Elmira College

The President's Council of Elmira College awarded their highest honors, The President's Council Award and the Stand Energy Prize, during a ceremony held May 18 in Peterson Chapel.

On May 10, Elmira College hosted the Eighth Annual Student Research Conference in Cowles Hall. More than 40 Elmira students, representing 10 disciplines and all class years, presented course projects and independent research conducted with faculty.

The 2016-2017 Outstanding Graduate Thesis Award was recently presented to Heather Somers. The annual award is based on originality, insight and judgement, clarity, as well as mastery of the method used in research.

The Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the National Honor Society for adult undergraduate students, recently welcomed the 2017 initiates at a ceremony held in Tifft Lounge, Elmira College.

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2017 Term. The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

This year's Cowles Honor Scholar recipients were recongized at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The honor is presented to seniors who have earned a grade point average of 3.6 or above and, thus far, have sustained this academic achievement throughout their Elmira College career. This honor is named for the College's first president, Augustus Cowles.

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The Prize was endowed by Harold McGraw, Sr., former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his mother, for a junior who has made the greatest contribution in academic achievement, general activities, and citizenship, and who has demonstrated most thoroughly the aims of the College.

The Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The Prize was endowed in recognition of an extraordinary member of the art faculty, and is presented annually to the full-time Elmira College student submitting the best portfolio of drawings.

The Margaret Locke Community Service Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The Prize was endowed by Barbara Linenthal '75 and other friends of Professor Emerita of Physical Education, Dr. Margaret Locke, to a student who has demonstrated a spirit of service to the campus and wider communities, provides a model of community invoolvement, and makes a difference in the lives of others through service.

The Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The Prize has been endowed by members of her family in honor of Helen Bosworth Beers, a member of the Class of 1924, to be presented to a junior or senior who, in daily living, supports religious principles and who is a good student and an outstanding citizen in the College.

The Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The Prize was endowed to be awarded to the junior with a good overall grade point average who has completed the most scholarly work in chemistry.

The Class of 2000 Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The Prize is given annually to a deserving freshman man going into the sophomore class who exemplifies the standards and spirit of Elmira College.

The Class of 1927 Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre. The Prize is given annually to a deserving freshman woman going into the sophomore class who exemplifies the standards and spirit of Elmira College.

The Mary Lou Parrella '65 Prize was presented during the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre.

The Daniel Lipson Prize was awarded during the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre.

Freshman Writing Prize was awarded during the Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 30, in Gibson Theatre.

The Wonderful Class of 2017 celebrated the Graduating Class Reception in Meier Hall on March 24. The annual celebration included presentations of the Outstanding Graduate Award, Alumnae and Alumni Rings, and alumni pins, as well as the announcement of Candlelight Speakers.

The Elmira College Chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, recently inducted 14 new members during a ceremony and reception held in Cowles Hall.

The Elmira College cast of the Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Society recently inducted eight new members during a recent induction ceremony.

The Elmira College Rho Mu Chapter chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education recently presented its senior members with KDP cords during a special ceremony celebrating teachers.

Three students and two psychology faculty members recently attended and presented posters at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting in Boston.

The Elmira College Rho Mu Chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education recently inducted 17 new members during a special ceremony celebrating teachers.

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recently inducted 35 new student members into the Elmira College circle, or chapter.

The Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College recently recognized 14 students as outstanding members of the Class of 2018 and 2019.

The Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College recently inducted 22 new members during a ceremony held in Peterson Chapel.

The Elmira College Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society recently inducted five new members during a ceremony held in Meier Hall.

The Elmira College Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta, the International Society for Business, Management, and Administration, held student inductions on February 28. There were 18 inductees.

The Elmira College Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society for Economics, recently held student inductions on February 28. There were 10 inductees.

The Kappa Omicron Chapter of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemical Honor Society held student inductions on February 10. There were 28 inductees.

Four students were inducted into the Iota Iota Iota (or Triota) National Honor Society for Women's Studies during a ceremony on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.