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Latino/Latina Students of Distinction honored

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Raul F. Lobo, associate professor of chemical engineering: “It’s important to develop relationships and talk to mentors when challenges arise.”
5:24 p.m., May 26, 2004--Family and friends watched proudly as 205 students of Hispanic heritage were recognized for their academic achievements at the Latino/Latina Students of Distinction ceremony on Honors Day, Friday, May 7.

The Student of Distinction designation requires a 3.0 or higher grade point average for the spring and fall semesters preceding the award.

At the program, Raul F. Lobo, associate professor of chemical engineering, shared personal triumphs and challenges and advised students to maintain a sense of professionalism and fairness in all their dealings.

Drawing on the example of his own career, Lobo told students that successful careers are built, not found, and that, once carved, need conscious tending.

“The corporate environment is more competitive than the university environment,” Lobo said. “So, you need to be active in meeting and dealing with challenges professionally and ethically.”

Lobo, who inspired his audience with firsthand accounts of rewarding opportunities, also encouraged students to seek out mentors in professional and personal situations.

“Careers are full of possibilities and expectations,” he said, “and people are generally very helpful. It’s important to develop relationships and talk to mentors when challenges arise.”

Latino/Latina Students of Distinction (as of May 26) are listed by department and college below.

College of Agricultural Sciences

Kelly Booz, Animal Science
Jessica Cabrera, Animal Science
Tiffany Carro, Animal Science
Christopher Prado, Food Business Management and Technology
Maia Tatinclaux, Natural Resource Management
Joshua Hubner, Plant Biology
Fernando Gisone, Wildlife Conservation

