Hispanic student scholars recognized

Havidán Rodríguez, vice provost for academic affairs, director of UD's Disaster Research Center and professor of sociology and criminal justice at UD, delivers the keynote address.

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3:52 p.m., May 18, 2006--In an auditorium filled with well-wishers, more than 250 UD students of Hispanic heritage, with grade point averages of 3.3 or higher, were recognized for their academic achievements at the Latino/Latina Students of Distinction ceremony on Saturday, May 6, in Clayton Hall.

UD President David Roselle welcomed students, family, friends and faculty to the ceremony, and Havidán Rodríguez, vice provost for academic affairs, director of UD's Disaster Research Center and professor of sociology and criminal justice at UD, delivered the keynote address.

Below is a list of Latino/Latina Students of Distinction provided by the Office of Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Maia Tatinclaux, Natural Resource Management
Daniel Vassallo, Engineering Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Jessica Abbruzzese, Foreign Languages & Literature
Nadia Abdelkhalek, Psychology/Criminal Justice
Craig Aleman, Political Science/Criminal Justice
Juan Alvarez, Biological Sciences
Steven Anton, Physics
Ellen Arrabal, Psychology
Esmeralda Ayllon, Spanish Education
Michael Barugel, Computer Science
Gina Bertuglia, Psychology/Foreign Languages
Julia Bonfante, Sociology
Kelly Booz, English/Philosophy
Jacqueline Bracco, Psychology
Marissa Brescia, Political Science
Jennifer Brito, Anthropology
Joaquin Cabrera, International Relations
Christopher Cangelosi, Biological Sciences
Allison Capo, Criminal Justice
Candace Cardenas, Communication
James Cardona, Computer & Information Sciences
Lucero Carmona, Mathematics
David Carter, English/Foreign Languages
Melody Casagrande, Mathematics & Economics
Arturo Castro, Biological Sciences/Criminal Justice
Jessica Cerasani, Psychology
Diane Cerqueira, International Relations
Sara Choit, Psychology
Sylvia Cintora, French Education
Andrea Cisneros, English Education
Evan Colon, Criminal Justice/History
Shara Cooper, English
Amy Cruz, Political Science
Cynthia Cubelo, Foreign Languages
David Devoll, Art
Amanda Doroshow, Foreign Language
Juan Duque, Criminal Justice
Christopher Duran, Communication Interest
Amy Eluto, English
Anndria Escobar, Sociology
Andrew Farach, Biological Sciences
Catherine Feeley, Latin American Studies
Emily Feldman, English Education
Lauren Fensham, Communication
Sonia Fernandez, Psychology
Andrea Ferrara, Communication
Yarimar Figueroa, Biological Sciences
Jessica Galeas, Psychology
Chloe Gallo, Communication
Debbie Ann Gallo, Foreign Languages
Bianca Garcia, Art Conservation
Rachel Garcia, English
Joelle Getrajdman, English
Thomas Gil, English Education
Michael Goldentaier, Political Science
Katherine Gonzales, Sociology
Crystal Gonzalez, Music
Kristin Gulmi, Psychology
Craig Hench, Visual Communication Interes
Christina Hernandez, English
Edwin Hernandez, Chemistry Education
Christina Infiesta, Spanish Education
Lauryn Isaacs, International Relations
Amy Jaramillo, Criminal Justice
Jaclyn Jones, Economics
Patrick Kellerman, Criminal Justice
Caitlyn Kennedy, Biological Sciences
Kristen Kenny, Foreign Languages & Literatures
Lindsey King, Visual Communication Interest
Christine Kosman, Biochemistry
Michal Kusnetz, Music
Andrew Larason, Theatre Production
Alicia Lera, Spanish Education
Isaac Levinsky, Psychology
Sonrisa Lewis, Criminal Justice
Janie Loo, Foreign Languages
Adrienne Lopez, Biological Sciences
Brian Lopez, East Asian Studies
Laura Lopez, Political Science
Peter Lopez, Psychology
Rock Lopez, Criminal Justice
Tyson Loverro, Political Science
Katlyn Lucio, Applied Music-Voice
Edward Madigan, Jr., Criminal Justice
Gena Maldonado, Art History
Mark Mangual, Sociology
Kaitlind Marquez, Sociology
Jissell Martinez, International Relations
Christopher Massari, Criminal Justice
Daniel Mazzella, Biological Sciences
Eamon McLaughlin, Biological Sciences
Maria McLaughlin, Biological Sciences
Lorraine Medina, English
Erica Mongelli, Sociology
Yarimel Moreau, Foreign Languages & Literatures
Brendon Morfe, Political Science
Sabrina Mosquera, Women's Studies
Judith Munoz, Sociology
Todd Munoz, Mathematics Education
Danielle Nieves, Communication
Yasmine Noorali, Biological Sciences
Chloe Obando, Foreign Languages
Danielle Pacheco, Visual Communication Interest
Lorimar Pena, Foreign Languages
Dolores Peralta, Art History
Jaclyn Pilette, Foreign Languages & Literature
Jessica Pina, Biological Sciences
Carlos Planchart, Psychology
Catherine Quaranta, English
Jessica Ramirez, Sociology
Sarah Redding, Biochemistry
Jessica Rey, Political Science
Carolina Ribas, International Relations
Ashley Rizzo, Spanish Education
Anna Rocha, Psychology
Ariana Rodriguez, International Relations
Lauren Rodriguez, Biological Sciences
Oscar Romero, Biological Sciences
Thomas Rosario, Computer & Information Sciences
Katelyn Ruiz, International Relations
Gabrielle Sabatino, Foreign Language
Lariza Salem, English
Sarah Sammons, Psychology
Leonardo Santa, Applied Music-Piano
Felipe Schiffino, Psychology
Andrew Sepulveda, Mathematics Education
Heather Silva, English Education
Chelsea Speir-Morrone, Psychology
Christianne Spencer, History
Jacqueline Spitzbarth, History
Gina Suarez, Criminal Justice
Alexandra Terrana, Latin American Studies
Dawn Teufel, Psychology
Katherine Torres, History Education
Maria Trigo, Art Conservation
Miluska Triveno, English Education
Andrew Urbanski, English Education
Marissa Valle, Communication Interest
Angela Lee Velez, Music Education-General/Choir
Angela Nichole Velez, Spanish/Political Science
Krista Velez, Music Education/Instrumental
Maria Del Vernetti, Psychology
Elizabeth Whalen, Communication Interest
Mattie Wilson, Psychology
Nicole Yuzuk, Biological Science
Melanie Zahn, Psychology
Mirian Zambrana, International Relations

