17.1 Honors Awarded by the Visiting Examiners
Highest Honors
Daniel Joseph Block, Joseph Wertheimer Boninger, Abigail Elyse Dove, Anna I. Gonzales, Philip Emmanuel Harris, Stephanie Kestelman, Michaela Sophie Shuchman, Arjun Vishwanath
High Honors
Murphy Cartwright Austin, Sarah Babinski, Lydia Halloway Bailey, Jesse Miles Bossingham, Jason Howell Clayton, Anita Fisher Desai, Ari Max Efron, William Hollender Fedullo, Paul Romero Green, Ascanio Guarini, Cong Han, John William Harnett, Allison Burke Hrabar, Shenstone Chia Huang, Jareema Amani Hylton, Michelle Rose Johnson, Nehmat Kaur, Su-Ling Klarissa Khor, Isabel Xin Knight, A. S. Kroeber, Hang Minh Le, SeungMoon Lee, Claudia Lo, Shaina Lu, Nicolas Jorge Madan, Sarah Elizabeth Nielsen, Cecilia Eliane Rosa Paasche, Nikhil Paladugu, Holden Low Parks, Molly Beryl Petchenik, Arjun Raghuraman, Sadie Dean Rittman, Thomas Lipa Ruan, Mario Sanchez, Yumi Dineen Shiroma, Emily Elizabeth Sullivan, Jihoon Sung, Nithya Swaminathan, Andrew Scott Taylor, Paul Luc Vernon, Mackenzie Mei Welch , Paige Faith Spencer Willey, Zoe Amanda Wray, Juliette Rose Wunrow, Nicholas Joseph Zahorodny
Honors
Aneesa Andrabi, William Donald Black III, Christen Boas Hayes, Alexander Jason Kirven Brooks, Dominic Castro-Wehr, Hanyu Chwe, Lewis George Esposito, Jacob Reese Gillespie Greenberg, Jin Hwan Jung, Zequn Li, Caela Conway Long, Abigail Kristin Norling-Ruggles, Ariel Benjamin Rock, Geoffrey George Shepard, Kathy Sun, Richard James Tischler, Patrick J. Trainor, Anne Bolger Tvetenstrand, Jonathan Alexander White
17.2 Elections to Honorary Societies
Phi Beta Kappa
Lydia Halloway Bailey, Daniel Joseph Block, Gregory David Brown, Jason Howell Clayton, Shelby Daniel-Wayman, Abigail Elyse Dove, Cara Jean Ehlenfeldt, Lewis George Esposito, Teo Gelles, Sarah Welz Geselowitz, Jena Rose Gilbert-Merrill, Andrew James Gilchrist-Scott, Anna I. Gonzales, Ian Conway Grant, Ascanio Guarini, Joelle Hageboutros, Matthew Haydn Kasamoto Hirsh, Lindsay S. Holcomb, Abigail Steiker Holtzman, Ji Ho Jang, Fatema Firoz Jivanjee, Jin Hwan Jung, Laura Beatrice Katz, Deborah Anne Krieger, A. S. Kroeber, Kelley Elizabeth Langhans, Hang Minh Le, SeungMoon Lee, Katherine Cheng Lin, Benjamin Hertz Marks, Aurora Raven Martinez del Rio, Alexander William McClean, Olivia Louise Mendelson, Samuel Akira Mori, Catricia Rosario Morris, Cyrus Cooper Newlin, Daniel Mark Palmer, Molly Beryl Petchenik, Yein Pyo, Philip Haskett Queen, Kai Walker Richter, Sadie Dean Rittman, Anya Fisher Rose, Yumi Dineen Shiroma, Emily Elizabeth Sullivan, Kathy Sun, Jihoon Sung, Nithya Swaminathan, Kurtis Jon Swartz, Paul Luc Vernon, Arjun Vishwanath, Rachel Claire Abrams Vogel, Joshua River Wolfsun, Nicholas Joseph Zahorodny, Jianan Zhou
Sigma Xi
Jannette Denise Alston, Amy Amuquandoh, Mercer Renee Borris, Constance Bowen, Canaan Michael Breiss, Amanda Kar-Men Chan, Jeremy Jay Chang, Liting Chen, Leonie Marcus Cohen, Joseph Patrick Corcoran IV, Alden Conlan Dirks, Abigail Elyse Dove, Isaac Bunge Dulin, Christine Jane Emery, Kathleen Marici Escoto, Lewis George Esposito, Rachel Carson Flaherman, Zoë Charlotte Frank, Sophia Irene Frantz, Emily Gale, Andrew James Gilchrist-Scott, Bryan Michael Green, Ascanio Guarini, Joshua Ray Turek-Herman, Shenstone Chia Huang, Laura Perri Hyder, Jessica Marie Jowdy, Laura Beatrice Katz, Brooke Taylor Kelsey, Veda Dharma Khadka, Kelley Elizabeth Langhans, Akida Amaini Lebby, Ethan Fong Szeto Lee, Edward Ryerson Lehman-Borer, Chanel Trae Ligon, Caela Conway Long, Shaina Lu, Azucena Lucatero, Sung Won Ma, Benjamin Hertz Marks, Christine Katherine McGinn, Tomas Roberto Miranda-Katz, Cecilia Eliane Rosa Paasche, Nikhil Paladugu, Daniel Mark Palmer, Sang Hoon Park, Holden Low Parks, Ariel Nicole Pearson, Rodolfo Gabriel Perez, Nathalie Abigail Perry-Freer, Raundi Evangeline Quevedo, Thomas Lipa Ruan, Kurtis Jon Swartz, Bennett Edward Thompson, Melissa Anne Trofa, Aly Al-Amyn Valliani, Stephanie Wey, Jonathan Alexander White, Kailyn Faye Robinson Witonsky, Shinae Yoon, Zhenglong Zhou
Tau Beta Pi
Jessica Marie Jowdy, Andrew James Gilchrist-Scott, Ascanio Guarini, Katie Jo McMenamin, Daniel Mark Palmer, Kurtis Jon Swartz
17.3 Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Jannette Denise Alston, Daniel Nathan Burnett Eisler, Amelia Marie Kucic, Joy Claire De Aguilar Martinez, Ashley Amia McQuiller, Quetzal Athziri Ramirez, Diondra Kathryn Straiton, Julia Patrice Thomas, Ciara Oriana Williams, Frank Wehn-dar Wu
17.4 Awards and Prizes
The Bruce Abernethy Community Service Award was created by Bruce Abernethy ‘85 to support Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff involved in community service. Not awarded this year.
The Adams Prize is awarded each year by the Economics Department for the best paper submitted in quantitative economics. Awarded to Stephanie Kestelman ‘16.
The Stanley Adamson Prize in Chemistry was established in memory of Stanley D. Adamson ‘65. It is awarded each spring to a well-rounded junior majoring in chemistry or biochemistry, who, in the opinion of the department, gives the most promise of excellence and dedication in the field. Awarded to Meghann Kasal ‘17.
The American Chemical Society Scholastic Achievement Award is given to the student whom the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry judges to have the best performance in chemistry and overall academic achievement. Awarded to Emily Gale ‘16.
The American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry is awarded annually to the student whom the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department judges to have the best academic performance in analytical chemistry and instrumental methods. Awarded to Yiming Chen ‘17.
The American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry is awarded annually to the student whom the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department judges to have the best academic performance in inorganic chemistry. Awarded to Joshua Turek Herman ‘16.
The American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry is awarded annually to the student whom the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department judges to have the best academic performance in organic chemistry. Awarded to Raundi Quevedo ‘16.
The American Chemical Society/POLYED Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry is awarded annually to a sophomore whom the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department judges to have the best academic performance in the sophomore year sequence of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Awarded to Barrett Powell ‘18.
