College Notes: June 2013
Awards, Studies
 Clarkson University student-run Renoun Ski Co. principals Cameron Jones, left, Gregory Bright, Donald Lienau, Robert Pelletier, Ryan Ericson and Cyrus Schenck. |
Ryan Ericson of Lanesborough, a Clarkson University senior majoring in electrical engineering, is part of a company that won the People's Choice Award and a $1,000 in the 4th annual New York State Business Plan Competition held at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany.
Renoun Ski Co. is designing a ski to adapt instantly to snow conditions using a patent-pending technology and principals of aircraft design. It will be putting the prize toward building its next round of prototypes.
This year's event drew a record number of entries; the final round featured 88 student-led startups from 33 colleges and universities. More than 60 students from five North Country colleges and universities converged on Clarkson, in Potsdam, N.Y., in March to pitch their businesses in the first North Country Regional Business Plan Competition, cohosted by Clarkson's Reh Center for Entrepreneurship and SUNY Plattsburgh's Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Eight teams from the North Country, seven of them from Clarkson, advanced to the finals in Albany.The winning teams were selected by a panel of national venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers, and seasoned entrepreneurs.
Emily L'Italien, a member of the class of 2013 at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., was elected to the Skidmore chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, founded in 1929 to encourage scholarship and advance the science of psychology. Membership is open to students with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher in psychology courses, and a grade-point average of 3.3 in all college courses. She is the daughter of Laura Rosenthal of Pittsfield and Paul L'Italien of Brookline.
Leyla Stomberg, a member of the class of 2013 at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., was elected to the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international economics honor society that honors academic achievement in economics and encourages advancement in the field. She is the daughter of John and Beth Stomberg of Williamstown.
Callen Brooks of Williamstown, a sophomore at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, was awarded the Edwin Herbert Hall Prize in Physics at Bowdoin's annual Honors Day ceremony, held May 8.
The University of Rhode Island at Kingston honored student leaders at its 25th annual A. Robert Rainville Leadership Awards. The competitive awards are presented by the Office of Student Involvement to those who have shown exemplary leadership and teamwork skills while maintaining good academic standing. Students are nominated by faculty, staff, and fellow students.
David Maggio of Lenox received the A. Robert Rainville Team Excellence Award as a member of SAVES (Students Actively Volunteering and Engaging in Service).
The other awards are the Rainville Student Leadership and Student Employee awards and the Robert L. Carothers Servant Leadership Award. Rainville was vice president for Student Affairs from 1980 to 1986 and Carothers spent 18 years as URI's 10th president.
Patrick Curran Conlon of Lenox, a graduate of Lenox Memorial High School, will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as a member of the Class of 2017. Conlon, who will be majoring in engineering studies, will begin studying at Clarkson in the fall.
Judybeth Crowell of Pittsfield was inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. The society honors students who demonstrate excellence. Crowell is a registered nurse pursuing her bachelor's degree in nursing through the Graduate & Professional Studies division, which offers online education.
Keene State (N.H.) College student Katelyn Parmenter of Adams received the Senior Service award for outstanding service to the college and the community. Parmenter, a senior, majored in health science/nutrition.
Sarina Tracy of Pittsfield, a senior journalism major at Emerson College in Boston, was one of 85 students inducted into the Gold Key Honor Society on April 24. Members must have completed 48 credits; juniors must be in the top 5 percent of their class, and seniors in the top 10 percent.
Graduations
Local students awarded bachelor of arts degrees from Connecticut College in New London at the 95th commencement ceremony on May 19:
- Amanda Klay of Great Barrington, cum laude with a major in international relations.
- Tess McGovern of Pittsfield, cum laude with a major in history and philosophy.
- Hannah Plishtin of Lenox, magna cum laude with a major in art.
- Jennifer Blagg of Lenox, summa cum laude with a major in computer science.
- Hannah Cochran of Williamstown, major government and art.
Local students graduating on May 18 from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.:
- Cassandra Mendez Diaz of Pittsfield, individual studies
- Dylan Seward of Great Barrington, construction
- Sara Sworzen of Adams, dental hygiene
- Travis Wilton of West Stockbridge, automotive technical services
- Zachary Wilton of West Stockbridge, automotive technical services
Kwaku Kontoh of Pittsfield earned his bachelor of science in business administration on May 19 from American International College in Springfield.
The following local students graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., on May 19.
- Caleb S.E. Booth of Great Barrington, a graduate of Berkshire School, degree in geology.
