Education briefs pg 3 9-1-11
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Takes part
WILLIMANTIC --- Sarah Dillon of Putnam, a junior at Eastern Connecticut State University , took part in the theater programs performance of "Voices from the Church Farm." She is majoring in theater.
Gets degree
MARLBORO, Vt. --- Branden F. Grant of Pomfret graduated from Marlboro College in Marlboro with a bachelor's in sociology and American studies May 15, 2011. He completed a Plan of Concentration exploring U.S. foreign policy propaganda and how it obscures the economic dimensions of expansionism. His project consisted of two paper and and a play exploring U.S. propaganda from the late 19th century through the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Takes part
WILLIMANTIC --- Three local students took part in the School of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University's 10th Annual Student Research Conference and Exhibition. Exhibitors included: Frederick ONeal '12 of Pomfret Center, Alexandria Cipolletta '12 of Putnam, and Rachel Lee '11 of Woodstock.
Graduates
DUDLEY --- Several local students graduated from Nichols College May 7 including: * Lindsey Rondeau of Pomfret Center, earned a MBA degree; Lindsey Chase of Putnam, BSBA; Samantha Dauphinais of Putnam, BSBA; Megan Johnson of Putnam , BSBA; Benjamin King of Putnam, BSBA; Rachael Skowron of Putnam, BSBA degree cum laude; Labarron Stewart of Putnam, BSBA; Kimberly Giles of N. Grosvenordale, ABA; Jason Manzi of N. Grosvenordale, BSBA; Luke Popiak of Thompson, BSBA; Lorna Boucher of Thompson, MBA; Diane Chapin of Thompson, MOL; Laura Engberg of Danielson, MBA.
Gets degree
NEWPORT, R.I. --- Katherine Mary Butler of Danielson was awarded a bachelor's degree in management cum laude during Salve Regina University's 61st commencement May 15, 2011. Butler is a member of Sigma Beta Delta national honor society for business.
On dean's list
GROVE CITY, Penn. --- Joseph Barlow, a sophomore electrical engineering major at Grove City College, has been named to the dean's list with distinction for the spring 2011 semester. He is a 2009 graduate of Woodstock Academy and is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Barlow from Eastford.
Get degrees
SMITHFIELD, R.I. --- Two local students graduated May 19, 2011, from Bryant University's Graduate School Commencement, including: Joel LaSalle of E. Woodstock, who earned a Master of Professional Accountancy, and Lindsay Brisson of Dayville, who earned a Masters of Business Administration .
Graduates
SMITHFIELD, R.I. --- Several local students graduated May 21, 2011, at Bryant University's commencement, including: Alicia Brennan of Pomfret Center, bachelor's in international studies, marketing; Brian Peters of Putnam, bachelor's in business administration, computer informatioin systems; Haley Trenholm of Putnum, bachelor's in business administration, accounting; Tyler White of Putnam, bachelor's in business administration, marketing; Zachary Putnam,of Thompson, bachelor's in business administration, management.
Gets degree
BOSTON --- Peter Collins of Woodstock Valley was named to the Northeastern University dean's list for the spring semester. He is majoring in pharmacy.
Graduates
WILLIMANTIC --- The following local students received degrees May 22, 2011, at Eastern Connecticut State University: Serdar Evyapan of Putnam, bachelors in economics and bachelor's in mathematics; Cara Bates of Pomfret Center, bachelor's in elementary education and bachelor's in English.
Gets degree
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. --- Huazhen Chen of Putnam earned a bachelor's degree magna cum laude at the May 21, 2011, commencement at Skidmore College.
Graduates
HAMDEN --- Several local students received degrees during Quinnipiac University's May 22, 2011, commencement: Adam R. Boucher of Pomfret Center, bachelor's, biomedical sciences; Kristin M. Kolat of Putnam, bachelor's, nursing; Kristen V. Swartz of Brooklyn, bachelor's, communications.
Gets degree
ALBANY, N.Y. --- Deborah Ann Ashton, of Pomfret Center, earned an associate's degree in nursing from Excelsior College.
Graduates
PROVIDENCE --- Several local students received degrees May 15, 2011, at commencement at Providence College including: Danielle Hustus, Eastford, bachelor's in economics, magna cum laude; Katherine Boguszewski, Putnam, bachelor's in psychology; Althea Ruoppo, Thompson, bachelor's in art history, magna cum laude,
On dean's list
KEENE, N.H. --- Several local students were named to the Keene State College dean's list for the spring semester 2011: Elizabeth Mary Allaire of Dayville, Mandi Corrine Bowden of Dayville, Steven Walter Warford of Pomfret Center, Garrett James Beltis of Putnam.
Honored
BOSTON --- Woodstock Valley resident Nicholas Mitra was named to the Northeastern University dean's list for the spring semester. He is majoring in chemical engineering.
Finishes
SCRANTON, Penn. --- University of Scranton student Jacqueline Sembor of Thomson recently completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders II program, a yearlong series of sessions for students dedicated to building leadership skills. Sembor is a sophomore.
Gets degree
WORCESTER --- Matthew Burton Rhodes of Woodstock Valley was awarded a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the May 14, 2011, commencement at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
On dean's list
GRANTHAM, PENN. --- Woodstock resident Benjamin Hallowell was named to the dean's list for the 2011 spring semester at Messiah College. Hallowell is a Junior majoring in biochemistry.
Earns degree
BURLINGTON, Vt. --- David P. Sullivan of Woodstock received a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Vermont.
Honored
CONWAY, S.C. --- Fletcher T. Babcock of Danielson was named to the Coastal Carolina University President's List for the spring 2011 semester.