Hartwick College

Elisabeth Fortin of State College, PA, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. Fortin was named a Faculty Scholar in Nursing. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. She was also awarded the Nursing Alumni Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded by the Hartwick College Alumni Association through its Nursing Committee for use during the senior year of study by a nursing student. Selection is based on academic record, participation, and potential as a member of the nursing profession. Hartwick has over 80 years of experience preparing nurses at the baccalaureate level. The broad liberal arts and sciences education that complements Hartwick's nursing program provides the communication, critical thinking, informed decision-making, and leadership skills the profession demands. Hartwick nurses are highly qualified, self-directed individuals who are able to thrive in both the present and a rapidly changing healthcare system of the future.

Samantha Gauthier of Colchester, CT, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Public Health during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. A fellow is selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Amberlyn Edens of Santa Clara, CA, was recognized with the Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship in Theatre during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The scholarship is presented to a theatre arts major who has consistently demonstrated excellence in the study of theatre and has contributed significantly to the program

Ella Van Engen of Hopkins, MN, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Art during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. A fellow is selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Oiram Duenas-Valles of El Paso, TX, was recognized with the Kenneth Golden Award for Outstanding Design or Technical Achievement during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation held on May 3. The prize, a seminal text in the subject, is given to the student who has produced outstanding design or technical work for a Theatre Arts class or production. Award winners are selected by the Hartwick College theatre arts faculty.

Louis Doherty of Portland, OR, was recognized with the Al Gallodoro Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Performance during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation held on May 3. Established in 2008 by the Hartwick College Music Department, the award is presented in memory of musician and faculty member Al Gallodoro. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the Music Department and is spotlighted as featured performer during the Honors Convocation ceremony. Doherty performed Valse Vanite by Rudy Wiedoeft on the alto saxophone. He was accompanied by Fideliz Sta. Brigida, Hartwick College Artist-in-Residence in piano.

Mia Capanna of Los Angeles, CA, was recognized with the Richard K. Meeker Award in Creative Writing during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation held on May 3. Established in memory of the late Professor Richard K. Meeker, the award recognizes an outstanding senior majoring in creative writing.

Nicholas Canney of Collegeville, PA, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation held on May 3. Canney received the Alice Dornet Award in Economics, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement by students in economics. He also received the Frederick M. Binder H'85 Scholar-Athlete Award, which is given to a senior male and a senior female whose four years at Hartwick are a cumulative reflection of excellence in both scholarship and athletics. The award was created in memory of Dr. Frederick M. Binder, former president of Hartwick College.

Liliana Buettner of Dummerson, VT, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Theatre Arts during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. A fellow is selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Madison Wayman of Binghamton, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation, celebrated on May 3. Wayman was named a Faculty Scholar in Economics. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. She was also awarded the Sarah Keyes Bresee Scholarship for Economics and Business Administration. Established by Sarah "Sally" Bresee in memory of her husband, Clyde F. Bresee, the scholarship is given to a deserving student with financial need who is studying in the departments of economics or business administration. This scholarship is presented jointly with the Hartwick College Department of Economics.

Kaleigh Brady of Rexford, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. Brady was recognized with the Dr. Charles Leitzell Music Award, which was established through a gift from Florence Bayreuther, Class of 1939, who was a music education major when Dr. Leitzell was president of Hartwick College. The fund provides a scholarship to a senior woman music student chosen by the music faculty on the basis of need and ability who has demonstrated commitment to further music study. Brady was also named a Faculty Scholar in Music. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Heidi Collischonn of Cobleskill, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. Collischonn was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow. A fellow is selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit. She was also named a Faculty Scholar in Music and Music Education. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. Additionally, Collischonn was awarded the Thurston J. Dox Memorial Scholarship in Music. Dr. Thurston Dox was a Hartwick Music Department faculty member from 1960 to 1995 and Director of the College Choir. The award is given annually to a music student who participates in the College Choir and whose vocal abilities best reflect the qualities Dr. Dox strove to develop in each of his students.

Mickey Bracken of Hampton Bays, NY, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. A fellow is selected by the faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Hannah Bochniak of Barneveld, NY, was recognized with the American Chemical Society Award during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. The award is given for outstanding work by a senior in chemistry or biochemistry.

Tristan Bachonik of Carlisle, NY, was recognized for his induction into the Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. Inductees are selected by Hartwick's Music Department faculty to recognize outstanding musicianship and high academic achievement.

Josephine Becker of Elmira, NY, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. The fellows are selected by the faculty in each department to recognize outstanding achievement in their respective field. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Chloe Bartholomew of Gansevoort, NY, was recognized with the Dornburgh Memorial Award in History during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. The award is presented in memory of Edmund Leigh Dornburgh Jr., who was a student assistant in Hartwick's History Department. The award is presented to the student with the highest academic average in the department.

Victoria Balfe of Westville, IN, was recognized with the Political Science Faculty Scholar award during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character.

Nicholas Bantis of Brooklyn, NY, was recognized with the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Award for Superior Scholarship in Taxation during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. This award is based upon the nomination of the Hartwick College accounting faculty.

Rebeka Alva of East Stroudsburg, PA, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation, celebrated on May 3. She was honored with the Sarah Keyes Bresee Scholarship for Native America, African American or Hispanic American students. Established by Marilyn Keyes Roper in memory of her mother, Sarah Keyes Bresee, the scholarship is awarded to a second or third-year student who has created or implemented activities at Hartwick College that advance the awareness and appreciation of their heritage. Alva also received the Modern and Classical Languages Department Prize, which is given in recognition of outstanding work. During the Student Leadership Awards event held on April 13, Alva was recognized by Hartwick's Student Government Association with the Emerging Leader award.

Ross Arvin of Richmondville, NY, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation, celebrated on May 3. He was awarded the John Clemens Scholarship for Study in Business, which was established by alumni, friends, family and colleagues of Professor Emeritus John Clemens. It is awarded annually to a rising senior with financial need, demonstrated leadership, and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in both business administration and overall. Arvin was also honored as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow. The fellows are selected by the faculty in each department to recognize outstanding achievement in their respective field. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Austin Blair of Cohoes, NY, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Computer Science during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 3. A fellow is selected by the faculty in Hartwick's Computer Science Department to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their department and receive a tuition credit.

Ashtyn Allen of Athens, PA, was recognized with the Excellence in Education award during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation, celebrated on May 3. The award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to teacher preparation.