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
2005
- 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
