Honors Convocation Ceremony. May 11, 2016

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1 Honors Convocation Ceremony May 11, 2016

2 AWARDS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AWARD This award is presented to the baccalaureate graduate with the highest overall cumulative grade point average who also has demonstrated a high level of service to the Vaughn community. Minimum grade point average for this award is FOUNDERS AWARDS These awards are presented to graduates from each associate degree program who have attained the highest cumulative grade point average in their programs while demonstrating the professional and civic values that exemplify the mission of Vaughn College. Minimum grade point average for this award is CASEY S. JONES AWARDS These awards are presented to graduates from each baccalaureate degree program who have attained the highest cumulative grade point average in their programs. Minimum grade point average for this award is FIORELLO LAGUARDIA AWARD This award is presented to a graduate or graduates from the master of science degree program who have attained the highest cumulative grade point averages while demonstrating the professional and civic values that exemplify the mission of Vaughn College. Minimum grade point average for this award is ENGINEERING INNOVATION AWARD This award is presented to a graduate who was an active participant in professional development or competition while at Vaughn College and who published or presented a paper on a new and innovative idea at a technical conference. This award seeks to honor students who have investigated innovative research projects in engineering. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DAY AWARDS These awards are presented to students in the engineering and technology department, based on their research paper development and presentation during the annual spring technology day conference. Six judges, four industry advisory members and two faculty members select the top two completed research projects and the top works in progress. ROBOTICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS This award is presented to the Vaughn College robotics team for the development of innovative robots and for the team s active participation and strong performance in regional, national and international competitions. To receive this award, the team must be the tournament champion of a regional competition and be able to advance to the playoff round of a world robotics championship.

3 AWARDS UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV) EXCELLENCE AWARDS This award is presented to members of Vaughn s UAV team for developing innovative UAV s, being active in professional activities, developing workshops, UAV races and being qualified to participate in a UAV competition. ASCH-ROOT ENGINES OF INVENTION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is presented to a bachelor of science degree student in engineering or engineering technology who has attained a minimum 3.0 grade point average. This scholarship seeks to inspire faculty and students to work together on a research project in the fields of science and mathematics. BESSIE COLEMAN AWARD This award is presented to an outstanding female graduate who has attained the highest cumulative grade point average while demonstrating the professional and civic values that exemplify the mission of Vaughn College. Minimum grade point average for this award is STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) AWARD This award is presented to staff and faculty members who have shown commitment and support to the entire student body. The recipients are selected by the association officers. SERVICE AWARD Certificates are presented to graduates, selected by the office of student affairs, for outstanding work in club activities and other special service to Vaughn College. SENIOR ATHLETE AWARDS These awards are given to Vaughn College senior student-athletes who have either completed their competitive eligibility, or will be graduating in 2016, and have contributed significantly to the success of their teams. SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD Presented to the graduating student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA (minimum of a 3.5 GPA) amongst all student-athletes while attending Vaughn College. Recipients must have played at least two years of varsity athletics. DIRECTOR S AWARD Presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the athletic program. This individual also exemplifies being a team player through their performance, leadership, and involvement. This award is not limited to varsity student-athletes and is given at the discretion of the Athletic Director. HONOR CORDS Graduates who have completed their degrees with academic honors are attired with gold cords. Students who have completed the Leadership Academy are recognized with burgundy cords.

4 HONORS CONVOCATION CEREMONY Welcome Greetings from the President Dr. Paul LaVergne Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo President Convocation Address Mr. Max Gross 75 Principal SciMax Technologies Student Speaker Mr. Nicholas Kumia Presentation of Awards MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Dr. Maxine Lubner, Chair Airport Management Program Founders Award presented to Adrian Galan Gomez Casey S. Jones Awards presented to Slavic Huley Fiorello LaGuardia Award presented to Dave Martin Airline Management Program Casey S. Jones Award presented to Rimona Verdis Airport/Airline Management Program Casey S. Jones Awards presented to Mariesha Ramnandan General Management Program Casey S. Jones Award presented to Kiran Mathew AVIATION DEPARTMENT Dr. Pete Russo, Chair Aircraft Operations Program Founders Award presented to Carlos Rodriguez Casey S. Jones Award presented to Laurentino Vaz Gomes Aeronautical Science Casey S. Jones Award presented to Ethan Addess and Wendy Bonilla Aviation Maintenance Founders Award presented to Kweesi Seetal

