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Media Kit Wells College 148th Commencement Saturday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. Macmillan Hall Commencement Program Facts about the Class of 2015 Speaker Bios Class of 2015 List Facts about Wells College Please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing for additional information: Ann Rollo, Director of Communications and Marketing David Foote, Assistant Director of Communications WELLS COLLEGE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT TEN O’CLOCK SATURDAY, MAY 21 TWO THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN THE ALMA MATER Fair Wells, with loyal hearts We will forever sing, And to the name we love Our joyous tribute bring, And Wells, dear Wells We shout in singing, To thee our song we raise, Thee would we ever praise, Our Alma Mater, dear Alma Mater To thee our song we raise, Thee would we ever praise, Our Alma Mater, beloved Wells. ORDER OF EXERCISES PROCESSIONAL NATIONAL ANTHEM Henry’s VIII INVOCATION The Reverend Barbara Blom ’82 WELCOME FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair of the Board of Trustees Carrie A. Bolton ’92 STUDENT COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Michelle Lee ’16 PRESIDENT’S COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS President Jonathan Gibralter PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS President Jonathan Gibralter ACADEMIC AWARDS Provost and Dean of the College Cindy J. Speaker CONFERRING OF DEGREES BENEDICTION The Reverend Barbara Blom ’82 ALMA MATER Led by Henry’s VIII RECESSIONAL The audience is requested to stand during the academic processional and recessional. The President and Board of Trustees invite all graduates and guests to a reception at the Lisa Marsh Ryerson ’81 Commons immediately following the ceremony. DEGREES CONFERRED IN 2016 EVELYN GRACE ABBOTT LINDSAY MARIE ACHZET*, cum laude John D. Wilson - Ralph H. Poole Jr. Award Wells Women in Science Prize Koch Student Library Prize - Special Interest (Second Place) NINA P. DANIELS, cum laude Distinction in Psychology Distinction in Sociology and Anthropology Carol Stull Prize for Dance Performance Excellence in Psychology Award Lesley Wead Zabriskie Express Award - Women's Swimming ARIEL DOMINIQUE ADAMS* COURTNEY BUANNO DANISE KYLE J. ADMIRE*, cum laude JUELLE TAJIDDIN DIXSON Prize for Excellence in the Book Arts LAURA KAYE ALLARD, summa cum laude Distinction in English Phi Beta Kappa STEPHEN MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Lesley Wead Zabriskie Express Award - Men’s Cross Country STEPHEN AGYEI DOMFEH THOMAS ANDREW DOUGHERTY, cum laude EDWARD DEMPSEY EASTER, JR., summa cum laude Distinction in Political Science Phi Beta Kappa SAMUEL HAINES AYERS BRITTANY RAE ECKHARDT, cum laude, in absentia TAYLOR ALEXIS BABB KATIE STAR EIDEM, magna cum laude KIMBERLY ANN BADER* ANDREW GREGORY EIFFERT, in absentia, degree expected LYDIA BOWEN BAILEY, cum laude RYAN WILLIAM ELSENBECK, cum laude COURTNEY LEE BASTIAN HOLLI ANN ERKSON ALEXANDER FRANKLIN BATTEY, cum laude BROOKE MARIE BENEDETTO Lesley Wead Zabriskie Express Award - Women's Tennis Lesley Wead Zabriskie Express Award - Women's Basketball HALEY KAE EVANS JOHN BRADLEY FARRUGGIA JORDAN CHRISTOPHER BISHOP, degree expected CHANDLER ELIZABETH FITZGERALD JACK DOUGLAS BJORKANDER, cum laude MICHAEL BURNS FLAHERTY, cum laude SHELBY LYNN BOURN Nancy Ann Reed ’50 Chemistry Prize KAITLYN ANN BRANNIGAN MELISSA JEAN BREWER*, magna cum laude Distinction in English Distinction in Theatre and Dance Kate Clugston ’14 Prize in Theatre Koch Student Library Prize - General (Second Place) Phi Beta Kappa KIRSTI ANNE BRUCE, cum laude WYATT EARL BUERKLE, cum laude Distinction in Economics and Management Wall Street Journal Award ZAKARRA MYA BUTTS, cum laude Distinction in History Julia Taylor Martin 1898 Prize in American History CHRISTOPHER MATTHEW FLOOD LARRY FORCE, in absentia, degree expected AMANDA GILLETTE ASHLEY ELISABETH GINGELESKI, summa cum laude Distinction in Environmental Science Cayuga Watershed Prize in Environmental Science Phi Beta Kappa DAVID FLANDERS