Education briefs pg 11 8-18-16

Category: Current Issue
 
 
Honored
TROY, N.Y. — Three local students were named to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Dean’s Honor List for the Spring 2016 semester: Caitlyn Chapman of Pomfret Center studies chemistry; Conor Hanlon of Pomfret Center studies Industrial & Management Engr.; Caleb Harder of Woodstock studies Games & Simulation Arts & Sci.
 
Takes part
WILLIMANTIC — The Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern offers Global Field Courses throughout the academic year. The programs offer the opportunity to earn at least three credits while traveling with an Eastern faculty member. In May, a group of Eastern biology students accompanied Biology Professors Patricia Szczys and Matthew Graham on a global field course trip to Costa Rica. Brittany Chabot ’16 of Dayville was one of the students who went on the trip. Chabot’s major is psychology.
 
On dean’s  list
BIDDEFORD AND PORTLAND, Maine — Paul Butkevich of Pomfret Center has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2016 spring semester at the University of New England. 
 
Honored
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kathryn Lusa of Pomfret Center was named to the 2016 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
 
On dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — Maegan Hernberg, a Veterinary Technology major from Eastford, has been named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at Mount Ida College.
 
Honored
BOSTON, — Three local students were named to the Emmanuel College Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester: Emily Langlois of Quinebaug, Caroline Lussier of Woodstock and Quinn Peters of Woodstock. 
 
Graduates
BOSTON — Two local students graduated May 14, 2016, Emmanuel College commencement: 
Quinn Peters of Woodstock  received a Bachelor of Arts in a double major of History and Secondary Education. Peters graduated cum laude. (May 2016 graduate)
Jamie Crisman of Woodstock received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. (May 2016 graduate).
 
Gets degree
DOYLESTOWN, Penn. — Kristy Poisson of Pascoag earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delaware Valley University.
 
Honored
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Morgan Ferschke of Pascoag was named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at American International College. 
 
On dean’s list
LEXINGTON, Va. — Jacob W. VanDyke - a sophomore from N. Grosvenordale, an InternationalsStudies major was named to the dean’s list for the second semester at Virginia Military Institute. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J VanDyke.