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SGA Senior Awards |
 
The Department of Student Activities honored several Eastern students during its annual Student Government Awards (SGA) ceremony on May 9. The SGA Graduating Seniors award went to Ben Kirk and to Moneish James. The Outstanding Service to SGA award was presented to Kathryn Ramirez. The Outstanding Service to BAM award was given to Shelley McCauley Browning and the West Indian  Society was named BAM Club of the Year. Psychology Professor Peter Bachiochi was designated the BAM Club Advisor of the Year. Outstanding Service to ROC award was presented to Jenna Castle. The Outstanding Service to CAB award went to Therese Andrews. The Athletics awards were given to Andy Bessette, Jessica Leifert, Julie Motolo, and Sarah McDonald. Kelvin Harris won the Outstanding Service of Student Affairs Award and was also named Senior of the Year. Shelly McCauley Browning is the new SGA president for the 2005-06 academic year; vice president, Mike Buccino; treasurer, David Kiner; secretary, Stephanie Moura; and BAM chairperson, Kendall Exume. |
Thirty-second Annual Biology Awards |
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On May 3, 2005, the Department of Biology tipped its hat to several students who received awards for their outstanding academic performance and research. A special certificate of recognition was given to Nino Amazonas for his top-notch assistance in the greenhouse. Senior Summer Paradise, junior Sarah Bacchiochi, sophomore Mark Clifton, and freshman James Hampton walked off with the Comprehensive Exam Awards. Academic Excellence Awards went to the students who led in top academic achievment based on GPA, courses completed, and number of semesters in residence: Senior Cara Kneser; junior, Kelly Barrett; sophomore, Brooke Nici; freshman, Melissa Bernardo. The Yaw Barwuah Award for Outstanding Biology Research was presented to senior Brenna Traver. The Barry and Ella May Wulff Prize for Outstanding Biologist was won by graduating seniors Cara Kneser and Brenna Traver.
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 On May 5, 2005, seven English majors were honored for outstanding academic achievement. Molly Roehl was presented the award for Academic Excellence for Iinterpretion of Written Work. Matt LeJeune earned the Award for Commitment to Teaching for his volunteer work with the Teaching Internships Program and the Writing Associates Program. Eman AlGhawas received the Contributions to the Cultural Life of Campus Award which is given for active involvement as a writer or editor of a literary
publication or performance in theatre or other literary and artistic events on campus. The Award for Lifelong Learning is given to students who have shown an ongoing love of literature, writing, and the pursuit of knowledge. Its winners included Andrea Holbrook, Carrie Maranda, and Deborah Andstrom. In addition, students in Professor Miriam Chirico’s Studies in Comedy course provided insights into comedic writing such in works as “Puritan Bashing,” “Constructing Entertainment through Treachery,” “Conventional Marriages are Just Too Boring,” and “Can We Trust Our Doctors?”
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The Annual Eastern Video and Animation Festival |
An enthusiastic audience viewed award-winning videos at the Annual Eastern Video and Animation Festival on May 4. Fifteen videos, produced by Eastern students from the Departments of Communication and Visual Arts, ranged in length from one to twenty minutes and represented various genres. Seniors Greg Pizzi and Jon Hardy won first place for their music video “Betswy Song,” which was filmed partially in Scotland. Freshman Nick Napoletano earned second place for his energetic spoof, “Exploration Nation.” Napoletano also tied for third for his info-ad send-up, “Pooperfume.” The other tie for third place winner was Lauren Beaudoin, a junior communication major for her music video, “Mad World.” Denise Matthews, co-coordinator and associate professor of video production at Eastern said it all: “This year’s entries reflected the intense interest that students have in video and filmmaking. We can only imagine what kind of work Nick Napoletano will be doing his senior year.” |
Hats off to our Administrative Support Team! |
Eastern hosted a breakfast for more than 40 administrative assistants as part of Administrative Professionals Day on April 28. “We need to work together and each of us needs to do our best in order for Eastern to succeed,” said David Trainor, associate vice president for human resources, in describing the Eastern work ethic. “This group epitomizes this vision. I am pleased to see such a great crowd this morning. Thank you for all that you do for the University.”
President David Carter shared several anecdotes with those present to make the point that “the word about Eastern is out, thanks to you.” He described how several people had come up to him the previous Sunday during the Open House for incoming students to thank him for the warm and friendly atmosphere at Eastern. And only hours before on Wednesday evening, he had chanced upon an Eastern alumnus at Grand Central Station in New York City who wanted Dr. Carter to know how proud he was of his alma mater.
“Each time we have faced an obstacle at Eastern, you have helped turn it into an opportunity. We cannot succeed without your efforts. In many ways, you are our foundation. Thank you.”
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