Adam N. Petrucci won the Christopher W. Allen Award at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is presented to a senior chemistry major for outstanding achievements in chemistry. Professor Allen was active in the UVM chemistry department for many years and made critical contributions to student education and research, and to faculty development.

Adam N. Petrucci won the Excellence In Chemical Research Award at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is presented annually to a senior chemistry major for outstanding efforts and achievements in chemical research. Research has always been a strong component of the undergraduate curriculum in the UVM chemistry department. Awardees distinguish themselves by their knowledge and creativity in the laboratory, in addition to their time and effort. Wins UVM Excellence in Physical Chemistry Award

Allison Jodoin won the Frederick Arnold Vinton Prize at the University of Vermont this semester. The Frederick Arnold Vinton Prize was established in 1951 by Hope Vinton in honor of her father, a medical doctor. It is awarded to "the student or students, male or female, who shall exhibit, in the opinion of the majority of the professors and instructors in Latin and Greek, exceptional proficiency in the study of said languages."

Daniel Combs received the Outstanding Senior In Computer Science Award this semester at the University of Vermont. The award is annually given to the top senior computer science major based on their academic performance and commitment to the field of computer science.

Mickenzie Zadworny received the Outstanding Senior In Dance Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given to a graduating senior who has made an outstanding contribution to dance at UVM.

Nicholas Ridder received the John H. Converse Award at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is presented annually to a senior economics student for outstanding academic achievement. It is named in honor of John H. Converse, a former trustee of the University who was instrumental in establishing coursework in economics at UVM in 1899.

Juliana Landis received the Freeman Saltus Award in economics from the University of Vermont this semester. This award recognizes seniors in the economics department who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. It was established in 1950 as a bequest from Freeman M. Saltus.

Joshua Audette received the Philipp H. Lohman Award in economics this semester at the University of Vermont. This award for an outstanding economics major is named for Professor Lohman, who served as professor and chair of the UVM economics department from 1945-1963.

Brianne Smith received the Philipp H. Lohman Award in economics this semester at the University of Vermont. This award for an outstanding economics major is named for Professor Philipp Lohman, who served as professor and chair of the Economics Department from 1945-1963.

Some 3,183 students were awarded degrees during the University of Vermont's 219th commencement ceremonies. Darren Walker who presides over the Ford Foundation, one of the world's most influential social justice philanthropies and one of the largest private foundations in the United States, delivered the address.

Benjamin Recchia won the George M. Happ Award at the University of Vermont. This award is presented to a student with outstanding academic performance and excellence in research in biology. Dr. Happ arrived at the University of Vermont as a professor and chair of the zoology in 1978. He was instrumental in transforming the faculty to a teacher-scholar model and prioritized obtaining funding to stimulate research. His research interest focused on the physiology and immunology of dogs, and has collaborated with the University of Alaska on prions in moose and caribou and avian disease.

Emily MacDonald won the Bernd Heinrich Award at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is presented annually to a student with outstanding academic performance and excellence in research in biology. Dr. Heinrich, Emeritus Professor of Biology, has been a member of the UVM biology department since 1980. He has had a long career in science in ecological physiology, animal behavior, and evolutionary ecology. Dr. Heinrich has produced hundreds of publications in the best journals and is often regarded as one of the world's foremost ecologists and naturalists.

Kate J. Ziegler received the Joan M. Herbers Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is presented annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence in biological research. The award is named for Joan Herbers who arrived at UVM in 1979 as the first tenure-track female professor in the history of the biology department and quickly rose to full professor, the highest rank for a faculty member. Dr. Herbers has been for many years one of the world's most important researchers in animal behavior, especially the social behavior of ants.

Jessica R. Crooker won the George Perkins Marsh Award at the University of Vermont's graduation ceremony May 17. This award is presented to a student with the highest academic performance in biology. Marsh was one of the great figures in Vermont and U.S. history. He is regarded as the founder of the environmental movement with his 1864 publication of Man and Nature, which is still in print. The book influenced many important scientific and political figures, including Theodore Roosevelt.

Ana Sleeman was named Outstanding Senior in Art History at the University of Vermont Graduation Ceremony on May 17. This award is given to a senior art history major for academic excellence and commitment to the field of art history.

