Students honored for academic achievement, service to community
The Office of Student Life recognized outstanding members of the Brandeis study body on April 27, 2018 for their service to the community, character and academic achievement.
Assistant Dean of Student Life Stephanie K. Grimes presided over the annual Prizes & Awards Ceremony, which was attended by numerous students, parents, university administrators and Waltham Mayor Jeanette McCarthy.
“The Student Life Awards are a tradition at Brandeis the highlight the contributions to citizenship, leadership and academic excellence,” Grimes said. “These are remarkable students, leaders and citizens who choose to give back to others over themselves. I am confident that they will change the world and impact lives even after they leave this campus.”
Student Life Award
Sivan Ertel ‘18
Deena Fisch ‘18
Ceara Genovesi ‘18
Elias Rosenfeld ‘20
Kappa Eta Sigma Award
Sarah Ernst ‘20
Hangil Ryu ‘20
Undergraduate Departmental Representative Awards
Selen Amado ‘18 & Caroline Kaye ‘18
Rebecca Kahn ‘19
Roza Azene ‘18
Kukin Moskowitz Prize for Excellence
Zachary Kolar ‘18
Prize for graduating senior for academic achievement, character, and leadership w/ commitment to excellence.
Textile Veterans Association Honor Award
To a graduating senior who has evidenced outstanding extracurricular activities leadership.
Joseph and Ida Burtman Award
To a student who displays scholarship and general leadership.
Katherine A. Chernosky Memorial Award
Yiyi Wu ‘19
To an individual whose manner of living embodies mature, conscientious dedication to duty, family and friends.
Edwin E. Hokin Memorial Prize
Marissa Lazaroff ‘18
To a student who demonstrates ideals of community service and good citizenship.
Michael Kalafatas ’65 Admissions Prize
Ruaidhri Belfry Crofton ‘18
To an outstanding Brandeis senior who has greatly contributed to the admissions process throughout his/her time at the university. Recipient of the prize should be identified by the Office of Admissions.
Richard Kaufman ‘58 Memorial Prize
Selen Amado ‘18
Sherry Chen ‘18
Lauren Cohen ‘18
Yael Jaffe ‘18
Heather DeNoble ‘18
Julia Wolinsky ‘18
Student(s) who demonstrates leadership in campus activities and who, through academic achievement, exemplifies the well-rounded student who is likely to have a lifelong interest in their fellow man.
David Alexander ‘79 Memorial Award
Amber Abernathy ‘18
Cacildia Cain ‘18
Chosen by students - a student who is a leader in social consciousness and activism.
Linda Heller Kamm ’61 Prize
Yiyi Wu ‘19
Chosen by students - a student who has demonstrated leadership in the advocacy of social justice.
Harry S. Levitan Prize
Wenli Bao ‘18
To a student who displays kindliness, sympathetic understanding, and high moral character (academic grades not to be considered, although students must meet acceptable academic standards).
Herman and Bessie Blum Memorial Award
Jordan Kaufman ‘19
Rose Monahan ‘19
To a junior/s who contribute to the well-being of their fellow students through kindness and consideration.
Robert B. Sherman ’67 Memorial Prize
Sophia Bailey Warren ‘18
Student must have demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing social diversity and cooperation, to promoting social welfare through political thought and activism, and to helping people achieve their rights.
Bruce R. Mayper Memorial Award
Philip Cooper ‘18
To two students for general activities promoting interracial amity or for individual work in the field of interracial relations.
Maurice L. Shaer Memorial Prize
Anthony Fong ‘21
Kwesi Jones ‘21
Rasheed Peters ‘20
Myles Porter ‘20
Hannah Brown ‘19
Maya London ‘19
To deserving freshmen, sophomores and/or juniors who are receiving financial aid at Brandeis. One freshman, one sophomore and one junior.
Rose Schlow Award
To a student outstanding for his/her good citizenship and contributions to the welfare of the student body.
Jacob and Bella Thurman Award
Eben Holderness ‘18
Ben Palmere ‘18
To student or students who have demonstrated the highest type of social citizenship.
Student Employee of the Year Award
Kerri Gardner ‘18
Brandeis National Committee Presidential Award
Roza Azene ‘18
The Brandeis National Committee selects a junior who demonstrates leadership in campus activities and who through academic acheivement, exemplifies the well-rounded student, a library work student, if possible.
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