The American Institute of Chemists Student Honor Awards are given to students whom the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department judge to have outstanding records in chemistry and overall academic performance. Awarded to Shenstone Huang ‘16.
The Solomon Asch Award recognizes the most outstanding independent work in psychology, usually a senior course or honors thesis. Awarded to Daniel Richard Creem ‘16 and Cecilia Eliane Rosa Paasche ‘16.
The Boyd Barnard Prize, established by Boyd T. Barnard ‘17 is awarded by the music faculty each year to a student in the junior class in recognition of musical excellence and achievement. Awarded to Amelia Erskine ‘17 and Aaron Slepoi ‘17.
The James H. Batton ‘72 Award, endowed in his memory by G. Isaac Stanley ‘73 and Ava Harris Stanley ‘72, is awarded for the personal growth or career development of a minority student with financial need. Awarded to Lydia George-Koku ‘18.
The Paul H. Beik Prize in History is awarded each May for the best thesis or extended paper on a historical subject by a history major during the previous academic year. Awarded to Molly Beryl Petchenik ‘16.
The Believe Endowed Social Action Award was established in 2006 to enable students to spend the summer in a developing country working on a global social action project. The Mission of the Believe Award is “To support inspired global citizens who believe in the reality of a better world, and who believe that the key to peace and progress in the world is to develop personal connections in other cultures through social action and direct community engagement.” The Believe award is administered through the Lang Center for Social Responsibility. Awarded to Liliana Frankel ‘16.
The Bobby Berman ‘05 Memorial Prize Fund was established in 2008 in his memory, by his family. It is awarded by the Physics Department to a graduating senior with a major in physics who has shown achievement, commitment, and leadership in the field. Awarded to David Lazere ‘16 and Christine McGinn ‘16.
The Tim Berman Memorial Award is presented annually to the senior man who best combines qualities of scholarship, athletic skill, artistic sensitivity, respect from and influence on peers, courage, and sustained commitment to excellence. Awarded to Scheynen Loeffler ‘16.
The Black Alumni Prize is awarded annually to honor the sophomore or junior minority student who has shown exemplary academic performance and community service. Awarded to Sedinam Worlanyo ‘17.
The Black Cultural Center Director’s Special Recognition Award is awarded for significant contributions to the Black community and campus-wide. Awarded to Kara Bledsoe 16, Taylor Clark ‘16, Summer Sloane-Britt ‘16, Ciara Williams ‘16.
The Black Cultural Center Highest Academic Achievement Award recognizes the minority students from the graduating class who earned one of the highest grade point averages and contributed to the larger college community. Awarded to Jareema Hylton ‘16, Geoffrey Shepard ‘16.
The Black Cultural Center Freshman of the Year Award recognizes the First Year student(s) who have been exceptional leaders and have made significant contributions to the Swarthmore black community. Awarded to Julius Miller ‘19.
The Black Cultural Center Leadership Award recognizes the graduating senior(s) who continues the legacy of Black student leadership and activism by constructively and proactively contributing to the Black Cultural Center and advocating for and acting on issues of concern to the larger campus community. Awarded to Jannette Alston ‘16, Efua Asibon ‘16.
The Brand Blanshard Prize honors Brand Blanshard, professor of philosophy at Swarthmore from 1925 to 1945, and was established by David H. Scull ‘36. The Philosophy Department presents the award each year to the student who submits the best essay on any philosophical topic. Awarded to Gregory Brown ‘16.
The Sophie and William Bramson Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding student majoring in sociology and anthropology. The prize recognizes the excellence of the senior thesis, in either the course or external examinations program as well as the excellence of the student’s entire career in the department. The Bramson Prize is given in memory of the parents of Leon Bramson, founding chairman of Swarthmore’s Sociology and Anthropology Department. Awarded to Winnie Vien ‘16.
The Heinrich W. Brinkmann Mathematics Prize honors Heinrich Brinkmann, professor of mathematics from 1933 to 1969, and was established by his students in 1978 in honor of his 80th birthday. Awards are presented annually by the Mathematics and Statistics Department to the student or students who submit the best paper on a mathematical subject. Awarded to Harshil Sahai ‘15 and Molly Feldman ‘15.
The William J. Carter ‘47 Grant is funded by the William J. Carter ‘47 Religious Harmony Fund, administered by the Religion Department, and supports a student summer research project or internship in keeping with William J. Carter’s goal of “encouraging and promoting understanding, harmony, and respect among the various religions of the world.” Awarded to Gloria Kim ‘18.
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Service Awards are given each year to the students (usually one junior and one senior) who have provided the department with the greatest service during the preceding academic year. Awarded to Alice Herneisen ‘17 and Thomas Ruan ‘16.
The Susan P. Cobbs Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding student(s) of classics in the junior class. It was made possible by a bequest of Susan P. Cobbs, who was dean and professor of classics until 1969, and by additional funds given in her memory. Awarded to Austen Van Burns ‘17.
The Sarah Kaighn Cooper Scholarship, founded by Sallie K. Johnson in memory of her grandmothers, Sarah Kaighn and Sarah Cooper, is awarded to the member of the junior class who is judged by the faculty to have had the best record for scholarship, character, and influence since entering the College. Awarded to Margaret Christ ‘17.
The CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award is awarded annually by the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department to the first-year student(s) who achieves the highest performance in the first-year chemistry curriculum. Awarded to Julia Morriss ‘19 and Mackinsey Smith ‘19.
The Alice L. Crossley Prize in Asian studies is awarded annually by the Asian Studies Committee to the student or students who submit the best essays on any topic in Asian studies. First prize awarded to Samuel Mori ‘16, second prize awarded to Olivia Mendelson ‘16.
The Dunn Trophy was established in 1962 by a group of alumni to honor the late Robert H. Dunn, a Swarthmore coach for more than 40 years. It is presented annually to the sophomore male who has contributed the most to the intercollegiate athletics program. Awarded to Mark Fallati ‘18.
The Robert S. DuPlessis Prize is awarded each May to a student for the best senior comprehensive research paper on a historical subject by a history major in the previous year. Awarded to Rachel Berger ‘16.
The Maurice G. Eldridge ‘61 Community Service Award is awarded to a graduating Senior that has served the Black Cultural Center Community, as well as the Swarthmore Community-at-large with a commitment to academic excellence linked to socially responsible and civic engagement. Awarded to Louis Laine ‘16
The William C. Elmore Prize is given in recognition of distinguished academic work. It is awarded annually to a graduating senior majoring in physics, astrophysics, or astronomy. Awarded to Holden Parks ‘16.
The Lew Elverson Award is given in honor of Lew Elverson, who was a professor of physical education for men from 1937 to 1978. The award is presented annually to the junior or senior man who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to excellence and achieved the highest degree of excellence in his sport. Awarded to John Fitzstevens ‘17.
The Flack Achievement Award, established by Jim and Hertha Flack in 1985, is given to a deserving student who, during his or her first two years at the College, has demonstrated leadership potential and a good record of achievement in both academic and extracurricular activities. Not awarded this year.
The Renee Gaddie Award. In memory of Renee Gaddie ‘93, this award is given by the music faculty to a member of the Swarthmore College Gospel Choir who is studying voice through the Music Department (MUSI 048: Individual Instruction) program. The award subsidizes the entire cost of voice lessons for that semester. Awarded to Ariel Pearson ‘16.
The Dorothy Ditter Gondos Award was bequeathed by Victor Gondos Jr. in honor of his wife, Class of 1930. It is given every other year by a faculty committee to a student of Swarthmore College who submits the best paper on the subject dealing with a literature of a foreign language. The prize is awarded in the spring semester. Preference is given to essays based on works read in the original language. The prize is awarded under the direction of the Literature Committee. Awarded to Sara Blazevic ‘15.
