On April 28th, the College of Arts and Sciences hosted the second annual CAS Celebration of Students in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. In the presence of friends and family, CAS honored one student from every department with a $1000 scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. These students were selected by their respective departments in recognition of their academic excellence. At the event, the College also recognized recipients of CAS Named Scholarships. 

CAS Dean McNulty, opened the short ceremony, by discussing the accomplishments of the selected students both in and out of the classroom. Chancellor Sean Parnell and UA President Pat Pitney were both in attendance to congratulate and recognize the scholarship recipients. The College recognized students like Katie Scoggin, a junior pursuing her BA Political Science with minors in legal studies and Spanish, who serves as student body president, working to amplify student voices; Cierra Brassfield, a first-generation college student pursuing her BS in Biochemistry who serves as an officer of the American Chemical Society Club and is engaged in multiple student-initiated research projects; Matthew Schmitz, a student pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Communications with a minor in Political Science, who serves as the executive editor of the Northern Light (the student newspaper). 

Dr. Becky Patterson Bunde, a professor emeriti and longtime supporter, was in attendance at the event. She says, “… the Celebration of Students is one of the best things CAS has done...honoring students for the excellent things they've done. I think the ceremony is inspiring and would encourage all faculty and retired faculty to attend.” 

“I continue to be amazed by our students, as they excel both in and out of the classroom. They are involved in co-curricular activities, whether it is conducting research, creating artistic works, or participating in student organizations. This event is centered on honoring our students, but I want to make sure to thank the faculty and staff, and the family and friends that are instrumental in our students' continued success. I also want to thank our donors whose generous contributions make these scholarships possible.” states Dean McNulty. 

The ceremony was followed by a reception where the recipients, their friends and family, and the others in attendance were able to mingle and learn more about each other. The reception featured entertainment provided by the Jazz Ensemble. 

 

Audrey Hunt

Eljsa Papraniku

Hezekiah Reeder

Tristan Rude

Angelica Firmin

Christina Ezell

Kaitlyn Lee

Braedyn Thomas

Mark Zimmerman

Taylor Heckart

Kellie Richmond

Aren Rosholt

Kellie Richmond

Amy Schilling

Orin Pierson

Khyla Chasse

Eric Chase

Alexander Soboleff

Eljsa Papraniku

Feng-Ching Chang

Tressa Wood

Lauren Kohntopp

Gage Traylor

Joseph Barranco

Austen Hardy

Sarah Baktuit

Sarah Baktuit

Katherine Schroeder

Talia Leauanae