GLIDDEN*, cum laude Distinction in Political Science Helen & Peter Docherty Prize in Religious Studies Thomas Knuth International Studies Prize ANDREA LAUREN GOULD*, summa cum laude GINA NICHOLE CAIRNS MELANIE KRISTYNA CANALES QUINN NICOLE GRISWOLD CHELSEA LEE CARLIN*, cum laude EMILY RENEE GUZMAN Ruth M. Dunlap ’11 Prize in Chemistry Distinction in Business CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY CASTRO PAUL JAMES CAVALUZZI, cum laude JULIA KATHERINE CAVANAUGH MAXWELL SPENCER CHERRY Distinction in Psychology Margaret Schwartz Psychology Prize Phi Beta Kappa AUSTIN PATRICK HAHN INDY SHAW HARRINGTON CLARE WINONAH HARWOOD, cum laude JOSHUA THOMAS HATFIELD, summa cum laude ELISE NICOLE CLARKE JAKE DEVLIN CLOWRY JESSICA LYNN HAVENS NICHOLAS RONALD CONSTANTINO, summa cum laude NIAOME EVA HICKMAN, degree expected Distinction in History Phi Beta Kappa KATHRYN MARY CORAH LUKE J. CORNWELL BLADE MICHAEL CULVER KATLYN ELIZABETH CURTIN, summa cum laude Distinction in Psychology Excellence in Psychology Award Phi Beta Kappa Distinction in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Phi Beta Kappa HEATHER LOUISE HILTBRAND MORGAN RACHEL HOLTSCLAW*, summa cum laude Distinction in Spanish H. T. Lowe-Porter Translation Prize Phi Beta Kappa KEVISHA C. HUNT, cum laude SARA NICOLE JACKSON CONNOR MARK JANSEN JORDAN R. JEAN, in absentia RACHEL MARIE RONKOWSKI, cum laude, in absentia ALLISON JONES TORI ELIZABETH RUSSELL, magna cum laude AMBER M. JORDAN ATIYA JEMILA JORDAN* ALEXIS BREANNA SAVIDGE, summa cum laude Catherine B. DePau Poets Prize CARSON M. JORDAN ALAINA JOY KELAHAN, degree expected ARENT-PETER EDWARD KITS VAN HEYNINGEN KAILIN EILEEN KUCEWICZ* Distinction in Business HYUN HWA MICHELLE LEE*, magna cum laude Distinction in Women’s and Gender Studies Class of 1905 Prize in Poetry The Dorothy Allison Razor’s Edge Prize in Women’s Studies Koch Student Library Prize - Special Interest (First Place) DALEYSHA J. LOCKHART Anne J. Russ Prize for Social Responsibility Ariel Lawson 2008 Memorial Prize NICOLE ALINE LOEVEN*, summa cum laude Eleanor C. McMullen Biology Prize Lesley Wead Zabriskie Express Award - Women's Volleyball Phi Beta Kappa ANTONAIA MARZIA MERRITT IAN CHRISTOPHER MILLER JEREMIAH DANIEL MILLER, degree expected NATHAN MITCHELL TYLER SHIELDS MORRIS, summa cum laude Distinction in Physics Distinction in Computer Science Wood Prize in Physics & Its Application Phi Beta Kappa PATRICK JAMES HAYES MUNROE, magna cum laude Helen Gertrude Dean ’25 Prize for Dramatic Expression Distinction in English Phi Beta Kappa Distinction in Political Science Distinction in Women’s and Gender Studies Phi Beta Kappa WILLIAM DAVID SCHANBACHER COLBY MATTHEW SCHROM VALERIE RENE SCHWEIGERT*, summa cum laude Distinction in Sociology and Anthropology Carter A. Woods Prize Phi Beta Kappa MICHAEL JOSEPH SCIOTTI, summa cum laude Distinction in Economics and Management Jean S. Davis Prize Kathryn S. Maloney Senior Scholar-Athlete Award Phi Beta Kappa ERIC W. SHANE YAKEIMA KHADIJAH SIMMS CHARLES MICHAEL SIMON MARISA ANN SMITH RAYMOND AVERY SORIANO TIFFANY SHANNON TARRY CATHERINE ANNE TAYLOR* AMBER LYNN TELFER MEGHAN KATHLEEN TERRY JUSTINE ISABEL TIBBITS*, magna cum laude Carol Stull Prize for Dance Performance Phi Beta Kappa STEPHANIE CAITLIN TODD, cum laude ELIZABETH POLLEY MYERS, magna cum laude VASHTI MARYANN NETTLES ZACHARY LUCAS TRIPSAS*, cum laude RACHEL NICHOLS, cum laude GABRIELLE ELSPETH UHRIG DEREK WILLIAM NIPPS NORMA VALDEZ KYLIE TSUNEKO NISHIOKA MARIE PAULINE VALLIERE* ANNA ROSE OLCZYK*, magna cum laude Distinction in Psychology Excellence in Psychology Award Phi Beta Kappa Distinction in History History/Political Science Prize Koch Student Library Prize - General (First Place) ALEXANDER CHRIJSON VAN HOEKELEN, cum laude Distinction in Business Lesley Wead Zabriskie Express Award - Men’s Soccer REBECCA ABIGAIL RODAS ORIHUELA CHLOE ALEXANDRIA VEDDER BRITTANY LYNN PAUL ANGELIQUE FRANCINE HYDE VILLENEUVE MELANIE ANN PECK KATHRYN VICTORIA WARNER LAUREL KATHRYN PERL TEGAN KILGANNON WATSON, summa cum laude MYKALA VIOLA PHILLIPS JJ JOHN-JOSEPH PODCZASY COURTNEY MICHELLE WEIN ABENA "BEANIE" AFRIYIE