View a slideshow of the 2010 awards reception.
Student Awards Recipients
Student Awards and Scholarships
Recipients
The UMass Amherst Alumni Association proudly recognizes its 2010 scholarship and award recipients and congratulates them on their outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community service. Applications were accepted during the spring semester and committees, made up of alumni volunteers, selected the recipients. View a photo gallery of the awards reception.
Senior Leadership Award
The Senior Leadership Award recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the UMass Amherst community. Award recipients have distinguished themselves through important contributions to student organizations and campus jobs, through academic excellence, and through public and community service.
| Eric Abbott | Judaic and Near Eastern Studies |
| Daniel Amirault | Computer Science |
| Samantha Balaban | BDIC |
| Joan Baltazar | Finance and Operations Management |
| Melissa Castro | BDIC |
| Kerry Chenausky | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies |
| Melissa Clark | Public Health Sciences |
| Danielle Cotter | Microbiology |
| Danielle Dean | Psychology; BDIC |
| Ana Debora Dechtiar | BDIC |
| Jason Dell’Orfano | Management |
| John Dunn | Finance and Operations Management |
| Christine Foley | Human Nutrition |
| Jillian Guskin | Psychology |
| Madeline Haynes | Psychology |
| Michael Heberlein | Finance and Operations Management |
| Christine Marino | Communication Disorders |
| J. Michael Munger | Biology; English |
| Joshua Nadreau | Sport Management |
| Taryn O’Hearn | Psychology |
| Justin Pespisa | Kinesiology |
| Stefana Soitos | Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies; Anthropology |
| Olivier Van Houtte | Biology |
| Samantha Ward | Nursing |
| Meaghan Whitfield | Nursing |
Leaders in the Making
The Leaders in the Making Scholarship supports the pursuits of promising sophomores and juniors. Recipients have diverse records of achievement in scholarship and volunteerism, and are student role models.
| Heather DeRoy ’11 | Psychology; Geology |
| Michael Fox ’11 | Political Science; Spanish |
| John Park ’12 | Microbiology |
| Yevin Roh ’12 | Public Health Sciences |
Life Members Scholarship for Internships
The Life Members Scholarship for Internships was created by the Alumni Association to defray the costs of internships for UMass Amherst students. The program was designed to support the academic and career pursuits of commendable students from diverse campus populations whose records suggest that they will develop into alumni with admirable leadership qualities upon graduation.
| Jonathan Johanntoberns-Tabb ’11 | History; Political Science |
William F. Field Alumni Scholars
The William F. Field Alumni Scholars Program was established in 1976 to recognize and honor third-year students for their academic achievements at UMass Amherst. The program was named in honor of William F. Field, the university’s first Dean of Students, for his outstanding support of academic excellence and his personal commitment to bringing out the best in every student.
| Bachelor's degree with Individual Concentration | |
| Peter Merzbacher | BDIC |
| College of Engineering | |
| Daniel Bercht | Computer Systems Engineering |
| Brian Goss | Mechanical Engineering |
| Saranthip Rattanaserikiat | Civil Engineering |
| College of Humanities and Fine Arts | ||
| Kelsey Anderson | English | |
| Michael Basmaji | Classics | |
| Stephanie Clement | Linguistics | |
| Lisa DiGiusto | Music | |
| Hannah Grossman | Judaic and Near East Studies; Comparative Literature | |
| Daniel Healey | English; Art History | |
| Julie Howd | English | |
| Emily Twaalfhoven | Philosophy | |
| College of Natural Sciences | |
| Michelle Bellerose | Microbiology |
| Ashley Bemis | Astronomy; Physics |
| Amanda Clouser | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| Sean Dooley | Computer Science |
| Sarah Fadden | Veterinary and Animal Science |
| Alyssa Gaudet | Psychology |
| Michael Grant | Environmental Science; Public Health |
| Marissa Jenko | Geology; Earth Systems |
| Kevin Johnson | Food Science |
| Elliot Burkart | Mathematics |
| John Quirk | Physics |
| Kyle Reeves | Chemistry |
| Margaret Reid | Biology |
| Rachel Sweet | Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | |
| Jane Alexanderr | Landscape Architecture |
| Mary Ambacher | Legal Studies; Political Science |
| Matthew Denny | Economics |
| Amanda Gaudet | Social Thought and Political Economy |
| Brian Graves | Political Science |
| Danielle Kahn | Journalism |
| Olivia Kelly | Communication |
| Sophie Kolchin-Miller | Anthropology |
| Amir Moini | Communication |
| Stephanie Nunes | Sociology |
| Eric Schlichte | History; Legal Studies |
| Taye Helena | Political Science |
| Isenberg School of Management | |
| Bryan Archambault | Sport Management |
| Timothy Fredericks | Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| Jacque Georger | Management |
| Rhiana Hayes | Management |
| Hannah Honzel | Finance and Operations Management |
| Andrew Kalinowski | Accounting |
| Brad Linehan | Accounting |
| Steven Pawlick | Finance and Operations Management |
| Nathan Rosewarne | Finance and Operations Management |
| Teresa Skelly | Sport Management |
| Jennifer Tuttle | Finance and Operations Management |
| Jeanette Valli | Marketing; Psychology |
| School of Nursing | |
| Alexander Halstead | Nursing |
| School of Public Health and Health Sciences | |
| Rachel Bidgood | Public Health Sciences |
| Melissa Black | Public Health Sciences |
| Rebecca Dinisman | Communication Disorders |
| Lindsay Nyquist | Public Health Sciences |
| University Without Walls | |
| Dawn Kennedy | |
Center for Public Policy and Administration Alumni Association Public Service Award
The Center for Public Policy and Administration Alumni Association Public Service Award provides fellowships to students in the Masters in Public Policy and Administration program who have demonstrated a past commitment and future potential for excellence and leadership in public service.
Jeff Hofer, Elissa Holmes |
Robert B. Collins ’19 Student Alumni Association Scholarship
The Robert B. Collins ’19 SAA Scholarship was established through a bequest to provide scholarship assistance to active members of the Student Alumni Association who also have strong academic records.
| Michael Williams ’11 | Finance and Operations Management; Economics |
Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship
The Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship recognizes a Student Alumni Association member who demonstrates outstanding leadership in the Student Alumni Association and within the larger university community.
| Carmen Lo ’11 | Finance and Operations Management; Psychology |
Michael W. Morris Scholarship
The Michael W. Morris Scholarship helps make the dream of a UMass Amherst education a reality to worthy students from Lowell or Lawrence, MA. The scholarship is named in honor of Lawrence native and longtime UMass Amherst champion, Michael W. Morris ’63, who served as president of the Alumni Association and remains a vital and active alumni ambassador. Applications are available to undergraduate students in the Lawrence and Lowell area during the spring semester.
| William Cannon ’11 | Japanese Language and Literature |