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One Hundred and THirTy-fifTH annual
CommencementFriday, May 31, 2013
College MarshalCorrine TaylorDirector of the Quantitative Reasoning Program
Marshal’s AidesSusan r. CohenDean of the Class of 2013
lori i. TenserDean of First-Year Students
Trustee Marshals Kimberly CassibryAssistant Professor of Ancient Art
Tracy GleasonWhitehead Associate Professor of Critical Thought and
Associate Professor of Psychology
Faculty Marshals nick doeSenior Instructor in Chemistry Laboratory
Kim K. McleodProfessor of Astronomy
Faculty Marshals for the Class of 2013 elizabeth r. deSombreCamilla Chandler Frost Professor of Environmental Studies
Catherine MassonProfessor of French
President’s AidesCourtney C. CoileClass of 1966 Associate Professor of Economics
Carlos ramosProfessor of Spanish
Junior Commencement Marshals Joy dasCeline Hu
Junior Baccalaureate Marshals Christie H. leeValerie ludorf
marshals senior officers
Senior College Government OfficersMarjorie d. Cantine, College Government PresidentMisbah aslam, Chief JusticeTijana Trkulja, Director of On-Campus AffairsSarah lindsay rabourn, House Presidents’ Council –
College Government LiaisonCandice Tyler evers, Committee for Political and Legislative Action
Senior Class OfficersVivian Wang Hu and anoush youssoufian, Co-PresidentsJean Hyun lee, Vice President
musicians
The Boston Brass EnsembleGregory fritze, Principal Conductor
SingerMariami May Bekauri ’13
CarillonneursMargaret angelini ’85 Constance Ch’ien ’14 daniel ryan
Wellesley College celebrates the differences among its students while cultivating each student’s individualism. By displaying flags at Commencement that represent the citizenship or, in some cases, dual citizenships of the students in the Class of 2013, we are proudly acknowledging our diversity and expressing our continued commitment to a global learning community.
Many graduates will be wearing colorful stoles draped over their gowns. These stoles are created by student organizations to show student affinity to an organization, leading to a variety of styles and designs.
The audience will remain seated until the academic procession has withdrawn.
program
Prelude festmusik der Stadt Wein Richard Strausslittle drummer Boy Katherine K. Davis ’14/arr. Gregory FritzeSonata Pian’ e forte Giovanni Gabrieli/arr. Robert Kingfanfare from “excursions” Gregory Fritzeallmand and Galliard William Brade
Senior ProcessionTrumpet Tune Henry PurcellCanzona per sonare no. 4 Giovanni GabrieliSonata no. 22 Johann PezelSonata from “Sonate et Canzoni” Giovanni
Battista BuonamenteSonata no. 28 Johann Pezel
Academic ProcessionTrumpet Voluntary Henry Purcell/arr. John CorleyTwo fantasias Adriano Banchieri/arr. Robert KingHonie Suckle Anthony Holborne/arr. Robert Kingronde and Salterelle Tilman Susato
Invocation Victor H. Kazanjian Jr., Dean of Intercultural Education &
Religious and Spiritual Life
Welcome H. Kim Bottomly, President
Student Addressnuha Khan ’13
Pinanski Prize for Excellence in Teaching
AnnouncementsH. Kim Bottomly
Commencement AddressValerie B. Jarrett
Charge to the Class of 2013 H. Kim Bottomly
Conferring of the Bachelor of Arts DegreeH. Kim Bottomlyandrew Shennan, Provost and Dean of the Collegerichard G. french, Dean of Academic Affairsdebra K. deMeis, Dean of StudentsKathryn lynch, Dean of Faculty Affairs
America the Beautiful
BenedictionVictor H. Kazanjian Jr.
RecessionalPsalm 18 Benedetto Marcello/arr. John Corleydeclamation Emma Lou Diemerauld lang Syne Traditionalfrom “The danserye” Tilman Susato I. la Mourisque III ronde IV. Basse danse Bergeret VI. Pavane Battaille
i O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, for purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! america! america! God shed His grace on thee and crown thy good With brotherhood from sea to shining sea!
iv O beautiful for patriot dream, That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam undimmed by human tears! america! america! God shed His grace on thee and crown thy good With brotherhood from sea to shining sea!
–Katharine Lee Bates, Class of 1880
(Please be seated.)
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Grace Marie abuhamaddallas, TexasMiddle Eastern Studies
francesca rebecca acocellaHoboken, new JerseyPolitical Science
afiya Jendayi addisonHackensack, new JerseyEnglish
Jane adkinsPortland, OregonWomen’s and Gender Studies
akofa ama ahiableTema, GhanaComputer Science
alya ahmadSouth Pasadena, CaliforniaBiological Chemistry
najira ahmednew york, new yorkReligion
Samaa ahmedal-Qurayya, BahrainPsychology
Caroline emmanuelle alixParis, francePolitical Science
Marsin rahim alshamaryBel aire, KansasFrenchInternational Relations –
Political Science
Sara al-Thaririyadh, Saudi arabiaBiological Sciences
Maryam amirsardaryParis, franceFrench
Ziye anBeijing, People’s republic
of China Economics
alyssa Marie andreseast lyme, ConnecticutBiological Sciences
raissa d. antwirosedale, new yorkMathematics
Marisol francesca ardonlos angeles, CaliforniaMedia Arts and Sciences
alea anastasia argueWolfeboro, new HampshireChinese Language and LiteratureInternational Relations – History
Kerrin M. arnoldWoburn, MassachusettsClassical Civilization
Julia lynn aromatorioyoungstown, OhioPhilosophySouth Asian Studies
Johanna Muldowney ascheraustin, TexasArt History
Misbah aslamKansas City, MissouriHealth and Society
elizabeth M. Bacheldernorth Oxford, MassachusettsEconomics
Clara livingston Bailinlittle rock, arkansasArt History
alyssa J. BaringerQuakertown, PennsylvaniaEnglish
Shradha BasnyatKathmandu, nepalPolitical Science
eden Samara BassSahuarita, arizonaMiddle Eastern Studies
Camille Maria BasurtoWilton, ConnecticutBiological Sciences
adrian BatesNeuroscience
emma BatesThe Woodlands, TexasPolitical Science
enhdol BatsuhSan francisco, CaliforniaEconomics
elizabeth Marie BayneSomerville, MassachusettsInternational Relations
Jessica rene BeckhartMexico City, MexicoEconomics
Selema natasha BegCedar Park, TexasEconomicsMiddle Eastern Studies
Bridget elizabeth BeggPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaEnglishBiological Sciences
Mariami May BekauriGeneva, new yorkPhysicsMusic
emily Caroline BellBirmingham, alabamaGerman StudiesEconomics
natalie elizabeth BenjaminHonolulu, HawaiiPsychologyFrench
Gayron louise BermanBethesda, MarylandInternational Relations – History
Haley elizabeth BertramSpringfield, OhioClassics
alexis Stewart BlackColumbus, OhioEnglish
Olivia nicole BlackBrooklyn, new yorkPhilosophy
Taylor a. BlackHarleysville, PennsylvaniaPsychology
eliana rose Blaineeastsound, WashingtonEnvironmental Studies
Mara J. BlesoffOak Park, illinoisSpanishPeace and Justice Studies
randelle louise BootsSeekonk, MassachusettsEnvironmental Studies
elena Veronica Bowenyardley, PennsylvaniaStudio Art
alicia BriggsHaverhill, MassachusettsPolitical Science
emma Marie dolores Britainfayetteville, arkansasBiological Sciences
Clara Sophia BrodieWilton, ConnecticutEnglish
Calin J. BrownSingapore, SingaporePolitical Science
elizabeth ann BrownSan francisco, CaliforniaHistory
Molly elizabeth Brunseaton, OhioHistory
Céline lucille danièle BuehlSan francisco, CaliforniaPolitical ScienceFrench
Julia loraine BurnsWestfield, new JerseyClassics
nichole Patrice BurtonSaint louis, MissouriMedia Arts and SciencesJapanese Language and Literature
Maria elizabeth BustilloCastro Valley, CaliforniaBiological Sciences
lisa J. ButlerChelmsford, MassachusettsBiological Sciences
Kimberly Suzanne CabralTemecula, CaliforniaSpanish
Katherine Waite Calilake Mary, floridaHistory
danielle a. CallendarPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaAfricana Studies
Jessica CamachoSanta ana, CaliforniaAmerican Studies
Carolyn Bonner Campbelllewisburg, PennsylvaniaEconomics
elizabeth l. CampbellSolana Beach, CaliforniaPsychology
Marjorie d. Cantineakron, OhioGeosciences
Joanna eden CarmelChapel Hill, north CarolinaPsychology
asha rukiya Carterdouglasville, GeorgiaPeace and Justice Studies
