Sometimes we faculty in Honors see some great successes with our Honors students and we get some kind notes from our past students.
You'll find what they've done and what they have to say below:
You'll find what they've done and what they have to say below:
Jeff Copeland (Honors Spring 2012)
Jeff is a success story in two ways. Not only has he been the kind of success that the college's Reentry Support Project hopes to achieve, but he is also completed two semesters with the college's Honors Curriculum. And he get's a shout out from President Obama.
CCP's Reentry Support Project of the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society will be hosting it’s Summer 2015 Student Achievement Ceremony. Highlights from the event will include remarks by keynote speaker Seth Williams, Philadelphia District Attorney, and guest student speaker Jeff Copeland, CCP graduate (2013) and Reentry Support Project student-affiliate. Recently, Jeff met with President Obama. After their meeting the President cited Jeff as a success story during his important NAACP Convention speech on criminal justice reform. See the speech below.
Jeff is a success story in two ways. Not only has he been the kind of success that the college's Reentry Support Project hopes to achieve, but he is also completed two semesters with the college's Honors Curriculum. And he get's a shout out from President Obama.
CCP's Reentry Support Project of the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society will be hosting it’s Summer 2015 Student Achievement Ceremony. Highlights from the event will include remarks by keynote speaker Seth Williams, Philadelphia District Attorney, and guest student speaker Jeff Copeland, CCP graduate (2013) and Reentry Support Project student-affiliate. Recently, Jeff met with President Obama. After their meeting the President cited Jeff as a success story during his important NAACP Convention speech on criminal justice reform. See the speech below.
Michael Novak (Honors 2014)
2015 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Studying at University of Pennsylvania
This award provides 85 undergraduates from across the country up to $40,000 a year, for up to three years, to complete their bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
Michael Novak plans on attending the University of Pennsylvania to pursue an undergraduate and graduate degree in Buddhist Studies.
2015 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Studying at University of Pennsylvania
This award provides 85 undergraduates from across the country up to $40,000 a year, for up to three years, to complete their bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
Michael Novak plans on attending the University of Pennsylvania to pursue an undergraduate and graduate degree in Buddhist Studies.
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Larry Lui (Honors 2012)
Larry has been named Jack Kent Cooke's first Oxford Scholar. This scholarship provides up to $85,000 for study at Oxford. See more in Philly.com:
http://mobile.philly.com/news/?wss=/philly/education&id=312330801
Larry has been named Jack Kent Cooke's first Oxford Scholar. This scholarship provides up to $85,000 for study at Oxford. See more in Philly.com:
http://mobile.philly.com/news/?wss=/philly/education&id=312330801
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Jason Morgan (Honors 2013)
Jason was recently featured in the University of Pennsylvania's publication Penn News. The article, "Serendipitous Path Opens Doors to an Education at Penn," offers Jason's own account of his educational path. Read it here:
http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/news/serendipitous-path-opens-doors-education-penn
Jason was recently featured in the University of Pennsylvania's publication Penn News. The article, "Serendipitous Path Opens Doors to an Education at Penn," offers Jason's own account of his educational path. Read it here:
http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/news/serendipitous-path-opens-doors-education-penn
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Maria Morrero (Honors 2012)
Studying at Bryn Mawr College
2014 Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
The fundamental objective of MMUF is to increase the number of minority students, and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue PhDs in core fields in the arts and sciences. The program aims to reduce the serious underrepresentation on the faculties of individuals from certain minority groups, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities. The program serves the related goals of structuring campus environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations, and of providing role models for all youth. MMUF aims to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction.
http://www.brynmawr.edu/mellon/about.html
Studying at Bryn Mawr College
2014 Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
The fundamental objective of MMUF is to increase the number of minority students, and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue PhDs in core fields in the arts and sciences. The program aims to reduce the serious underrepresentation on the faculties of individuals from certain minority groups, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities. The program serves the related goals of structuring campus environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations, and of providing role models for all youth. MMUF aims to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction.
http://www.brynmawr.edu/mellon/about.html
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Date: March 12, 2014
Dear Professor Faris,
I'm writing to tell you that I've been selected! I've officially been awarded the Bryn Mawr College Mellon Mays Fellowship. I couldn't be more excited and shocked. Thanks again for your help over the years, Professor. There isn't a thank-you big enough that shows how grateful I am of your unwavering support.
I hope you had a stellar spring break.
Warmly,
Maria Morrero
Dear Professor Faris,
I'm writing to tell you that I've been selected! I've officially been awarded the Bryn Mawr College Mellon Mays Fellowship. I couldn't be more excited and shocked. Thanks again for your help over the years, Professor. There isn't a thank-you big enough that shows how grateful I am of your unwavering support.
I hope you had a stellar spring break.
Warmly,
Maria Morrero
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Date: February 2, 2014
Dear Professor Fritz
For my Social Problems course I had to do a presentation which is a big part of my grade and I was really nervous. I came very prepared, and was the only person out of the group of presenters in professional attire. I prepared it like it was commentary for you and Professor Swezey and aced it! I got a 100! I just wanted to say thanks because the knowledge I gained from the Honors program last semester really helped!!
Sincerely,
Amanda Moran
Dear Professor Fritz
For my Social Problems course I had to do a presentation which is a big part of my grade and I was really nervous. I came very prepared, and was the only person out of the group of presenters in professional attire. I prepared it like it was commentary for you and Professor Swezey and aced it! I got a 100! I just wanted to say thanks because the knowledge I gained from the Honors program last semester really helped!!
Sincerely,
Amanda Moran
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Date: January 27, 2014
Dear Professor Faris,
It was certainly a pleasure to run into you during yesterday evening's Curtis Symphony performance. Nézet-Séguin was, as usual, on top of his game and gave an excellent performance of "Leningrad". I was just as impressed with the Curtis orchestra itself.
