Kaitlin Dunn of Penfield, N.Y., Honored by Clarkson University

2016 May 11

Kaitlin Jennifer Dunn of Penfield, N.Y., a senior at Clarkson University majoring in electrical engineering and physics, received the following award(s) during the spring semester:

Philip 'Pinky' Ryan Memorial Award: Presented to the senior athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average for five semesters. This award, established in 1974 by members of the Athletic Department and the Varsity 'C' Club, honors the late Philip J. Ryan, associate director of athletics and head trainer, who served Clarkson from 1947 to 1972.

The Commendable Service Award For Juniors: 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 educates the leaders of the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as an owner, CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. With its main campus located in Potsdam, New York, and additional graduate program and research facilities in the Capital Region and Beacon, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university with signature areas of academic excellence and research directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through more than 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, education, sciences and the health professions, 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 innovation with enterprise.