University of Jamestown

The Jimmie Zanni Award is given by the Theatre Department to recognize students who epitomize versatility and quality in both performance and technical theatre.

The Clyde R. Travis Award is presented to the junior student showing the greatest promise in teacher education. The award was founded by the class of 1926 in memory of Clyde R. Travis, former head of the Teacher Education Department.

The Outstanding Student in Teacher Education Award is given to the students showing the greatest potential as a successful teacher and professional person. Selection criteria include leadership and accomplishments in school, community, pre-professional organizations, and competitive functions, as well as high academic ranking.

The Outstanding Student in Secondary Education Award is presented to the students in the Education Department for outstanding achievement.

The Distinguished Achievement Award in the Department of Nursing is presented to a senior UJ nursing student selected by the nursing faculty for outstanding academic achievement, contribution to co-curricular activities, and leadership potential in professional nursing.

The Outstanding Student in Elementary Education Award is presented to students in the Education Department for outstanding achievement.

The Religion and Philosophy Department Prize is given for exemplary work in the Religion and Philosophy Department.

The Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award is given annually to an outstanding psychology undergraduate who has demonstrated a high level of achievement in the department of psychology.

The Psychology Department Outstanding Senior Achievement Award is given annually to a graduating senior majoring in psychology who has demonstrated a high level of achievement.

The Ruth Strutz Adult Learning Award is presented in honor of Dr. Ruth Strutz to UJ Senior Nursing Students selected by the nursing faculty who exemplifies outstanding adult learning characteristics.

The Faculty Recognition Award in Nursing is presented to a Senior UJ Nursing Student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has contributed the most effort to assist student learning within the nursing program.

The Dekrey Instrumental Music Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the instrumental program at the University of Jamestown.

The Richard Harrison Smith Choral Prize recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the choral program at the University of Jamestown.

The Music Department Student Achievement Award is given each year to the junior or senior music major who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishment in his/her music studies at the University of Jamestown.

The Janet Joos Mathematics Award is given each year to the sophomore student showing the greatest promise in mathematics. The award was established by Russell D. and Janet M. Joos.

The History Merit Award is given in recognition of superior academic performance and outstanding scholarly contributions in the fields of history and political science.

The Peggy and Merle Foss Outstanding Major of the Year Awards are presented to the most outstanding junior or senior majors who hold a minimum GPA of 3.3, have demonstrated professional service and strong leadership ability, and/or show great promise in graduate school.

The Political Science Merit Award is given in recognition of high inspiration, unselfish dedication tot he principles of American democracy, and superior academic performance.

The Felix Wirz Award for Excellence in Language Study is named in honor of Felix Wirz, 1962 graduate of UJ and Foreign Language Department member from 1970 - 1974. It is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in French, German, or Spanish. The student must have a major in one or more languages othr than English, have studied abroad, been an officer in Alpha Mu Gamma or ISO, been an asset to the Foreign Language Department and show promise for promoting language acquisition after graduation.

The Professional Achievement Award in English is awarded to the junior or senior showing the most professional promise in English.

The Outstanding Management Information Science Award is given to an outstanding MIS major graduating this academic year who shows great promise in graduate school or industry.

The Outstanding Information Technology Graduate Award is given to an outstanding IT major graduating this academic year who shows great promise in graduate school or industry.

The Outstanding Computer Science Graduate Award is given to a graduating computer science major who shows great promise in graduate school or industry.

The freshman computer science and technology award is given to an outstanding freshman who has completed CS 170 and has taken or is taking at least one more CS course numbered 171 or higher and who shows great promise in computer science, management information science, or information technology.

The Communication Achievement Award is given in recognition of high academic excellence in the field of communication, service to the college and the community and leadership in the communication department.

The General Chemistry Award is given to the most outstanding student in general chemistry.

The William J. Klaudt Award is given in honor of Mr. William J. Klaudt, former professor and chair of the Department of Business Administration. The award is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding overall performance in the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics.

The Freshman Biology Achievement Award is given to the highest ranking freshman in biology. This year the award is given to two freshmen.

The Senior Biology Achievement Award is given in recognition of high academic excellence in the field of biology to a graduating biology major.

The Harris and Arlyce Widmer Exam Scholarship is given to a deserving senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.