annelle iliana CastilloBoston, MassachusettsMedieval/Renaissance Studies
remy Olivia CawleyBallston Spa, new yorkEnglish
candidates for the degree of bachelor of arts
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leila ChaiebMounastir, TunisiaBiological SciencesMiddle Eastern Studies
aidan relindsey ChambersBethesda, MarylandBiological Sciences
Victoria ChangWest Windsor, new JerseyArt HistoryEconomics
Chandel Kieara CharlesPowell, OhioPolitical ScienceHistory
nadia Chaudhry-WatermanSouth riding, VirginiaBiological ChemistrySouth Asian Studies
Pratibha ChauhanPaonta Sahib,
Himachal Pradesh, indiaArchitecture
Caitlin elizabeth ChenTempe, arizonaBiological Sciences
elicia yiju Chenirvine, CaliforniaEconomics
lizi ChenBeijing, People’s republic
of China EconomicsMathematics
Sophia S. ChenGreat neck, new yorkEast Asian Studies
Tiffany ChenSanta Clara, CaliforniaBiological Sciences
yuxi Chennanjing, People’s republic
of China Economics
Victoria y. ChengWestport, ConnecticutEconomicsAfricana Studies
rachel e.W. ChernyBoise, idahoHistoryClassical Civilization
yun Chiirvine, CaliforniaMedia Arts and Sciences
Tristen Chinduxbury, MassachusettsPsychology
Michelle Hyunjeong ChoTujunga, CaliforniaAmerican Studies
Soo Heon Chodaegu, republic of KoreaEconomics
alice d. Choenorthbrook, illinoisPsychology
yoonji M. ChoeGreat neck, new yorkPhysics
Shreya ChohanSingapore, SingaporeEconomicsCinema and Media Studies
Jessica Minhee Choiirvine, CaliforniaPolitical ScienceSpanish
Mariya ivanova ChokovaKazanlak, BulgariaFrenchItalian Studies
Hee Soo ChungSeoul, republic of KoreaPsychologyEconomics
Karina Chunglexington, MassachusettsPsychology
lucy Vaughn Clelandatlanta, GeorgiaEnglish
elizabeth Jane forster Clemetsonfreeport, MainePolitical Science
ilana leete Steinberg Cliftamesbury, MassachusettsPsychology
Marie Constance ClymerTucson, arizonaEnglish
laura CoffinSeattle, WashingtonEconomicsChinese Language and Literature
Joanna Suman ConcessaoToronto, Ontario, CanadaEconomics
arielle annette ConcilioBrooklyn, new yorkEnglishSpanish
Camila Connollynewburyport, MassachusettsSpanishHistory
rachel lynn Coogannew Bedford, MassachusettsSpanish
erin elizabeth Corcoranfarmington, ConnecticutInternational Relations –
Political Science
anya Sun CorkeHong Kong Sar, ChinaPhilosophyRussian
april Michelle Crehanfranklin, MassachusettsCognitive and Linguistic SciencesItalian Studies
Molly Josie CrosbyVashon island, WashingtonPolitical ScienceFrench
isabel CustodioColumbus, OhioInternational Relations –
Political Science
Molly rose Cyrdover-foxcroft, MaineFrenchPeace and Justice Studies
nisreen ashraf dahodandover, MassachusettsMiddle Eastern Studies
yi ling daiSuzhou JiangSu,
People’s republic of China Neuroscience
Carolyn nicole daussinapex, north CarolinaEnglish
rachel S.l. davisnashua, new HampshirePhilosophy
aryanne de SilvaTrincity, Trinidad and TobagoPsychology
Gabriela defossePrinceton, MassachusettsMathematics
Christa Caroline defriesaustin, TexasBiological Chemistry
rocio Beatriz delaoJackson, new JerseyComputer Science
Judy P. deWittaustin, TexasNeuroscience
Simone Margueretha deslarzesPlano, TexasSociologyFrench
S.J. desormeauxHuntington, new yorkCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
Zahrah Zainab devjiBoston, MassachusettsFrenchWomen’s and Gender Studies
Meghan Kellen ditzerBoston, MassachusettsPolitical Science
louise emma dixonMinneapolis, MinnesotaPsychology
Caroline Parsons dodgeHanover, new HampshireBiological Sciences
elise M. dongBrooklyn, new yorkMathematics
Zihan dongWatchung, new JerseyBiological Chemistry
Tenzin yewong dongchungdharamsala, indiaPeace and Justice Studies
Victoria neala donnellynew york, new yorkPeace and Justice Studies
Carolyn elisabeth douglasderry, new HampshireGerman Studies
rachel lynn doylelafayette, ColoradoPsychology
Katherine elizabeth Van duyne dresdner
Hopewell, new Jersey Art History
laura Marie duludeWayland, MassachusettsCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
Caroline rosalie duncanannapolis, MarylandGeosciences
aynsley ilana dunhamSweet Valley, PennsylvaniaHistoryEast Asian Studies
Margaret elizabeth dunnWinchester, MassachusettsEnglishTheatre Studies
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Charlotte de azambuja dupasquier
São Paulo, BrazilPolitical Science
Caroline duprazGeneva, SwitzerlandArt HistoryEconomics
devin lundeen elliottChicago, illinoisEconomics
rebecca ashley elynorth andover, MassachusettsPeace and Justice Studies
ekin eraristanbul, TurkeyArchitectureArt History
isabelle rhonda erbnew york, new yorkArt HistoryItalian Studies
emily l. erdmanMadison, WisconsinComputer Science
laura espinozaOntario, CaliforniaSpanishPsychology
Candice Tyler eversindianapolis, indianaInternational Relations –
Political Science
elizabeth ann exilnashville, TennesseePeace and Justice Studies
danielle r. ezoratlanta, GeorgiaArt HistoryStudio Art
lila n. fakharzadehlexington, MassachusettsNeuroscience
Zain faneklittle rock, arkansasNeuroscienceFrench
rhoda fengWilliston Park, new yorkComparative Literature
Taili fengnewton, MassachusettsComputer Science
Maria Cristina fernandesnewton Highlands,
MassachusettsEnvironmental Studies
Michelle ferreiraeencinitas, CaliforniaComputer Science
alexandra l. fischerlino lakes, MinnesotaChemistry
Jennifer ellen fishbeinSudbury, MassachusettsBiological Chemistry
Maia Giselle fitzstevensrochester, new yorkEnvironmental Studies
allegra francesca floresMarblehead, OhioWomen’s and Gender StudiesPolitical Science
akua nsiah forkuo-Sekyerenashville, TennesseeAfricana Studies
Keisha n. fred-TorresCarolina, Puerto ricoFrenchPeace and Justice Studies
Jessica elizabeth freyandover, MassachusettsArt HistoryEconomics
Hannah elana friedmanBoulder, ColoradoPsychology
Meagan renee rovics fuchsPortland, OregonArt HistoryChemistry
lily fungelmhurst, new yorkEconomicsChinese Language and Literature
Gina Charlene GabrielWinter Park, floridaPsychology
Hannah libby Galinlexington, MassachusettsEconomics
Silvia Maria Galis-Menendeznew york, new yorkWomen’s and Gender Studies
Priscilla Galvanalta loma, CaliforniaSpanish
rutendo Gwendolyn GambeHarare, ZimbabweNeuroscience
Shuyu Gaonanjing, People’s republic
of China Economics
layla amanda GardnerBrooklyn, new yorkCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
Carly lefebvre GayleGaithersburg, MarylandEnvironmental Studies
Jda Simmonds GayleKingston, JamaicaStudio Art
amanda lee GaynorProvidence, rhode islandSpanishPolitical Science
lynn Marie GeigerMaple Plain, MinnesotaGeosciencesAstronomy
natasha GeilingSalem, OregonEnglish
isabelle Marie Gell-leveyKey Biscayne, floridaNeuroscience
ashira eve Gendelmanlexington, MassachusettsBiological Sciences
yrianna natalie GermosenWest new york, new JerseyPsychology
Tessa Kiyo Bagenal Geronnewburyport, MassachusettsPolitical Science
Molly Catherine Gibianithaca, new yorkCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
rachel Wang Gibsonnew york, new yorkEconomics
Jennifer S. GirardTownsend, MassachusettsPsychology
natalie danielle GitzColumbus, OhioSpanishArchitecture
Kathryn Clark Goffinfalmouth, MainePsychology
Hannah rae Goldbergavon, ConnecticutNeuroscience
lauren Kelsey Goldfarbalbuquerque, new MexicoGeosciences
laura Michelle Goldsteinframingham, MassachusettsPolitical Science
esther GonzalezVentura, CaliforniaPolitical Science
amy Brown GoodaleCarlisle, MassachusettsBiological Chemistry
Gabrielle leona GoodwinCapitan, new MexicoComputer Science
eliza Jane Gowelledgartown, MassachusettsWomen’s and Gender Studies
una Moira Graonicnewtown, PennsylvaniaPsychology
Kristiana M. Graveslittleton, MassachusettsEconomics
Cobren angelica GreerBiloxi, MississippiAnthropology
Hannah McGovern Grossnew york, new yorkEnglish
Hilary Jayne GrossPortland, OregonEnglish
Catherine Guodayton, new JerseyCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
luna l. Guolake Zurich, illinoisEconomics
yuting GuoXinxiang, Henan Province,
People’s republic of China International Relations –
Political Science
Kayla Michele Guthrienorthville, MichiganPsychology
