Honors Day 2008

Honors Day and the 31st Annual Honors Colloquium at Marymount Manhattan took place on March 11, 2008. Honors Day recognizes and encourages the outstanding scholarship and achievements of students and faculty at the College.

The Honors Day program featured an opening ceremony hosted by the Student Government Association in the Theresa Lang Theatre. SGA president Patrick Madigan and vice president Jason Buffer shared opening remarks. Teaching Recognition Awards recognized adjunct professors of the various academic departments and divisions. Katie Langan, chair of the Department of Dance, awarded Elena Comendador. Dr. Peter Naccarato, chair of the Division of Humanities, awarded Professor Helen Pfeffer. Dr. Eileen Tynan, chair of the Division of Business Management, Professor Surinder Sing. Dr. Kenton Worcester, chair of the Division of Social Sciences, awarded Dr. Chris Toulouse. Dr. Ann Jablon, chair of the Division of Natural Sciences, awarded John Lopez.

Throughout the day, MMC students were inducted into various honor's societies, including Alpha Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Kappa Delta Pi (Education), Alpha Sigma Delta (Advertising), Lambda Pi Eta (Communication), Sigma Beta Delta (Business, Management, and Administration). Students also presented their honor's projects and papers throughout the day. During his greeting, President Judson R. Shaver said, "Today is a day to pause and celebrate the best teaching, the best scholarship as well as notable examples of learning."

Marymount Manhattan College President Judson R. Shaver Ph.D., presents opening remarks for the 31st Annual Honors Day Colloquium.

MMC Dance Department Chair Katie Langan, presents a teaching recognition award to Elena Comendador (far left) as Dr. Marguerita J. Grecco, Acting Dean for Academic Affairs watches.

MMC Dance Student Jenna Liberati, presented a dance performance entitled, "Standing on a Platform Yesterday or Today," in Great Hall. The performance featured other dance students, who answered questions from audience members.

MMC Student Alice Yorke, makes her way to the stage to receive her award for presenting: "Dramaturgy Work for MMC Theatre Production Workshop: Camille."

MMC Professor Kent Worcester delivers opening remarks during the Pi Sigma Alpha induction ceremony in the Regina Peruggi Room. Other honor society induction ceremonies included Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Beta Delta and Lambda Pi Eta.

MMC students perform, "My Favorite Son," a piece which was presented by MMC Student David Rigano (not pictured) in the Theresa Lang Theatre.