The John Russell Hayes Poetry Prizes are offered for the best original poem or for a translation from any language. Awarded to Noel Quinones ‘15 and Yumi Shiroma ‘16.
The Eleanor Kay Hess Award is given in honor of “Pete” Hess, whose 33 years of service to Swarthmore College and Swarthmore students were exemplified by her love of athletics, leadership, hard work, fairness, and objectivity. This award is given to the sophomore woman who best demonstrates those qualities and has earned the respect and affection of her peers for her scholarship and dedication through athletics. Awarded to Sarah Wallace ‘18.
The Philip M. Hicks Prizes are endowed by friends of Philip M. Hicks, former professor of English and chairman of the English Literature Department. They are awarded to the students who submit the best critical essays on any topic in the field of literature. Awarded to Wynter Lastarria ‘15 and Sophie Diamond ‘15.
The Jesse H. Holmes Prize in Religion was donated by Eleanor S. Clarke, Class of 1918, and named in honor of Jesse Holmes, a professor of history of religion and philosophy at Swarthmore from 1899 to 1934. It is awarded by the Religion Department to the student who submits the best essay on any topic in the field of religion. Awarded to Sadie Rittman ‘16.
The Gladys Irish Award is presented to the senior woman who has best combined devotion to excellence in athletic performance with qualities of strong leadership and the pure enjoyment of sports activities at Swarthmore. Awarded to Katie Jo McMenamin ‘16.
The Ivy Award is made by the faculty each year to the man of the graduating class who is outstanding in leadership, scholarship, and contributions to the College community. Awarded to Jonathan Charles Awarded to Daniel Block ‘16.
The Chuck James Literary Prize is awarded to the graduating senior who has made the greatest contribution to the literary life of the black community.
The Michael H. Keene Award, endowed by the family and friends of this member of the Class of 1985, is awarded by the dean to a worthy student to honor the memory of Michael’s personal courage and high ideals. It carries a cash stipend. Awarded in confidence to a worthy member of the graduating class.
The Naomi Kies Award is given in her memory by her classmates and friends to a student who has worked long and hard in community service outside the academic setting, alleviating discrimination or suffering, promoting a democratic and egalitarian society, or resolving social and political conflict. It carries a cash stipend. Not awarded this year.
The Kwink Trophy, first awarded in 1951 by the campus managerial organization known as the Society of Kwink, is presented by the faculty of the Physical Education and Athletics Department to the senior man who best exemplifies the society’s five principles: service, spirit, scholarship, society, and sportsmanship. Awarded to Alexander McClean ‘16.
The Lang Award was established by Eugene M. Lang ‘38. It is given by the faculty to a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment. Awarded to Benjamin Marks ‘16.
The Leo M. Leva Memorial Prize was established by his family and friends and is awarded by the Biology Department to a graduating senior in biology whose work in the field shows unusual promise. Awarded to Amanda Chan ‘16, Joseph Corcoran ‘16, Abigail Dove ‘16, Alden Dirks ‘16, Kelley Langhans ‘16, Chanel Ligon 16, and Shaina Lu ‘16.
The Linguistics Prizes were established in 1989 by contributions from alumni interested in linguistics. Awards are presented annually, for linguistic theory, applied and descriptive linguistics, to the students who, in the opinion of the program in linguistics, submit the best senior papers or theses in these areas. The Linguistics Prize in Applications of Theory was awarded to Melanie Bahti ‘16 (Bryn Mawr College). The Linguistics Prize in Linguistic Theory was awarded to Zhenglong Zhou ‘16 (Swarthmore College) and Daniel Plesniak ‘16 (Haverford College). The Linguistics Prize in Descriptive Linguistics was awarded to May Plumb ‘16 (Haverford College).
The McCabe Engineering Award, founded by Thomas B. McCabe, Class of 1915, is presented each year to the outstanding engineering student in the senior class. A committee of the Engineering Department faculty chooses the recipient. Awarded to Ascanio Guarini ‘16.
The Morris Monsky Prize in Mathematics was established by a gift from the children of Morris Monsky, who fell in love with mathematics at Boys’ High and at Columbia University and maintained the passion all his life. This prize in his memory is awarded to a first-year student who has demonstrated outstanding promise and enthusiasm. Awarded to Joshua Mundinger ‘18 and Jake Mundo ‘18.
The Kathryn L. Morgan Award was established in 1991 in honor of late Professor of History, Kathryn L. Morgan. The award recognizes the contributions of members of the African American community at the College to the intellectual and social well-being of African American students. The Morgan fund also supports acquisitions for the Black Cultural Center Library. The fund is administered by the Dean’s Office and the Black Cultural Center in consultation with alumni. Awarded to Professor Micheline Rice-Maximin
The Lois Morrell Poetry Award, given by her parents in memory of Lois Morrell ‘46, goes to the student who has submitted the best original poem in the annual competition for this award. The fund also supports campus readings by visiting poets. Awarded to Annie Tvetenstrand ‘15.
The Morrell-Potter Summer Stipend in Creative Writing, intended to enable a summer’s writing project, is awarded by the English Literature Department to a poet or fiction writer of exceptional promise in the spring of the junior year. Awarded to Maria Vieytez ‘16 and Juliette Rose ‘16.
The Music 48 Special Awards (Freeman Scholars). Endowed by Boyd T. Barnard, Class of 1917, and Ruth Cross Barnard, Class of 1919, and named for James D. Freeman, professor emeritus of music, grants are given by the music faculty to students who show unusual promise as instrumentalists or vocalists. Awarded to Kyle Leigh Carney ‘16; Iris Chan ‘17; Berlin Chen ‘19; Amelia Erskine ‘17; Cooper Harrington-Fei ‘17; Kelley Langhans ‘16; Aurora Martinez del Rio ‘16; Samuel Mori ‘16; Joshua Mundinger ‘18; Elliott Nguyen ‘17; Elizabeth Stant ‘19 and Xintong Tian ‘16.
The A. Edward Newton Library Prize, endowed by A. Edward Newton, to make permanent the Library Prize first established by W.W. Thayer, is awarded annually by the Committee of Award to the undergraduate who shows the best and most intelligently chosen collection of books upon any subject. Particular emphasis is laid not merely upon the size of the collection but also on the skill with which the books are selected and upon the owner’s knowledge of their subject matter. Awarded to Elena Schlessinger ‘16 and Hazlett Henderson ‘17.
The Oak Leaf Award is made by the faculty each year to the woman of the graduating class who is outstanding in leadership, scholarship, and contributions to the College community. Awarded to Kelley Langhans ‘16.
The May E. Parry Memorial Award, donated by the Class of 1925 of which she was a member, is presented by the Physical Education and Athletics Department faculty to the senior woman who has made a valuable contribution to the College by her loyalty, sportsmanship, and skill in athletics. Awarded to Sarah Nielsen ‘16.
The Drew Pearson Prize is awarded by the dean on the recommendation of the editors of The Phoenix, The Daily Gazette, and the senior producers of War News Radio at the end of each staff term to a member of those respective organizations for excellence in journalism. The prize was established by the directors of The Drew Pearson Foundation in memory of Drew Pearson, Class of 1919. It carries cash stipends. Not awarded this year.
The John W. Perdue Memorial Prize, established in 1969 in memory of an engineering student of the Class of 1969, is awarded by the Engineering Department to the outstanding student entering the junior class with a major in engineering. Awarded to Chung Yuen Yeung ‘18.
The William Plumer Potter Public Speaking Fund and Prize in Fiction was established in 1927. It provides funds for the collection of recorded literature and sponsors awards for the best student short stories. The fund is also a major source of funds for campus appearances by poets and writers. Awarded to Briana Cox ‘17, Juliette Rose Wunrow ‘16, and Omar Chowdhury ‘15.