POKU, cum laude, in absentia LYNDSEY NICOLE WELLS*, magna cum laude Distinction in Visual Arts RAMONA REED, magna cum laude Distinction in Sociology and Anthropology JENNIFER ANNE RICHARDSON, cum laude Distinction in Mathematics Margaret Schwartz Music Prize ALEXANDRIA FRANCES ROBERSON*, cum laude Lesley Wead Zabriskie Express Award - Field Hockey Distinction in Film and Media Studies Phi Beta Kappa WINDY DAY WELLS, summa cum laude Phi Beta Kappa KENDRICK LEE WILSON, magna cum laude Distinction in Inclusive Childhood Education Phi Beta Kappa MOLLY MURPHY WOODS*, cum laude JUSTIN EVAN ZYWOT Inclusion in this program does not officially signify that a student has completed the requirements for a degree or earned the diploma. ACADEMIC REGALIA Faculty and academic officials wear regalia as a representation of their degrees and disciplines, with the differing colors, sleeve length or shape, headwear, and tassels signifying the individual’s education level, field of study, and the institution in which she or he studied. Wells College follows the academic tradition of awarding undergraduate hoods to the graduating class at the Commencement ceremony. The red and white of the chevrons are Wells College’s official colors. The hoods are conferred by the Collegiate Association President and Class President from the graduates’ sister class. This year’s hooders are Pamela Badian-Pessot ’14 and Ethan Beardsley ’14. In addition to traditional academic regalia, African-Americans (and those wishing to show solidarity with them) may choose to wear Kente cloth. Kente cloth is a colorfully woven material that is the national fabric of the country of Ghana.The cloth generally contains the colors gold (representing the gold found in Ghana), black (representing the color of the people), green (representing the land), and red (representing bloodshed). Each Kente cloth has a unique design, which tells a story or relates to a rich African tradition. In the United States, Kente cloth is worn as a sign of tribute and recognition of African-American heritage. COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS The processional and recessional are led by faculty and student marshals. The faculty marshal, Professor of Physics Scott Heinekamp, is the most senior member of the Wells faculty. Student marshals are rising Senior Class President Alyssa Broome ’17 and Collegiate Association President Katherine Mouradian ’17. LATIN HONORS The traditional Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude) are awarded at graduation for excellence in course work throughout a student’s Wells College career. Students who graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better earn the following honors: 3.50 - 3.749 = cum laude; 3.75 - 3.899 = magna cum laude; 3.90+ = summa cum laude. These honors are noted on the transcript and the diploma. PHI BETA KAPPA Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most distinguished of academic honorary societies. Phi Beta Kappa recognizes students who have distinguished themselves academically, who have broad scholarly and cultural interests, and who have demonstrated intellectual integrity as well as strength of character. Election to Phi Beta Kappa is the highest and most widely recognized of academic honors. * WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Wells seniors were nominated last fall for inclusion in the 2015-16 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges by a cross-section of faculty, administration, and students at Wells.The editors made the final selections of those to be included. Nomination and selection are based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success. NOTE Wells College gratefully acknowledges the family of Alexander van Hoekelen ’16 for the donation of the flowers decorating campus for today’s ceremony. We ask that you be sensitive to everyone’s desire to view today’s Commencement exercises clearly and unobstructed. During the ceremony, we ask that you turn off cell phones and take photographs from the designated area only.Your willingness to cooperate will ensure that all proud families and friends