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Lafayette students, faculty, and organizations were honored for their dedication to academics and furthering diversity on campus and in the surrounding community at the annual Diversity Awards held April 25, in the Wilson Room, Pfenning Alumni Center.
Sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Development and the Office of the Dean of Studies, the ceremony celebrates those who have committed themselves to making a difference in the Lafayette community.
A new award has been created this year called the “Frances Ocansey-Ahene Spirit of Multiculturalism Award.” The honor has been endowed by Rexford Ahene, professor of economics and business and coordinator of Africana studies. It will be given to a graduating senior whose activities and commitment to academic excellence and inclusive cultural education within the community transcends all barriers and exemplifies the ethos of multiculturalism at Lafayette. The inaugural award was presented to biochemistry major Benjamin Arthur ’07 (Accra North, Ghana).
A list of award recipients follows:
Association of Black Collegians (ABC) award. Presented to a member in the Lafayette community who has throughout the year provided guidance to, and supported ABC.
Michael Benitez, director of Intercultural Development
Darlyne Bailey ’74 Excellence in the Humanities and Social Sciences Award. A student whose academic/artistic accomplishments reflect an outstanding level of scholarship and advances understanding on an important issue.
Jillian Gaeta ’07 (French/international affairs), Middletown, N.J.
Eugene Deloatch ’59 First-Year Achievement Award. Awarded to first-year students in engineering and science with highest GPAs.
Hoi Ying Man ’10, Queens Village, N.Y.
Danielle Jenkins ’10, Shirley, N.Y.
Chak Man Chan ’10, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Eugene Deloatch ’59 Excellence in Science and Engineering Award. Given tostudents whose academic accomplishments reflect an outstanding level of scholarship.
Frank Cortazar ’07 (biochemistry), Miami, Fla.
Hoatian Wu ’07 (physics/mathematics), Jiangsu, China
Otis Ellis ’89 Scholar Athlete Award. A successful varsity athlete who has achieved an outstanding level of scholarship.
Mark Price ’07 (mathematics-economics), Dublin, Ohio
Vanessa Youngs ’07 (anthropology and sociology), Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Excellence in Diversity Education Award. A faculty or administrator whose commitment and service to diversity on campus promotes awareness and a positive learning environment for all students.
Deborah Byrd, associate professor of English
Intercultural Networking Council (LINC) award. Presented to a campus organization who best exemplifies the mission and values of LINC.
Hispanic Society of Lafayette
International Student Association (ISA) award. Awarded to a first-year ISA member who has remained active and supported ISA throughout the year.
Teevrat Garg ’10, Haryana, India
Leroy D. Nunery ’77 Intellectual Citizenship Award. A student whose research on important social, political or economic issues advances knowledge and involves the student in activities within a community.
Margaret Garcia ’07 (B.S. civil engineering/A.B. international studies), Stamford, Conn.
Paving the Path Award. A student (freshman or sophomore) who has demonstrated potential for greatness in the years to come.
Ashley Gray ’09 (international affairs), Bethlehem, Pa.
David A. Portlock Award. A student who has worked diligently to promote cross-cultural relationships on campus or in the community.
Maly Fung ’07 (international affairs), Fresh Meadows, N.Y.
Alberto Luna ’08 (English/psychology), Bronx, N.Y.
Jeffrey D. Robinson ’80 Leadership Award. An accomplished student who is also characterized by noteworthy leadership in College activities and student life.
Terese Brown ’07 (economics and business/art), Bronx, N.Y.
Benjamin Arthur ’07 (biochemistry), Accra North, Ghana
Riley Temple ’71 Creative and Artistic Citizenship Award. A student whose creative scholarship in the visual and/or performance arts contributes to knowledge on societal issues of multicultural or intercultural concerns.
Danielle Bero ’07 (creative mediums and social justice), Astoria, N.Y.