Priscilla devon GutierrezMontclair, CaliforniaSociology
Catherine Ji yoon HaWarren, new JerseyAnthropology
eleanor Jane HagermanMilwaukee, WisconsinEconomics
Jiwon Hahndaejeon, republic of KoreaComparative Literature
Camille estelle HamiltonPalos Verdes estates, CaliforniaBiological SciencesFrench Cultural Studies
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lin HanHong Kong Sar, ChinaMathematicsStudio Art
isobel Clare HandlerPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaEconomics
Katharine Marie Hargreaveslafayette, CaliforniaPsychology
evelyn HaroSylmar, CaliforniaSociology
noor HasanVienna, VirginiaBiological Sciences
debra anne HasseCedar Hill, TexasEconomics
Janice amanda Hayhoenewton, MassachusettsNeuroscience
Meredith Garver Healylexington, KentuckyFrenchPsychology
Katherine Beckford HeartneySanta Monica, CaliforniaArt History
yubelka Hernandeznew york, new yorkBiological Sciences
Kimberly HerreraMaywood, CaliforniaGeosciences
Victoria Crisler HetzSan francisco, CaliforniaPsychologyEnglish
Georgina Green Hoaglandnew york, new yorkMathematics
Kristen Stone HobbsSalt lake City, utahNeuroscience
erin Hoganfayetteville, GeorgiaEconomics
alexandra elizabeth Hoisingtonaustin, TexasGeosciences
Christina Jen-Chia HsiehKaohsiung, Taiwan,
republic of ChinaEnglish
Jennifer Hsulincolnshire, illinoisPsychology
linda Hsuforest Hills, new yorkEnvironmental Studies
young Christina HsuPalo alto, CaliforniaNeuroscience
Vivian Wang HuBellaire, TexasBiological Sciences
elize J. HuangStamford, ConnecticutMathematicsComputer Science
davina HuangSingapore, SingaporeInternational Relations – History
Virginia HungPlainsboro, new yorkMathematics
Joanna nicole Hurtadolos angeles, CaliforniaAnthropology
JiHee HyungPangawe Morogoro, TanzaniaPolitical Science
Sylvia Kokutulage ilahukadar es Salaam, TanzaniaEnvironmental StudiesAfricana Studies
allicia Ostoposides imadaWailuku, HawaiiNeuroscience
rachel ruth insoftnewton, MassachusettsMathematics
Colleen Grace isabelleSunnyvale, CaliforniaNeuroscience
Carolyn Johanna Jacksonleesburg, VirginiaMathematicsMusic
Janelle lee JacksonGlenwood, MissouriBiological Sciences
Kathryn alexa JacksonBronxville, new yorkEconomicsChemistry
Julia Gabrielle JaffeWestport, ConnecticutBiological SciencesPsychology
Zoe ellery JansenBerkeley, CaliforniaMathematics
Jenny JeanPort-au-Prince, HaitiWomen’s and Gender Studies
rebecca Jeyarani Jeyarajnewton Highlands,
MassachusettsInternational Relations –
Political Science
lela JgerenaiaGagra abkhazia,
republic of GeorgiaClassical CivilizationInternational Relations –
Political Science
ran Jiann arbor, MichiganMathematics
Barbara fang JiangWellesley, MassachusettsEconomicsChinese Language and Literature
Kimberlee ann JohnsonSan antonio, TexasHistory
Mary frances JohnsonBow, new HampshireEnglish
Maggie Marie JordanSomerville, MassachusettsStudio Art
Mina JuhnPrinceton, new JerseyArt History
Clara M. KahngTarzana, CaliforniaEconomics
alphina navapatr KainBrooklyn, new yorkGerman Studies
Madelyn Pearl Kallmanatlanta, GeorgiaChemistryMathematics
Wangui KamonjiOngata rongai, KenyaEnvironmental StudiesUrban Studies
Zoee andreanna Kanelliasneedham, MassachusettsEconomics
aimee KangOsaka, JapanEnglish
Cabrina Kangalbertson, new yorkEnglish
elizabeth Hye-won KangBethesda, MarylandBiological Sciences
Michelle Hyei Jung Kanglos angeles, CaliforniaEnvironmental Studies
Marjorie Kastennashua, new HampshireMathematicsComputer Science
Cara Gabriela Kaufmannew Canaan, ConnecticutHistoryFrench
Kate Marie Kemmererfleetwood, PennsylvaniaEconomicsSpanish
Mary elizabeth KenefakeTopeka, KansasHistory
Kathryn KenneyGarner, iowaAnthropology
ellen Grace KerschensteinerKennebunk, MaineEconomics
Shogher Talar KeskinyanManhasset, new yorkPeace and Justice Studies
iman fatima Khanla Cañada, CaliforniaSpanish
nuha Khanlahore, PakistanMathematicsEconomics
Charlotte J. Kiangnew york, new yorkMathematics
alexis Barbara KileyHouston, TexasEnglishPsychology
Jacqueline Thadeus Killengadar es Salaam, TanzaniaComputer Science
alexandra Kyong-a KimBrookline, MassachusettsBiological Sciences
da in KimToronto, Ontario, CanadaNeuroscienceComputer Science
Jiae Kimlittle neck, new yorkEnglish and Creative Writing
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Min Jung KimSeoul, republic of KoreaMathematics
Stephanie young ae KimSammamish, WashingtonEconomics
andrea KineMatsapha, SwazilandAfricana Studies
Taylor alexis KingSan francisco, CaliforniaArchitecture
yui Kitayamalexington, MassachusettsNeuroscience
Katherine rose KlibanskyBeverly, MassachusettsEconomicsEnvironmental Studies
ashley T. Knightforest Hills, new yorkPsychology
GaHye Kooelkton, MarylandSpanishInternational Relations –
Economics
Hye in KooBayside, new yorkArt History
lisa Berniece KoplikBonita Springs, floridaPsychology
Caroline Victoria Sobota KovacsVoorhees, new JerseyWomen’s and Gender StudiesCinema and Media Studies
amelia Brooks Kreienkamplakewood, ColoradoChemistry
Julie Kubelkaaustin, TexasSociology
nicole alexander KukulkaWilmette, illinoisPolitical Science
Jane agnes KundlSouth Hadley, MassachusettsFrenchComparative Literature
Holum KwokHong Kong Sar, ChinaPsychologyEconomics
alexandra nicole KyleVestavia Hills, alabamaHistoryEnglish
Man Sau laiHong Kong Sar, ChinaGeosciencesSpanish
anna Joan lake-SmithSaint Paul, MinnesotaArchitecture
Jennifer Catherine lamyChester, new HampshireEconomicsEnvironmental Studies
Gretchen K. larsenlincoln, nebraskaCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
elisabeth luise lechnerManchester-by-the-Sea,
MassachusettsEnglishArt History
angela Kwon leenew york, new yorkHistory
Christine Hyejune leefremont, CaliforniaArchitecture
dana yuan-Chin leePlainsboro, new yorkEconomicsPsychology
Jean Hyun leeJeonju, republic of KoreaSociology
lee Wing yeeHong Kong Sar, ChinaEconomics
yoon ah leeSeoul, republic of KoreaPsychology
Xinyang leiBeijing, People’s republic
of China International Relations –
Economics
rebecca Janna leonorcross, GeorgiaChinese Language and LiteratureAmerican Studies
rebecca ann leungHackensack, new JerseyEconomics
Julia Claire leveilleMesa, arizonaFrenchArt History
emily Megan alexandra lewisWeston, ConnecticutBiological Sciences
allison lilos angeles, CaliforniaMedia Arts and Sciences
ruth lilogan, utahEnglish
Sara liConcord, MassachusettsEnglishEconomics
yang liCranbury, new JerseyEnglish
yixin liHaikou, People’s republic
of China Architecture
Margaret T. ligonOxford, MichiganComputer Science
ashley yu-ru linrolling Hills estates, CaliforniaCinema and Media Studies
Sophia Margaretha Kathleen lindekugel
Minnetonka, MinnesotaPhilosophy
Carol Hiu Ching lingHong Kong Sar, ChinaEconomicsMathematics
Gabrielle Corlyn linnellrichmond, VirginiaMedieval/Renaissance Studies
lisa liuroseville, CaliforniaEnglish
lucy yichu liufremont, CaliforniaChemistry
nian “angela” liuHangzhou, Zhejiang,
People’s republic of China Economics
Serena liuyorba linda, CaliforniaBiological Chemistry
Sirui liuWilmette, illinoisBiological Sciences
yu liuacton, MassachusettsBiological Chemistry
Victoria anne lockwoodTraverse City, MichiganMathematics
emily e. loftiselida, OhioClassical Civilization
Krista Marie logelinPlymouth, MinnesotaPsychology
ashley elizabeth longsethSaint Paul Park, MinnesotaEconomics
Jurate lopezChicago, illinoisRussian Area Studies
Sima lotfiBaltimore, MarylandNeurosciencePhilosophy
Hanhong luHangzhou, Zhejiang,
People’s republic of China Computer Science
Jennifer W. luShrewsbury, MassachusettsChemistry
Qiyu lunanjing, People’s republic
of China Political ScienceFrench
Cristina avery lucasGlendale, CaliforniaPolitical Science
Kara Henning lungmusMercer island, WashingtonAmerican StudiesFrench
Crystal annia luttrellWinchester, VirginiaCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
eman Wei-Hsin MaPalo alto, CaliforniaPsychology
Marwah Mohamed MaasaraniWashington Township,
new JerseyEconomicsMiddle Eastern Studies
yassmina MacerMelville, new yorkWomen’s and Gender Studies
Malia Chiemi Mei-ian MaierTorrance, CaliforniaSpanishPeace and Justice Studies
