Lindsay Avolio of Norwich, N.Y., Honored by Clarkson University

2015 Jun 16

Lindsay N. Avolio of Norwich, N.Y., a senior at Clarkson University majoring in social sciences and biology, received the following award(s) at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester:

Jerome D. Barnum Memorial Award: This award was established by the family and friends of Jerome D. Barnum, who served as editor and publisher of the Syracuse Post Standard and as a member of Clarkson Board of Trustees from 1941 to 1964. The fund is used to provide a sum of money to the outstanding senior student majoring in the humanities, social sciences or communication and media who, in achieving high academic standing, has demonstrated proficiency in the art of written communications. The winner’s name will be inscribed on the Jerome D. Barnum Memorial Award plaque, which is located on the second floor of Bertrand H. Snell Hall.

The School of Arts & Sciences Award:This award is given to an outstanding student-scholar enrolled in a degree program in the School of Arts & Sciences whose studies demonstrate significant interdisciplinary work and excellence in communication. As a student-scholar, the recipient will exemplify the ideal of integration of learning. The recipient will receive $500.

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