College of Arts and Sciences

Marisa Alvelo, University Studies
Michael Bartley, University Studies
Janine Cardenas, University Studies
David Carter, University Studies
Melody Casagrande, University Studies
Jessica Cerasani, University Studies
Anndria Escobar, University Studies
Catherine Feeley, University Studies
Devin Garcia, University Studies
Gary Goldstein, University Studies
Liana Kinsella, University Studies
Sonrisa Lewis, University Studies
Monica Lourenco, University Studies
Nicole Lozyniak, University Studies
Lydia Pavelock, University Studies
Michael Perez, University Studies
Angel Roubin, University Studies
Ray Louis Garcia, undeclared
Carlos Moya, Art
Star Schultz, Art
Christine Kosman, Biochemistry
Sarah Redding, Biochemistry
Paul Shall, Biochemistry
Jessica Abbruzzese, Biological Sciences
Cristobal Pacheco, Biological Sciences
Danielle Pacheco, Biological Sciences
Joaquin Cabrera, Biological Sciences
Christopher Cangelosi, Biological Sciences
Gabrielle Copans, Biological Sciences
Francisco Cruz, Biological Sciences
Andrew Farach, Biological Sciences
Lauren Feld, Biological Sciences
Jennifer Garzia, Biological Sciences
Kimberly Herrera, Biological Sciences
Jessica Holzer, Biological Sciences
Asif Mohammed, Biological Sciences
Yasmine Noorali, Biological Sciences
Dolores Peralta, Biological Sciences
Lauren Stephenson, Biological Sciences
John Costello, Communication
Sarah D'Angelo, Communication
Leah DaPonte, Communication
Lauren Fensham, Communication
Andrea Ferrara, Communication
Chloe Gallo, Communication
Jennifer Ann Garcia, Communication
Danielle Nieves, Communication
Andreas Papson, Communication
Samara Passo, Communication
Jessica Marie Resto, Communication
Giovanna Romano, Communication
Amanda Salazar, Communication
Jill Spalding, Communication
Rachel Herrera, Communication Interest
Marilisa Mendoza, Communication Interest
Amanda Salazar, Communication Interest
James Cardona, Computer and Information Systems
Benjamin Gutierrez, Computer and Information Systems
Allison Capo, Criminal Justice
Barry Peter Garozzo, Criminal Justice
Christopher Massari, Criminal Justice
Gustavo Panchame, Criminal Justice
Evan Colon, Criminal Justice
Elliot Joel Rivera, Earth Science Education
Brian Lopez, East Asian Studies
Andrea Cisneros, English
Amy Eluto, English
Emily Feldman, English
Christina Hernandez, English
Joseph Jacobs, English
Rock Lopez, English
Tara McCarthy, English
Daniel Nicolosi, English
Tracy C. Ortiz, English
Francine Narcisco, English Education
Andrew Urbanski, English Education
Chelsea Villegas, Fine Arts
Jamie E. Barrios, Foreign Languages and Literature
Elizabeth Billings, Foreign Languages and Literature
Andres de Cos, Foreign Languages and Literature
Alan Miguel Duprez, Foreign Languages and Literature
Magdalena Hill, Foreign Languages and Literature
Laura Ann McDonald, Foreign Languages and Literature
Yarimel Moreau, Foreign Languages and Literature
Jaclyn Pilette, Foreign Languages and Literature
Jessica Pina, Foreign Languages and Literature
Brenda Salem, Foreign Languages and Literature
Laura Tufts, Foreign Languages and Literature
Angela Velez, Spanish/Political Science
Jennifer Brito, History
Linda Estevez, History
Lisa Amendo, History Education
Michael Gary Cruz, History Education
Alicia Lera, History Education
Chad Whitehead, History Education
Erik Mancini, History and Foreign Languages
Julissa Guttierrez, International Relations
Lauryn Isaacs, International Relations
Michell Rodenheiser, International Relations
Mila Solanet, International Relations
Donald Wulbrecht, International Relations
Omaira Andersen, Latin American Studies
Alexandra Terrana, Latin American Studies
Jenna Cavadas-Fonseca, Mathematics Education
Julia McLean, Mathematics Education
Michal Kusnetz, Music
Krista Velez, Music Education-Instrumental
Leonardo Santa, Music-Piano
Juan Colon, Political Science
Amy Cruz, Political Science
Laura Lopez, Political Science
Holly McDonald, Political Science
Kenny Minaya, Political Science
Rachel Rizzo, Political Science
Barbara Vaccaro, Political Science
Kenneth Rivera, Political Science Education
Nadia Abdelkhalek, Psychology
Keilyn Castillo, Psychology
Arturo Castro, Psychology
Sonia Fernandez, Psychology
Jessica Galeas, Psychology
Sabrina Glaser, Psychology
Robert Justiniano, Psychology
Michelle Koenigbauer, Psychology
Isaac Levinsky, Psychology
Anna Rocha, Psychology
Claudia Rodriguez, Psychology
Danielle Stein, Psychology
Barbara Vilches-Cruz, Psychology
Mattie Blyth Wilson, Psychology
Melanie Zahn, Psychology
Katherine Gonzales, Sociology
Alma Rodriguez, Sociology
Christina Infiesta, Spanish Education
Daikiri Villa, Spanish Education
Maria Duprez, Theater Production
Sara Lynn Gilmore, Theater Production
Andrew Larason, Theater Production
Daniela Montanez, Visual Communication

Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics

Andre Carabello, Accounting
Jacqueline Dapolito, Accounting
Matthew Hutchison, Accounting
Mariclaire Luciano, Accounting
Alejandro Mandelbaum, Accounting
Israel Mercado Ramos, Accounting
Thomas Ramirez, Accounting
Erika Cartagena, Business Administration
Richard Cintron, Business Administration
Amanda Handler, Business Administration
Jonathan Hobfoll, Business Administration
Vicente Lynch, Business Adminnistration
Alejandro Mandelbaum, Business Administration
Jonathan Petrucci, Business Administration
Eric Pradas, Business Administration
Michelle Rivera, Business Administration
Isabel Rivero, Business Administration
Lesley Rosario, Business Administration
William Skene, Business Administration
Marissa Valle, Business Administration
Nicole Wright, Business Administration
Patricia Cordes, Economics
Santino Ceccotti, Finance
Justin Colon, Finance
Rachel Cruz, Finance
Jonathan Dieguez, Finance
Fernando Good, Finance
Wenddy Haro, Finance
Jonathan Hobfoll, Management
Wagner Ramirez, Management
Christina Carbone, Marketing
Justin Garcia, Marketing
Min Jung Kim, Marketing
Lara Miller, Marketing

