Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > Academic Awards and Commencement Honors > College, School, Departmental, and Program Awards

College, School, Departmental, and Program Awards

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Academic Awards and Commencement Honors

The College or School Scholar Awards

Presented to the top graduating senior who has achieved the highest academic record in each of the four undergraduate colleges and the School of Film and Television.

The Clinton J. Albertson, S.J., University Honors Program Award

Presented to an outstanding graduating student in the University Honors Program.

The American Chemical Society Analytical Division Award

Given to the third-year student who has demonstrated excellence in analytical chemistry and displays an aptitude for a career in the field.

The American Chemical Society Organic Division Award

Given to the outstanding student of two semesters of organic chemistry.

The American Institute of Chemists Award

The gift of the Western Chapter of the American Institute of Chemists presented to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Department of Chemistry, is deserving of special recognition for leadership, character, and excellence in scholarship.

The Samuel Z. Arkoff Awards

The gift of Samuel Z. Arkoff, awarded annually in two categories of achievement: best film and best full-length film script by an undergraduate student.

The Virginia Barnelle Theatre Arts Award

Given to a continuing senior who has demonstrated superior academic achievement, outstanding service to the program and University at large, and in recognition of excellence in the field of Theatre Arts.

The Leonard Simon Blenkiron English Award

The gift of Mrs. Mae Emma Blenkiron, in memory of her husband, Leonard Simon Blenkiron, awarded to a senior English major for excellence in English.

The Sister Regina Buchholz, S.C.R.H., Award

Presented in honor of Sister Regina Buchholz, S.C.R.H., former Professor of Art, by the Department of Art and Art History, to a senior Studio Arts major in recognition of excellence in the field of art and of service to the University.

The Caloyeras Center Summer Scholarship

This all-expenses-paid summer scholarship to study in Greece is awarded to a student in the Modern Greek Studies Program who has demonstrated superior academic achievement.

The Peter B. Caloyeras Scholarships

The Basil P. Caloyeras Center offers five annual scholarships for the Odyssey Summer Study in Greece Program. The scholarships are a gift to LMU by Basil P. Caloyeras in memory of his father, Peter, and are awarded based on academic excellence and financial need.

The Stanley Chan Award

Given to the outstanding graduate of the Political Science Department who demonstrates superior academic achievement, outstanding service to the University, and commitment to Judeo-Christian values.

The CRC Press First-Year Chemistry Award

Given to the outstanding student of two semesters of first-year general chemistry.

The Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity Award

The gift of the local chapter of Delta Sigma Pi to a business student for academic excellence and leadership potential.

The Dockweiler Gold Medal

The gift of Mrs. Henry I. Dockweiler awarded annually to the graduating senior who has achieved general excellence in the field of history and in service to the University.

The Jerome K. Doolan Endowed Engineering Award

The gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome K. Doolan, awarded to the graduating senior engineer, who, by reasons of his or her scholarship, participation in student activities, and promise of future success in his chosen profession, shall have been judged deserving of special recognition.

The Financial Executives Medallion Awards

Presented by the Financial Executives Institute, recognizing the top student in the field of finance for the four years of study.

The Finnegan-Reiland Education Award

Named in honor of two former professors of the School of Education, the award recognizes distinction in student teaching, superior scholastic achievement, and service to others.

The St. Genisius Theatre Arts Performance Award

Given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in theatre arts performance exemplifying the University ideals of faith, action, and the education of the whole person.

The Barbara and Hugh Gray Award for Greek Studies

Presented by the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies to the author of the best paper on Modern Greek Studies.

The Jack Haley, Jr., Film Award

Originally created by Jack Haley, Sr., and now supported by a grant from Jack Haley, Jr. Designed to foster and encourage excellence in student film production.

The Carl G. Kadner Award

Presented to the graduating senior who has achieved academic excellence, exhibited strong leadership, and provided dedicated service to the Biology Department.

The Jerome J. Korth Award

Presented to the graduating senior in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering with the highest grade point average in the University’s core curriculum.

The Marketing Student Award

Presented by the Loyola Marymount Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association to the senior with outstanding participation, academic achievement, and career potential in marketing.

Dr. Thomas D. Pitts Award

A gift of the alumni, honoring Dr. Thomas D. Pitts, Professor of Biology from 1948-1974, to a graduating senior in the Department of Biology who has shown a growth to academic excellence and provided service to the University.

The Alan Seydoux Memorial Award

Given to a graduating senior who has achieved excellence in the area of field or marine biology and who has provided service to the University.

The Richard Trame, S.J., Music Award

Presented to the outstanding senior woman and man graduating from the Department of Music for outstanding musical, academic, and professional development and contribution.