The Ernie Prudente Sportsmanship Award is given in honor of Ernie Prudente, a coach and professor at Swarthmore College for 27 years, to the male and female athletes that, through their participation, have demonstrated the characteristic exemplified by Ernie: sportsmanship, love of the sport, and respect for their teammates. Awarded to Nathan Booth ‘16, and Jessica Jowdy ‘16.
The Dinny Rath Award is administered by the Athletics Department and is given to a senior woman who demonstrates the highest degree of achievement, commitment to intercollegiate athletics, high regard for fair play, and awareness of the positive values of competition. Awarded to Melissa Trofa ‘16.
The Jeanette Streit Rohatyn ‘46 Fund is used to grant the “Baudelaire Award” to a Swarthmore student considering a major or a minor in French, and use the award, which is granted on the recommendation of the program director, to travel in metropolitan France. Awarded to Nora Battelle ‘17.
Judith Polgar Ruchkin Prize Essay is an award for a paper on politics or public policy written during the junior or senior year. The paper may be for a course, a seminar, or an independent project, including a thesis. The paper is nominated by a faculty member and judged by a committee of the Political Science Department to be of outstanding merit based on originality, power of analysis and written exposition, and depth of understanding of goals as well as technique. Awarded to Daniel Block ‘16 and Katy Montoya ‘15.
The Robert Savage Image Award recognizes outstanding biological images taken by Swarthmore biology students. The award is supported by the Robert Savage Fund which was established by students and colleagues to honor Professor Robert E. Savage, the first professor of Cell Biology at Swarthmore College. Awarded to Amanda Chan ‘16, Eva Winter ‘16, and Tyler Huntington ‘18.
The Frank Solomon Jr. Student Art Purchase Fund permits the Art Department to purchase outstanding student art from the senior major exhibitions. Awarded to Jeremy Chang ‘16, Jena Gilbert-Merrill ‘16, Emma Kates-Shaw ‘16 and Elizabeth Upton ‘16.
The Hally Jo Stein Award, endowed in her memory by her brother Craig Edward Stein ‘78, is given to an outstanding student who the dance faculty believes best exemplifies Hally Jo’s dedication to the ideals of dance. It carries a cash stipend. Awarded to Hannah Joo ‘16.
The Karen Dvonch Steinmetz ‘76 Memorial Prize, endowed in her memory by many friends and family, is awarded annually to a Swarthmore medical school applicant who demonstrates a special compassion for others. Awarded to Alan Xie ‘15.
The Pan American Award is administered by Latin American and Latino Studies. Not awarded this year.
The Peter Gram Swing Prize is awarded by the music faculty to an outstanding student whose plans for graduate study in music indicate special promise and need. The endowment for the prize was established in the name of Ruth Cross Barnard, Class of 1919. Awarded to Nathan Scalise ‘16.
The Melvin B. Troy Prize in Music and Dance was established by the family and friends of Melvin B. Troy ‘48. Each year, it is given by the Music and Dance Department to a student with the best, most insightful paper in music or dance or composition or choreography. This award carries a cash stipend. Awarded to Olivia Edwards ‘16 (Music); Amelia Estrada ‘17 (Dance); Tara Giangrande ‘16 (Dance); and Molly Murphy ‘18 (Dance).
The Albert Vollmecke Engineering Service Award was established in 1990 in memory of Albert Vollmecke, father of Therese Vollmecke ‘77. The Vollmecke Prize is awarded for service to the student engineering community. The Engineering Department administers the fund. Awarded to Christine Emery ‘16 and Daniel Palmer ‘16.
The Eugene Weber Memorial Fund was established in honor of the late Eugene Weber, professor of German. The Weber Fund supports study abroad by students of German language and literature. Awarded to Liam Fitzstevens ‘17.
The Jerome H. Wood Memorial Excellence and Leadership Award was created in 1997 in honor of the late Professor Jerry Wood and is awarded annually. Awarded to Alexander Brooks ‘16, A’Dorian Murray-Thomas ‘16.
17.5 Faculty Award
The Flack Faculty Award is given for excellence in teaching and promise in scholarly activity by a member of the Swarthmore faculty to help meet the expenses of a full year of leave devoted to research and self-improvement. This award acknowledges the particularly strong link that exists at Swarthmore between teaching and original scholarly work. The president gives the award based upon the recommendation of the provost and the candidate’s academic department. This award is made possible by an endowment established by James M. Flack and Hertha Eisenmenger Flack ‘38.
17.6 Fellowships
The Stanley Adamson Summer Internship for Research in Chemistry is endowed in memory of Stanley D. Adamson ‘65 by his parents, June and George Adamson. It provides funding for the summer research of a well-rounded rising student who, in the opinion of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, gives great promise of excellence and dedication in the field. Awarded to Judy Al ‘19.
The Altman Summer Grant was created by Shingmei Poon Altman ‘76 in memory of her husband, Jonathan Leigh Altman ‘74. It is awarded by the Art Department to a junior who has strong interest and potential in studio arts. It provides support for purposeful work in the studio arts during the summer between junior and senior year. Awarded to Christopher Bolin ‘17 and Ditiya Ferdous ‘17.
John W. Anderson ‘50 Memorial Internship was created by his wife, Janet Ball Anderson ‘51. The Anderson internship supports students teaching science to disadvantaged children, with preference for students interested in working with children in grades K-12. Not awarded this year.
The Lotte Lazarsfeld Bailyn ‘51 Research Endowment established by Bernard Bailyn in 2005, in honor of his wife, the T. Wilson Professor of Management, emerita, at MIT. The fund supports a student summer research fellowship for a rising junior or senior woman majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering who intends to go into graduate studies in one or more of these fields. Awarded to Meghana Ranganathan ‘17.
The David Baltimore/Broad Foundation Endowment was established in 2007 by a grant from the Broad Foundation at the request of David Baltimore ‘60. This fellowship is awarded to a student doing summer research in the natural sciences or engineering with a preference given to a student engaging in mentored off-campus laboratory research and with letters of support from an on-campus faculty mentor. Awarded to Justine Albers ‘17, Rebecca Astatke ‘17, Luke Eppley ‘17, and Katherine Hannah ‘17.
The Monroe C. Beardsley Research Fellowship and Internship Fund was established in 2004 to support students in the humanities by providing grants to encourage and facilitate research, original scholarship, and professional development in the areas of art, classics (literature), English literature, modern languages and literature, music and dance, philosophy, religion, and theater. Named after renowned contemporary philosopher Monroe C. Beardsley, a professor of philosophy at Swarthmore for more than 20 years, the fund is administered by the Division of the Humanities and the Provost’s Office. Awarded to Rachael Aikens ‘17, Luis Ceballos ‘18, Irene Elias ‘18, Shuang Guan ‘19, David Holmgren ‘18, Kathryn Longley ‘17, Chanoot Sirisoponsilp ‘19, and Haoyu Wang ‘17.
The William Carter ‘47 Religious Harmony Fund was established in 2011. The fund’s purpose is to encourage and promote understanding, harmony and respect among the various religions of the world. Awarded to Sadie Rittman ‘16.
The Class of 1961 Fund for the Arts and Social Change was established by the Class of 1961 in honor of its 50th Reunion. This fund provides a Summer Social Action Award to one or more students each summer with a preference for projects in which the arts and social change are joined. This reflects the distinctive interests of the Class of 1961 in the art, theater, music and dance of their time and their commitment to making a difference in the world. The recipient(s) will be chosen by the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility. Summer Social Action Awards are granted to students on a competitive basis so that they may spend a summer engaging meaningfully with non-profit organizations, grass-roots advocacy groups, or public service agencies. Awarded to Julia Rose Wunrow ‘16 and Abigail Holtzman ‘16.