Marranda Brooke MajorCharleston, West VirginiaPeace and Justice Studies
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Gerta MalajTirane, albaniaMathematics
Jessica lynne Malekos SmithBurlingame, CaliforniaRussianInternational Relations –
Political Science
Hayley elizabeth MalkinChapel Hill, north CarolinaBiological Chemistry
Zoelle MallenbaumScarsdale, new yorkEconomics
Jennifer lauren MarbleMidland, MichiganEconomicsGerman Studies
laura Cristina MarinBonita Springs, floridaArt History
Phoebe alexandra MarksBethlehem, PennsylvaniaEconomics
Julia Martinez CarvajalMiami, floridaPsychology
Veronica C. Martinez romanfort Mill, South CarolinaHistoryPolitical Science
emma Marie MaynardBerkeley, CaliforniaClassicsEnglish
rebecca danielle McClaindallas, TexasChemistry
Kate Hutton McConnellreno, nevadaSpanish
Carolyn Therese McHughChelmsford, MassachusettsPsychology
ana l. Medrano fernandezapple Valley, CaliforniaEconomics
Jennifer Hannah MengTaipei, Taiwan,
republic of ChinaEnglishArt History
Kelly ann MercerCape Coral, floridaEnvironmental Studies
Gertrude Merkelnew york, new yorkEnvironmental Studies
Brenda Sibonay MezaMaywood, CaliforniaAmerican StudiesPolitical Science
danielle Christiane Milagre Pimenta
Maynard, MassachusettsPeace and Justice Studies
Mina Milosavljeviclexington, MassachusettsBiological Sciences
elena MironciucBeltsi, MoldovaRussianStudio Art
elizabeth ruth MontagueBellevue, WashingtonBiological Sciences
Chiara Gonzalez MontinolaMakati, PhilippinesPsychology
elizabeth a. Morgannew york, new yorkAmerican Studies
anna Chatfield MortonWestfield, new JerseyEnglish and Creative Writing
anna Mosesyork, united KingdomHistoryPolitical Science
Palig MouradianBelmont, MassachusettsNeuroscience
lamiya Mowladhaka, BangladeshAstrophysics
Jessica amber MullenWilmington, delawarePsychology
audrey elizabeth MutschlecnerStevens Point, WisconsinEnvironmental Studies
alexandra florence nagourneyGlen ridge, new JerseyPhysics
Tanushree Kishore naimpallyMumbai, indiaArt HistoryEnglish
esther namChestnut Hill, MassachusettsEconomics
Christina Marie navadecatur, alabamaMedia Arts and Sciences
elin ruth nelsonVineyard Haven, MassachusettsComparative LiteratureSouth Asian Studies
Chaitra Maneesh nerurkarMumbai, Maharashtra, indiaHistory
Victoria Chau Minh nguyenHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaSpanish
Maria nikitinSouth Salem, new yorkArt History
rose S. nissenSloatsburg, new yorkEnglish
evgenia nizkorodovirvine, CaliforniaInternational Relations –
EconomicsEnvironmental Studies
aliya nuraniMiami, floridaMathematicsAfricana Studies
Morgan elizabeth O’GradyOakton, VirginiaEnvironmental Studies
Stella Bolade OdewumiGrand Prairie, TexasEconomics
Christine yeh Jin Ohirvine, CaliforniaStudio Art
Chibuzo ukachi OkoroSeattle, WashingtonPolitical Science
Paola Michelle Oliver GutierrezManagua, nicaraguaArchitecture
Corina OlteanuWellesley, MassachusettsInternational Relations –
Political ScienceFrench
Julia Gasparyan OrlovCliffside Park, new JerseyArt History
alexandra Ostolaza de JesúsToa Baja, Puerto ricoCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
emma richardson Pajeryardley, PennsylvaniaPsychologyHistory
irene PangTaipei, Taiwan,
republic of ChinaEconomics
Shiyi Sarah PangGainesville, floridaPhilosophy
Zijun (Jenny) PangPhoenix, arizonaEconomics
Pasinee PanitnantanakulPrachuabkhirikhan, ThailandEconomics
eun young Parkanaheim, CaliforniaSpanishPolitical Science
Jessica Hee ParkGig Harbor, WashingtonPhilosophy
Ji-Su ParkSeoul, republic of KoreaSociologyPolitical Science
yoojin ParkSeoul, republic of KoreaMedia Arts and Sciences
rachel lynn ParkerMayfield Village, OhioChemistry
Caroline T. Parnassridgewood, new JerseyMathematics
eileen danielle Parodiauburn, new HampshireNeuroscience
Chelsea-ann amelia PatryWarrenton, VirginiaBiological SciencesChinese Language and Literature
isabella Pattondenmark Township, MinnesotaPsychology
Melissa elizabeth PaulMerrick, new yorkInternational Relations –
Economics
Julissa angelica PaulinoSan Pablo, CaliforniaItalian Studies
Haixiang PengGlen Cove, new yorkEconomicsArchitecture
Caroline Kohart PhillipsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaEconomics
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allene Gano PiersonBaltimore, MarylandReligion
Samira Pigfordirvington, new JerseyEnglish
anna andreevna Pinchukframingham, MassachusettsCinema and Media Studies
ilana r. PollackSetauket, new yorkBiological Sciences
Katherine allegra axtell Porteratlanta, GeorgiaFrenchPsychology
roshan PrakashPrinceton Junction, new JerseyEnglish
Temple reed Pricederidder, louisianaPsychology
reitumetse lerato PulumoMapoteng Berea, lesothoNeuroscience
Sara May PuttermanBethesda, MarylandArt HistoryReligion
Mariam S. QaziPortland, MainePolitical Science
Xinhong Qiurockville, MarylandChemistry
Kim alexandra Quarantelloridgefield, ConnecticutPolitical Science
elena Gabrielle QuijanoSanta Cruz, CaliforniaPhysics
Jessica lauren QuistMechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaReligionBiological Sciences
Margarita rabinovichMemphis, TennesseePsychology
Mayya rabinovichMemphis, TennesseeEconomics
Sarah lindsay rabournVilla Hills, KentuckyPolitical ScienceHistory
elzė račkaitytėMassillon, OhioBiological Sciences
farheen Gulam Mahomed rahimtoola
Mumbai, indiaEconomics
Tiana espaldon ramosTumon, GuamEnvironmental Studies
Shaheen rangwallaandover, MassachusettsAnthropologyChemistry
Charlotte russell reberJohnson, VermontEnglish and Creative Writing
Mary-Grace Stevens reederlaurel, MississippiArt History
rebecca l. reevePlainville, ConnecticutPeace and Justice StudiesFrench
alexandra Michele rhodesfresno, CaliforniaWomen’s and Gender Studies
ashley riccardiBrooklyn, new yorkClassical Civilization
Carter Hagen riceBoca raton, floridaEast Asian Studies
lindsay Stephanie ricolos angeles, CaliforniaTheatre Studies
Kelsey alexandra Sigurdson ridgeWarminster, PennsylvaniaEnglishEast Asian Studies
ljubica ristovskaKriva Palanka, MacedoniaComputer ScienceEconomics
Kelsey Kim roPasadena, CaliforniaPeace and Justice Studies
allison robbinsnorth Bennington, VermontBiological Sciences
Shelby Brianne robertsonSacramento, CaliforniaJapanese Language and Literature
ariel Marissa robinsonSeattle, WashingtonCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
Tereon rodenrome, GeorgiaHistory
Julia Christina rodriguezBaltimore, MarylandRussianEconomics
Shannon rohaneSandwich, MassachusettsEnglish
irene Marie romanMedford, new JerseyPhysics
Cassady ariel rosenblumPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaInternational Relations –
Political Science
Meleah Christine royBangor, MainePeace and Justice Studies
Meredith fleming royMerrimack, new HampshireNeurosciencePeace and Justice Studies
rebecca Kathleen ruhlPine Bluff, arkansasRussianHistory
denisse ruizlos angeles, CaliforniaComparative LiteratureGerman Studies
emma russo-SavageMontpelier, VermontHistoryEnglish
Haley ryersonOakland, CaliforniaPsychology
Miryam Susana Saadensenada, Baja
California, MexicoBiological Chemistry
Taibat SalamiChicago, illinoisNeuroscience
Kia l. SalehiBlacksburg, VirginiaNeuroscienceMathematics
Melda SalhabBeirut, lebanonEconomics
Kristen Blair San MiguelGreenville, South CarolinaLatin American Studies
Jessica lauren SanchezGirard, PennsylvaniaAfricana Studies
Catalina SantosSan diego, CaliforniaWomen’s and Gender Studies
ashleigh M. SargentBedford, new HampshirePsychology
Sierra Sarnataro-SmartSan francisco, CaliforniaPsychology
Stephanie Graham SchmittWinnetka, illinoisChemistry
Kristin elizabeth SchreinerMequon, WisconsinJapanese Language and Literature
Sarah ann Schwartzmeyerelba, new yorkSpanishEconomics
Hailey nicole Scofieldanchorage, alaskaBiological Sciences
Sophia Maddalena Scofield-SelbySeattle, WashingtonMedia Arts and Sciences
Karen MacKenzie ScottPomfret Center, ConnecticutEconomics
elsa Maurelle SebastianPoint Baker, alaskaEnvironmental Studies
Jinhwa SeoSeoul, republic of KoreaEconomics
Sachi ShahMumbai, indiaComputer ScienceMathematics
