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Nov.
4 , 2002 |
Honors Convocation Celebrates Academic Achievements
"To be counted among the best at Rensselaer
requires commitment to excellence, perseverance through setbacks,
and countless hours of hard work. We take particular note of those
whose achievements truly are exceptional," President Jackson
told the honorees and guests at Rensselaer's ninth annual Honors
Convocation, held Friday, Nov. 1, in the Alumni Sports and Recreation
Center.
"Today we gather to celebrate the outstanding
academic achievements of our students and faculty. By their accomplishments,
they bring honor and distinction to themselves and to Rensselaer,"
Jackson said.
Honors Convocation celebrates the outstanding
academic achievements of students and faculty. Faculty chair-holders
E. Fred Schubert, the Senior Distinguished Professor of the Future
Chips Constellation, and James Tien '66, the Yamada Corporation
Professor, were recognized, as was Michael Shur, the Patricia
W. and C. Sheldon Roberts '48 Chair in Solid State Electronics.
Shur received a coveted Humboldt Research Award for Senior U.S.
Scientists from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Bonn,
Germany.
The 2002 Founders Award,
the ceremony's highest student honor, was given to 72 students
chosen for "creativity, leadership, discovery, and the values
of pride and responsibility." The celebration also honored
222 Class of 2006 Rensselaer Medalists, 35 students with a 4.0
GPA, and 29 graduate student fellowship awardees.
"By their accomplishments, the men and women
we recognize today do honor to our proud history of accomplishment,
and, by raising the bar, they elevate our aspirations for the
future. They set an example of excellence for all of Rensselaer
to emulate. And, they prepare the way for tomorrow's discoveries,"
said President Jackson.
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