Wei Hsu 2010
Anna Mageras 2010
Elizabeth Trammell 2010
Youliegou Zhou 2010
Jake Zuehl 2010

Rulewater Prize

Awarded for outstanding reflection and writing on an interdisciplinary topic in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.

Pamela Tatge M.A.L.S.
Mary Thompson M.A.L.S.

Robert Schumann Distinguished Student Award

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

Alexandra Provo 2010

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.

Olga Buzovetsky 2010
Anthony Christiano 2010
Alexa David 2010
Aivi Doan 2010
Jacob Litke 2010

Scott Prize―Asian Languages and Literatures

Established by Charles Scott Jr., M.A., Class of 1886, and trustee 1905-22, in memory of John Bell Scott 1881, for excellence in modern languages.

Johanna Galt 2010
Michael Lau 2010
Amy Lum 2010

Scott Prize―German Studies

Established by Charles Scott Jr., M.A., Class of 1886, and trustee 1905-22, in memory of John Bell Scott 1881, for excellence in modern languages.

Linnea Damer 2010

Scott Prize―Romance Languages and Literatures

Established by Charles Scott Jr., M.A., Class of 1886, and trustee 1905-22, in memory of John Bell Scott 1881, for excellence in modern languages.

Noel Flores 2010
Anne Rosenthal 2010
Ariela Rotenberg 2010
Gregory Storch 2010
Nathan Whelan-Morin 2010

Scott Prize―Russian and East European Studies

Established by Charles Scott Jr., M.A., Class of 1886, and trustee 1905-22, in memory of John Bell Scott 1881, for excellence in modern languages.

Jessica Wolfe 2011

Mary and John Sease Prize

Awarded for outstanding work in environmental science.

Sofia Oliver 2010

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.

Eniola Yeates 2010

Senior Leadership Award

Awarded to a senior who has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout his or her four years in the Wesleyan community.

Rebecca Weiss 2010

Senior Prize in Computer Science

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

Juan Mendoza 2010

Service Careers Fellowship

Established to encourage Wesleyan students to commit their careers to the betterment of society. Awarded to students who have exemplified dedication to public service.

Jeffrey Breau 2011
Aaron Greenberg 2011
Deborah Hall 2011
Samantha Hodges 2011
Marsha Jean-Charles 2011
Daniel Mendelsohn 2011
Sara Quinn 2011
CaVar Reid 2011
Navpreet Sidhu 2011
Arnoldys Stengel 2011

Frances M. Sheng Prize

Awarded for excellence in Chinese language and excellence in Japanese Language.

Antoine Cadot-Wood 2010
Linnea Damer 2010
Peter Hull 2010
Isaac Meyer 2010

Sherman Prize―Classical Studies

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.

Christi Richardson 2010

Sherman Prize―Math

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.

Chen-chi Chien 2013
Azra Horowitz 2013
Naixi Wang 2013

Rae Shortt Prize

Established in memory of Rae M. Shortt. Awarded to a junior for excellence in mathematics.

Jonas Mishara-Blomberger 2011
Charles Puelz 2011
David Puelz 2011
Joel Specter 2011

Samuel C. Silipo Prize

Awarded annually for the most valuable player(s) of the Wesleyan Orchestra.

Jordan Brown 2010

Silverman Prize

Established by gift of Elisha Adelbert Silverman, Class of 1922, and awarded to a member of the junior or senior class for excellence in chemistry.

Noumaan Shamsi 2010
Ernest Sliwinski 2010

Siver Scholarship

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Siver in memory of their son Roger Brooks Siver, who graduated from Wesleyan in 1968. Awarded to undergraduate students majoring in or demonstrating strong academic interest in physics.

Syed Mohommad Kumail Akbar 2012
David Amrhein 2012
Nicholas Jackson 2011
Thomas Kuntz 2012
Prashant Mukhopadhyay 2012
Nicholas Rotile 2012
Garrett Ruggieri 2011

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.

Todd Rosenthal 2010

Social Activist Award

Awarded to the individual or student group that best exemplifies the spirit of social activism and through his/her/their efforts, constructive social change ensued.

Joshua Levine 2012

Annie Sonnenblick Writing Award

Established by the family of the late Annie Sonnenblick, Class of 1980, in 1992 as a complement to the annual Annie Sonnenblick 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.

Emily Kossow 2011
Blair Wilson 2011

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 memory of William Spurrier III, chaplain and Hedding Professor of Moral Science and Religion.

Nicholas Marshall 2010

Student Organization of the Year

Awarded to a student organization that has excelled in sustaining leadership, an active membership and programmatic efforts that contribute to the larger Wesleyan community.

2013 Class Council

Thorndike Prize

Established by gift of Elizabeth Moulton Thorndike in memory of her husband, Edward Lee Thorndike, Class of 1895, for excellence in psychology.

Rayna Edwards 2010

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.

Anthony Davis GRAD

Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Prize―Art

Established in 1981 by a gift from Mrs. Tishler. Awarded annually for an outstanding senior exhibition in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, or architecture.