The Class of 1962 Student Summer Fellowship was established in 2012 by contributions from class members, on the occasion of their 50th Reunion celebration. The fund is intended to provide enriching learning experiences for students by supporting work, study or research during the summer. Awarded to Christine Jung ‘17, Rares Andrei Mosneanu ‘18, and Henry Ortmeyer ‘18.
The Cilento Family Community Service Internship was established in 2002 by Alexander Cilento ‘71 to support Swarthmore College students who carry out community service projects that benefit low-income families in the area. The Swarthmore Foundation administers the fund. Awarded to Darbus Oldham ‘17.
The Susan P. Cobbs Prize Fellowship is awarded to one or more students to assist them in the study of Latin or Greek or with travel for educational purposes in Italy or Greece. It was made possible by gifts from alumni, managers, faculty members, and friends made in memory of Susan P. Cobbs, who was dean and professor of classics until 1969. Awarded to Kathryn Longley ‘17, Evan Shoaf ‘17, Austen Van Burns ‘17 and David Yelsey ‘17.
The Hilde Cohn Student Fellowship Endowment was established in 2007 by Walter H. Clark, Jr. ‘54 to honor a former faculty member who conveyed to her students her love of the German language and literature. The fund shall be used to support students participating in academic study, internships, and research fellowships in German-speaking countries or in immersive German language programs. It will be administered by the German section of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department. Awarded to Briana Schoenek ‘17, and Yiming Chen ‘17.
The Joel Dean Fellowships were established in 1982 and are supported by gifts from the Joel Dean Foundation. These fellowships are awarded for summer research in the social sciences. Awarded to Luiza Almeida Santos ‘17, Jennifer Beltran ‘18, Cesar Cruz Benitez ‘17, Medgine Elie ‘17, Emma Remy ‘18, Jordan Sciascia ‘17, Nancy Sorto ‘18, Sangeeta Subedi ‘18, and Charles Williamson ‘19.
The Deborah A. DeMott ‘70 Student Research and Internship Fund was established by Deborah A. DeMott ‘70 in 2004. The fund is awarded to students following their second or third years on the recommendation of the Provost’s Office in conjunction with an advisory panel of faculty. The recommendation is based on the caliber and potential of the student project proposals. Awarded to Melanie Ackerman ‘18 and Chung Yuen Yeung ‘18.
The Robert W. Edgar Endowed Fund for Internships was created in 2013 by contributions from Robin M. Shapiro. The fund, named for the late Bob Edgar, who represented the Seventh District, including Swarthmore, in the United States House of Representatives, is intended to provide enriching learning experiences for Swarthmore students by supporting work experience in any field during the summer months, with preference given to those whose internship opportunities stem from previously held externships. Two fellowships will be administered by the Career Services Office each summer.
The Robert Enders Field Biology Award was established by his friends and former students to honor Dr. Robert K. Enders, a member of the College faculty from 1932 to 1970. It is awarded to support the essential costs of both naturalistic and experimental biological studies in a natural environment. The Biology Department gives the field research award annually to Swarthmore students showing great promise in biological field research. Awarded to Mariann Lotter-Jones ‘19 and Desta Pulley ‘17.
The Anne and Alexander Faber International Travel Fund was established by family and friends in honor of Anne Faber and in memory of Alexander L. Faber, parents of three Swarthmore graduates. It provides grants for travel outside the United States and Canada for students majoring in the humanities. Awarded to Brian Acosta ‘17, Aidan Greer ‘18, Gabriela Key ‘18, Diep Nguyen ‘19, and Catherine Paulson ‘18.
The Haskin Fernald Student Summer Fellowship was established in 2007 by Guy Haskin Fernald ‘94 and Lia Haskin Fernald ‘94 and is intended to broaden and enrich the experience of a student by supporting a work or study experience dealing with public health issues of global significance, within a public or non-profit setting, in a lower or middle-income country. A student who has identified an opportunity to do research or volunteer work abroad can submit a proposal for support for travel and/or living expenses. Not awarded this year.
The David E. Fisher ‘79-Arthur S. Gabinet ‘79 Summer Internship for Biological Sciences and Public Service was established by Andrew H. Schwartz ‘79 and his wife, Dagmar Schwartz, to honor Andy’s friends and classmates, David E. Fisher ‘79 and Arthur S. Gabinet ‘79, and supports students working in life sciences or public service who exemplify Fisher’s and Gabinet’s values, pursuing studies out of love of learning and devotion to the improvement of the human condition. Awarded to Sarah Branch ‘17.
The Hannay Chemistry Fund was established by a gift from the General Signal Corp. in honor of N. Bruce Hannay ‘42. The fund will provide support for a student’s summer research in chemistry. Bruce Hannay was a research chemist with Bell Laboratories and received an honorary doctor of science degree from Swarthmore in 1979. Awarded to Zain Hannan ‘17 and Bo Lim Lee ‘18.
The Hay-Urban Prize in Religion is named in honor of Stephen N. Hay ‘51 and P. Linwood Urban, professor emeritus of religion. Thanks to a generous gift from Stephen Hay ‘51, and funds given in honor of Professor Urban’s distinguished service as a Religion Department faculty member, the Hay-Urban Prize assists in supporting one student internship, summer study, or research in the area of religion studies. Not awarded this year.
The Samuel L. Hayes III Award. Established in 1991 through the generosity of members of Swarthmore Alumni in Finance, the Hayes Award honors the contributions made by Samuel L. Hayes III ‘57, former member of the Board of Managers and the Jacob Schiff Professor of Business at the Harvard Business School. The Economics Department administers the award, which provides support for student summer research in economics. Awarded to Tony Trinh ‘17.
The Hopkins International Public Policy Internship Endowment was established in 2005 to support student travel to Africa, Asia or Europe for an internship dealing with policy issues of global significance, working within a public or non-profit organization. The internship, for any appropriate interval, such as a summer or semester, shall be administered by the Provost’s Office and the Public Policy Program. Awarded to Carlo Bruno ‘17 and Andreas Cordero ‘17.
The William L. Huganir Summer Research Endowment is awarded each spring by the chairs of the Social Science Division based on the academic interests of a student or students who wish to pursue summer research on global population issues. Not awarded this year.
The Richard M. Hurd ‘48 Engineering Research Endowment was created in 2000 in memory of distinguished alumnus and former member of the Board of Managers Richard M. Hurd ‘48. The fund supports students interested in pursuing engineering research during the summer. Awarded to Emma Giordano ‘18.
The Interdisciplinary Biology Fellowship, established in 2014, is intended to provide enriching learning experiences for Swarthmore students by supporting on- or off-campus summer research in Biology, with a primary focus on supporting students performing interdisciplinary work that integrates subjects or research methods from biology with those of other natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. The fund will also make grants available for expenses related to off-campus travel associated with the student’s research project. The recipient(s) will be chosen by the Biology Department and the Provost’s Office. Awarded to Lincoln Harris ‘17.
The Islamic Studies Summer Fellowship was established in 2015 by Inger Larsen ‘88’ and is intended to provide enriching summer research fellowships and/or internships for Swarthmore students in the area of Islamic Studies. These fellowships are administered by the Provost’s Office in consultation with the Islamic Studies Program Coordinator. Awarded to Murtaza Khomusi ‘17.
The Janney Fellowship, established through the bequest of Anna Janney DeArmond ‘32, is named in honor of the donor’s grandmother, Anna Canby Smyth Janney, the donor’s mother, Emily Janney DeArmond (1904), and the donor’s aunt, Mary Janney Coxe (1906). It is awarded each year to a woman graduate of the College, preferably a member of the Religious Society of Friends, to assist graduate study in the humanities in this country or elsewhere. This renewable fellowship is awarded annually by the faculty to seniors or graduates of the College for the pursuit of advanced work on the basis of scholarship, character and need. Applications must be submitted by April 20. Awarded to Anita Castillo-Halvorssen ‘15, Camila Ryder ‘13 and Lucille Whitacre ‘14.
