More Campus Notes - Naugatuck College Students

NAUGATUCK, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Eastern Student Belem Jimenez-Lujano of Naugatuck Studies Tropical Biology in Costa Rica
On May 20, 14 Eastern Connecticut State University Biology students and professors Patricia Szczys and Matthew Graham travelled to Costa Rica to conduct research in the country's tropical forests.
During six days in the humid lowland rainforest at Selva Verde, Belem Jimenez-Lujano '19 of Naugatuck, who majors in Biology, and fellow classmates completed experiments on leaf-cutter ant foraging strategies; individual recognition cues by the strawberry poison-dart frog; effectiveness of aposematic warning colors and patterns in snakes; population density and sex ratio of the green and black poison-dart frog; and avian predator avoidance behavior by poison frogs. Several of these experiments will be presented at undergraduate research conferences during this coming academic year.
The group had been planning the 12-day trip since January, using the spring semester to read scientific literature and prepare research proposals for studies they would conduct while in Costa Rica.
In addition to their research, the group spent time hiking, observing animals and identifying plants that interact to produce the rich biodiversity of the tropical rainforest. The group visited the world-renowned La Selva Biological Research Station; toured an organic export-oriented pineapple plantation; hiked the lava fields at Arenal Volcano National Park; toured the Don Juan coffee plantation; and hiked to the Continental Divide in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern's annual graduation ceremony was held at the XL Center in Hartford on May 15, with more than 12,000 family members and friends cheering on their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, as 1,105 undergraduates and 85 graduate students received their diplomas.
Rebecca Witkoski of Naugatuck, CT, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport & Leisure Management.
Jill Monck of Naugatuck, CT, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Psychology.

Springfield College
Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2018 Spring Semester.
The following local students were named to the Springfield College dean's list for academic excellence for the spring 2018 term:
Julia DaSilva of Naugatuck, CT (06770). DaSilva is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Giselle Sanchez of Naugatuck, CT (06770). Sanchez is studying Human Services (UG).
Matthew Johnson of Naugatuck, CT (06770). Johnson is studying Sport Management.
Richard Plasky of Naugatuck, CT (06770). Plasky is studying Sport Management.
Criteria for selection to the dean's list requires that the student must have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.500 for the semester.

American International College in Springfield, MA
Dean's List students are full-time students with a grade point average between 3.3 and 4.0.
Taylor Campos of Naugatuck, majoring in Nursing
Etty Ilunga of Naugatuck, majoring in General Business
Kelly Koslosky of Naugatuck, majoring in Human Biology

Emmanuel College's Mezzo Earns Spot on 2017-2018 GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
Alexandra Mezzo of Naugatuck was one of 73 Emmanuel College student-athletes named to the 2017-2018 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Academic All-Conference Team. In order to be eligible, a student must have a 3.25 cumulative grade point average during the academic year and have reached second-year academic status.

Pedro DeSouza of Naugatuck Made the Dean's List at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton congratulates Pedro DeSouza for earning Dean's List Honors during the Spring 2018 Semester. DeSouza is a SUNY Canton Individual Studies major from Naugatuck, CT, 06770.
"On behalf of the college's deans, I'd like to recognize Pedro for outstanding academic achievement," said SUNY Canton Provost Douglas M. Scheidt. "Your drive for success has been recognized, and we encourage you to continue your efforts."

Joshua Anthony Ferrer of Naugatuck, Conn. Named to Clarkson University's Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester.
Joshua Anthony Ferrer of Naugatuck, Conn., a junior majoring in physics, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2018 semester at Clarkson University.

Amber Clavette of Naugatuck Named to Spring 2018 Dean's List at Hofstra University
Amber Clavette of Naugatuck, CT excelled during the Spring 2018 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Hofstra University Dean's List.
Rachelle McKeown of Naugatuck Graduates From the University of New Hampshire
Rachelle McKeown of Naugatuck graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Hampshire in May 2018. He/she earned a BA degree in English.

University of New Hampshire
The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May 2018. Students who received the honor of summa cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.64. Students are only graduated after the Registrar's Office has certified that all degree requirements have been successfully completed. Participating in the commencement ceremony is the act of honoring and celebrating academic achievement.
Jennifer Royka of Branford, CT - BA in Communication
Jessica Klouda of Branford, CT - BA in Psychology
Caitlin Wolff of Branford, CT - BS in Social Work

Giovanni Gonzalez Graduates from Marist College
Giovanni Gonzalez of Naugatuck, CT received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Marist College the weekend of May 18.

Emmanuel College Announces Spring 2018 Dean's List
In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 600 students to the Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Local students on the Dean's List include:
Kristi Jimenez of Naugatuck (06770)
Alexandra Mezzo of Naugatuck (06770)

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