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Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Recognizes Honors Students with Spring Banquet
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences held its Spring Honors Banquet on Apr. 15 at the Signature Grand in Davie, recognizing NSU’s Undergraduate Honors Program students for their academic achievements and excellence. More than 300 people—including students, alumni, family members, friends, and NSU faculty members and administration—attended the event.
Senior biology major Christie Rubio (middle) stands with Don Rosenblum (left), and Emily Schmitt, Ph.D., associate professor in the college. Rubio received the prestigious Citation in Divisional Honors for completing an Honors thesis, under the guidance of her faculty adviser Schmitt.
Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, opened the dinner and reception ceremony by welcoming the Honors students and their guests. Ray Ferrero, Jr., chancellor of the university, also addressed those in attendance. Following dinner, Rosenblum recognized the students who served as 2010–2011 Honors Advocates: Inna Dumova, Kirstyn Hoffman, Marissa Hoffman, William Kotkin, Lauren Llorente, Genevieve Macaisa, Andrew Mikhail, and Siobhan Ming.
Senior biology major Norberto Mancera (middle) stands with Don Rosenblum, (left), and Aurelien Tartar, Ph.D., assistant professor in the college. Mancera received the prestigious Citation in Divisional Honors for completing an Honors thesis, under the guidance of his faculty adviser Tartar.
The evening’s events also included the award of Citations in General Honors to 31 students. These citations are granted to graduating seniors who have completed at least 15 Honors credits, have earned a minimum 3.4 GPA, and have maintained active participation in the Honors program and related events. Citations in Divisional Honors then were presented to two students for their completion of Honors theses. Students receiving this esteemed recognition were Norberto Mancera and Christie Rubio.
To conclude the ceremonies, Rosenblum awarded Distinguished Honors Scholarships to 10 students chosen by the college’s Honors faculty members. The award represents outstanding accomplishment and future potential in Honors scholarship and involvement.
To view pictures from the Spring Honors Banquet, visit the college’s online Photo Gallery.