Priyanka deepak ShahaneSharon, MassachusettsEnglish and Creative Writing
esther ShangCincinnati, OhioArchitecture
Zeyu ShangJinan, Shandong,
People’s republic of China Economics
Stephanie Ting-lin ShiehTaipei, Taiwan,
republic of ChinaBiological Sciences
Ji in ShinOld Tappan, new JerseyNeuroscience
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emily M. ShorttClinton Township, MichiganBiological Chemistry
Sanam Kaur Sidhufresno, CaliforniaEconomics
Patricia SilvaCarson, CaliforniaPsychology
najé Simamaatlanta, GeorgiaNeuroscience
Sara Marie Bonamici SimonPortland, OregonEnglish
Chelsea SkoneSaint Paul, MinnesotaFrench
ada SmithStoughton, WisconsinAnthropologyEnvironmental Studies
Christina Moriah Smithdorchester, MassachusettsPeace and Justice Studies
Sia Smith-MiyazakiShikoku, JapanSociology
Julia Grace SolomonSharon, MassachusettsEconomics
Cheryl Chae Hyun SonSeoul, republic of KoreaSociologyFrench
esha dhillon SondhiSingapore, SingaporeFrench
Jee-Hyun SongOld Tappan, new JerseyEnglish
Valerie SoonSingapore, SingaporeEconomicsPhilosophy
Gladyz nataly Sotofullerton, CaliforniaCinema and Media Studies
Julia Spechtlunenburg, MassachusettsPsychologyClassical Civilization
andrna’ Spencernew york, new yorkAfricana Studies
nicole alexis SpiegelmanMiami, floridaChemistry
Samantha Taylor SpigaOcean, new JerseyPolitical Science
Kathleen ann SpragueMinneapolis, MinnesotaAnthropology
Pariya SripakdeevongBangkok, ThailandPsychology
Carla emily Staffaronilarchmont, new yorkSpanishMusic
lauren Hampton SteinmanGarmisch-Partenkirchen,
GermanyComparative Literature
Jaya a. M. StenquistSaint Paul, MinnesotaEnglish and Creative Writing
Meredith Wright StonerSaint louis, MissouriWomen’s and Gender Studies
Catherine Claire StrotherPiedmont, CaliforniaEconomicsMathematics
ariel Wesley Suazo-MalerMiami, floridaNeuroscience
Jugera SulejmaniQuincy, MassachusettsInternational Relations – History
Marguerite SulmontWestfield, new JerseyArchitectureEconomics
yeeji SungBundang Seongnam,
republic of KoreaPsychology
Patricia SuquilandaGreenwich, ConnecticutChemistry
emaline Kathleen Surgenordover, MassachusettsSpanishPsychology
lucy Mathews SwensonPiedmont, CaliforniaPsychology
anka TabukashviliTbilisi, GeorgiaPolitical Science
Sharon TaiGlendora, CaliforniaEnglishEconomics
andrea a. Takahesu TaboriGlen Cove, new yorkPsychologyReligion
Kathleen TamWashington, district
of ColumbiaChemistry
yan an TanSingapore, SingaporeGerman Studies
yiting (alice) TangShanghai, People’s republic
of China EconomicsEnglish
Katrina ashley TarmidiJamaica estates, new yorkEconomicsPsychology
Cassandra TavolarellaPark City, utahArchitecture
lois Kaymei Taylor-Kamaranew york, new yorkEconomicsMiddle Eastern Studies
Kelsey linn TempelSammamish, WashingtonComputer Science
Brittni ThomasSarasota, floridaPhysics
Maya lin Thompsonfort Washington, MarylandAmerican Studies
Carolyn Hartle TobinCarlisle, MassachusettsClassics
fanni TörökWellesley, MassachusettsChemistry
danielle Helyn TothMorganville, new JerseyEnglishAfricana Studies
Sarah TragerWaltham, MassachusettsAmerican StudiesJewish Studies
Kristian Martha TranBoston, MassachusettsComputer Science
Mimi Michela Traylor-Knowlesalbuquerque, new MexicoBiological Sciences
Tijana TrkuljaBanja luka, Bosnia
and HerzegovinaEconomics
Tina Khanhngoc Truongframingham, MassachusettsBiological Sciences
Megan nicole Turchirancho Santa Margarita,
CaliforniaAmerican Studies
erika nikki Turnerlas Vegas, nevadaReligion
Victoria uwemedimo udomWindhoek, namibiaEconomics
Jessie nugent Van amburgGlendale, CaliforniaHistory
Julia elise VannoniWinthrop, MassachusettsAnthropologyItalian Studies
Catherine Christi VatikiotisTarpon Springs, floridaPolitical ScienceHistory
ashton Michelle VattelanaWaynesboro, PennsylvaniaChemistry
Carla M. VillarrealChicago, illinoisBiological Sciences
anisha VishwanathWestwood, MassachusettsArt HistoryNeuroscience
Michelle Vogelzangdurban, South africaPeace and Justice StudiesBiological Sciences
Premika VongcharoenratBangkok, ThailandEconomics
allison anne Walker-elderslisbon falls, MaineNeuroscience
amy K. Wanglexington, MassachusettsFrenchEconomics
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Bingyi WangChengdu, People’s republic
of China English
ivy Wei WangTemple City, CaliforniaArt HistoryEconomics
Shelley WangGrafton, MassachusettsComputer Science
you WangShenzhen, Guangdong,
People’s republic of China EconomicsMathematics
Corina Stephanie WardCarver, MassachusettsEnglish
Jenna Mackenzie Spears WatsonVancouver, WashingtonAnthropology
leah Scott WayWilmington, delawarePsychology
ran WeiSichuan, People’s republic
of China Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences
rebecca leah Weinsteinlos angeles, CaliforniaArt History
abigail rose WeitmanHuntington Woods, MichiganPeace and Justice StudiesSouth Asian Studies
ye WenBeijing, People’s republic
of China Cinema and Media Studies
Wendy Willie-ann WestSpringfield, MassachusettsWomen’s and Gender Studies
Madeleine Phillips WhitakerHollis, new HampshireNeuroscience
nubia Simone Smith Whitakerframingham, Massachusetts Psychology
eugenia Camille WhiteBaton rouge, louisianaChemistry
alyssa Gabriele Saras WibisonoJakarta, indonesiaBiological Sciences
amelia S. Williamseast Calais, VermontHistory
anne Marie Williamsrancho Santa fe, CaliforniaMathematicsSpanish
Jamayca O.d. WilliamsWashington, district of ColumbiaArt History
Kelsey riane WilliamsBurlingame, CaliforniaEast Asian Studies
Megan Stephanie WilsonMelrose, MassachusettsClassicsComparative Literature
amy louise WinsteadMissoula, MontanaBiological Sciences
emma Winter Zeignew york, new yorkTheatre StudiesHistory
Teresa Kimberly WisnerHomer, alaskaSociology
lauren Smith WoelfelColumbia, MissouriCinema and Media StudiesGerman Studies
Christianne lisbeth WolfsenPonte Vedra Beach, floridaChinese Language and Literature
emily Sarah WoodBloomfield Hills, MichiganPeace and Justice Studies
naomi Wossenellicott City, MarylandPolitical Science
elizabeth Joy WrightHouston, TexasEnglish and Creative Writing
Jiezhen WuSingapore, SingaporePeace and Justice StudiesPolitical Science
Xinyue WuBeijing, People’s republic
of China Sociology
Xue WuShanghai, People’s republic
of China Economics
yingqi WuShenzhen, Guangdong,
People’s republic of China Economics
yujie Wunashua, new HampshireEconomics
Geetha WunnavaMiddlebury, VermontComputer Science
yue XingBeijing, People’s republic
of China Psychology
Joanna XuVancouver, British Columbia,
CanadaEconomicsMathematics
Kelly runqin XuShanghai, People’s republic
of China Economics
Wendy Ming XuWaterford, new yorkMedia Arts and Sciences
Taylor yamauchiHonolulu, HawaiiNeuroscience
dielai yangWenzhou Zhenjiang,
People’s republic of China Political ScienceEconomics
Hye Soo yangSeoul, republic of KoreaMedia Arts and Sciences
Jenny yangOakland Gardens, new yorkEast Asian StudiesBiological Sciences
rena elizabeth yangVancouver, British
Columbia, CanadaEconomicsMathematics
Sulamita Xing yi yangSaint Paul, MinnesotaEnglishEconomics
Kirstin yanischShoreview, MinnesotaPolitical ScienceFrench
elizabeth ashley yazgiSaddle river, new JerseyFrench
erin yeaglefresno, CaliforniaNeuroscience
anoush youssoufianPrinceton, new JerseyEconomics
Kara yunQueens, new yorkInternational Relations –
Political Science
Paula Kathryn Schutt yustrichmond, VirginiaEnglishPsychology
alina Marie Zaluckifairfield, ConnecticutStudio ArtPsychology
isabelle ZdatnyMorgantown, West VirginiaReligion
Jingwei ZhangChico, CaliforniaNeuroscience
ya yun ZhangBellevue, WashingtonSociologyEconomics
ying yi Zhangnew york, new yorkEconomicsChemistry
yunwan ZhangShanghai, People’s republic
of China Economics
rachel C. ZizzaBillerica, MassachusettsPhysics
This program is not an official Commencement list. it includes students whose degrees are pending based on completion of requirements. The College’s official registry for conferral is the student’s permanent academic record kept by the Office of the Wellesley College registrar, Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481.