The Japanese Summer Language Fellowship provides opportunities for students to study at intensive summer language programs recommended by the Japanese Studies Department. Awarded to Jinzi Shen ‘18.
The Peter and Aleck Karis Fellowship in Environmental Studies shall be used to support summer research fellowships for students in the natural and social sciences studying the effects of environmental changes on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human populations, societies, and cultures, with a preference for investigations into climate change and the impact of climate change, at Swarthmore College beginning in 2014 in accordance with College policies and procedures. The Fund will be administered by the Provost’s office upon the recommendation of the Environmental Studies Program Committee. Awarded to Omodayo Origunwa ‘18 and Zoey Werbin ‘17.
The Giles K. ‘72 and Barbara Guss Kemp Student Fellowship Endowment was established by Giles and Barbara Kemp in 2005 to support student internships and research projects with a preference for students whose fellowship experience will be abroad. Awarded to Evan Grennon ‘18, Matthew Ho ‘18, Zora Kosoff ‘17, Katelyn McGlynn ‘18, Evan Shoaf ‘18, and Sierra Spencer ‘18.
The Kaori Kitao Humanities Research Fellowship. Kaori Kitao, Professor Emerita in Art History, established this research fellowship in 2013 in celebration of her 80th birthday. The fund supports students in the humanities by providing grants to encourage and facilitate historical research, original scholarship, and professional development, with a preference for Italian Studies, Japanese Studies,and Performing Arts. The fund is administered by the Division of the Humanities and the Provost’s Office. Awarded to Hyong Hark Lee ‘19 and Oliver Lipton ‘18.
Howard G. Kurtz, Jr. and Harriet B. Kurtz Memorial Fund was established to honor their lifelong dedication to ensuring a world at peace through the systematic prevention of war including the use of outer space technologies to assist in the design and implementation of war prevention systems. Not awarded this year.
The Olga Lamkert Memorial Fund is income from a fund established in 1979 by students of Olga Lamkert, professor of Russian at Swarthmore College from 1949 to 1956. It is available to students with demonstrated financial need who wish to attend a Russian summer school program in this country or summer or semester programs in Russia. Awards based on merit and financial need will be made on the recommendation of the Russian section of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department. Awarded to Guadalupe Barrientos ‘16.
The Landis Community Service Fund was established in 1991 by James Hormel and other friends of Kendall Landis ‘48 in support of his 18 years of service to the College. The fund provides grants for students (including graduating seniors) to conduct service and social change projects in the city of Chester. Not awarded this year.
The Lande Research Fund was established in 1992 through a gift by S. Theodore Lande to provide support for student research in field biology both on and off campus. Grants are awarded at the direction of the provost and the chair of the Biology Department. Awarded to Gavriela Mallory ‘17.
The Eugene M. Lang Summer Initiative Awards are made each spring to 20 students who are selected by the provost in consultation with the appropriate division heads to support faculty-student research, independent student research, and student social service activity specifically related to research objectives and tied to the curriculum, under the supervision of faculty members. Awarded to Zachary Arestad ‘17, Luke Barbano ‘18, Kimberly Canzoneri ‘17, Yang Ding ‘19, Katherine Ham ‘18, Jamie Irwin ‘17, Heidi Kern ‘17, Sona Kumar ‘17, Feng Lin ‘17, Joshua Mundinger ‘18, Karl Palmquist ‘17, Joon Sung Park ‘17, Yu Qin ‘17, Elijah Reische ‘19, Claudia Romano ‘17, Heitor Geraldo Santos ‘17, Sassicaia Schick ‘17, Zheyuan Shi ‘18, Kira Simpson ‘18, Jake Stattel ‘19, Wenting Tao ‘17, James Wallace-Lee ‘17, and Yili Yao ‘17.
The Genevieve Ching-wen Lee ‘96 Memorial Fund was established in her memory by family and friends and recognizes the importance of mutual understanding and respect among the growing number of ethnic groups in our society. The fund supports an annual lecture by a prominent scholar of Asian American studies and/or an annual award to two students to assist in projects pertaining to Asian American studies. Not awarded this year.
The Hannah A. Leedom Fellowship was founded by the bequest of Hannah A. Leedom. This award is granted on recommendation of the Committee on Fellowships and Prizes for a proposed program of advanced study that has the approval of the faculty. Applications must be submitted by April 20. Awarded to Leanna Browne ‘15, Julia Melin ‘13, Zachary Postone ‘11, Alan Smith ‘05 and Harrison Tasoff ‘14.
The Lenfest Student Fellowship Endowment was established in 2008 by Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest. The fund shall be used to support student participation in research fellowships, internships, and other summer opportunities, and selection will be made by the Provost’s Office and the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility. Awarded to Amelia Estrada ‘17, Jasmyne Kim ‘17, and George Zhu ‘17.
The Joshua Lippincott Fellowship was founded by Howard W. Lippincott, of the Class of 1875, in memory of his father. This award is granted on recommendation of the Committee on Fellowships and Prizes for a proposed program of advanced study that has the approval of the faculty. Awarded to Efua Kumea Asibon ‘16, Matthew Armstead ‘08, Griffin Dowdy ‘13, Aaron Austin Jackson ‘16, Katia Lom ‘06, Laura Michelle Thompson-Martin ‘16, Nicole Lakesha Walker ‘16.
The John Lockwood Memorial Fellowship was founded by the bequest of Lydia A. Lockwood, New York, in memory of her brother, John Lockwood. It was the wish of the donor that the fellowship be awarded to a member of the Society of Friends. The Lockwood Fellowship is renewable for a second year. This award is granted on recommendation of the Committee on Fellowships and Prizes for a proposed program of advanced study that has the approval of the faculty. Applications must be submitted by April 20. Not awarded this year.
The Joanna Rudge Long ‘56 Conflict Resolution Endowment was created in 1996 in celebration of the donor’s 40th reunion. The stipend is awarded to a student whose meritorious proposal for a summer research project or internship relates to the acquisition of skills by elementary school or younger children for the peaceful resolution of conflict. Awarded to Meghan Kelly ‘18.
The Julia and Frank L. Lyman ‘43 Student Summer Research Stipend was created in February 2000. It is awarded each spring by the provost upon receiving recommendations from members of the faculty involved with peace and conflict studies. Awarded to Michael Nafziger ‘18, and Stephen O’Hanlon ‘17.
The Penelope Mason ‘57 Memorial Fund was established to support student and faculty projects in Asian Studies. Students may apply for support for summer research projects in Asian Studies, as well as intensive summer language study in Asian languages contributing to the student’s continuing course of studies, including but not limited to Asian Studies majors. Awarded to Dalia Castro ‘18, Istvan Cselotei ‘18, and Isabella Levine ‘18.
The Thomas B. McCabe Jr. and Yvonne Motley McCabe Memorial Fellowship. This fellowship, awarded annually to graduates of the College, provides a grant toward an initial year of study at the Harvard Business School, or at other business schools as follows: the University of Chicago, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, or Stanford University. The McCabe Fellowship is renewable for a second year on the same program. Yvonne and Thomas B. McCabe Jr. lived in Cambridge, Mass., for a time, and he received an M.B.A. from Harvard and was a visiting lecturer there. In selecting the recipient, the Committee on Fellowships and Prizes follows the standards that determine the McCabe Achievement Awards, giving special consideration to applicants who have demonstrated superior qualities of leadership. Young alumni and graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Awarded to Michael Giannangeli ‘12, Gary Herzberg ‘10 and Ann Murray ‘11.
