C-Ring Cycle 88: It's Down to Seven Finalists
The award,
recognizes an outstanding graduating senior woman. Eligible women must have a 3.4 GPA, be community or university leaders and demonstrate advocacy for women or girls.
The C-Ring recipient is announced at an annual spring dinner where all finalists are recognized. This years dinner will be held Saturday, May 16. The 2008 C-Ring recipient, Amy Schlegel, will award the C-Ring to this years recipient.
This year 34 graduating senior women were nominated for the 2009 C-Ring by faculty, staff or alumni. Seven finalists were selected by the C-Ring committee:
College of Arts & Sciences, Chemistry & Spanish
Nominator: Debbie Brawn, director of Programs and Administration, University Honors Program
Kersha Deibel-Trotter, School of Social Work, Social Work
Nominator: Rebecca Lehman, program coordinator, Student Activities & Leadership Development
Julia Jones, College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Nominator: Jeffery D. Johnson, associate professor, Biomedical Engineering
Kendall Karg, College-Conservatory of Music, Dramatic Performance
Nominator: Rocco Dal Vera, professor, Drama
Sonya Mueller, College-Conservatory of Music, Electronic Media
Nominator: Marjorie Fox, associate professor, College-Conservatory of Music
Ayla Rapoport, McMicken College of Arts & Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies: Spirituality & Healing
Nominator: Terri Premo, assistant dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Lauren Rosenberger, School of Social Work, Social Work
Nominator: Janice L. Ricks, field assistant professor, Social Work
Rachel received the C-Ring and her bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering 2007.
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