are able to enjoy the festivities. Thank you. WELLS COLLEGE DIPLOMA English Translation The President and Trustees of Wells College in the State of New York (May they) Enjoy and share their good will with all who read these words! Let it be known that student has devoted herself/himself with excellence to the study of the letters and sciences and to all the other requirements of this academic institution. Therefore we, in accord with the authority granted to us, do honor her/him with the title and degree of Bachelor of Arts, and we also do bestow on her/him all the rights, honors and marks related to this same Bachelor’s degree among all peoples. May this document with the College’s seal and the signature of the President be proof of this action. (Signed at) the College office on the date . . . Translation courtesy of Lynn Kirtland, professor emeritus of Greek and Latin. Prepared November 1995 by the Wells College Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations. WELLS COLLEGE Facts about the Class of 2016 • Number of graduates: 135 • States/Countries represented: California (5), Colorado (1), Connecticut (4), Massachusetts (3), Maryland (1), Maine (1), North Carolina (1), New Jersey (4), New York (102), Pennsylvania (4), Texas (4), Vermont (3), Virginia (1), Switzerland (1) Twenty inducted into Wells’ chapter of Phi Beta Kappa this spring; 22 included in the 2015-‐‑16 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges • • • • • Seven participants in the 2015 National Council on Undergraduate Research (Lindsay Achzet, Laura Allard, Lydia Bailey, Luke Cornwell, Nicole Loeven, Valerie Schweigert, Windy Wells), four participants in the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference (Annie Olczyk, Holli Erkson, Stephen Armstrong, Amber Telfer) One finalist in the New York State Business Plan Competition (Valerie Schweigert, Team CEL) One chosen for the Thirteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability in Rio de Janeiro (Kailin Kucewicz) One Theatre Association of New York State Meritorious Achievement in Acting Award (Patrick Munroe in A Midsummer Night’s Dream) President Jonathan Gibralter In the spring of 2015, the Wells College Board of Trustees named Dr. Jonathan C. Gibralter the 19th President of Wells College. Dr. Gibralter'ʹs appointment followed an extensive national search, recommendation by the 12-‐‑person search committee, and unanimous vote of the College'ʹs Board of Trustees. His tenure began July 1, 2015. In the past year, Dr. Gibralter has focused on developing relationships within the greater Wells community and continuing improvements to academic and student life. Highlights from the past year include the implementation of new Bachelor of Science programs in Business, Inclusive Childhood Education, Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts program in Biological and Chemical Sciences; the construction of a turf field and renovation of the gymnasium; the establishment of an Office of Diversity and Inclusion; and signing onto an expanded Climate Commitment. Dr. Gibralter previously served as president of Frostburg State University in western Maryland. He began his career in higher education with the State University of New York system. Following appointments as a faculty member, academic program director and associate dean for the school of liberal arts at Morrisville, he served as dean of academic affairs, campus dean, and interim president in the community college ranks, ultimately assuming the presidency of Farmingdale State College. Dr. Gibralter also serves as co-‐‑chair of the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) President'ʹs Working Group to Address Harmful Student Drinking. One of the institutes that comprise the National Institute of Health (NIH), the NIAAA is the largest funder of alcohol research in the country. Dr. Gibralter appears regularly in the national media, including recent segments on the PBS NewsHour and NPR'ʹs All Things Considered, as a leading voice on preventing dangerous college-‐‑age drinking and related harms. Michelle Lee Michelle is well-‐‑known on campus for