CGS Celebrates Capstone Turn-In and Recognizes Student Leaders
It’s a CGS tradition– the celebratory Capstone turn-in! Sophomore students officially turn in their Capstone projects, the final product of two years of interdisciplinary education, and CGS recognizes students who have excelled in academics and leadership.
Judson Rea Butler Award
This award is made annually to the sophomore student who best exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, citizenship, and loyalty in contributing to the student life of the College of General Studies.
2017 recipient: Alex Oummadi
Linda Bondy-Ives Advisee Award
This annual award is given to a deserving sophomore student who embodies the values and spirit of Linda Bondy-Ives, who was a dear friend and colleague at CGS. For over 25 years, Linda touched the lives of many students through her energy, kindness, and compassion.
2017 recipient: Francheska Castro
Brendan Gilbane Award
This award was established to honor long-time faculty member and dean Brendan F. Gilbane, who served as dean from 1974-2000. Initially nominated by a faculty member, this scholarship is given to a student based on following criteria:
- plans to continue into either CAS or COM (Dean Gilbane received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from COM and his Ph.D. in history from CAS)
- excellence in academic performance, as reflected in the faculty nomination and in the student’s academic record
- a two-page personal statement written by the nominated student, linking the first two years of interdisciplinary general education at CGS with plans for the next two years of study at CAS or COM.
2017 recipient: Donavon Young
The following students received merit scholarships for their academic achievements: Amber Jimenez, Mitchell McLeod, Morgan Ashurian, Teresa Brock Moneo, Kerry Sadlier, Eli Elman, Sharon Sethna, Alexis Kenney, Sally Gao, and Nidhi Bhagat.
