Student Awards
Over the years, we have had students doing great work. Our awards are one small way we recognize some of them.
Environmental Studies Academic Excellence Award
To the graduating senior with the highest gpa in the program.
2011: Dan Mechenich, 3.82 gpa
2010: Nadeesha Thewarapperuma, 3.80 gpa
2009: Brianne McDonald, 3.91 gpa
2008: Riley Irwin, 3.67 gpa
2007: Renee Dick (Weber), 3.8 gpa
2006: Iryna Depenchuk. 4.0 gpa.
2005: Nicole DeKeuster
Environmental Studies Leadership Award
To the major who has shown exceptional leadership in various environmentally related activities as well as solid academic achievement.
2011: Robyn Anderson: SEAC
2009: John Knox: SEAC
2008: Jacob Jungers: ES Club, Community Gardens
2007: Jessica Dresen: SEAC, Earth Charter
2006: Jessica Dresen: SEAC, WisPIRG
2005: Nicole DeKeuster: SEAC, Lake Winnebago Green Party
Certificates of Academic Achievement
For graduating majors with a 3.5 or higher gpa in the major
2011:
Nadeesha Thewarapperuma, 3.80 gpa
Korin Franklin, 3.78
Kaci Worth, 3.69 gpa
Lisa Uttecht, 3.66 gpa
Ashley Hellenbrand, 3.64 gpa
Melissa Hayes, 3.59 gpa
Jessica Zimmerman, 3.55 gpa
Amanda Owens, 3.54
2008:
Kevin Drossart, 3.62 gpa
Sara Nighbor, 3.54 gpa
2007:
Margaret LaBorde, 3.78
Holly Gertz, 3.73
Tim Reitz, 3.73
Julie Hawkins-Tyriver, 3.59
Jessica Dresen, 3.56
2006:
Renee Resop, 3.91 gpa
Olesya Savchenko, 3.85 gpa
Anne Thiel, 3.84 gpa
Jenni Cortinas, 3.69 gpa
Chancellor's Award for Excellence
Prestigious university award for academic achievement, university-related service and community involvement.
2011:
Jessica Zimmerman (ES, with Sociology minor)
2008:
Justin Reuter (Elementary Education, ES minor)
2007:
Margaret LaBorde (ES, International Studies, and Spanish triple major)
2006:
Iryna Depenchuk (ES and International Studies double major)
Olesya Savchenko (ES and International Studies double major)
Anne Thiel (ES and Journalism double major)
2004:
Angela LeNoble (ES and Operations Mgmt double major)
Environmental Studies Certificates of Appreciation
For substantial service, activism, and/or leadership in environmental or related issues.
2007:
Damion Drover: Community Gardens
Jacob Jungers: ES Club
Dan Potratz: Campus Sustainability Coordinator
2006:
Anne Thiel: Senior Seminar leadership, environmental volunteer off campus
Olesya Savchenko: Senior Seminar leadership, various on campus activities
Joanna McKasy: Audubon & Wild Ones
Nick Berger: ES Club
Cassie Choudoir: ES Club
Therese Freund: ES Club
Steve Jeffery: ES Club
Iryna Depenchuk: Campus Environmental Audit
Other awards
2011 National Sigma Xi conference "Superior Poster in Environmental Science": Korin Franklin
2011 McNair Scholars Program: Korin Franklin
2011 Schwartz Science Scholarship: Kelly Reyer
2008 Student Leadership Involvement Award: Justin Reuter
2008 James W. Unger Scholarship (Biology): Damion Drover
2008 Lynn Westbrook Research Award (Biology): Jacob Jungers
2008 Nevin James Scholarship (English Department): Jessica Rickert
