Department of Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Hosts Inaugural Awards Luncheon

On May 3, faculty members of BU Wheelock’s department of Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development hosted their inaugural awards ceremony, which recognized current students and alumni of the department’s programs.

“Faculty often informally discuss the outstanding accomplishments of students and alumni,” says Dr. Melissa Holt, current department chair. “We decided it would be important to do so in a more formal way, and were thrilled that in the inaugural year 70 people attended.”

At the ceremony, one student and one alum from each of the department’s six degree programs were selected to receive awards.

The Student Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of students, reflecting leadership within BU Wheelock; advocacy to improve the lives of children and families; inspiration and support of fellow students; academic achievement; and excellence in scholarship or clinical work.

2019 Student Award recipients:

  • PhD Program: Chelsey Bowman
  • EdM in Counseling Program: Lindsay Miller
  • EdM in Applied Human Development Program: Kevin Faughnan
  • Child Life Program: Sara Silva
  • Youth Justice and Advocacy Program: Alishia Morales
  • Psychology and Human Development Undergraduate Program: Daniela Velasquez

The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of alumni in professional and community leadership; advocacy to improve the lives of children and families; inspiration and support of colleagues and community members; professional achievement; and excellence in scholarship or clinical work.

2019 Alumni Award recipients:

  • PhD Program: Kate Kurkul
  • EdM in Counseling Program: Aymée Suárez
  • EdM in Applied Human Development Program: Jeff Bartlett
  • Child Life Program: Toni Crowell-Petrungaro
  • Youth Justice and Advocacy Program: Kate Moore
  • Psychology and Human Development Undergraduate Program: Desiree Ning Low 

Congratulations to all the award recipients! To view the photo album from the event, click here.

Grace Hagerty

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