College of Engineering

Michael Alexitch, Chemical Engineering
Ryan Altenbaugh, Chemical Engineering
John Bishop, Chemical Engineering
Luz Caro, Chemical Engineering
Michael Chajon, Chemical Engineering
Kristie Grammatikos, Chemical Engineering
Celeste McCain, Chemical Engineering
Samuel Rivera, Chemical Engineering
Ruben Rosario, Chemical Engineering
Javier Velasquez, Chemical Engineering
Patricia Braun, Civil Engineering
Joseph Leiva, Civil Engineering
Donato Settanni, Civil Engineering
Cristina Ciappi, Computer Engineering
Daniel Huerta, Computer Engineering
Sharon Huertas, Electrical Engineering
Virginia Mendoza, Environmental Engineering
Miguel Berg, Mechanical Engineering
Kirstin Huesmann, Mechanical Engineering
Paul Rodriguez, Mechanical Engineering
Richard Slack, Mechanical Engineering
Stephanie Swain, Mechanical Engineering

College of Health and Nursing Sciences

Laura Bishop, Dietetics
Erica Rodrigues, Dietetics
Stephanie Quiros, Exercise Science
Allison Miller, Exercise and Sport Science
Alexandra Terrana, Health Behavior Management
Stephan Gutjahr, Health Behavior Management Interest
Alcides Cummins, Health and Physical Education
Nicolette Pagan, Health and Physical Education
Andrea Vargas, Health and Physical Education
Cristina Alos, Medical Technology Interest
Rorie Madigan, Medical Technology Interest
Nancy Abreu, Nursing (RN required)
Gustavo Gonzales, Nursing (RN required)
Laura Gomez, Nursing
Jessica Harris, Nursing
Nicole Marshall, Nursing

College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy

Natalia Moena, Apparel Design
Marcie Quintana, Apparel Design
Barbara Vilches-Cruz, Apparel Design
Michel Kirschenbaum, Early Childhood Dev/Education
Ashley Ricart, Early Childhood Dev/Education
Natalie Villoslada, Early Childhood Dev/Education
Alyssa Anajovich, Elementary Teacher Education
Rosa Bautista-Caskey, Elementary Teacher Education
Katie Bejarano, Elementary Teacher Education
Victoria Bonfante, Elementary Teacher Education
Elena Gagnier, Elementary Teacher Education
Elizabeth Guevara, Elementary Teacher Education
Maria Hernandez, Elementary Teacher Education
Kathryn Inza, Elementary Teacher Education
Maria Jaume, Elementary Teacher Education
Jaclyn LaPlaca, Elementary Teacher Education
Marissa Melendez, Elementary Teacher Education
Jaclyn Ramirez, Elementary Teacher Education
Alicia Santin, Elementary Teacher Education
Jennifer Weisbecker, Elementary Teacher Education
Michelle Carrua, Family and Community Services
Carolina Galindo, Family and Community Services
Danielle Larason, Family and Community Services
Gloria Perez, Family and Community Services
Sarah Ruiz, Family and Community Services
Kara Todd, Family and Community Services
Erica Rucci, Fashion Merchandising
Marissa Sala, Fashion Merchandising
Amanda Salazar, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Christina Acevedo, Human Services, Education and Public Policy
Kimberly Austin, Human Services, Education and Public Policy
Sugely Solano, Human Services, Education and Public Policy

Article by Becca Hutchinson
Photos by Duane Perry

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