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EVERETT CONDIT

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Everett Condit, a Technology Education major at Central Connecticut State University with a GPA of 3.8, spent three years planning and participating as an inspector for Central's Alternative Energy Vehicle Contest; was a member of the School of Technology Solar Electric Research Team, creating a solar/electric- powered vehicle that competed in the New York to Washington, DC, Tour de Sol; was a member of several student and professional organizations and actively participates in events including judging the Trinity Fire-fighting Robot contest and the New Britain Middle School CO, Car Race; competes in the Technology Education Collegiate Association regional and national competitions; donates time working for Habitat for Humanity, and

WHEREAS, Everett Condit has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Mr. Condit for his academic and service achievements, congratulates him on receipt of the Henry Ba happy and successful future.

Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State Unlversi I Western Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connectic http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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ALISON DESIMONE

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Alison DeSimone, an Anthropology major with concentration in Women's Studies, graduated from Central Connecticut State University in December 2000 with a 3.91 GPA; and has shown a commitment to understanding and addressing the conditions of domestic violence against women, traveling to Ghana as part of the Anthropology Department Study Abroad program to research domestic violence against women in African society; on her own initiative developed a domestic violence internship with the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain (where she continues to volunteer); was awarded State certification as a Domestic Violence Counselor; volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in Belen, Mexico, where she helped construct new housing for homeless Mexican workers, and

WHEREAS, Alison DeSimone has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Ms. DeSimone for her academic and service achievements, congratulates her on receipt of the Henry B nard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future. 4 I

Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State University I Western Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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GARY M. DURANTE

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Gary M. Durante, a Nursing major at Central Connecticut State University with a 3.94 GPA, entered Central after receiving his Associate Degree and completing his State Board of Nursing Examiners Licensure Exam; as a result of his outstanding academic achievements, has received several awards, including the Connecticut League for Nursing Award for Accountability, Commitment and Nursing Care; is an active volunteer in several professional nursing organizations and an avid volunteer in his community, including assistant coach of the Water-Oak Little League; is an AIDS Project Names volunteer; works full time while attending Central, receiving three promotions at the Cheshire- Waterbury area of the Northwest Region of the State Department of Mental Retardation, where he is presently Acting Supervisor, and

WHEREAS, Gary M. Durante has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Mr. Durante for his academic and service achievements, congratulates him on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future.

William J. qbes, Jr., Ch@cpllor

Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State University I Western Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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AMY OLSEN

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Amy Olsen, a Marketing major at Central Connecticut State University with a GPA of 3.86, was named "Outstanding Junior for the Marketing Department"

a and elected to the Golden Key National Honor Society and the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society for Business Administration Students; while at Central, devoted her time as a volunteer for the Sphinx Shriners and the Daughter of the Nile, assisting with fund-raising actives for the Shriners Hospital for burned and crippled children; spent nine years as a member of the Rainbow Girls, holding the positions of Worthy Advisor and Grand Chaplain; served as a Natural Helper to students at Central, and

WHEREAS, Amy Olsen has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Ms. Olsen for her academic and service achievements, congratulates her on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future.

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HEATHER FRIED

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Heather Fried, a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry at Eastern Connecticut State University with a GPA of 4.0, has amassed many scholarships and awards for outstanding achievements in biology; participated in research projects for the Connecticut DEP, the Connecticut Amphibian Monitoring Project, and the UConn Department of Marine Sciences; assisted in teaching several biology courses; donated her time to the Windham Area Special Olympics, the Northeastern Connecticut Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Services, Mansfield Parks Advisory Committee, Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department and others; was also secretary for the National Biological Honor Society (Eta Omega Chapter) and vice-president of the Senior Class of 2001 for Eastern, and

WHEREAS, Heather Fried has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Ms. Fried for her academic and service achievements, congratulates her on receipt of the Henry Ba happy and successful future.

a Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State University I Sout ty I Western Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105- 00 http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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MICHAEL MURPHY

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Michael Murphy, a History major with minors in both Economics and French at

0 Eastern Connecticut State University with a GPA of 3.94, has been named for the past four years to the University Honors Program and received ECSU Honor Scholarships; in addition to academic achievements, was a member of ESCU's Varsity Soccer Team from 1997-2000, holding the position of Captain and receiving the E-Club Outstanding Scholar Athlete Award in 2000; will complete his studies at Eastern with an honors thesis researching the role of women in the radical Weather Underground Organization, and

WHEREAS, Michael Murphy has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Mr. Murphy for his academic and service achievements, congratulates him on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future.

Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State University I Southern Connecticut State University I Western Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2337 Telephone: 860/493-0000 http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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WENDY HALLABECK

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Wendy A. Hallabeck, a Spanish and Liberal Studies double major at Southern

a Connecticut State University with a 3.86 GPA has excelled in the Honors College, holding the position of an Honors College Panel of Honors Designees; while at Southern, participated in the concert and pep bands for four years (teaching herself to play a third instrument to fit the needs of the band); has been active in the Crescent Players; worked with Libros en Espanol, "Books in Spanish" - creating, distributing, and sharing books in Spanish to the greater New Haven community; having completed her Library Science internship at the New Haven Colony Historical Society Library, studied in Salamanca, Spain and Colegio de Espana; worked at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival; worked in conjunction with the Boston Symphony Orchestra's "Days in the Arts" program, exposing children ages 10-14 to movement, and

