The following is a list organized by department of student awards received during the 2015-2016 academic year. These awards are the result of hard and diligent work of College of Arts and Sciences Students:
Biology
Blondel Carleton Award in Biology: Natasha McGlaun
Marlene Moore Academic Achievement Award: Saroop Dhatt
Becky Houck Teaching, Mentoring, and Service Award: Hannah Souders
Michael D. Snow Achievement in Undergraduate Research Award: Stephanie Rager
OHSU Murdock Undergraduate Research Program Award: Taylor Zehren
Chemistry
William & Lavina Wilson Award in Chemistry: Noah J. Forrest and Bao Tran N. Nhan
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry
Dylan A. Nevin
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chem: Noah J. Forrest
Communication Studies
Paul S. Melhuish Outstanding Organizational Communication Award: Elizabeth A. Miranda
Robert L. Fulford Outstanding Communication Award: Hannes D. Zetzsche
University of Portland Speech and Debate Union Award for Debate Excellence: Anna L. Murphy
English
Louis J. Masson Outstanding English Major Award: Ana Fonseca
Herman Asarnow Award for Academic Excellence in English: Erika N. Murphy
Outstanding Writing Assistant Award: Andrea V. Turel
Environmental Studies
Rev. Arthur Schoenfeldt, C.S.C. Award for Environmental Ethics and Policy: Yannika N. Marquardt
Suzanne S. Fields Award for Environmental Science: Calli P. Vanderwilde
History
Rev. Joseph Powers, C.S.C. Senior Prize in History: Emily A. Dovel
Rev. Erwin Orkiszewski, C.S.C. Outstanding History Thesis: Emily A. Dovel
James T. Covert Leadership Award in History: Caroline E. Harpster
International Language & Cultures
Zertifikat Besonderer Leistung for Outstanding Accomplishment in German: Kristen M. Jakstis
Certificat D’Excellence for Oustanding Accomplishment in French: London S. Ballard Manuel J. Macias Certificado de Excelencia for Outstanding Accomplishment in Spanish: Anna L. Murphy
Narciso Zancanella Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in International Languages & Cultures: Hannes D. Zetzsche
Dr. Kathleen Regan Award for Outstanding Service in International Languages & Cultures: Tori J. Ward
Mathematics
Ron Smit Annual Mathematics Award: Taylor K. Spooner
Emmy Noether Award for Achievement in Mathematical Research: Nikki B. Carter
Performing & Fine Arts
Jerome N. Badraun Outstanding Senior in Theater: Tyler L. A. D. Hunt
Margaret Vance Outstanding Senior in Music Award: Haley M. Mukensnabl
Philosophy
Philosophical Achievement Award for Scholastic Excellence: Madeleine M. Boyle & Nathan L. Seppi
Agora Award for Leadership in Promoting Philosophical Dialogue and Community: Jason P. Smith Franz Mayr Award for Passion and Aptitude for Philosophy: Dylan R. Vahradian
Physics
Paul E. Wack Award in Physics: Tangereen V. Bailey Claringbold
Political Science
Br. Donald J. Stabrowski, C.S.C. Award for Academic Achievement: Talbot M. Andrews
Rev. Claude Pomerlau, C.S.C. Award for Student Leadership: Mariah A. Wildgen
Steven B. Taylor Award for Excellence in Mock Trial: Katherine A. Miller
Social Justice Praxis Award: Josefina S. Duran-Martinez
Psychological Sciences
Sr. Marian Dolores Robinson Award for Achievement in Psychology: Talbot M. Andrews
Rev. John B. Delaunay, C.S.C. Award for Outstanding Psychology Major: Jesse Dunn
Susan Baillet Award for Outstanding Neuroscience Minor: Kelsey A. Kincaid
Sociology & Social Work
Joseph S. Gallegos Award: Lydia Laythe
Dorothy Day Award: Jessica Fuller
Robert W. Duff Award: Erin Bell C. Wright Mills Award: Natasha McGlaun
Jim Short, Jr. Award: Ryan Mealy
Theology
Rev. Richard Rutherford, C.S.C. Award: Jessica A. Brown
Henricus & Antonia Baasten Memorial Award: Geoffrey R. Sasser