Donald Stroka of Potsdam Receives Award From Clarkson University

2012 May 14

Donald Stroka of Potsdam, N.Y., a junior at Clarkson University majoring in information systems & business processes, received the following award(s) at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester:

Kyle G. Reichley '85 Memorial Alumni Scholarship For Excellence In Management Information Systems (MIS): The Kyle G. Reichley '85 Memorial Alumni Scholarship for Excellence in Information Systems was established at Clarkson in 1991 through the generous contributions of MIS program alumni who knew Kyle as a student, and was endowed by his parents, Irvin and Jeanne Reichley. The scholarship, presented annually, provides recognition and financial assistance to an Information Systems and Business Processes student who demonstrates high scholastic achievement, professionalism, colleagueship and teamwork, and who exhibits potential for sustained career achievement in information technology.

Phalanx Commendable Service Award : A limited number of Commendable Service Awards are presented annually to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students, faculty, staff and administration members who have demonstrated quality in service to their area/organization. The award candidate should be a well-rounded individual who excels in all aspects of college life and is especially dedicated to serving his or her organization.

Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.