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The University of New England 2012 Annual Awards Ceremony on April 24, 2012 honored graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff who have excelled in scholarship and in their contributions to the University's collegiate community.

Among those honored were: Craig M. Tennenhouse, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, who received the Debra J. Summers Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence; and Briana Chu, '12, an education major, who received the Jacques Downs Award for Academic Excellence.

Faculty Award

The Debra J. Summers Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence

Recipient
Craig M. Tennenhouse, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Nominees
Leah S.Bymers
Deborah W. Gregory
Shawn M. Keough
Bradley S Moser
Julie L Mueller
Shireen A Rahman
Craig M Tennenhouse
Camille Kennedy Vande Berg

Graduate Student Awards

Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research

Recipient
Angela M. Cicia
Class of 2012
Major: MS: Marine Sciences
Home Town: Biddeford, ME

Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching (University Level)

Recipient
Matthew R. Simon
Class of 2012
Major: MS: Biological Sciences
Home Town: Saco, ME

Department of Marine Sciences, Outstanding Graduate Student, for Excellence in Teaching in GK-12 Classrooms

Recipient
Kylie H. Bloodsworth
Class of 2012
Major: MS: Marine Sciences
Home Town: Portland, ME

Undergraduate Student Awards - University

The Jacques Downs Award for Academic Excellence
For the most accomplished student in the senior class. Considerations for this award include academic achievement, scholarly work, and service.

Recipient
Briana W. Chu
Class of 2012
Major: Elementary Education
Home Town: Winthrop, ME

Nominees
Lauren Ball
Julie A Birch
Jennifer L Christman
Briana W Chu
Karson M Coutre
Daniel P Crear
Jordan J Faloon
Joseph G Gousse
Margaret A Hutton
Ryan Kingston
Ryan J Knotek
Kari Anna Pelletier
Rachel A Tamulonis

The Junior Award for Academic Excellence
For the undergraduate Junior who has excelled in his/her academics. Service contributions are also considered.

Recipient
Lindsay M. Forrette
Class of 2013
Major: Animal Behavior
Home Town: Chicopee, MA

Nominees
Jeffrey G Duplisea
Lindsay M Forrette
Colin A Longhurst
Kyle R Martin
Caitlin M Tetreau
Hayley M Townsend
Matthijs P van den Berg
Ethan G Wells

The Sophomore Award for Academic Excellence
For the undergraduate Sophomore who has excelled in his/her academics. Service contributions are also considered.

Recipient
Margaret J. Williams
Class of 2014
Major: Biochemistry
Home Town: Mercer, ME

Nominees
Natalie A Hardman
Kristina M Michaud
Milos Sinik
Zachary C Swanson
Margaret J Williams

Student Leader Award

Brandon P. Hotham
Class of 2012
Double Major: Psychology and English & Language Studies
Home Town: Poland, ME

Nominees
Amanda D Braithwaite
Kyle R Cornell
Constance M Glynn
Brandon P Hotham
Ryan Kingston
Veneranda D Kirway
Shannon H Martin

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Awards

Recipient
Katie A. Edwards
For Natural Sciences, Medicine, or Public Health
Class of 2012
Major: Chemistry
Home Town: Marmora, NJ

Recipient
Caitlin M. Tetreau
For Humanities or Creative and Fine Arts
Class of 2013
Major: History
Home Town: Alton Bay, NH

Nominees
Katie A Edwards
Jordan J Faloon
Olivia L Hebert
Margaret A Hutton
Cassidy D Peterson
Caitlin M Tetreau
Howard W Theberge
Casey Toombs

The Experiential Education Award

Recipient
Jennifer J. Cox
Class of 2012
Major: History
Home Town: Sanford, ME

Nominees
Jessica L Archer
Lauren Ball
Chelsea A Bunker
Jennifer J Cox
Tiffany M Davenport
Andrew R Emery

The Global Education Award

Recipient
Kate E. LeGrand
Class of 2013
Major: Medical Science 3-4
Home Town: Belgrade Lakes, ME

Nominees
Amanda D Braithwaite
Matthew J Buonopane
Kate E LeGrand
Jonathan R Planer
Jane E Starke

Scholar Athletes

Recipients

Ryan J. Knotek
Class of 2012
Major: Marine Biology
Home Town: Saratoga Springs, NY

Jessica J. Partlow
Scholar Athlete
Class of 20