Student Awards 2017
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The College of Liberal Arts has a long tradition of honoring students of excellence. In addition to university and other recognitions, the college instituted its own Outstanding Senior awards in 2014. Students receiving awards for the 2016-17 academic year were honored at a reception on Friday, June 16. Each of the honorees below exemplifies the outstanding quality of our students at Cal Poly.
Student | Award | |
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Habib Placencia Adissi | Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the University |
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Camille Lethcoe | Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the College |
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Nicole Hayashida | Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the College |
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Caroline Rein | Service to the Community |
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Emma Annabelle Welden | Academic Excellence |
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
Student | Graduate Program | |
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Shonna Davis | English MA |
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Crystal Smith-Knighton | History MA |
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Jessica Gates | Psychology MA |
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Nicole Angelini | Masters of Public Policy (MPP) |
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARDS
Student | Major | |
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Stacy Olson | Anthropology and Geography |
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Habib Placencia Adissi | Art and Design |
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Anna Kei Black-Hogins | Child Development |
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Erica Claybrook | Comparative Ethnic Studies |
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Laura Parker | English |
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Lindsay Mitchell | Graphic Communication |
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Benjamin Aster | History |
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Leah Pezzetti Horner | Journalism |
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Jasmine Elliott | Modern Languages and Literatures |
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Carolyn Tingzon | Philosophy |
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Luana Mello | Political Science |
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Kaylene Lindsey Co | Psychology |
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Jennifer MacMartin | Sociology |
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Antonio Mata | Theatre Arts |
CAL POLY ARTS AWARDS
Student | Department | Award | |
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Kate Meissner | Art and Design | Excellence in Original Work |
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Sabrina Orro | Theatre and Dance | Excellence in Original Adaptation |
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Antonio Mata | Theater and Dance | Service to the Arts |
CLA CLUB COUNCIL AWARDS
The CLA Club Council presented three achievement awards for the 2016-17 academic year.
- Student of the Year: Nicole Hayashida (Sociology)
- Club of the Year: Communication Studies Club
- Professor of the Year: Kelly Bennion (Psychology and Child Development)