Category: College of Arts and Letters

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Philosophy: Jack Ryan

jp48 | June 22, 2023

Jack wants to express his gratitude to his professors and mentors, Dr. Julie Piering and Dr. George Rudebusch. “Both Dr. Piering and Dr. Rudebusch have been an incredible influence on my academic journey; I am forever thankful for their support and encouragement.”… Read more

Jack Ryan, Philosophy's Outstanding Senior, accepts his award from Dean Boyer the morning of commencement in the Riles Building.

Distinguished Senior from the College of Arts and Letters & Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Global Languages: Katelyn Fix

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Katelyn is grateful for every professor she had the opportunity to work with in GLC, as each and every one of them made a lasting impact on her academic and personal journey… Read more

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Music: Heather Drusedum

jp48 | June 21, 2023

Heather has always had a love of music and working with children. She says, “I believe that every child should have access to music education. I know that music changes lives, because it has changed mine for the better… Read more

Heather accepts her award from Dean Boyer the morning of commencement in the Riles Building.

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of English: Jaz Banfield

jp48 | June 20, 2023

Jaz is graduating with a degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies. She is originally from Peoria, Arizona, and graduated from Centennial High School in Peoria… Read more

Jaz accepts her award from Dean Boyer on the morning of commencement in the Riles Building.

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies: Katherine Leddy

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“I would meet with Dr. Carpino even when I was not taking one of her classes. Her passion for the field was very inspiring to me and she has helped me to find our own humanity in the past,” she says… Read more

Katherine accepts her award from Dean Boyer on the morning of commencement in the Riles Building.

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Theatre: Asher Robinson

jp48 | June 6, 2023

“It’s a fully interpretative art—everything means something because you and the viewer give it meaning,” he says. “I love knowing how every little choice adds to the story—the writing, the set, the costumes, the lighting—on top of the actors you’re caring for onstage.”… Read more

Asher Robinson accepts his award from Dean Boyer on the morning of Commencement in the Riles Building

Spring 2023 Standard Bearer for CAL & Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Art and Design: Alicia Yazzie Summers

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“Thank you to Dr. Louis Cirelli and Timothy Womack for showing me the joy of construction! The hands-on construction lab was such a fun way to learn. Go team Blue!”… Read more