her dedicated involvement as chair of the Women'ʹs Resource Center and chief copy editor for the student-‐‑run magazine The Sycamore and for her outspoken role as a student activist and voice for social justice. Michelle will be graduating with a dual degree in English: Creative Writing and Women'ʹs & Gender Studies. As such, she undertook two separate thesis projects during her senior year: a long-‐‑form fiction piece exploring her Korean-‐‑American identity for the English program and a reflection on her trajectory as an Asian-‐‑American Activist for Women'ʹs and Gender Studies. In the past year, Michelle has taken opportunities to serve as the opening reader for the Visiting Writers Series reading by noted poet Marilyn Chin; to support and contribute to the Student Committee for Inclusion and Intercultural Excellence'ʹs regular "ʺCoffee, Tea, and SCIIE"ʺ series; and to speak to incoming students about Wells'ʹ Honor Code during first-‐‑year Orientation. Her student experience has also been shaped by a pair of study abroad experiences in Bath, England, and Florence, Italy, as well as participation in occasional theatre productions and, of course, the demands and rewards of working on the staff of The Sycamore. This fall, Michelle will continue to develop her skills in writing and publishing in New York City under the Writing for Children and Young Adults program of The New School. Wells added the student speaker to the Commencement exercises in 2014; Lindsey Bush ’14 served as the first, and Phylicia Green ’15 spoke last May. Class of 2016 Student Major(s) City State Windy Wells Kylie Nishioka Vashti Nettles Alexander Battey Rachel Ronkowski Cotati Encinitas Long Beach Palmdale Sacramento CA CA CA CA CA English: Literature Biology Psychology Physics Political Science Jeremiah Miller Denver CO Theatre/Dance Morgan Holtsclaw Kaitlyn Brannigan Rebecca Rodas Thomas Dougherty Andover Milford Norwalk Riverside CT CT CT CT Spanish Sociology & Anthropology Visual Arts: Studio Art Physics Melanie Canales Hyun Hwa Michelle Lee Burlington MA Burlington MA English: Literature Women's and Gender Studies, English: Creative Writing Marie Valliere Chicopee MA Chemistry Kevisha Hunt Germantown MD Psychology Arent-Peter Kits van Heyningen Dresden ME Environmental Science 16 Alexandria Roberson Lewisville NC Biology 17 18 Jordan Jean Catherine Taylor Englewood Jackson NJ NJ Psychology Environmental Science 19 Maxwell Cherry Ridgewood NJ Film & Media Studies 20 Derek Nipps Turnersville NJ Business 21 Colby Schrom Albany NY Physics 22 Quinn Griswold Alpine NY Mathematics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 23 Molly Woods Attica NY Biology 24 Kimberly Bader Auburn NY Psychology 25 26 27 28 29 Amber Jordan Ian Miller Jennifer Richardson Tiffany Tarry Samuel Ayers Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Aurora NY NY NY NY NY 30 Lydia Bailey Aurora NY 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Edward Easter Melanie Peck Evelyn Abbott Eric Shane Gabrielle Uhrig Ariel Adams Elise Clarke Stephen Domfeh Taylor Babb Daleysha Lockhart Mykala Phillips Ramona Reed Yakeima Simms Niaome Hickman Katlyn Curtin Wyatt Buerkle Nicholas Constantino Aurora Avoca Baldwinsville Baldwinsville Baldwinsville Baychester Bronx Bronx Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Candor Cassville Cincinnatus Cincinnatus NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY Mathematics Psychology Physics, Mathematics Biology Environmental Science Individualized Major in Biological Anthropology Political Science Psychology English: Creative Writing Computer Science Biology Psychology Psychology Econ & Management: Management English: Creative Writing Sociology & Anthropology Mathematics Sociology & Anthropology Visual Arts: Studio Art Environmental Science Psychology Econ & Management: Economics History 48 Larry Force Circleville NY Computer Science 49 50 Kendrick Wilson Antonaia Merritt Collins Colonie NY NY Inclusive Childhood Education Biology 51 Holli Erkson Cooperstown NY Psychology 52 Indy Harrington Corning NY Psychology 53 Zakarra Butts Cortland NY Chemistry 54 Paul Cavaluzzi