Math Major Krista Newell wins 2010 Chancellor's Award for Excellence
Seventeen University of Wisconsin Oshkosh seniors who demonstrate high academic achievement and leadership qualities have each been awarded the prestigious 2010 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
The criteria for the award include academic achievement, University-related service and community involvement other than athletics. The award includes a $500 scholarship.
Several of the recipients already have found a job or have made plans for further education.
Krista Newell graduates with majors in economics, mathematics and Spanish. She served as president of the University’s Math/Stats Club, secretary of the Economics Student Association and secretary of the International Student Association. In addition to publishing her research in Oshkosh Scholar, she served as a tutor for the Center for Academic Resources, PreCollege Program and Mathematics Department. She will pursue a doctorate in economics at the University of Oregon.