The Norman Meinkoth Field Biology Award was established by his friends and former students to honor Dr. Norman A. Meinkoth, a member of the College faculty from 1947 to 1978. It is awarded to support the essential costs of the study of both naturalistic and experimental biological studies in a natural environment. The intent of this fund is to facilitate the joint participation of Swarthmore students and faculty in field biology projects, with priority given to marine biology. The awards are given annually by the Biology Department. Awarded to Bronimir Adler-Ivanbrook ‘17.
The Norman Meinkoth Premedical Research Fund was established in 2004 by Marc E. Weksler ‘58 and Babette B. Weksler ‘58 to honor Norman A. Meinkoth’s long service as a premedical adviser to students at Swarthmore College, where he was professor of biology for 31 years and chairman of the department for 10 years. The funds are awarded on the basis of scientific merit to a rising junior or senior premedical student to allow the pursuit of laboratory research in the sciences on or off campus. The Provost’s Office administers the fund. Awarded to Aditi Kulkarni ‘17 and Nicholas Petty ‘18.
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has provided a grant to establish an undergraduate fellowship program intended to increase the number of minority students, and others, who choose to enroll in doctoral programs and pursue academic careers. The foundation’s grant provides term and summer stipends for students to work with faculty mentors as well as a loan-forgiveness component to reduce undergraduate indebtedness for those fellows who pursue graduate study. The fellowships are limited to the humanities, a few of the social sciences, and selected physical sciences. A faculty selection committee invites nominations of sophomores in February and awards the fellowships in consultation with the dean and provost. Awarded to Charles Aprile ‘18, Maria Castaneda Soria ‘18, Lydia George-Koku ‘18, Gabriela Key ‘18, Christopher Malafronti ‘18, Xavier Lee ‘17 and Cat Velez-Perry ‘17.
The James H. ‘58 and Margaret C. Miller Internship for Environmental Preservation enables a Swarthmore student to engage in meaningful work directed toward the preservation of the environment, including such activities as environmental education, environmental justice, habitat preservation and restoration, issues dealing with environmentally sustainable technologies and economies, and relevant public policy. This may take the form of an internship with an organization which is committed to a sustainable future. The Nature Conservancy, American Farmland Trust, and Natural Resources Defense Council are current examples of organizations engaging in such work. The Award is intended to encourage a student to explore a career in public policy relating to preserving the environment for future generations. The Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility selects the internship recipient. Awarded to Stephen O’Hanlon ‘17.
The Lucretia Mott Fellowship was founded by the Somerville Literary Society and is sustained by the contributions of Swarthmore alumnae. It is awarded each year to a senior woman or alumna who is to pursue advanced study in an institution approved by the committee. Applications must be submitted by April 20. Awarded to Ruby Bhattacharya ‘11, Melanie Braithwaite-Jalloh ‘07, Christine Jane Emery ‘16, Anne Fredrickson ‘07, Paola Monseratt Mero ‘14, Lauren Mirzakhalili ‘15, Natalia Munoz-Cote ‘12, Sabrina Singh ‘15 and Aikaterini Stampouloglou ‘14.
The John W. Nason Community Service Fellowship. The John W. Nason Community Service Fellowship celebrates the contributions of Swarthmore’s eighth president by supporting students pursuing off-campus community service related to their academic program. The Nason Fellowship was initiated by members of the Class of 1945 in anticipation of their 50th reunion. The Nason Fellowship is administered by the Swarthmore Foundation. Awarded to Ethan Lee ‘16 and Shawn Pan ‘17.
The Helen F. North Fund in Classics, established in 1996 by Susan Willis Ruff ‘60 and Charles F.C. Ruff ‘60 to honor the distinguished career of Helen F. North and her enduring impact on generations of Swarthmore students, is awarded to support the program of the Classics Department. At the discretion of the department, it shall be used to fund annually the Helen F. North Distinguished Lectureship in Classics and, as income permits, for a conference or symposium with visiting scholars; summer study of Greek or Latin or research in classics-related areas by students majoring in the field; or study in Greece or Italy in classics by a graduate of the department. Awarded to Irene Elias ‘18 and Yang Ding ‘19.
The Arthur S. Obermayer ‘52 Summer Internship was established in 2005 and is intended to broaden and enrich the experience of a Swarthmore student. The grant shall be awarded with preference to a domestic student who is studying in a major that may not inherently offer an international opportunity. Awarded to David Yelsey ‘17.
The Martin Ostwald Fund in Classics, established in 2012 by John Marincola ‘76 and other friends and colleagues to memorialize the distinguished career of Martin Ostwald and his enduring impact on generations of Swarthmore students, is awarded to support the program of the Classics Department. At the discretion of the department, it shall be used to fund annually the Martin Ostwald Distinguished Lectureship in Classics, and, as income permits, for a conference or symposium with visiting scholars; summer study of Greek or Latin or research in Classics-related areas by students; or study in Greece or Italy in Classics by a graduate of the department. Not awarded this year.
The Robert F. Pasternack Research Fellowship was established in 2005 by a gift from the estate of Thomas Koch, deceased husband of Jo W. Koch and father of Michael B. Koch ‘89. The fellowship honors a beloved member of Swarthmore’s Chemistry Department and supports student summer research in chemistry. The fellowship shall be administered by the Provost’s Office. Awarded to Grace Kim ‘17.
The J. Roland Pennock Undergraduate Fellowship in Public Affairs. The fellowship, endowed by friends of Professor J. Roland Pennock at his retirement in 1976 and in recognition of his many years of distinguished teaching of political science at Swarthmore, provides a grant to support a substantial research project (which could include inquiry through responsible participation) in public affairs. The fellowship, for Swarthmore undergraduates, would normally be held off campus during the summer. Preference is given to applicants from the junior class. Awarded to Peter Daniels ‘17, Madeleine Feldman ‘17, Erica Janko ‘17, and Brionna Verse ‘17.
The Penrose International Service Fund provides a stipend to support participation in a project to improve the quality of life of a community outside North America. The project should involve direct interaction with the affected community and be of immediate benefit to them rather than action in support of social change at a regional or national level. The stipend will be available to a Swarthmore student from any class for a project in any country other than that of his or her own citizenship. The Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility administers the Penrose International Service Fund. Awarded to Sung Won Ma ‘16 and Joseph Landis ‘16.
Phi Beta Kappa Fellowship. The Swarthmore Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (Epsilon of Pennsylvania) awards a fellowship for graduate study to a senior who has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa and has been admitted to a program of advanced study in some branch of the liberal arts. Awarded to Sophia Libkind ‘14.
The Simon Preisler Memorial Endowment was established in 2006 by Richard A. Barasch ‘75 and Renee Preisler Barasch to honor the memory of Simon Preisler. Mr. Preisler, Renee’s father, was an Auschwitz survivor, and with this endowment the Baraschs’s wish to create a permanent memorial of the human devastation that occurred during the Holocaust and the lack of adequate global response to the tragedy. The fund supports Ruach at Swarthmore as well as student summer internships and research fellowships in human rights, conflict resolution, and the promotion of peace and understanding. Preference will be given to students pursuing internships and research fellowships related to genocide and other large-scale violent conflicts, projects involving peaceful prevention or intervention, non-violent resistance, or local peacemaking, reconciliation, and healing initiatives. Awarded to Nora Battelle ‘17, Timothy Hirschel-Burns ‘17, and Lily Tyson 17.
The Project Japan Fund is used to support one student during the summer months to conduct research in Japan on contemporary issues. Awarded to Simone Darkoa-Larbi ‘18.
