Stonehill College

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Organic Chemistry recently announced the 2022 recipients of the organization's prestigious Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). Madison Maiorano '23, a biochemistry major from Kingston, Massachusetts, was among approximately 15 young scientists to receive an award in the amount of $5,000 this year.

Psychology and English double major Desiree Ruiz Ramoz '23 joins 173 student leaders from across the country who will make up the 2022-2023 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. This program recognizes young adults committed to fostering change locally and globally. Sponsored by Campus Connect, a Boston-based non-profit, this prestigious opportunity allows students to participate in virtual training and networking experiences that emphasize personal, professional and civic growth. "Desiree is a valued member of the Stonehill community. She is eager to offer her presence, ideas and talents to support her peers and will undeniably be a source of light and hope in all her endeavors," wrote President John Denning, C.S.C., in a statement supporting Ruiz Ramoz's fellowship application. The current junior has made a lasting impact on campus over the last few years. She has been involved in the H.O.P.E Service Immersion Program since coming to Stonehill, first as a participant, then as an immersion leader, and now as an intern responsible for helping shepherd the program. Ruiz Ramoz is also president of SORAI, a student organization that advocates for refugee, asylee and immigrant rights. Additionally, she serves as a BACES mentor through the Office of Intercultural Affairs, supporting other students of color in their college journey. In her Newman Civic Fellowship application, Ruiz Ramoz, a first-generation Guatemalan-American, wrote about her desire to help women of color gain access to opportunities that will allow them to flourish personally and professionally. "My hope is that my mark in this world is not the last because it sure wasn't the first," she said. "But that my mark inspires others to want to continue to see and act towards social justice in all aspects."

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

Members of the Class of 2020 joined together for a virtual Commencement ceremony this past August.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

The Department of History at Stonehill College is pleased to announce that Heather Cook has been awarded the twelfth annual Peter R. D'Agostino Prize for Excellence in History for her senior thesis, "Examining Graeco-Roman Ritual Practice and the Development of Christian Relic Veneration," advised by Prof. Nathaniel DesRosiers.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

The Department of History at Stonehill College is pleased to announce that Nathan P. Samoriski has been awarded the tenth annual Peter R. D'Agostino Prize for Excellence in History for his senior thesis, The Battle of the Bands: Music in the American Civil War, which was supervised by Prof. John C. Rodrigue.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

On a seven-day pilgrimage to Italy in early January, the Stonehill College Chapel Choir had the honor of singing for Pope Francis. In addition to that highlight, the Choir, which is known for its joyful liturgical music, provided music for Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and at a concert at the San Lorenzo International Youth Center both of which are in Rome.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

A total of 37 students were named Outstanding Students of the Year at Stonehill's recent Scholars Celebration.

Lambda Epsilon Sigma is Stonehill College's Honor Society. The purpose of the Society is to recognize and promote scholarship. Juniors and seniors who have attained a 3.50 cumulative grade point average are invited to apply for consideration. Additionally, in order to be inducted into the Society, the student must be recommended by faculty from both within and outside of the student's major.

The Association of Private Enterprise Education recognized Stonehill students with 2nd place in the Undergraduate Research Competition.

"Summit" features editor Amy Mckeever '18 recently received a Journalism Education Foundation Scholarship from the New England Newspaper and Press Association,

Recently, several Stonehill students traveled to New York City for the NY Externship Program. Students stayed with Stonehill alumni and parents and visited with alumni and friends of the College who work at various companies in the New York area to learn about different industries and career paths available to them.

Recently, four communication majors, Aidan Farrell '16, Erin Cook '16, Emily Tokarowski '16 and Sierra St. Pierre '18 took part in the sixth annual James & Virginia McCroskey Undergraduate Scholars' Conference in Baltimore, Md. where they each presented research papers.

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts and the Stonehill Theatre Company present their spring production "Faust," April 14-16 at Hemingway Theatre. An ensemble-driven production, Faust features choreography, musical composition, and costume design by students, and a more collaborative approach to performance.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that Stonehill environmental science major Emily Van Auken '18 has been chosen for the Class of 2016 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program which provides academic assistance for two academic years beginning in September 2016 through May 2018 and one summer internship in 2017. A total of 125 students nationwide were selected for the program, including just five from schools in Massachusetts.

Stonehill College sophomore Cristianie DePina was recently named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit that works to advance the public purpose of higher education. The award, named in honor of Campus Compact co-founder Frank Newman, honors students who are proven leaders with both the motivation and ability to make substantial contributions toward public problem solving.

Having spent the fall studying at the Beijing Center for Chinese Studies, Evan Wolstencroft '16 has received a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), which will allow him to spend eight weeks this summer in Taiwan.

A member of the Stonehill Theatre Company, Samantha Putko '16 has been chosen to receive a National Fellowship Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Part of a new program between Stonehill College and Catholic University, Hannah Chauvin is interning for U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy in D.C.