Honors Convocation –SPRING 2021–
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Margaret L. Watson Awards in Biology Margaret L. Watson, a long-time faculty member, established this award to honor students who have made a major contribution to the department, as selected by the faculty. The senior Watson award is a cash award given to the graduating senior with a high overall grade point average and the highest grade point average within the biology major. The junior Watson award is given to the junior from the department with the highest overall accumulated GPA. L. Mildred Wilson Science Award This scholarship is presented to a junior or rising senior who has established an outstanding record in a major within the Division of Natural Sciences. This is a companion award to the Business Department’s Lisle C. Wilson Award. Lisle C. Wilson Outstanding Junior This scholarship is awarded to the outstanding junior in the department of business administration and economics in terms of grade point average. This is a companion award to the science division’s L. Mildred Wilson award. Women’s and Gender Studies Program Activism Award The Activism Award is given to the student who best exemplifies the Women’s and Gender Studies commitment to integrating theory and practice. Women’s and Gender Studies Program Scholarship Award The Scholarship Award is given to a student who shows outstanding academic ability in Women’s and Gender Studies. Honors Convocation –SPRING 2021– April 21, 2021 | 12:45 p.m. POTE THEATRE Invocation ...........................................................................................................Mara Bailey, chaplain Phi Alpha Theta (Simpson Chapter Alpha Beta Psi) This is the national history honor society. A member of the Association of College Honor Societies, it Presiding .....................................................................................................John Woell, academic dean was founded in 1921 at the University of Arkansas. Phi Alpha Theta promotes the love of history and undergraduate and graduate excellence in historical research and scholarship. Phi Epsilon Kappa Division of Visual and Performing Arts Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing Justin Nostrala, division head, presiding careers in physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, exercise science, sports medicine and sports management. Mimi Kammer, chair, department of theatre arts Alpha Psi Omega Junior Award ......................................................................................... Sydney Martin President’s Award in Human Relations Outstanding Senior in Theatre Arts ......................................................................................Maslin Boten This award, initiated in 1982, is given to a student who has contributed the most to the improvement of Justin Nostrala, chair, department of graphic design human relations, intercultural or interracial understanding on the campus. Outstanding Senior in Graphic Design ....................................................................................... Kate Furr John Beniot, chair, department of music R. J. Samson CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization) Award Frank Barrows Award ........................................................................................................Grace Decious This award is given annually to the student deemed to be the most valuable to Simpson College’s CEO Sven and Mildred Lekberg Music Award ...........................................................................Madeline Gude team. The recipient of this award receives a personal plaque and a certificate from the department. A plaque Michah Zimmerman listing each year’s recipient is on display at the Department of Business Administration and Economics. Music Performing Honors ..................................................................................................Madeline Gude Evan Schettler Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society) Sigma Pi Sigma honors outstanding scholarship in physics. Division of Social Sciences Sigma Tau Delta (Simpson Chapter Kappa Alpha) Don Evans, division head, presiding Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. A member of the Association of College Honor Societies, it was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. The society confers distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional societies. Don Evans, chair, department of psychology Carl Halgren Certificate of Excellence in Psychology ........................................................... Hannah Parks Dick Starr Award Kedron Bardwell, chair, department of political science Dick Starr was an integral part of the Physical Education Department for 30 years as a professor, Outstanding Senior in Political Science .............................................................................. Natasha Shipp department chair and head coach for numerous sports. In his name, this award honors a senior in physical Carolyn Dallinger, chair, department of sociology and criminal justice education teacher education who exhibits academic success in the discipline, outstanding performance in Everett Laning Award in Sociology ....................................................................................Ashley Merkley their student teaching or internship experience and displays a high potential for success with outstanding Outstanding Senior in Criminal Justice ..............................................................................Madison Reno professional demeanor. Outstanding Senior in Human Services ................................................................................. Ling Rudicil Fred Jones Outstanding Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Graduate Award ..................Shawn Schossow Theta Alpha Kappa (National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology) This is the National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology for the purpose of recognizing the academic achievements of religion and theology students. Theta Alpha Kappa has grown to more than Division of Natural Sciences 200 chapters nationally in four-year educational institutions ranging from small religiously affiliated Paul Craven, division head, presiding colleges to large public research institutions. It is the only national honor society dedicated to recognizing academic excellence in baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students and in scholars in the fields of Ryan Rehmeier, chair, department of biology Religious Studies and Theology. Students must have a 3.5 GPA in Religious Studies and/or Theology and L. Mildred Wilson Science Award ................................................................................ Peter A. Walkwitz a 3.0 GPA overall. Doft Science Honor Awards Peter A. Walkwitz, Chloe I. VanVliet, Alyssa K. Pingel, Gizzy D. Keeler, Norman Thomas Outstanding Senior in Philosophy Julianna Bourne, Laura Nielsen, Caitlyn M. Lucht, Emily M. King, Dr. Norman Thomas was professor of philosophy from 1969-1991, and this award is named in his Alyssa C. Harris, Miguel A. Sanchez, Timothy A. Hornback, Eliza G. Frentress, honor. Two criteria are used: excellence as an undergraduate in the discipline as measured by GPA in the Keara E. Schmitt, Linh B. Tran, Noah N. Nelsen, Buck Eagleburger, Sky M. Delzell discipline and class performance; and a strong commitment and dedication to the discipline, as measured Jordan Science Achievement Award .....................................................................................Kole L. Hicok by performance both in class and outside of class. Adam Brustkern, co-chair, department of chemistry and physics Outstanding Senior in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Forensics ......................................................Allyson Rose Volunteer of the Year Outstanding Student in General Chemistry .......................................................................Kacie Cowman This award is presented by the chapel and includes a financial gift from Simpson Guild. The Guild, David Olsgaard, co-chair, department of chemistry and physics with members from the Simpson campus and community of Indianola, provides financial support for Outstanding Senior in Physics ........................................................................................Kade Tatkenhorst scholarships, equipment and capital improvements. This award is presented to the senior(s) who best Ryan Rehmeier, chair, department of biology demonstrates an on-going commitment to serving others in need. Margaret L. Watson Awards in Biology ...................................................................Senior: Ryan Trainer Junior: Chloe Van Vliet Joe Walt Senior in History Award Outstanding Senior in Environmental Science ...................................................................Ian Bootsmiller Professor Emeritus Joe Walt was a member of the history department for 39 years before retiring in 1994. Hiram Doty Research Award .................................................................................................Amron Born He was the Anna D. Hunt Senior Professor of History, and is an accomplished author. Among his works Outstanding Freshman in Biology ......................................................................................Audrey Arnold is a book about Simpson College’s history, Beneath the Whispering Maples. This award goes to the student Todd Little, chair, department of computer science the History Department faculty believes has shown outstanding