- Samuel L. Lane of Lenox, graduate of Lenox Memorial High School, degree in environmental studies-chemistry
- Jacquelynn K. Lemme of Pittsfield, graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School, degree in economics-mathematics
The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute:
- Aaron Behanzin of Pittsfield, bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering.
- Dustin Lombardi of Dalton, bachelor of science degree in computer science.
- Joseph Pasquarelli of Pittsfield, a bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering.
- Serena Makkaoui of Pittsfield, a bachelor of science degree in management information systems with distinction.
David Carrier of North Adams earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy and Courtney Donovan of Pittsfield her bachelor's in multidisciplinary studies from Castleton (Vt.) College at the 226th commencement ceremonies on May 18.
Derek Burger graduated from Grove City (Pa.) College on May 18 with a bachelor of science degree in finance. He is the son of Charles and Betty Burger of Housatonic.
The following local residents have earned degrees from Springfield College:
- Joseph McSpiritt of Mill River, bachelor's of science in movement and sport studies
- Bethany Persing of Lanesborough, master's of social work in social work
- Trevor Marcotte of Windsor, bachelor's of science in health science and pre-physical therapy
- Joshua Racette of North Adams, bachelor's of science in criminal justice
- Laura Russett of Adams, bachelor's of science in health science and pre-physical therapy
- Katherine Russett of Pittsfield, bachelor's of science in health science and pre-physical therapy
- Kaitlin Belleau of Pittsfield, bachelor's of science in rehab & disability study
- Geoffrey Geane of East Otis, bachelor's of science in applied exercise science
- Timothy Briggs of Williamstown, master's of social work in social work
- Sheena Hatch of West Stockbridge, master's of social work in social work
- Laura Nylic of Cheshire, master's of social work in social work
- Madeline Sinico of Pittsfield, master's of education in physical education
- Abigail O'Gara of Pittsfield, master's of science in psychology
- Mary-Beth McDonough of Great Barrington, master's of education in psychology
- Christina Cetti of Pittsfield, bachelor's of science in rehab & disability study
- Joshua Poirier of Pittsfield, bachelor's of art in communication/sport journalism
- Jared Lampiasi of North Adams, bachelor's of science in business management
- Keith Jones of Lanesborough, master's of social work in social work
- David Glass of Pittsfield, master's of education in sport management and recreation
- Stacy Leslie of Pittsfield, master's of social work in social work
Three local students were awarded their diplomas by Colby College President William D. Adams at the commencement ceremonies on May 26 at the Waterville, Maine, school.
- Maureen E. Clark, daughter of Frederick Clark and Karen Smith Clark of Housatonic, majored in global studies and is a graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School
- Wesley Ian Richardson, the son of David Richardson and Alice Hadley of Williamstown, majored in biology and is a graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School
- Lindley E. Wells, the daughter of Peter and Susannah Wells of Williamstown, majored in environmental studies with a policy concentration and is a graduate of Miss Hall's School
Western New England University in Springfield conferred the following degrees on May 18:
- Julie A. Ciskowski of Cheshire, bachelor of science in criminal justice
- Ashley K. Contois of Adams, master of education in curriculum and instruction
- Joseph C. Delmaso of Pittsfield, bachelor of science summa cum laude in mechanical engineering
- Matthew D. Lynch of Pittsfield, bachelor of science magna cum laude in business administration
- Matthew A. Meandro of Pittsfield, juris doctor
- Colleen E. Mulcahy of Cheshire, bachelor of arts magna cum laude degree
- Rachelle S. Peterson of Pittsfield, juris doctor
- Kyle S. Robitaille of Pittsfield, bachelor of science magna cum laude
- Devon L. Roller of Pittsfield, bachelor of social work with honors
- Jennafer L. Rose of Pittsfield, bachelor of arts degree
- Richard C. Rufo of Pittsfield, bachelor of science in business administration
- Amy E. Springstube of West Stockbridge, bachelor of arts magna cum laude
Sasha Zuflacht of Lenox graduated from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., on Sunday, June 16, with a bachelor's arts degree in sociology.
Cazenovia (N.Y.) College awarded a bachelor of professional studies degree in management, specializing in equine business management, to Kelsey A. Shanley of Williamstown on May 18.
Ian Casella of Washington graduated from Gettysburg (Pa.) College on May 19 with a degree in economics.
Hartwick College in Oneonta, N.Y., awarded degrees to three local students on May 25: Adam Blefari of Dalton, son of Karen and Frank Blefari, psychology; Hayley Cooney of Dalton, daughter of Austin Cooney and Christine Peck-Cooney, geology; and Sierra Schultz of Lanesborough, daughter of Anne and James Schultz, nursing.
