Fall 2017Graduation Celebration

Friday, December 15, 2017 • 5:00 p.m.Cohen Center Ballroom

Clay Motley, Ph.D.Honors College Director

Honors Executive Board MembersDr. Derek Buzasi,

Whitaker CenterDr. Charles (billY) Gunnels,

Biological SciencesMs. Ashleigh Halter,

Undergraduate AdvisingDr. Margaret Hambrick,

CommunicationDr. Tanya Kunberger,

Environmental and Civil EngineeringDr. Jan-Martijn Meij,

SociologyDr. Clay Motley,

Honors College

Dr. Galen Papkov (Chair),Mathematics

Dr. Gizelle Perretti,Finance

Ms. Jessica Rhea,Service-Learning & Civic Engagement

Dr. Jo Stecher,Nursing

Dr. Tunde Szecsi,Education

Dr. Gerritt VanderMeer,Theatre

Dr. Phillip Allman, Biological SciencesDr. Elizabeth Bouldin, HistoryDr. Carolyn Culbertson, PhilosophyDr. Katherine Johnson, MathematicsDr. Jan-Martijn Meij, SociologyDr. Mushfiq Swaleheen, EconomicsDr. Takashi Ueda, Biotechnology

Honors Faculty Fellows

Allison Bacigalupi, Director

Advisors:Rebecca KroegerAshleigh HalterJessica Evers

Undergraduate Advising

Michael V. Martin, Ph.D.President, Florida Gulf Coast University

Presentation of Silver Eagle Medals

Fall 2017 Graduation Celebration

2017 Honors Silver Eagle Recipient

Marshall S. Nathanson III

Fall 2017 Graduation Celebration

Presentation of Honors Stoles

Fall 2017 Graduation Celebration

Daniel AlbertoCum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Stole Presented by Daisy Alberto

• Started his own e-commerce business• Studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain

during Spring 2016• Long-term volunteer at several

organizations

Emily “Paige” BelcherBachelor of Arts in Biology

Minor: Interdisciplinary Studies

Stole Presented by Vaughn and Leslie Belcher

• Accepted into Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program in Orlando, FL beginning May 2018

• Served as an Honors Mentor from 2015-2017• Studied abroad with 7 other Honors students (and best

friends) in Ireland in March 2017• Served as a Student Athlete Mentor for FGCU Athletics

from January 2015 through December 2017.• Served as Community Service Director and Personnel

Chair for Chi Omega, from December 2015-December 2016.

Jennifer CibelliMagna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts in Integrated StudiesMinor: Education

Stole Presented by Courtney Satkoski

• Member of Phi Mu, Women’s Club Soccer, Love Your Melon, Women’s Rugby, and five different intramural teams.

• Committee Head for Phi Mu 2017• Accepted to Stony Brook University

Rachel CoulangesMagna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Stole Presented by Dr. Tanya Benford

• Studied abroad in Germany in 2017• Assisted in the creation of German SAP

subsidiary company in the United States• Served as an Honors Mentor 2015-2016• Served as an Orientation Leader 2015

Melody FutchBachelor of Arts in Psychology

Stole Presented by Ginger and Chuck Futch

• Served as Honors Mentor Fall 2017• Completed undergraduate research with University

faculty• Participated in internships within the Psychology field• Active member of Psi Chi, the International Honors

Society in Psychology• Active member of SPIOP (Students Promoting

Industrial and Organizational Psychology)

Nora JohnsonSumma Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Stole Presented by Dr. Steven Fraser

• 2017 FGCU Hall of Fame Inductee• Worked with Honors Mentor Program for

three years• Studied abroad in Ireland• Presented/published research at National

Conference

Morgan LeeMagna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Stole Presented by Tana Sulzener

• Founding member of FGCU’s Delight Ministries

• Participated in an internship abroad in Haiti• Nursing Student Association Mentor• Ignite College Ministry Leadership

Cameron LetchBachelor of Science in Finance

Minor: Economics

Stole Presented by Dr. Kaitlyn Harger

• Presented at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

• Served as a Teaching Assistant Spring 2016-Spring 2017

• Held three on-campus leadership positions

Susan Lobo

Stole Presented by Dr. Brian Bovard

• Two service trips to the Dominican Republic• Served on the Honors Senate• Participated in the Disney College Program• Made both Dean’s List and President’s List• Hosted two mental health awareness events

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Marshall S. Nathanson III

Stole Presented by Patti Nathanson

• Service-Learning Coordinator at the FGCU Food Forest for four consecutive years

• Procured Honors Development Grant and Student Associates for a Greener Environment Grant to attend Earthship Academy in Taos, New Mexico

• Published in Aquila: The Student Research Journal Volume 2: “DROPPING ACID: Implications of Ocean Acidification in Estero Bay, FL”

• Position statement on Buckingham Field Station for Regenerative Studies presented to Provost Toll and President Bradshaw

• Procured Honors Development Grant to present “Ultraviolet Bee Vision & the Honey Stomach: A Harmony of Biology and Landscape Architecture” at the 10th Annual Treatment-free Beekeeping Conference in Oracle, Arizona

Cum LaudeBachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Minor: Interdisciplinary Studies

Lauren SigmundBachelor of Science in Resort & Hospitality Management

Minor: Marketing

Stole Presented by Kelly Werder

• Studied abroad in Italy in 2016• Phi Mu Parent & Alumni Chair• Leadership through Service LLC• Frosh Mosh• Area Council• Phi Mu Fraternity• Phi Eta Sigma Member

Stephanie SirotzkeBachelor of Science in Marine Science

Minor: Geology

Stole Presented by Gary Sirotske

• Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

• Traveled across Florida and Puerto Rico assisting in conservation efforts

• Actively participated in public education, outreach, and research of endangered sea turtles

• Dean’s List recognition

Thalia VazquezBachelor of Arts in Psychology

Stole Presented by Nikko Michael Vazquez

• First-generation college graduate• Dean’s List two years in a row• Over 300 service-learning hours• Published in FGCU Archives

Kimberly Wallace,Director of Alumni Relations

Staying in Touch

Clay Motley, Ph.D.Honors College Director

Closing Remarks

Congratulations, Graduates!

Fall 2017