BenU Students Recognized at Honors Convocation

submitted by Benedictine University

One hundred eighty graduates were honored for their outstanding academic achievements at the Honors Convocation and Hooding Ceremony May 6 at Benedictine University.

Stefan Turic II, son of Stefan Turic, received several honors that day. He was named the recipient of the Procopian Award, the highest honor that Benedictine University bestows upon a graduating senior.

The Procopian Award is given for consistently outstanding curricular and extracurricular activities while attending the university. The award signifies that scholarship (a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average) and service are exemplified by the student. The selection is made by the University Honors Committee from a pool nominated by faculty. 

Turic was also inducted into the Beta Beta Beta (Tri Beta) Biological Honor Society; Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic Graduate Honor Society; and the Benedictine Scholars Program, for gifted students who develop their skills as leaders and thinkers.

He shared the American Legion Award with fellow Lisle resident Beth De Kruyff, which honors the qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service.

De Kruyff of Lisle was also named the recipient of the Bishop Daniel Kucera, O.S.B. Award, which recognizes non-traditional students who have an exemplary academic record as well as a record of contributions to the University community.

Kappa Gamma Pi is the National Catholic Graduate Honor Society. Members are graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership during their college years. Lisle residents inducted into Kappa Gamma Pi at Benedictine University are: Colin Armbruster; and Jared D. Gustafson, son of Rick and Janet Gustafson.

Gustafson was also inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national honor society that recognizes students who are in the top 35 percent of their class and have attained an average of “B” or better in all Mathematics classes.

Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration recognizes students who have achieved a cumulative grade point average in the top 20 percent of their graduating class. Valerie Janke was inducted into Sigma Beta Delta.