Megan Kolis of Adams and Kevin McLaughlin of Pittsfield were awarded bachelor of science degrees in criminal justice from the University of New Haven in West Haven, Conn., in May. McLaughlin also earned a bachelor's in legal studies.
Kwaku Kontoh of Pittsfield was awarded a bachelor of science in business administration from American International College in Springfield.
Earning associate of science degrees from Becker College in Worcester on May 11 were Samantha M. Barscz of Pittsfield, veterinary technology; Jessica Frances Bannon of Great Barrington, animal care; and Belinda Oliva of North Adams, nursing.
The University of Rhode Island at Kingston awarded the following degrees at its 127th commencement on May 18-19, 2013.
- Christopher Michael Boylston of Lenox, bachelor's degree in film media
- David S. Maggio of Lenox, bachelor of arts in history and a bachelor of science in geology and geological oceanography, with a minor in underwater archaeology, summa cum laude
- Eric Streeter of Dalton, bachelor of science in general business administration
- Patrick E. Hanley of Pittsfield, bachelors of arts in economics and in Spanish
- Victoria N. Mitchell of Dalton, bachelor of science in nursing, magna cum laude
Haley Diamond of Becket and Brian DiNicola of Dalton graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth on May 11.
Honors, Dean's Lists
Spring 2013 Semester
The following students were named to the dean's list at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y., in the Automotive Technical Service Program:
Cameron Guillou and Conner Haughey, both of Pittsfield, and Travis Wilton and Zachary Wilton, both of West Stockbridge.
Named to the spring president's list were: Sara Sworzen of Adams, dental hygiene; Garrett Norton of Housatonic, automotive technical services; Daniel Kochapski of Pittsfield, mortuary science; Cassandra Mendez Diaz of Pittsfield, individual studies.
Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic named Jill Ritrosky of Pittsfield, a sophomore majoring in sociology, to the dean's list.
The following local residents made the dean's list at Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology:
- Amanda Errichetto of Pittsfield, a fourth-year student in the graphic design program at the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
- Jacob Foley of Drury, a second-year student in the environmental sustainability, health and safety program in the College of Applied Science and Technology.
- Michael Keegan of Pittsfield, a fourth-year student in the medical informatics program at the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
- Samantha Kulpinski of Pittsfield, a fifth-year student in the mechanical engineering program ath the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
- Daniel Mansen of Lanesborough, a fourth-year student in the professional and technical communications program in the College of Liberal Arts.
- Nicholas Miclette of Pittsfield, a second-year student in the 3-D digital graphics program at the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
- Timothy Reynolds of Ashley Falls, a second-year student in the game design and development program in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
- Paul Richard of East Otis, a fourth-year student in the mechanical engineering technology program in the College of Applied Science and Technology.
- Nicholas Russo of Pittsfield, a third-year student in the civil engineering technology program in the College of Applied Science and Technology.
Nazareth College of Rochester, N.Y., has named Emily Chin of Pittsfield to the dean's list. Chin is a senior majoring in music therapy.
Klara Burger, a junior marketing management major at Grove City (Pa.) College, has been named to the dean's list with distinction. Burger is the daughter of Charles and Betty Burger of Housatonic.
Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. has named Ryan E. Ericson of Lanesborough, a senior majoring in electrical engineering, to the dean's list and Joshua B. Pyser of Dalton, a freshman majoring in biomolecular science, a Presidential Scholar.
Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., has named Sara Scorpa of Lanesborough to the dean's list.
Leah Reilly of Pittsfield has been named dean's list at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware.
Meredith Patton of Pittsfield was named to the president's list at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus.
The following students were named to dean's list at Saint Michael's College in Burlington, Vt.:
- Kevin W. Cote, son of Mark Cote and of Sharon Harrison, both of Pittsfield, a senior psychology major, Taconic High School.
- Nathan M. Goyette, son of Paul and Ruth Goyette of Adams, a sophomore business administration major, Hoosac Valley High School.
- Lauren E. Haskins, daughter of Julieann and Steven Haskins of Williamstown, a junior biology major, Mount Greylock Regional High School.
- Hannah M. Kittler, daughter of Brian and Carleen Kittler of Adams, a junior biology major, Hoosac Valley
- Ashley L. Lincoln, daughter of Todd Lincoln of Adams and of Krista Lincoln of North Adams, a May graduate in biology, Drury High School.