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Samaa ahmedMarsin rahim alshamaryZiye anelizabeth M. BachelderHaley elizabeth BertramClara Sophia BrodieCalin J. Brownelizabeth ann BrownCéline lucille danièle BuehlCarolyn Bonner Campbellelizabeth l. Campbellremy Olivia Cawleyaidan relindsey ChambersMichelle Hyunjeong Choanya ingber Cliffordrachel lynn Cooganyi ling daiaryanne de SilvaChrista Caroline defriesZahrah Zainab devjiCarolyn elisabeth douglasrachel lynn doyle
aeron e. duganlaura Marie duludeZain fanekashira eve GendelmanJennifer S. GirardKathryn Clark Goffinamy Brown GoodaleHilary Jayne GrossCatherine Guoluna l. Guoyuting GuoCamille estelle HamiltonKatharine Marie Hargreaveseriko yanagisawa HouletteJennifer Hsuyoung Christina Hsuelize J. Huangallicia Ostoposides imadaZoe ellery JansenMary frances Johnsonalphina navapatr Kain Madelyn Pearl Kallman
Zoee andreanna KanelliasCara Gabriela KaufmanKate Marie KemmererKathryn KenneyShogher Talar Keskinyannuha Khanalexis Barbara Kileyashley T. Knightlisa Berniece Koplikamelia Brooks KreienkampJulie Kubelkaangela Kwon leeJulia Claire leveilleemily Megan alexandra lewisyixin liCarol Hiu Ching lingnian “angela” liuSerena liuyu liuHanhong luCristina avery lucasMalia Chiemi Mei-ian Maier
Hayley elizabeth Malkinlilly Marcelinemma Marie MaynardKelly ann MercerChiara Gonzalez Montinolaanna Chatfield Mortonlamiya MowlaMaria nikitinChristine yeh Jin OhZijun (Jenny) PangPasinee PanitnantanakulJi-Su Parkeileen danielle ParodiXinhong QiuKim alexandra QuarantelloMargarita rabinovichSarah lindsay rabournfarheen Gulam Mahomed
rahimtoolaCarter Hagen riceallison robbinsShelby Brianne robertson
wellesley college scholars • cum laude
Sara al-ThariBridget elizabeth Beggalexis Stewart Blackeliana rose Blainenoranda edna Helen BrownJulia loraine BurnsKatherine Waite CaliMarjorie d. Cantineyuxi ChenJessica Minhee Choilucy Vaughn Clelandilana leete Steinberg CliftJoanna Suman Concessaorachel S.l. davis
Judy P. deWittemily l. erdmandanielle r. ezorrhoda fengMichelle ferreiraeHannah libby GalinCarly lefebvre Gaylelynn Marie GeigerMolly Catherine GibianPriscilla devon GutierrezCatherine Ji yoon HaJiwon HahnChristina Jen-Chia Hsiehdavina Huang
rachel ruth insoftKathryn alexa Jacksonran Jida in KimJennifer Catherine lamyyoon ah leeGabrielle Corlyn linnellrebecca danielle McClainCarolyn Therese McHughCaroline Kohart Phillipsanna andreevna PinchukSara May Puttermanljubica ristovskaKia l. Salehi
Sierra Sarnataro-SmartKaren MacKenzie ScottJinhwa SeoStephanie Ting-lin Shiehada SmithMarguerite Sulmontyan an Tanye WenMegan Stephanie Wilsonamy louise Winsteadyue XingJoanna Xuelizabeth ashley yazgiPaula Kathryn Schutt yust
durant scholars • magna cum laude
lizi ChenMariya ivanova Chokovaanya Sun CorkeSamira daswaniJennifer ellen fishbein
Shuyu Gaonatasha GeilingColleen Grace isabelleJanelle lee Jacksonye Ji Kee
Holum Kwoklucy yichu liuKate Hutton McConnellMina MilosavljevicMeredith fleming roy
Kathleen ann SpraguePariya SripakdeevongCarolyn Hartle TobinShannon Mary Wardran Wei
durant scholars • summa cum laude
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Sara al-ThariBridget elizabeth Beggalexis Stewart Blackeliana rose BlaineJulia loraine BurnsKatherine Waite CaliMarjorie d. Cantinelizi Chenyuxi ChenJessica Minhee ChoiMariya ivanova Chokovailana leete Steinberg CliftJoanna Suman Concessaoemily l. erdmanrhoda fengMichelle ferreiraeJennifer ellen fishbein
Hannah libby GalinShuyu GaoCarly lefebvre Gaylenatasha GeilingHilary Jayne GrossPriscilla devon GutierrezCatherine Ji yoon HaJiwon HahnChristina Jen-Chia Hsiehdavina Huangallicia Ostoposides imadarachel ruth insoftColleen Grace isabelleJanelle lee JacksonKathryn alexa Jacksonran JiWangui Kamonji
ye Ji Keeda in KimHolum Kwokyoon ah leeyixin liGabrielle Corlyn linnelllucy yichu liuKate Hutton McConnellCarolyn Therese McHughMina Milosavljevicanna andreevna PinchukSara May Puttermanljubica ristovskaMeredith fleming royKia l. SalehiKaren MacKenzie ScottJinhwa Seo
Stephanie Ting-lin Shiehada SmithJulia Grace SolomonPariya Sripakdeevong Marguerite Sulmontyeeji SungCarolyn Hartle TobinTina Khanhngoc TruongBingyi Wangran WeiMegan Stephanie Wilsonamy louise WinsteadTeresa Kimberly Wisneryue XingJoanna Xuelizabeth ashley yazgiPaula Kathryn Schutt yust
phi beta kappa
Sara al-ThariClara livingston BailinMariami May Bekaurinatalie elizabeth BenjaminMaria elizabeth BustilloTiffany ChenKarina Chungyi ling daiaryanne de SilvaChrista Caroline defriesJudy P. deWittZihan donglaura Marie duludelila n. fakharzadehZain fanekTaili fengMichelle ferreiraealexandra l. fischerJennifer ellen fishbeinMaia Giselle fitzstevens
rutendo Gwendolyn Gambelynn Marie Geigerisabelle Marie Gell-leveyKathryn Clark GoffinCamille estelle HamiltonKatharine Marie HargreavesMeredith Garver HealyGeorgina Green HoaglandKristen Stone Hobbsyoung Christina Hsuelize J. Huangallicia Ostoposides imadarachel ruth insoftKathryn alexa JacksonZoe ellery Jansenran JiMadelyn Pearl KallmanJacqueline Thadeus Killengada in Kimamelia Brooks Kreienkamp
Holum Kwoklucy yichu liuSerena liu Sirui liuyu liuSima loftiJennifer W. lurebecca danielle McClainPalig Mouradianlamiya Mowlarachel lynn Parkerilana r. PollackXinhong Qiuelena Gabrielle QuijanoJessica lauren QuistMargarita rabinovichelzė račkaitytėljubica ristovskaallison robbinsKia l. Salehi
Sierra Sarnataro-SmartStephanie Graham SchmittHailey nicole Scofieldemily M. Shorttnicole alexis SpiegelmanPariya Sripakdeevongandrea a. Takahesu TaboriKathleen TamKatrina ashley TarmidiKelsey linn TempelTina Khanhngoc Truongashton Michelle VattelanaCarla M. Villarrealeugenia Camille Whiteamelia S. Williamsyue XingWendy Ming Xuerin yeaglePaula Kathryn Schutt yustying yi Zhang
students nominated for membership in sigma xi
ariel Marissa robinsonCassady ariel rosenblumrebecca Kathleen ruhlemma russo-SavageHaley ryersonKristin elizabeth SchreinerJulia Grace Solomon
Jee-Hyun Songariel Wesley Suazo-MalerJugera Sulejmanilucy Mathews Swensonandrea a. Takahesu TaboriKelsey linn TempelTina Khanhngoc Truong
anisha Vishwanathivy Wei WangCorina Stephanie Wardamelia S. WilliamsTeresa Kimberly Wisnerelizabeth Joy WrightJiezhen Wu
rena elizabeth yangSulamita Xing yi yangisabelle Zdatnyrachel C. Zizza
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Marsin rahim alshamaryInternational Relations –
Political Science
Sara al-ThariBiological Sciences
Bridget elizabeth BeggEnglish
emily Caroline BellGerman Studies
Haley elizabeth BertramClassics
Clara Sophia BrodieEnglish
elizabeth ann BrownHistory
Julia loraine BurnsClassics
Maria elizabeth BustilloBiological Sciences
Katherine Waite CaliHistory
danielle a. CallendarAfricana Studies
lizi ChenEconomics
Tiffany ChenBiological Sciences
Mariya ivanova ChokovaItalian Studies
lucy Vaughn ClelandEnglish
