Matthew Flynn of Canton Receives Award From Clarkson University

2012 May 14

Matthew Flynn of Canton, N.Y., a sophomore at Clarkson University majoring in political science, received the following award(s) at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester:

Ilse J. Shaw Award: Established in 1991 by Professor Emeritus Robert Shaw in honor of his wife, the Ilse J. Shaw Award is presented annually to a sophomore majoring in Humanities and Social Sciences for outstanding academic achievement. The recipient receives a monetary award.

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.