Ceremony of Merit Department of Communication, Journalism and Media
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 7 p.m.
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THE
PROGRAM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Nancy Wiencek Department Chair
Alumni Achievement Award
Dr. Sheena Howard
Remarks
Kait Williamson ‘13 2021 Alumni Achievement Award Winner
Lambda Pi Eta Induction
Dr. David Dewberry Prof. Jessi Oliano ‘03 ‘06 Dr. Nancy Wiencek Rider University LPE Advisors
Department Awards Academic and Service Awards Dr. Cynthia Vieth Journalism Awards Dr. Jackie Incollingo PRSSA Awards Dr. Nancy Wiencek Dept. of Communication, Journalism and Media Howard and Harriett Schwartz Award for Excellence
Dr. Bosah Ebo
Congratulations Seniors Dr. Kelly Bidle Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Closing Remarks
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Dr. Nancy Wiencek
MISSION
STATEMENT
Lambda Pi Eta, the National Honor Society for Communication majors, recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding achievement in communication studies. The Gamma Theta Chapter of Rider University welcomes its new senior members.
THE SIX GOALS OF L AMBDA PI ETA 1. Recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in Communication Studies 2. Stimulate interest in the field of Communication 3. Promote and encourage professional development among Communication majors 4. Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of Communication 5. Establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students 6. Explore options for graduate education in Communication Studies
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ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Kait Williamson, Class of 2013
Kait graduated from Rider in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations. She moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue a Master’s in ‘Communication, Culture, and Technology’ at Georgetown University. With a background in media, international development and politics, Kait moved to Sydney, Australia in 2016 to travel the world whilst forging a professional career in international media. Still in Australia, Kait now works in the resource sector as a Governance and Compliance Specialist in Australia and Papua New Guinea. She also loves music gigs, soccer, and spinning the pottery wheel.
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SENIOR
LAMBDA PI MEMBERS
ETA
Lauren Amour
Noah Gugliotta
Regina Askew-Jones
Olivia Hayenhjelm
Danielle Black
Hailey Hensley
Jennifer Bongarzone
Matthew Horlick
Shana Burnett
Gabrielle Jara
Tatyanna Carman
Divine Mills
Austin Charlesworth
Stephen Neukam
Anthony Collesano
Jessica Nunes
Morgan Collito
Chloe Orr
Collin Cortright
Bryce Parks
Elizabeth Curcio
Joseph Passero
Francesca Descano
Andriana Rice-Gilmore
Kaylee Ettinger
Kerriann Ring
Samantha Ferreira
Madison Schramm
Taylor Ferry
Ethan Shea
Mikayla Goldberg
Amanda Sorrento
Tiara Goldberg
Giavanna Troilo
Alexa Goldblum
Ryan Wetter
Victoria Grisanzio
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D E PA RTMEN T OF C OMMUNICATION, J OURNA LISM A N D ME DIA
JOURNALISM ACADEMIC AWARDS The Department’s Academic Awards go to the seniors who have achieved the highest grades across their coursework at Rider. Taylor Ferry Chloe Orr Francesca Descano Giavanna Troilo Olivia Hayenhjelm Kerriann Ring Amanda Sorrento Noah Gugliotta Stephen Neukam Hailey Hensley
Joseph Passero Morgan Collito Anthony Collesano Tatyanna Carman Jennifer Patchett Regina Askew-Jones Samantha Ferreira
D E PA RTMEN T OF C OMMUNICATION, J OURNA LISM A N D ME DIA
JOURNALISM SERVICE AWARDS The Department’s Service Awards go to seniors who have demonstrated outstanding service in department activities, clubs and organizations. Luis Alvares Tatyanna Carman Anthony Collesano Dom DeRosa Austin Ferguson Taylor Ferry 6
Qur’an Hansford Hailey Hensley Madeline Motyczka Jack Neal Stephen Neukam
JOURNALISM AWARDS Frederick L. Ferris Journalism Trophy Stephen Neukam This award is given to a graduating senior for outstanding student journalism throughout their college career. Willard E. Lally Award Nicoletta Feldman This award is given in memory of the professor who taught here for three decades and died late last year, by The Rider News to a graduating senior who has been active in writing for the newspaper, but was not a section editor. Journalists of the Year Awards These awards are given to students who are making great journalistic contributions to The Rider News. Senior Journalist of the Year Junior Journalists of the Year Sophomore Journalist of the Year Freshman Journalist of the Year
Austin Ferguson Dylan Manfre and Sarah Siock Shaun Chornobroff Kate McCormick
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PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA AWARDS In recognition of seniors who have made significate contributions to the Rider University Chapter of PRSSA. Taylor Ferry Hailey Hensley Chloe Orr Rachel Amato Ryan Wetter
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HOWARD AND HARRIETT SCHWARTZ AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Tatyanna Carman This award, chosen by department faculty, is given to a graduating senior who has a distinguished academic performance record throughout their college career.
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D E PA RT M E N T O F COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND MEDIA David Dewberry Jessi Oliano Nancy Wiencek
Lambda Pi Eta Advisors
Nancy Wiencek
Department Chair Faculty David Dewberry Bosah Ebo Sheena Howard Jackie Incollingo A.J. Moore
Jessi Oliano Cynthia Vieth Allison Weidhaas Nancy Wiencek Yun Xia
Adjunct Faculty Scott Alboum Eugene Garone Chuck Bausman Kelly Griffin Rob Burger Margeret Herbig Greg Busch Lisa Jackson Katie Carnevale Benjamin Kay Aaron Carter Kathy Magrino Farheen Choudhary Tracey McCarthy LaShara Davis Susan McManimon Jeff Edelstein John Mozes Michael Edmondson Ronald Panarotti Howard Joffe Alice Tier Department Administrative Staff Video Tech Coordinator Scott Alboum Systems Manager Rhon Fitzwater Administrative Associate Juanita Carroll 9