Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences

History and Non-Western Cultures Awards

2019-2020 Awards

ERIC ROMAN GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD IN HISTORY:  VINCENT D. PISANO 

Awarded annually by the History Department faculty to a master’s degree candidate in history at WCSU, this prize recognizes outstanding academic achievement. The award honors the late Dr. Eric Roman, longtime history faculty member and coordinator of the history M.A. program. 

 

HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY AWARD:  LAUREN E. KERTON  

History is both an art and a science. Majors in this discipline must learn not merely to master information, but also to present it in a clear and readable style. Each year the history faculty selects a student who has attained particular distinction in this pursuit. The department confers a book or plaque in recognition of the student’s achievement. 

 

THE HERBERT JANICK AWARD FOR BEST ESSAY OR ARTICLE IN HISTORY:  LAUREN E. KERTON 

This award honors the contributions of History Professor Emeritus Herbert Janick, in recognition of excellence in student historical research and writing. It is open to all undergraduate majors in history and students who received their undergraduate degree in history in the previous academic year. To be eligible for consideration, students may submit a research paper or essay of at least 10 pages in length to the department chair, or a one-page description and link to a digital project with the Haas Library Archives, by March 1. In addition, papers accepted for publication in Clio, the department journal, for the current year will be automatically eligible for consideration. Essays will be judged by a three-member committee composed of History Department faculty. 

 

THE JOHN LEOPOLD AWARD FOR SERVICE TO HISTORYMARINA F. CODDAIRE 

This award honors History Professor Emeritus John Leopold, in recognition of excellence in student service to the department and university. It is open to all undergraduate majors in history and students who received their undergraduate degree in history in the previous academic year. Students may be nominated for this award by faculty members in the History Department, other departments, or by self-nomination. All nominees will be asked to complete an application form. The award is based on student contributions to the department or the university through leadership or participation in Student Government Association-recognized organizations, through the development of new organizations or activities of significant benefit to the department, and through participation in history-related activities. Work done for course credit or for monetary compensation will not be considered.