I do apologize that I was not able to properly speak with you during the hustle and bustle of intermission and I doubly apologize for not keeping in proper contact. I did indeed graduate from La Salle this last spring. To my great surprise, I graduated Maxima Cum Laude. I owe this, no doubt, to you and the Honors Program.
From the sounds of it, the Honors program must be keeping you and the other professors busy. I am glad to hear that the program is continuing to expand and I hope things continue to go well.
Mit besten Grüßen,
Giovanni Palacio
Dear Professor Faris,
It was certainly a pleasure to run into you during yesterday evening's Curtis Symphony performance. Nézet-Séguin was, as usual, on top of his game and gave an excellent performance of "Leningrad". I was just as impressed with the Curtis orchestra itself.
I do apologize that I was not able to properly speak with you during the hustle and bustle of intermission and I doubly apologize for not keeping in proper contact. I did indeed graduate from La Salle this last spring. To my great surprise, I graduated Maxima Cum Laude. I owe this, no doubt, to you and the Honors Program.
From the sounds of it, the Honors program must be keeping you and the other professors busy. I am glad to hear that the program is continuing to expand and I hope things continue to go well.
Mit besten Grüßen,
Giovanni Palacio
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Date: November 4, 2013
Dear Professor Seymour,
I wanted to give you an update on my current situation.
I graduated Cum Laude this May from Bucknell University with a B.A. in Psychology & Philosophy. The second major might come as a surprise to you as Philosophy has never been my strong suit, but I am glad I chose it because it helped me improve my reading and writing skills tremendously.
Overall, I had a great time at Bucknell and I would choose it again. I got the opportunity to work as a Research Assistant for the Department of Psychology and as a Teaching Assistant for the Bucknell Community College Scholars Program. I also completed an Honors Thesis in Psychology, which was a great experience because it allowed me to create my own unique research project.
After graduating, I planned to work for a little before attending graduate school. However, after sending out close to 200 applications, I came to the realization that furthering my education is certainly the best option given my situation. I changed my plans and decided to apply to graduate schools this Fall. I will be taking the GRE at the end of this month, and I started applying to Masters programs in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Please send my greetings to the rest of the faculty! I still cherish the Honors experience, and am certain that I would have not flourished so strongly without it.
Best,
Stefanie Gisler, Class of 2011
Dear Professor Seymour,
I wanted to give you an update on my current situation.
I graduated Cum Laude this May from Bucknell University with a B.A. in Psychology & Philosophy. The second major might come as a surprise to you as Philosophy has never been my strong suit, but I am glad I chose it because it helped me improve my reading and writing skills tremendously.
Overall, I had a great time at Bucknell and I would choose it again. I got the opportunity to work as a Research Assistant for the Department of Psychology and as a Teaching Assistant for the Bucknell Community College Scholars Program. I also completed an Honors Thesis in Psychology, which was a great experience because it allowed me to create my own unique research project.
After graduating, I planned to work for a little before attending graduate school. However, after sending out close to 200 applications, I came to the realization that furthering my education is certainly the best option given my situation. I changed my plans and decided to apply to graduate schools this Fall. I will be taking the GRE at the end of this month, and I started applying to Masters programs in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Please send my greetings to the rest of the faculty! I still cherish the Honors experience, and am certain that I would have not flourished so strongly without it.
Best,
Stefanie Gisler, Class of 2011
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Date: September 27, 2013
Dear Professor Faris,
I hope all is well with you and the Honors Program. I sending an email to Dr. Horn, the director of IDEPEL of Saint Joseph's University, to email you a copy of my dissertation prospectus. Personally, I wanted your critique on it.
Sincerely,
Elana Evans
Dear Professor Faris,
I hope all is well with you and the Honors Program. I sending an email to Dr. Horn, the director of IDEPEL of Saint Joseph's University, to email you a copy of my dissertation prospectus. Personally, I wanted your critique on it.
Sincerely,
Elana Evans
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Sarah Aubrey, Honors Curriculum, 2009-2010
Bryn Mawr College, Graduated 2013
2013 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship offers college graduates of "unusual promise" a year of independent, purposeful exploration and travel -- in international settings new to them -- to enhance their capacity for resourcefulness, imagination, openness, and leadership and to foster their humane and effective participation in the world community.
The stipend for the fellowship year is $25,000.
Sarah will graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 2013 and is spending 2014 traveling abroad to study how people rebuild a sense of home after losing their homes in social, political and environmental disasters.
http://www.watsonfellowship.org/site/fellows/13_14.html
Bryn Mawr College, Graduated 2013
2013 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship offers college graduates of "unusual promise" a year of independent, purposeful exploration and travel -- in international settings new to them -- to enhance their capacity for resourcefulness, imagination, openness, and leadership and to foster their humane and effective participation in the world community.
The stipend for the fellowship year is $25,000.
Sarah will graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 2013 and is spending 2014 traveling abroad to study how people rebuild a sense of home after losing their homes in social, political and environmental disasters.
http://www.watsonfellowship.org/site/fellows/13_14.html
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Larry Liu, Honors Curriculum, 2011-2012
2012 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Studying at University of Pennsylvania
This award provides undergraduates up to $30,000 a year, for up to three years, to complete their bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
Larry is currently studying Economics at the University of Pennsylvania.
http://www.ccp.edu/site/news_room/press_releases/2012/051512.php
2012 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Studying at University of Pennsylvania
This award provides undergraduates up to $30,000 a year, for up to three years, to complete their bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
Larry is currently studying Economics at the University of Pennsylvania.
http://www.ccp.edu/site/news_room/press_releases/2012/051512.php