Eric Bissell 2010

Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Prize―Music

Established in 1981 by a gift from Mrs. Tishler. 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.

Andrew Chung 2011
Samuel Friedman 2013
Fumi Tanakadate 2012
Erik Youngdahl 2010

David A. Titus Memorial Prize

Established by family, friends, and students in memory of Professor David Titus to support the summer studies of a deserving Wesleyan junior majoring in Government, East Asian Studies, or the College of Social Studies.

Emily Iversen 2011
Michele Le 2011

Shu Tokita Prize

The Shu Tokita Memorial Prize, established by friends and relatives of Shu Tokita, Class of 1984, is awarded to students of color studying literature, and in area studies with a focus on literature. The recipient will be selected on the basis of his or her application essay and commitment to the study of literature.

Marsha Jean-Charles 2011

T�l�lyan Fund for the Study of Diasporas and Transnationalism

Established in 2008 by Bruce Greenwald, Professor of Economics at Columbia Business School, in honor of Wesleyan Professor Khachig T�l�lyan. The award funds the summer research of a junior with the best proposal for a thesis on the study of diasporic or transnational issues.

Jeremy Isard 2011
Jayvan Mitchell 2011
Kelly Morgan 2011

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.

Nadeem Modan 2010

Karl Van Dyke Prize

Awarded each year to one or more students majoring in physical science or having a predominant interest in physical science and technology and who show outstanding achievement in academic work and a promise of productivity in a professional career.

Wei Dai 2011
Nicholas Jackson 2011
Samuel Kachuck 2010
Surendra Kunwar 2010
Olivia Padovan-Merhar 2010

Vanguard Prize

Established by black alumni 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.

Sonia Davis 2010

Walkley Prize

Two prizes, the gift of Webster Rogers Walkley, Class of 1860, in memory of David Hart Walkley, Class of 1878, for excellence in psychology. Awarded to those juniors and seniors who present the best reports or work embodying original research.

Joanna Dicke 2010
Dominic Gibson 2010
Kyle MacDonald 2010
Matthew Tannenbaum 2010
Rebecca Turkewitz 2010
Kacey Wochna 2010

Watson Fellowship

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.

Liana Woskie 2010

Weidenfeld Scholarship

The Weidenfeld Scholarship supports all tuition fees and living costs associated with graduate study at Oxford University. It fosters European networks and promotes the post-university careers of its Scholars through work placements, long-term mentoring, and engagement in leadership and conferences.

Daniela Ivanova 2010

Weller Prize

The gift of Mrs. LeRoy Weller, in memory of her husband, LeRoy Weller, Class of 1899, to the student having the highest academic average for the sophomore year.

Jonas Mishara-Blomberger 2011

Wesleyan Black Alumni Council Memorial Prize

Established in 1986 by the Wesleyan Black Alumni Council in memory of deceased black alumni. 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.

Arielle Knight 2011
Cameron Rowland 2011

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.

Susanna Myrseth 2010
Matthew Bernstein 2011 (Honorable Mention)
Emily Kossow 2011 (Honorable Mention)
Jonathan Patten 2011 (Honorable Mention)
Alexander Roy 2011 (Honorable Mention)
Benjamin Soloway 2013 (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.

Sarah Moustafa 2011
CaVar Reid 2011

White Prize

Established in 1942 by Horace Glenn White Jr., Class of 1933, and increased in 1943 by friends in his memory. Awarded for advanced undergraduate study in economics.

Arion Blas, 2011
Conner Brannen, 2010
Alexander Fertig, 2010
Christopher Foley, 2010
Gary Garofalo, 2010
Alexander Gold, 2010
Peter Hull, 2010
John Jarvis, 2010
Samuel Kachuck, 2010
Elias Leight, 2010
James Pesuit, 2010
Zhi Yuan Tan 2010
Wan Jun Yang 2011
Irina Zaitseva 2010

White Fellowship―Government

Awarded for excellence in government to a graduate or an advanced undergraduate in Government.

Evan Perkoski 2010
Rachel Tecott 2011
Elizabeth Trammell 2010
Youlieguo Zhou 2010

White Fellowship―History

Awarded for excellence in history.

Solomon Adler 2011
Yannick LeJacq 2011

M.G. White Prize

Awarded annually for the best thesis submitted in American studies.

Max Lavine 2010
Sylvia Ryerson 2010

Wilde Prize

Established in 1963 by Frazer B. Wilde, L.L.D., Class of 1958, awarded to a junior or senior for excellence in economics.

Peter Hull 2010
Elias Leight 2010

Winchester Fellowship

Established in 1938, in memory of Professor Caleb Thomas Winchester, by his widow. Awarded to Wesleyan graduates for postgraduate work in English.

Aja Gabel 2004
Tanya Llewellyn 2008
Gianna Palmer 2010

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.

Alexander Anthony 2010
Jake Zuehl 2010