ALFRED LERNER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Brian Alexitch, Marketing
Marisa Alvelo, Marketing
Angela Anacay, Finance
Victor Andrade, Management
Guillermo Arias, Finance
Matthew Brusotti, Marketing
Janine Cardenas, Finance
Erika Cartegena, Finance
Gregory Colon, Business Administration
Kristen D'Amore, Operations Management
Jacqueline Dapolito, Marketing
Karli Deakin, Management
Ian Del Villar, Management Information Systems
Bernard Devieux, Finance
Claudia Flores, Accounting
Danielle Fuentes, Finance
Michael Gonzalez, Economics
Kirsten Holst, Business Administration
Matthew Hutchison, Accounting
Valerie Rojas, Business Administration
Kevin Lenau, Marketing
Katrina Mauriello, Marketing
Celeste McCain, Finance
Daniel Munoz, Marketing
Jennifer Pakidis, Management/Marketing
Michael Perez, Management
Isabel Rivero, Accounting
Anthony Sierra, Marketing
Philip Valle, Finance
Jasmin Zirino, Business Administration

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Michael Alexitch, Chemical Engineering
Patricia Braun, Civil Engineering
Christopher Brito, Computer Engineering
Cristina Ciappi, Computer Engineering
Nicole Cravotta, Civil Engineering
Ryan Cuzme, Civil Engineering
Andrew Grammatikos, Mechanical Engineering
Kristie Grammatikos, Chemical Engineering
Luis Jimenez, Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Mendoza, Environmental Engineering
Sonlly Monclus, Mechanical Engineering
Samuel Rivera, Electrical Engineering
Paul Rodriguez, Mechanical Engineering
Ruben Rosario, Chemical Engineering
Donato Settanni, Civil Engineering
Urian Stock, Electrical Engineering
Robert Suarez, Civil Engineering
Javier Velasquez, Chemical Engineering

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Stephanie Abad, Nursing
Jonathan Aledda, Exercise Science Interest
Alcides Cummins, Health & Physical Education
Maria DiMarzio, Nursing
Roy Duran, Medical Technology Interest
Christine Garcia, Nursing
Jessica Harris, Nursing
Erica Kunkel, Nursing
Monica Lourenco, Nursing
Richard Lozano, Dietetics
Rorie Madigan, Medical Technology
Nicole Marshall, Nursing
Emilio Perry, Health & Physical Education Interest
Stephanie Quiros, Exercise Science
Ashley Resto, Nursing
Jorge Reyes, Health & Physical Education Interest
Luz Reyes, Medical Technology
Sarah Rodriguez, Nursing
Eve Stock, Nursing
Brittany Stammer, Nursing
Ginette Torres, Athletic Training
Dru Velasco, Nursing

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY

Danielle Abou-Samra, Elementary Teacher Education
Iris Ayala-Swindell, Fashion Merchandising
Katherine Brun, Elementary Teacher Education
Jenna Cavadas-Fonseca, Elementary Teacher Education
Rosa Cepeda, Apparel Design
Danielle Cusanelli, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Marisa Dohn, Elementary Teacher Education
Jenna Fenstermacher, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Carolina Galindo, Family & Community Services
Jason Garcia, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Elizabeth Guevara, Elementary Teacher Education
Laura Henriquez, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Michele Kirschenbaum, Early Childhood Development & Education
Jaclyn LaPlaca, Elementary Teacher Education
Mallory Littleton, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Nicole Lozyniak, Elementary Teacher Education
Ashlee Miller, Elementary Teacher Education
Alicia Miranda-Browne, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Stefanie Ortiz, Elementary Teacher Education
Candace Perez, Fashion Merchandising
Jaclyn Ramirez, Elementary Teacher Education
Raquel Rinn, Leadership & Consumer Economics
Amara Rivera, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Erica Rojas, Family & Community Services
Rachel Rosado, Elementary Teacher Education
Alicia Santin, Elementary Teacher Education
Katrina Swales, Elementary Teacher Education
Cristina Valcarel, Health & Physical Education Interest
Natalie Villoslada, Early Childhood Development & Education
Jennifer Weisbecker, Elementary Teacher Education
Justine Winkler, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Nicole Wright, Fashion Merchandising

UNIVERSITY STUDIES

Nathalie Antonov
Brian Boyle
Alessandra Campos
Denise Echevarria
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Natasha Horowitz
Nicole Medina
Jillian Rodriguez
Andrea Yuzuk

Editor's note: This article was updated at 9:20 a.m., May 22.

Photos by Duane Perry

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