- Marc E. Massery, son of James and Natalie Massery of Pittsfield, a May graduate in philosophy and Classics major, Taconic High School
- Elizabeth M. Murray, daughter of Mary and Robert Murray of Adams, a May graduate in media studies and digital arts and history, Hoosac Valley
- Shawna M. Norton, daughter of Dianna and Matthew Norton of West Stockbridge, a junior English major, Monument Mountain Regional High School
- Fallon V. Preite, daughter of Claudine and James Preite of North Adams, a May graduate in psychology, Drury High
- Kelsey M. Ryan, daughter of Deborah Middleton of North Adams, a sophomore psychology major, Drury High
- Dominic R. Wood, son of Randy and Susan Wood of Clarksburg, a junior media studies and digital arts major, Drury High
Western New England University has named the following students to honors lists.
Dean's List
- Elias D. Venegas of North Adams, electrical engineering.
- Anthony E. Bah of Pittsfield, health sciences.
- Bryan C. Murphy of Pittsfield, history.
- Amy E. Springstube of West Stockbridge, in law and society.
- Joseph C. Delmaso of Pittsfield, mechanical engineering.
- Abigail A. Powers of Pittsfield, mechanical engineering.
- David E. Venegas of North Adams, mechanical engineering.
- Carmen E. Berliner of Great Barrington, pharmaceutical business.
- Justin S. Duval of Adams, pharmaceutical business.
- Emily L. Fitzgerald of Pittsfield, political science.
- Jasmine G. Chee of Cheshire, psychology.
- Jennafer L. Rose of Pittsfield, psychology.
- Devon L. Roller of Pittsfield, social work.
- Amanda R. Waluszko of Pittsfield, social work.
President's List
- Morgan J. Bertolozzi of Pittsfield, accounting
- Brianna K. Sporbert of Pittsfield, biomedical engineering
- Joseph T. Reder of Dalton, criminal justice
- Matthew D. Lynch of Pittsfield, management
- Christy S. Haley of North Adams, marketing
- John M. Lavinio of Dalton, pre-pharmacy
- Colleen E. Mulcahy of Cheshire, psychology
- Mykaella R. Baker of Williamstown, social work
- Christina M. Canty of Pittsfield, business administration
Stonehill College in Easton named recent graduate Jessica N. Martin and sophomore Abigail S. Mc Dermott, both of Pittsfield, to the dean's list.
Nicole Herrick, Amy Pannesco and Justin Spagnuolo, all of Pittsfield, and Courtney Montferret of Dalton have been named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn.
Drew University student Charles Sutter of Windsor has been named to the dean's list at the Madison, N.J., school.
The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth has named its honors students.
Chancellor's List
- Timothy Bachli, Dalton
- Katelyn Curro, Dalton
- Leslie Martin, Pittsfield
- Karl Mick, Lanesborough
Dean's List
- Jason Baczek, Pittsfield
- Barret Bradley, Pittsfield
- Margaret Cowan, Pittsfield
- Kathryn Hermanski, Pittsfield
- Alex Jamieson, Ashley Falls
- Andrew LaDouceur, Pittsfield
- Patrick Meloveck, Dalton
- Turner Scott, Pittsfield
- Justin Smith, Pittsfield
- Genavieve Twomey, North Adams
Courtney Donovan of Pittsfield has earned a spot on the Castleton (Vt.) College president's list and Amanda Larabee of Clarksburg on the dean's list.
Junior Nikolas Andrews of Clarksburg, freshman Catherine Cherry of Dalton and sophomores Taylor Jacoby and Mary Romeu of Lenox were named to the dean's list at Providence (R.I.) College.
Springfield College has named the following students to the dean's list
- Zachary Giron of Clarksburg, sports biology
- Matthew Barbour of Pittsfield, business management
- Nicholas Parmelee of Pittsfield, criminal justice
- Joshua Racette of North Adams, criminal justice
- Brodie Quinn of Pittsfield, applied exercise science
- Simon Wineberg of Adams, applied exercise science
- Kevin Agostini of Williamstown, athletic training
- Zachery Richards of North Adams, athletic training
- Joseph McSpiritt of Mill River, movement and sport studies
- Heather Luciani of Pittsfield, health science/occupational therapy
- Nicole Chaves of Pittsfield, health science/pre-physician assistant
- Cassandra Vosburgh of Pittsfield, health science/pre-physical therapy
- Amber-Rose Arnold of North Adams, communication sciences and disorders
- Ashley Varuzzo of north adams, communication sciences and disorders
- Samantha LeBeau of Adams, health science/general studies
- Christian Lighten of Pittsfield, health science/general studies
- Kaitlin Belleau of Pittsfield, rehabilitation and disability studies
- Christina Cetti of Pittsfield, rehabilitation and disability studies
- Hilary Lesniak of Clarksburg, rehabilitation and disability studies
Sophomore Meghan D. Ryan and freshman Elizabeth B. Wilkerson, both graduates of Lenox Memorial high School, were named to the dean's list at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y.