arielle annette ConcilioEnglish
Christa Caroline defriesBiological Chemistry
Zihan dongBiological Chemistry
laura Marie duludeCognitive and Linguistic Sciences
danielle r. ezorArt History
lila n. fakharzadehNeuroscience
alexandra l. fischerChemistry
Jennifer ellen fishbeinBiological Chemistry
Silvia Maria Galis-MenendezWomen’s and Gender Studies
lynn Marie GeigerAstronomy
Kathryn Clark GoffinPsychology
Priscilla devon GutierrezSociology
Jiwon HahnComparative Literature
Katharine Marie HargreavesPsychology
Christina Jen-Chia HsiehEnglish
young Christina HsuNeuroscience
allicia Ostoposides imadaNeuroscience
rachel ruth insoftMathematics
Zoe ellery JansenMathematics
ran JiMathematics
Mina JuhnArt History
Madelyn Pearl KallmanChemistry
ye Ji KeeEconomics
Kathryn KenneyAnthropology
da in KimComputer Science
andrea KineAfricana Studies
amelia Brooks KreienkampChemistry
Holum KwokEconomics
angela Kwon leeHistory
ruth liEnglish
Gabrielle Corlyn linnellMedieval/Renaissance Studies
lucy yichu liuChemistry
yu liuBiological Chemistry
rebecca danielle McClainChemistry
Kelly ann MercerEnvironmental Studies
elena MironciucRussian
Palig MouradianNeuroscience
lamiya MowlaAstrophysics
Victoria Chau Minh nguyenSpanish
Christine yeh Jin OhStudio Art
Ji-Su ParkSociology
rachel lynn ParkerChemistry
ilana r. PollackBiological Sciences
Sara May PuttermanArt History
Kim alexandra QuarantelloPolitical Science
elzė račkaitytėBiological Sciences
Kelsey alexandra Sigurdson ridgeEnglish
ljubica ristovskaEconomics
Kia l. SalehiNeuroscience
Sierra Sarnataro-SmartPsychology
Hailey nicole ScofieldBiological Sciences
emily M. ShorttBiological Chemistry
Sara Marie Bonamici SimonEnglish
ada SmithAnthropology
nicole alexis SpiegelmanChemistry
Kathleen ann SpragueAnthropology
Jaya a. M. StenquistEnglish and Creative Writing
Sharon TaiEnglish
andrea a. Takahesu TaboriPsychology
yan an TanGerman Studies
Carolyn Hartle TobinClassics
Carla M. VillarrealBiological Sciences
you WangEconomics
eugenia Camille WhiteChemistry
Megan Stephanie WilsonClassics
Teresa Kimberly WisnerSociology
Jiezhen WuPeace and Justice Studies
elizabeth ashley yazgiFrench
erin yeagleNeuroscience
Paula Kathryn Schutt yustPsychology
honors in the major
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ThE ACADEMy OF AMERICAn POETS AWARD
Jaya a. M. Stenquist
ThE JuDITh ADAMS ’75 PRIzE FOR PREMEDICAl STuDEnTS
lucy yichu liu
ThE luCy BRAnCh AllEn PRIzE
Hailey nicole Scofield
ThE AlPhA KAPPA DElTA AWARD FOR DISTInCTIOn In SOCIOlOGy
Priscilla devon Gutierrez
ThE PAul R. BARSTOW AWARD FOR ThEATRICAl ExCEllEnCE
amelia S. Williams
ThE ADElAIDE nIlES BElyEA PRIzE In BOTAny
elzė račkaitytė
ThE BIllInGS PERFORMAnCE AWARD In MuSIC
Serena liulucy yichu liu
ThE RAlPh h. BOllARD PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In AMERICAn hISTORy
Katherine Waite Cali
ThE nATAlIE BOlTOn FACulTy PRIzE FOR BEST ERS ThESIS
lizi Chen
ThE nATAlIE BOlTOn FACulTy PRIzE In ECOnOMICS
Shuyu Gao Holum Kwokdana yuan-Chin leelucy Mathews Swenson
ThE nATAlIE BOlTOn STuDEnT PRIzE In ECOnOMICS
ashley elizabeth longseth
ThE MARIA luISA BOMBAl PRIzE In SPAnISh
Jessica Minhee Choi
ThE BARBARA BuSh AWARD FOR VOlunTEERISM
yassmina Macer
ThE CERVAnTES PRIzE In SPAnISh
emaline Kathleen Surgenoranne Marie Williams
ThE ChEMISTRy lEADERShIP AWARD
ashton Michelle Vattelana
ThE JEAn V. CRAWFORD PRIzE In ChEMISTRy
Kathryn alexa JacksonSerena liunicole alexis Spiegelman
ThE DAVEnPORT PEFORMAnCE PRIzE FOR ACTInG
Margaret elizabeth dunn
ThE KAThRyn DAVIS PRIzE In RuSSIAn AREA STuDIES
angela Kwon lee
ThE JOhAnnA MAnKIEWICz DAVIS PRIzE FOR PROSE FICTIOn
alexandra nicole Kyle
ThE DEBORAh W. DIEhl PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In hISTORy
angela Kwon lee
ThE MARJORy STOnEMAn DOuGlAS PRIzE FOR EnVIROnMEnTAl ACTIVISM
eliana rose BlaineCarly lefebvre Gayle
ThE JOhn ChARlES DunCAn PRIzE In ASTROnOMy
lynn Marie Geigerlamiya Mowla
ThE EllA SMITh ElBERT ’88 PRIzE
rebecca l. reeve
ThE ERASMuS ESSAy PRIzE In hISTORy
elizabeth ashley yazgi
ThE ElIzABETh VOGEl FAlK PRIzE In GERMAn
Carolyn elisabeth douglas
ThE FISKE PRIzE In BIOlOGy
Sara al-ThariTiffany Chen
ThE PhyllIS J. FlEMInG PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In PhySICS
yoonji M. Choelamiya Mowlarachel C. Zizza
ThE FRIEnDS OF ART PRIzE FOR ExCEllEnCE In STuDIO ART
lucy Vaughn ClelandChristine yeh Jin Oh
ThE CAMIllA ChAnDlER FROST PRIzE In EnVIROnMEnTAl STuDIES
Maia Giselle fitzstevensKelly ann Mercer
ThE A. ARThuR GOTTlIEB, M.D. EnDOWED MEMORIAl PRIzE
emily M. Shortt
ThE MIChEl GRIMAuD AWARD FOR ExCEllEnCE In ThE TRAnSlATIOn OF FREnCh
Kirstin yanisch
ThE JORGE GuIllEn PRIzE In SPAnISh STuDIES
Kate Hutton McConnell
ThE BARBARA BARnES hAuPTFuhRER SChOlAR AThlETE AWARD
Jennifer Catherine lamy
ThE MARThA DAVEnPORT hEARD PRIzE In MAThEMATICS
lizi Chenrachel ruth insoft
ThE EThEl l. hERSEy PRIzE In AMERICAn STuDIES
isobel Clare HandlerMaya lin ThompsonSarah Trager
ThE huBEl ThESIS PRIzE
allicia Ostoposides imadaerin yeagle
ThE zORA nEAlE huRSTOn PRIzE
Temple reed Price
ThE hyPERCuBE PRIzE In ChEMISTRy
amelia Brooks Kreienkamp
ThE JACquElInE AWARD In EnGlISh COMPOSITIOn
arielle annette ConcilioVictoria neala donnelly
ThE JAPAnESE ESSAy PRIzE
Hanhong luShelby Brianne robertson
ThE KlEIn PRIzE In nEuROSCIEnCE In MEMORy OF lOuISE EDWARDS
Colleen Grace isabelle
ThE DOCTOR lEIlA C. KnOx PRIzE In BIOlOGy
Jennifer ellen fishbein
ThE GERMAInE lAFEuIllE PRIzE In FREnCh
Céline lucille danièle Buehlelizabeth ashley yazgi
ThE JOSEPh lAMBIE PRIzE In ECOnOMIC hISTORy
Carolyn Bonner Campbell
ThE lInGOS PRIzE In ThE lIFE SCIEnCES
Judy P. deWittilana r. PollackCarla M. Villarreal
ThE MARy C. lyOnS PRIzE FOR WRITInG
lucy Vaughn Cleland natasha Geiling
ThE KAThARInE MAlOnE SChOlAR
lucy yichu liu
ThE BARnETTE MIllER FOunDATIOn PRIzE
davina Huang Kirstin yanisch
ThE BARnETTE MIllER PRIzE FOR DISTInCTIOn In InTERnATIOnAl RElATIOnS—hISTORy
davina Huang
ThE GABRIElA MISTRAl PRIzE In SPAnISh
Kate Marie Kemmerer
ThE nORThEAST COnFEREnCE On ThE TEAChInG OF FOREIGn lAnGuAGES AWARD
Camila Connolly
ThE MARy WhITE PETERSOn PRIzE In BIOlOGICAl ChEMISTRy
Camille estelle Hamilton
ThE PlOGSTERTh AWARD In ART hISTORy
danielle r. ezorMina Juhn
ThE PuShKIn PRIzE
anya Sun Corke
ThE ChARlOTTE PAul REESE ’38 MEMORIAl PRIzE FOR CREATIVITy In WRITInG
Jaya a. M. Stenquist
ThE ElIzABETh ROBInSOn ’78 ITAlIAn STuDIES PRIzE
Mariya ivanova Chokova
ThE ElIzA nEWKIRK ROGERS PRIzE FOR ARChITECTuRE
Pratibha ChauhanMarguerite Sulmont
ThE JuSTInA RuIz-DE-COnDE PRIzE
rachel lynn Coogan
ThE AllEnE luMMIS RuSSEll PRIzE In nEuROSCIEnCE
Kia l. Salehi
lAuRA SPERAzI MEMORIAl AWARD FOR SERVICE
emma Winter Zeig
ThE lEWIS ATTERBuRy STIMSOn PRIzE In MAThEMATICS
ran Ji
ThE DuDlEy FOlK TEMPlETOn MEMORIAl PRIzE In RElIGIOuS WRITInG
rebecca danielle McClain
ThE ThREE GEnERATIOnS PRIzE FOR WRITInG In ThE SOCIAl SCIEnCES
