Krissy Govertsen of Valatie, N.Y., Honored by Clarkson University

2015 Jun 16

Krissy Janelynn Govertsen of Valatie, N.Y., a freshman at Clarkson University majoring in civil engineering, received the following award(s) at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester:

Kristine M. Layn Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is a visible reminder of Kristine M. Layn’s, TCS ’92, commitment to higher education, Clarkson University and the financial needs of deserving Clarkson School students. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time Clarkson School student who is in good academic standing and is based on academic excellence, character and financial need.

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 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 engineering innovation with enterprise.