WHEREAS, Wendy A. Hallabeck has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Ms. Hallabeck for her academic and service achievements, congratulates her on receipt of wishes for a happy and successful future.

a Central Connectlcut State University I Eastern Connecticut State Unlverslty stern Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2337 Te http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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SALVATORE S. DELUCIA

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Salvatore S. DeLucia, a Corporate Communication major at Southern Connecticut State University with a GPA of 3.93, was the first freshman accepted

@ as a participant in the Communication Department's International Cohort Project where he worked with upperclassmen from France, Germany, Scotland and the U.S. to produce a team-designed project in the area of international corporate culture; is a creative writer selected to act in a student-produced independent film; has been named producer at a local radio station where he started work as an Southern intern; was the first President of the SCSU chapter of the American Advertising Federation, assisting in the establishment of the organization and raising funds for its endeavors; served as New Student Orientation Leader for three years and is Senior Class President, and

WHEREAS, Salvatore S. DeLucia has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Mr. DeLucia for his academic and service achievements, congratulates him on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future. n I

William J. Ci es, Jr., Cha cell r 'P r ( t Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State University I Southern Conn State u n i v e r a Western Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2337 860/493-0000 http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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KELLY TYRRELL

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Kelly Tyrrell, an Elementary Education and Psychology double major at Southern Connecticut State University with a 3.75 GPA, is a member of the Honors College and completed her senior honors thesis, entitled "Investigating the Role of Whole-Body Movement in the First-Grade Classroom, " implementing theory and practice from her thesis through student teaching; completed four years of NCAA eligibility as an athlete on SCSU's Women's Varsity Volleyball Team, dedicating an average of 30 hours per week to the sport, and assisted with the recruitment of both student athletes and Honors College students; and in addition to the many demands of Academics and Athletics, worked for many years with children in the community and participated in on-campus volunteer events, and

WHEREAS, Kelly Tyrrell has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Ms. Tyrrell for her academic and service achievements, congratulates her on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future. 1 i

Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State University I Southern Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2337

William J. Cibes, w I Jr., ~ h a n c e l l h

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PATRICK HUGHES

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Patrick Hughes, a Political Science major at Southern Connecticut State University with a 3.96 GPA, initially enrolled at Southern in 1991, but in 1993 * enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served on active duty for five years; because of his interest in a career in military intelligence, he has applied for admission into the Graduate Training Assistance Program of the Joint Military Intelligence College; since his return to Southern in the spring of 1999, has been on the Dean's List and received the Junior Scholastic Achievement Award; is a member of the Italian Cultural Society; served as the Legislative Intern for Representative Richard Belden; worked his way through school as a landscaper and a part-time substitute teacher, and

WHEREAS, Patrick Hughes has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Mr. Hughes for his academic and service achievements, congratulates him on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future. ,

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AMY BIRCH

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Amy Birch, a Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry at Western

a Connecticut State University with a 3.92 GPA, first enrolled at Western as a part- time student, attaining her Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology in 1996 with a 3.72 GPA; while completing her degree, worked full time and had two children; after graduation returned to Western in the evenings while working towards a degree in Chemistry; while pursuing her degree has held the positions of secretary, vice-president and president of the Chemistry Club; while vice- president the club implemented a free tutoring program for students and presented a chemistry demonstration to local elementary schools and as a result, the Chemistry Club received an Honorable Mention for the American Chemical Society; is presently a full-time chemist at Boehringer Ingelheim, and

WHEREAS, Amy Birch has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Ms. Birch for her academic and service achievements, congratulates her on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future. r

William J. cites, Jr., ~hanceflbr '

Central Connecticut State University I Eastern Connecticut State University I Southern Western Connecticut State University

CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2337 http:/www.ctstateu.edu

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VINCENT TALIERCIO

on receipt of the

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION HENRY BARNARD AWARD

April 5,2001

WHEREAS, The Connecticut State University System Foundation has voted to confer its Henry Barnard Award on twelve Connecticut State University System students in their final semester of undergraduate study, and

WHEREAS, The 12 recipients have been selected from approximately 4,000 graduating seniors, and

WHEREAS, The criteria for selection for this award include service to family, university or community, as well as outstanding academic achievement, and

WHEREAS, Vincent Taliercio, a Psychology major at Western Connecticut State University

a with a 3.89 GPA, enrolled part time at Norwalk Community Technical College five years after competing high school; transferred to Western in 1998 where he is a member of the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, serving as chapter vice- president; was honored as the "Outstanding Junior in Psychology;" while living on campus served as a resident assistant; dedicated much of his free time during the past 11 years to volunteering with youth retreats and youth groups, taking on roles including organizing retreats, motivational speaking and serving on the board of directors, and

WHEREAS, Vincent Taliercio has been selected by the Connecticut State University System Foundation to receive its Henry Barnard Award, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System commends Mr. Taliercio for his academic and service achievements, congratulates him on receipt of the Henry Barnard Award, and extends its best wishes for a happy and successful future.

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CSU System Office: 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2337 Telephone: 860/493-0000 http:/www.ctstateu.edu

STAFF REPORT CHANCELLOR'S CONSENT ITEMS

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Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards were established in 1989 to honor twelve graduating seniors annually from the Connecticut State University System. These outstanding students have attained a grade point average of at least 3.7 while voluntarily serving the university and the community. The recipients are selected from over 4,000 graduating seniors from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.

CHANCELLOR'S RECOMMENDATION

Recognition by the Board of Trustees of the twelve Connecticut State University System students recommended for the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award.