Alistair Black of West Stockbridge, Jamy Ferris of Dalton and Samantha Rydell of Williamstown achieved dean's high honors and Chad Strattman of Ashley Falls achieved the dean's list at Nichols College in Dudley.
Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., named Scott Coty, Elyse Duma and Erik Pieropan, all juniors from Pittsfield, and senior Jason Farrell and sophomore Shawn Folan, both of Dalton, to the dean's list. Folan is studying finance and the others all in the accounting program.
Chad Civello, Molly Hunt and Alison Ritrosky, all of Pittsfield, and Aurelie Humes of Great Barrington earned highest honors; Katie Bradley and Nicholas Sweeney-Cook, both of Pittsfield, earned high honors; and Jay Ogle of Lanesborough and Marja Ruderman of Pittsfield earned honors at the University of New Hampshire at Durham.
Mark Pfister of Williamstown, a junior at Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn., earned high honors.
Seniors Hannah Plishtin of Lenox and Tess McGovern of Pittsfield were named to the dean's high honors list at Connecticut College in New London.
Bonnie Hiliadis of Dalton was named to the dean's list at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vt.
Kaitlyn Faucher and Megan Kolis, both of Adams, and Kevin McLaughlin of Pittsfield were named to the dean's list at the University of New Haven in Connecticut.
Cazenovia (N.Y.) College has named Daniel R. Goewey of Great Barrington, a senior majoring in psychology, to the dean's list. Goewey graduated of Monument Mountain Regional High School.
Jessica Budaj of Windsor, a sophomore majoring in global supply chain management, was named to the dean's list at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y.
Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y., has named the following students to its honors lists.
President's List
- Kristen Bossio of Pittsfield, creative arts
- Kristen Negrini of Pittsfield, English education
Dean's List
- Lauren Borosky of Pittsfield, Psychology
- John Cancilla of Pittsfield, History
- Katie Connors of Pittsfield, Psychology
- Adam Dukehart of Pittsfield, Physics
- Megan Grace of Dalton, Environmental Studies
- Cameron McMahon of Dalton, English
- Stephanie Rydell of Williamstown, English
- Thaddeus Savery of Pittsfield, Physics
- Patrick Sheehan of Pittsfield, Psychology
Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., named the following student to the dean's list:
- Katharine Fickett of Washington, liberal arts
- Brian Fortier of Washington, engineering
- Celina Hoar of Williamstown, marine biology
- Andrew Kotleski of Great Barrington, architecture
- Kari O'Neil of North Adams, psychology
- Matthew Russett of Pittsfield, legal studies
Michael Spiller of Pittsfield was named to the dean's list at Fairfield (Conn.) University.
Seniors Hayley Cooney of Dalton, daughter of Austin Cooney and Christine Peck-Cooney, a geology major, and Sierra Schultz of Lanesborough, daughter of Anne and James Schultz, a nursing major, were named to the dean's list at Hartwick College in Oneonta, N.Y.
Ellie Greer of Great Barrington was named to the dean's list at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Zachary Conklin of Pittsfield was named to the dean's list at Rockford (Ill.) College.
Merrimack College in North Andover named Kaitlyn Duerr of Ashley Falls and Rebecca Read of Lenox, both seniors, to the dean's list.
The following students made the dean's list at Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology:
- Amanda Errichetto of Pittsfield, is a senior in the graphic design program
- Jacob Foley of Drury, a sophomore in the environmental sustainability, health and safety program
- Michael Keegan of Pittsfield, a senior in the medical informatics program
- Samantha Kulpinski of Pittsfield, a fifth-year in the mechanical engineering program
- Daniel Mansen of Lanesborough, a senior in the professional and technical communications program
- Nicholas Miclette of Pittsfield, a sophomore in the 3-D digital graphics program
- Timothy Reynolds of Ashley Falls, a sophomore in the game design and development program
- Paul Richard of East Otis, a senior in the mechanical engineering technology program
- Nicholas Russo of Pittsfield, a junior in the civil engineering technology program
Champlain College in Burlington, Vt., has named Taylor VanDyke of Dalton, daughter of James VanDyke of Hancock and Wendy VanDyke of Dalton, majoring in communication, to the president's list and Eric Euchler of Clarksburg, game design; Jennifer Sullivan of Ashley Falls, accounting; Alexander Beauchesne of Dalton, game programming; and Jenna Giguere of Pittsfield, marketing, to the dean's list.