5 AVIATION DEPARTMENT (continued) Dr. Russo Aviation Maintenance Management Program Casey S. Jones Award presented to Christian Colon AVIATION TRAINING INSTITUTE Mr. Domenic Proscia, Vice President of Training Associate in Occupational Studies Program Founders Award presented to Bob Hong and Yu Hin Leung ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Dr. Hossein Rahemi, Chair Aeronautical Engineering Technology Program Founders Award presented to Desborn Myle Electronic Engineering Technology Program Founders Award presented to Joshua Matias Casey S. Jones Awards presented Anthony Biondo, Hilain Hector and Syed Hasan Ali Moosavi Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Casey S. Jones Awards presented to Vincent Collucci, Damian Gaona, Jonathan Shakhmoroff and Valiantsin Zakhvatkin Mechatronic Engineering Program Casey S. Jones Awards presented to Josiah D Arrigo, Nicholas Kumia and Saneela Rabbani Engineering Innovation Award Presented to Saneela Rabbani, Kent Ogisu and Alex Uquillas Technology Day Awards First-Place Paper presented to Terry Cetoute, Jefferson Maldonado, Kent Ogisu and Alex Uquillas Second-Place Paper presented to Shady Abdelmalek Third-Place Paper presented to Josiah D Arrigo and Saneela Rabbani

6 Technology Day Awards (continued) Technology Day First Place Degree Project Poster Award presented to Muhammad Furqhan Ahmed, Vincent Collucci, Karim Fadel, Thomas Liquet, Kevin McConkey and Hasan Moosavi Technology Day First Place NSF Poster Award presented to Nicholas Kumia and Bobby Tang Robotics Excellence Award Presented to Norrin Abreu, Andriy Belz, Terry Cetoute, Christina DeLuca, Isaiah Ervin, Nizamadeen Khedaru, Jefferson Maldonado, Kent Ogisu, Bilal Rashid, Niki Taheri, Thomas Wolday and Alex Uquillas UAV Excellence Award Presented to Andrew Aquino, Waseem Hussain, Daniel Khodos, Nicholas Kumia, Utsav Shah, Bobby Tang and Jonathan Zubarriain The Board of Trustees Award Presented to Nicholas Kumia The Asch-Root Engines of Invention Scholarship Presented to Waseem Hussain Bessie Coleman Award Presented to Saneela Rabbani Awarding of Degree Ethan S. Addess, Summa Cum Laude Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo Ms. Elaine Asch-Root Member, Board of Trustees Dr. Maxine Lubner Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo Student Government Association Mr. Jack Gormley (SGA) Awards Dean of Students Presented to Debra Henneberry, assistant professor, aviation department and Jessica Caron, associate director, career services Service Awards Presented to Aissata Diallo, LacyRose Dickinson, Matthaus Duncan-Lovell, Imtiaz Galib, Manuel Garcia, Waseem Hussain, Thomas Liquet, Jefferson Maldonado and Sean Steer Mr. Said Lamhaouar Vice President, Student Affairs and Academic Support

7 Senior Athlete Awards Presented to Guillermo Bacha, Patrick Batey, Ciara Boggs, Terry Cetoute, Moises Chaucer, LacyRose Dickinson, Matthaus Duncan-Lovell, Karim Fadel, Angela Gomez, Karim Haragi, Sie Hien, Amir Karim, Joshua Labiner, Kevin Mendez, Kent Ogisu, Sean Steer and Kyle Ward-Chalk Mr. Ricky McCollum Director of Athletics, Fitness and Wellness Scholar-Athlete Award Presented to Kent Ogisu Director s Award Presented to LacyRose Dickinson Leadership Academy Cords Presented to Darryl Baniaga, Ciara Boggs, Terry Cetoute, Nelson DeMatos, Aissata Diallo, Matthaus Duncan-Lovell, Isaiah Ervin, Manuel Garcia, Angela Gomez, Slavic Huley, Jefferson Maldonado, David Mejia Llanes, Kent Ogisu, Michael Pogorzelski, Karina Quijano, Sean Steer, Anaid Torres Ortiz, Alex Uquillas Presentation of Honor Cords Students Graduating with Academic Honors Ms. Kalli Koutsoutis Assistant Vice President, Planning and Assessment Mr. Ernie Shepelsky Vice President, Enrollment Services and Professor Thomas Broschart, President, Faculty Senate

8 Congratulations to all of our graduates. Graduates please join us after the ceremony in Rooms 101 and 103 for commencement rehearsal.