NY Political Science 55 Gina Cairns Croton-onHudson Delhi NY Psychology 56 Clare Harwood Elizabethtown NY Inclusive Childhood Education 57 Zachary Tripsas Elka Park NY 58 Alexis Savidge Endicott NY 59 Heather Hiltbrand Fayetteville NY 60 Emily Guzman Fishkill NY Psychology Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies Environmental Studies: Environmental Policies and Values Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Andrea Gould Kathryn Corah Courtney Danise Christopher Flood Charles Simon Anna Olczyk Joshua Hatfield Stephen Armstrong Connor Jansen Marisa Smith Jessica Havens Carson Jordan Atiya Jordan Lindsay Achzet Ashley Gingeleski Kirsti Bruce Elizabeth Myers William Schanbacher Nathan Mitchell Courtney Wein Fulton Glenville Gloversville Hector Hector Holland Patent Holley Horseheads Horseheads Horseheads Ithaca Ithaca Jamaica Johnstown Kirkville Lake Placid Lansing Lockwood Madison Martville NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY Psychology English: Literature Psychology Business Computer Science Psychology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Psychology Environmental Science Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Psychology English: Creative Writing English: Creative Writing Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Environmental Science Environmental Science Psychology Sociology & Anthropology Philosophy Environmental Science 81 Tyler Morris Maryland NY Physics, Computer Science 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 Angelique Villenueve Julia Cavanaugh Christopher Castro Brittany Eckhardt Austin Hahn Blade Culver John Farruggia Alaina Kelahan Messena Menands Middletown Miller Place Moravia Morris New Hartford New Woodstock NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology English: Literature Psychology Psychology Environmental Science Visual Arts: Studio Art 90 Juelle Dixson New York NY Sociology & Anthropology 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 Chloe Vedder Luke Cornwell Justin Zywot Michael Sciotti Stephanie Todd Norma Valdez Jake Clowry Nicole Loeven New York Newark Niskayuna North Syracuse Norwich Norwich Pawling Pawling NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY 99 Nina Daniels Pittsford NY Rochester Rochester NY NY Psychology Theatre/Dance Business Econ & Management: Economics History Biology Business Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology History Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 100 Michael Flaherty 101 Rachel Nichols 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 Brittany Paul Haley Evans Kyle Admire Shelby Bourn Meghan Terry Tori Russell Andrew Eiffert Jack Bjorkander Laurel Perl Ryan Elsenbeck Kathryn Warner Sara Jackson Rochester Rome Schenectady Schenevus Selkirk Sherburne Shortsville South Kortright Strykersville Syracuse Syracuse Union Springs NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY 114 Melissa Brewer Webster NY 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 Weedsport West Edmeston West Valley Williamson Williamstown Williamsville Williamsville Woodhaven NY NY NY NY NY NY NY NY Psychology Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Chemistry Business English: Creative Writing Biology History Psychology English: Literature History Sociology and Anthropology English: Literature, Theatre and Dance History History Business English: Literature Psychology Business English: Creative Writing Psychology Brackney PA Psychology Drums PA Business Lehighton Macungie PA PA English: Creative Writing Mathematics Arlington Corpus Christi Lakeway Laredo TX TX TX TX Psychology Sociology & Anthropology Psychology History Springfield VA Film & Media Studies Fairfax Jericho Underhill VT VT VT Sociology & Anthropology Sociology & Anthropology Political Science Bern Switzerland Visual Arts: Art History Chandler Fitzgerald Courtney Bastian Kailin Kucewicz Laura Allard Brooke Benedetto Chelsea Carlin Patrick Munroe Amanda Gillette Allison Jones Alexander van 124 Hoekelen 125 Katie Eidem 126 JJ Podczasy 127 Jordan Bishop 128 Valerie Schweigert 129 Amber Telfer 130 Raymond Soriano 