Kia Rae Hanron won the annual Outstanding Senior in Art Education Award presented by the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Vermont's May 17 graduation. This award is given to a senior art education major for academic excellence and commitment to their creative and artistic work.

Sophia Webb won the annual Peter Seybolt Award at the University of Vermont's graduation ceremony on May 17. This award was initiated after the Department of Asian Languages and Literatures was founded in 2007 and was named for the founder of the department, Professor Peter Seybolt, to commemorate his dedication and contribution to Asian language education. It is given to the top graduating senior who majors in an Asian language based on their academic performances.

The following students spent their spring break completing service projects around the nation as a part of University of Vermont's Alternative Spring Break - a student-led, week long program that provides UVM students with an opportunity to travel and involve themselves in service-work focused around a number of social issues in communities throughout the nation.

Kassondra M. Little won the UVM Louise Nutter Award presented by the biochemistry department at UVM's Graduation Ceremony May 17. Louise Nutter enrolled at UVM at fifteen and went on to graduate with a Ph.D. in biochemistry and later became a professor of pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. The Louise Nutter Award is given to a senior biochemistry major in recognition of outstanding performance in one or more of the following areas: scholarship, research, or service to the undergraduate biochemistry program at UVM. Kassondra M. Little

Kailey R. Loughran won the James B. Peterson Archeology Award in the UVM anthropology department on May 17. This award is named for Dr. James B. Petersen, a UVM graduate who later returned as a faculty member and chair of the Department of Anthropology. His work led to substantial intellectual contributions to the archaeology of the Northeast, the Caribbean, and Amazonia. The Petersen Award is presented to the graduating senior with a sub-disciplinary focus on archaeology, who best exemplifies Jim Peterson's passion for archaeology.

The following students have been honored by the Department of Student Life in recognition of their achievements, accomplishments, and contributions as leaders and pioneers working towards the betterment of our community.

Charlotte Evans, a neuroscience major from Essex, Vt., was named co-winner of the University of Vermont Hannah Howard Prize on May 17. The Hannah Howard Prize is awarded to an undergraduate senior who has achieved the highest grade point average in the College of Arts and Sciences while enrolled on a full-time basis. The Prize was willed to the University of Vermont by Hannah V. Howard for scholarship attainments, good standing, and deportment. Evans also graduated with minors in global studies and chemistry. Evans is planning on a medical career.

To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

Dina Alter, a neuroscience major from West Windsor, N.J., was named co-winner of the 2020 The Hannah Howard Prize at the University of Vermont on May 17. The prize is awarded is awarded to the undergraduate senior with the highest grade point average in the college while enrolled on a full-time basis. The Hannah Howard Prize was willed to the University of Vermont by Hannah V. Howard for scholarship attainments, good standing, and deportment. Alter plans to attend medical school.

The following students have placed in the Association of College Unions International (ACUI)'s 'Steal this Idea' marketing competition by judging national submissions based on concept, design, editorial content, and effectiveness. Winning entries are featured in ACUI's publication The Bulletin, displayed at the Annual Conference, and published online.

The following students have been recognized by the Department of Student Life and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life for their accomplishments as individual members of the UVM community as well as participants in Fraternity and Sorority chapters who exemplified commitment to the pillars of citizenship, friendship, leadership, lifelong learning, and justice.

To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

The following students helped raise a record breaking $140,813.89 for the University of Vermont Children's Hospital through active participation in RALLYTHON - UVM's annual, year-long student-led fundraiser and 12-hour dance marathon in support of Vermont's local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

On Saturday, Aug. 18, 76 upper class students led over 250 first-year UVM students as they began their University of Vermont experience through TREK, a unique, 7-day, first-year enrichment program sponsored by UVM's Department of Student Life. For 40 years, UVM's TREK program has sent new students all over the state of Vermont to explore the region's wilderness, develop leadership skills, and work on community service projects. TREK is one of the biggest and most diverse new-student, collegiate, community building programs in the northeast region. Known as TREK leaders, these students provided and maintained a safe, healthy and supportive group atmosphere for their student participants while exploring the expansive outdoor environments of northern Vermont and it's neighboring states through both Wilderness and Service TREK programs.