The Ruth A. Rand ‘56 Summer Research Fellowship was established in 2014 by William K. Wible, together with members of his family and friends, in memory of his wife. The fund is intended to provide enriching learning experiences for Swarthmore students by supporting work, study, or research in the sciences during the summer months. The recipient(s) will be chosen by the Provost’s Office. Awarded to Joshua Goldstein ‘17.
The Robert Reynolds and Lucinda Lewis ‘70 Endowed Fund for Summer Research was established in 2013. The fund is intended to provide enriching learning experiences for Swarthmore students by supporting work, study, or research in the biological sciences during the summer months. The fund will be administered by the Provost’s Office and awards are made in consultation with faculty in the Biology and Chemistry departments. Awarded to Christopher Bourne ‘17 and Barrett Powell ‘18.
The Sager Fund of Swarthmore College was established in 1988 by alumnus Richard Sager ‘73, a leader in San Diego’s gay community. To combat homophobia and related discrimination, the fund sponsors events that focus on concerns of the lesbian, bisexual, and gay communities and promotes curricular innovation in the field of lesbian and gay studies. The fund also sponsors an annual three-day symposium. The fund is administered by a committee of women and men from the student body, alumni, staff, faculty, and administration. In 2004, Richard Sager created an “internship” to provide funding for students in internships with nonprofit organizations whose primary missions address gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues. The Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility administers the internship. Not awarded this year.
The James H. Scheuer Summer Internship in Environmental and Population Studies Endowment was established in 1990. The Scheuer Summer Internship supports student research in environmental and public policy issues. The coordinators of the environmental studies and public policy concentrations select interns in alternate years. Awarded to Dominic Anthony Lowery ‘17 and Natalie McLaughlin ‘17.
The Robin M. Shapiro ‘78 Endowed Fund for Summer Research was established in 2013. The fund is intended to provide enriching learning experiences for Swarthmore students by supporting work, study, or research in any field during the summer months. Two fellowships will be administered by the Provost’s Office each summer, and awards are made in consultation with the faculty. Awarded to Blake Oetting ‘18, Fengjun Yang ‘18, and Bilige Yang ‘19.
The Somayyah Siddiqi ‘02 Economics Research Fellowship, for economics research, is funded by T. Paul Schultz ‘61 in memory of Somayyah Siddiqi ‘02. Awarded to Fatima Boozarjomehri ‘17.
The David G. Smith Internship in Health and Social Policy, endowed by alumni, faculty, friends, and former students of David G. Smith, is to support an internship in the social services, with priority for the field of health care, for a Swarthmore undergraduate during the summer or a semester on leave. Awarded to Katherine Ianni ‘17.
Solodar Family Science and Engineering Summer Research Fund was established in 2006. The fund supports a summer research fellowship for a Swarthmore student of science or engineering, with a preference toward the chemical sciences. Awarded to Brandon Bastien ‘17 and Terry Yu ‘17.
The Starfield Student Research Endowment was established by Barbara Starfield ‘54 and Phoebe Starfield Leboy ‘57 in 2004. The fund supports student summer research fellowships in social justice with a preference for students pursuing research in the areas of health services delivery/health policy and social, demographic, and geographic equity. Starfield and Leboy established the fellowships to honor their parents, Martin and Eva Starfield, educators who instilled a love of learning and social justice in their daughters. Awarded to Elizabeth Eppley ‘19 amd John Gagnon ‘17.
The Surdna Fellowships were established in 1979 by a gift from the Surdna Foundation and are awarded for summer research by Swarthmore students in collaboration with a faculty member in any department in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Division. Awarded to Alexander Crane ‘17, James Eberle ‘18, Elizabeth Flores ‘19, Clare Hanlon ‘18, Yosuke Higashi ‘18, Zhazira Irgebay ‘17, Maneepunnarai Jiwjinda ‘17, and Yuhao Xu ‘17.
The Pat Tarble Summer Research Fund was established in 1986 through the generosity of Mrs. Newton E. Tarble. The Tarble Summer Fund supports undergraduate research. The Provost’s Office administers the fund. Awarded to Rongzhi Liu ‘18 and Gurrein Madan ‘17.
The Martha E. Tyson Fellowship was founded by the Somerville Literary Society in 1913 and is sustained by the contributions of Swarthmore alumnae. It is awarded each year to a senior woman or alumna who plans to enter elementary or secondary-school work. The recipient of the award is to pursue a course of study in an institution approved by the committee. Applications must be submitted by April 20. Awarded to Samantha Stevens ‘15.
The Hans Wallach Research Fellowship, endowed in 1991 by colleagues and friends, honors the eminent psychologist Hans Wallach (1904-1998), who was a distinguished member of the Swarthmore faculty for more than 60 years. The fellowship supports one outstanding summer research project in psychology for a rising Swarthmore College senior or junior, with preference given to a project leading to a senior thesis. Awarded to Elias Blinkoff ‘17 and Emily Wu ‘17.
17.7 Faculty Fellowships and Support
The Mary Albertson Faculty Fellowship was endowed by an anonymous gift from two of her former students, under a challenge grant issued by the National Endowment for the Humanities. It will provide an annual award of a semester’s leave at full pay to support research and writing by members of the humanities faculty. Mary Albertson joined the Swarthmore faculty in 1927 and served as chair of the History Department from 1942 until her retirement in 1963. She died in May 1986.
The Janice Robb Anderson ‘42 Junior Faculty Research Endowment was established by Janice Robb Anderson ‘42 in 2001. The Anderson endowment supports faculty research, with preference for junior faculty members in the humanities whose research requires study abroad.
The George Becker Faculty Fellowship was endowed by Ramon Posel ‘50 under a challenge from the National Endowment for the Humanities, in honor of this former member of the English Department and its chairman from 1953 to 1970. The fellowship will provide a semester of leave at full pay for a member of the humanities faculty to do research and write, in the fields of art history, classics, English literature, history, linguistics, modern languages, music, philosophy, or religion but with preference given to members of the Department of English Literature.
The Brand Blanshard Faculty Fellowship is an endowed faculty fellowship in the humanities established in the name of philosopher and former faculty member Brand Blanshard, who taught philosophy at Swarthmore from 1925 to 1944. The fellowship will provide a semester leave at full pay for a member of the humanities faculty to do research and to write. On recommendation of the Selection Committee, a small additional grant may be available for travel and project expenses. Any humanities faculty member eligible for leave may apply. Fellows will prepare a paper about the work of their leave year and present it publicly to the College and wider community. The Blanshard Fellowship is made possible by an anonymous donor who was Blanshard’s student at Swarthmore, and a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Constance Hungerford Faculty Support Fund was established in 2007 by Eugene M. Lang ‘38 to recognize Constance Cain Hungerford for her dedicated service as provost and faculty leader and for her outstanding contributions to Swarthmore’s educational program. Connie Hungerford, an art historian, joined the Art Department in 1974 and served as provost from 2001 to 2011. This fund allows the provost to make grants to individual faculty members to support their professional responsibilities and scholarly and creative careers.
The Eugene M. Lang Faculty Fellowship is designed to enhance the educational program of Swarthmore College by contributing to faculty development, by promoting original or innovative scholarly achievement of faculty members, and by encouraging the use of such achievements to stimulate intellectual exchange among scholars. The fellowship will provide financial support for faculty leaves through a grant of about one-half the recipient’s salary during the grant year. On recommendation of the Selection Committee, a small additional grant may be available for travel and project expenses and for library book purchases. The Selection Committee shall consist of the provost, three divisional chairs, and three others selected by the president, of whom at least two must be Swarthmore alumni. Any faculty member eligible for leave may apply. Fellows will be expected to prepare a paper or papers resulting from the work of their leave year, presented publicly for the College and wider community. The Selection Committee may wholly or partially support the cost of publishing any of these papers. These fellowships are made possible by an endowment established by Eugene M. Lang ‘38.
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