131 Tegan Watson 132 Lyndsey Wells 133 Justine Tibbits 134 David Glidden 135 Abena Poku Wells College at a Glance Wells College is a nationally recognized private liberal arts college located on the shores of beautiful Cayuga Lake. Since 1868, Wells has provided her students with a focused, critically-‐‑ relevant education through small, discussion-‐‑rich classes and coursework that engages with and responds to current professional trends and a deep historical insight. The mission of Wells College is to teach students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. • • • • • Enrollment: Wells has a total full-‐‑time enrollment of more than 550 students. Students come to Wells from all over the country and the world. Two percent of our student body is international; 28 percent of students are people of color. Location: Situated on 300 scenic acres overlooking Cayuga Lake in Central New York, Wells College offers the simplicity and safety of village living and easy access to metropolitan and educational centers: ½ hour from Ithaca (home of Cornell University), 1 hour from Rochester and Syracuse, and 5 hours from New York City. The Finger Lakes are known for vast outdoor recreational opportunities and for a high concentration of outstanding colleges and universities. Mission: The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Through Wells’ academic program, residential atmosphere, and community activities, students learn and practice the ideals of the liberal arts. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. President: Wells’ 19th President, Jonathan. C. Gibralter, took office in 2015. Dr. Gibralter spent his first year building relationships within the greater Wells community, leading or continuing improvements to student life and academic offerings, establishing an Office for Diversity and Inclusion, and planning construction of a new residence hall. He is a nationally-‐‑recognized leader in issues of sustainability and dangerous drinking on college campuses. 3/2 and 4+1 Articulation Programs: Through affiliations with Cornell University, the University of Rochester, Clarkson University, and Columbia University, within five years students may earn both the B.A. from Wells and the professional degree (engineering and teacher education) from the affiliated university. • • • • • • Pre-‐‑Professional Degree Programs: Education (elementary and secondary certification); engineering B.A./B.S.; pre-‐‑law; pre-‐‑medicine; pre-‐‑veterinary. Cross-‐‑Registration Programs: Wells and nearby Cornell University share a close academic and social relationship. Wells students may register for courses offered by any of the seven undergraduate colleges at Cornell. The College also has cross-‐‑registration agreements with Ithaca College and Cayuga Community College. Hands-‐‑On Learning: Wells takes a unique approach to higher education that puts hands-‐‑on learning at the center of all we do. Classroom learning is directly connected to future careers in a global society. Our students have unique and diverse opportunities to conduct research with faculty members, hold internships, and study across the United States and abroad. Athletics: The College is a Division III member of NCAA and the North Eastern Athletic Conference. Wells offers the following intercollegiate teams: women'ʹs field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, basketball, cross country and volleyball; and men'ʹs basketball, cross country, lacrosse, swimming, soccer, and volleyball. Programs in men’s baseball and women’s softball will begin competing in the 2016-‐‑17 season. In addition, the Intramural Association offers intramural and club sports activities. Financial Aid & Scholarships: Approximately 99% of Wells students receive financial aid in the form of college grants, scholarships, loans, and College work-‐‑study. Almost 92% of Wells students are eligible to receive need-‐‑based financial aid and approximately 81% are awarded merit scholarships. Founding: Wells College was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, who also founded the Wells Fargo and American Express Companies.
