Regents’ Honor Awards for Graduate Students

Thomas Groark, chair of the Board of Regents, presented the Regents' Honor Awards for Graduate Students at a ceremony on April 29, 2009 during the Graduate Research/Creativity Symposium. This award is the highest recognition of accomplishment that the University bestows on graduate students. Criteria for selection include a GPA of at least 3.80, significant scholarship and community service.

The eight awardees for 2009 are listed below.

Jordana Klein
Doctor of Psychology program in Clinical Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Advisor: Lourdes P. Dale

Joan Palladino
Doctor of Education program in Educational Leadership
College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions
Faculty Advisor: Karen I. Case

Stephanie Lauretano
Master of Fine Art in Painting
Hartford Art School
Faculty Advisor: Carol Padberg

Sandra Dias
Master of Music in Piano Performance
The Hartt School
Faculty Advisor: Gabor Viragh

Tyson Douglas Dorman
Master of Architecture
College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture
Faculty Advisor: Michael J. Crosbie

Danielle Graci
Master of Arts program in Communication
College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Advisor: Jack Banks

Pamela S. Mycka
Master of Education in Aural Habilitation and Education of Hearing-Impaired Children
College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions
Faculty Advisor: Marietta M. Paterson

John A. Rasimas
Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation
Barney School of Business
Faculty Advisor: James W. Bannister