Prizes and Awards


Fairfield's Honors students are strongly represented among the recipients of the annual awards and prizes conferred by the University, by the schools, and by the various disciplines. Below is a list of the Honors students who were recognized for extraordinary achievement in the academic year 2011-12.

University Awards

Saint Ignatius Loyola Medal
Award for Outstanding University Service
Gregory P. Burke

William J. Kramer '60 Humanitarian Award
Award for Community Volunteer Service
Julianne Whittaker


College of Arts and Sciences

U.S. Government Scholarships
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Scholarships
U.S. review was successful for the applications of
Kathryn F. Bimson '12 (Thailand)
Erin R. Eife '12 (Ireland)
Julianne Whittaker '12 (Jordan)
and these applications have been approved by the host countries

Departmental Awards

Award for Outstanding Senior Chemistry Achievement
Muller D. Gomes

Award for Outstanding Achievement in Computer Science
Kathryn A. Lockwood

Joan Walters Award for Outstanding Achievement in Economics
Gregory P. Burke

Mariann S. Regan Award for Outstanding Achievement in English
Chandler J. Oliphant

Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Program on the Environment
Zachary G. Gross

International Studies Award for Academic Excellence
Julianne Whittaker

Latin American and Carribean Studies Award
Zachary G. Gross

Arthur F. Dershowitz Award in Mathematics
Kathryn A. Lockwood

Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics
Kathryn A. Lockwood

German Consulate Award
Marissa Lischinsky

Italian Consulate Award
Lauren M. DiBartolomeo

Award for Outstanding Work in Spanish
Zachary G. Gross

Edie Cassidy Peace & Justice Studies Award
Erin R. Eife
Chandler J. Oliphant

The Carl J. Levantino Award for Excellence in the Study of Philosophy
Dana J. Paice

Passarelli-Guinta Award for Academic Excellence in Politics
Kelly K. Williams


Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Merit Award
Gregory Burke


School of Engineering

Dean's Award for Best Senior Design Projects
Light-Sport Aircraft Development Using 4-Stroke Engine
John David Burke
Clare Rose McManus