rhoda feng
ThE E. Tu CASh ChInESE WRITInG PRIzE
rhoda feng
ThE VIRGInIA WAInWRIGhT SOnnET PRIzE
Kelsey alexandra Sigurdson ridge
The Wall STreeT Journal AChIEVEMEnT AWARD
Selema natasha BegHannah libby Galin
senior prizes
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ThE MARGARET E. WARD PRIzE In WOMEn’S AnD GEnDER STuDIES
Silvia Maria Galis-Menendezyassmina Macer
ThE ElEAnOR WEBSTER PRIzE
alexandra l. fischerlucy yichu liu
ThE WEllESlEy COllEGE ThEATRE AWARD
alexandra Ostolaza de Jesús
ThE WOODROW WIlSOn PRIzE In POlITICAl ThEORy, lAW, AnD AMERICAn POlITICS
francesca rebecca acocella
ThE FlOREnCE AnnETTE WInG PRIzE In EnGlISh
Phoebe alexandra Marks Jaya a. M. Stenquist
ThE nATAlIE WIPPlInGER PRIzE In GERMAn
emily Caroline Bellyan an Tan
ThE MARy Ann yOunGREn MEMORIAl AWARD In CRITICAl READInG
Bridget elizabeth Beggnatasha Geiling
Callie Crossley ’73Journalist, Producer,
Commentator
diana farmer ’77Pediatric-Fetal Surgeon,
Teacher, Mentor
Barbara lubin Goldsmith ’53Preservationist, Author,
Philanthropist
Marilyn Koenick yalom ’54Feminist Scholar,
Cultural Historian
alumnae achievement award
The alumnae achievement award is the highest honor given by the Wellesley College alumnae association to alumnae for excellence and distinction in their fields of endeavor. The annual award was first presented in 1970.
the anna and samuel pinanski prize for excellence in teaching
alexander dieslAssistant Professor of Mathematics
Koichi HagimotoAssistant Professor of Spanish
Margaret KeaneProfessor of Psychology
2012 PInAnSKI TEAChInG PRIzE RECIPIEnTSThe Pinanski Teaching Prize is awarded annually to members of the Wellesley College faculty to honor fine teaching. The Prize may be awarded to as many as three members of the faculty each year, preferably one in each of the College’s three academic areas: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The Prize recognizes a particular strength, some style or method or course, or some other describable event that has been especially successful. The community does not know the names of the recipients until they are announced at Commencement.
trustee scholars
Mariya ivanova Chokovafor graduate study in Portuguese
and Brazilian Studies
Kathryn alexa Jacksonfor graduate study in
Medical Sciences
lucy yichu liufor graduate study in Medicine
Carolyn Therese McHughfor graduate study in Education
Seniors who have demonstrated exceptional distinction and are candidates for graduate study.
the pamela daniels ’59 fellowship
The Pamela daniels ’59 fellowship is awarded to an exceptional senior to enable her to carry out an original project that reflects her imagination and ideals as well as her intellect.
Carly lefebvre Gayleandrea Kine
Christine yeh Jin OhMegan Stephanie Wilson
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retirements
Shelly anand ’08Trustee 2010 – 2013
John BabingtonHead Coach of Cross Country/Track 1994 – 2013
William “flick” ColemanProfessor of Chemistry 1982 – 2013
nancy Harrison KolodnyNellie Zuckerman Cohen and Anne Cohen Heller
Professor of Health SciencesProfessor of Chemistry 1969 – 2013
Kenneth loewitTheatre Production Manager 1994 – 2013
ioannis n. MiaoulisTrustee 2007 – 2013
Vicki e. MistaccoProfessor of French 1968 – 2013
nami Park ’85Trustee 2007 – 2013
Carol ann PaulSenior Instructor in Neuroscience Laboratory 1983 – 2013
elizabeth S. Pforzheimer ’59Trustee 1998 – 2013
Bridget elizabeth BeggEnglish
lizi ChenEconomics
Mariya ivanova ChokovaItalian Studies
Jennifer ellen fishbeinBiological Chemistry
lynn Marie GeigerAstronomy
yuting GuoInternational Relations –
Political Science
Priscilla devon GutierrezSociology
Gabrielle Corlyn linnellMedieval/Renaissance Studies
lucy yichu liuChemistry
rebecca danielle McClainChemistry
Kelly ann MercerEnvironmental Studies
elena MironciucRussian Language and Literature
lamiya MowlaAstrophysics
Sara May PuttermanArt History
Kia l. SalehiNeuroscience
Paula Kathryn Schutt yustPsychology
hOnORABlE MEnTIOn:
da in KimComputer Science
erin yeagleNeuroscience
the jerome a. schiff fellowships
The Jerome a. Schiff fellowships are intended to support the academic, professional, and personal development of exceptionally talented young persons through programs of undergraduate research.
ThE SuSAn lEE CAMPBEll MEMORIAl PRIzE FOR GRADuATE STuDy In ThE hEAlTh PROFESSIOnS
Thahn Thu ngo ’10
ThE PEGGy hOWARD FEllOWShIP
Jahanara ahmad ’11 Sheng (leslie) Shen ’10 Siobhan O’Keefe ’10 Tejaswi Velayudhan ’10 lin Xu ’09
prizes awarded to wellesley college alumnae
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AnnE lOuISE BARRETT FEllOWShIP
anne Helene Goldberg, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. Music Composition
EuGEnE l. COx FEllOWShIP
liise lehtsalu, B.a., Wellesley College, 2009. History
PROFESSOR ElIzABETh F. FIShER FEllOWShIP
Jennifer Bliss Hatch, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. international affairs and environment
RuTh InGERSOll GOlDMARK FEllOWShIP
laura Virginia Hill, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. english and american literature
hORTOn-hAllOWEll FEllOWShIP
fatima Burney, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. Comparative literatureaileen Marie Cruz, B.a., Wellesley College, 2005. Modern
Japanese literatureKathleen elizabeth Scott, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. film StudiesJoanna elizabeth Swafford, B.a., Wellesley College, 2006. english
EDnA V. MOFFETT FEllOWShIP
Sarah elizabeth Olsen, B.a., Wellesley College, 2008. ClassicsKathleen elizabeth Scorza, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. education
AlICE FREEMAn PAlMER FEllOWShIP
Olivia anna Kristina Bergman, B.a., Wellesley College, 2012. Social Policy
KAThRyn COnWAy PREyER FEllOWShIP
amy lynn damon, B.a., Wellesley College, 2009. Museum Studies: Public Heritage
VIDA DuTTOn SCuDDER FEllOWShIP
Julia lisa denardo roney, B.a., Wellesley College, 2012. forensic Psychology
M.A. CARTlAnD ShACKFORD MEDICAl FEllOWShIP
Mita Vikram Shah, B.a., Wellesley College, 2010. Medicine
hARRIET A. ShAW FEllOWShIP
Beatrice Patricia Hunt, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. Visual arts
MARy ElVIRA STEVEnS TRAVElInG FEllOWShIP
Christine Harland Chamberlain, B.a., Wellesley College, 1967. Brazil, Chile, uruguay, argentina, england, ireland, the netherlands: To research and write a history of the 1994 united nations international Conference on Population and development.
Mary Hampson Minifie, B.a., Wellesley College, 1973. Jordan, Cambodia, Haiti: To paint the faces of these cultures and create an exhibition and catalogue of my paintings.
ana Phakhin, B.a., Wellesley College, 2006. Western europe, asia-Pacific, and South america: To examine how migration museums shape public discourse on issues of race and ethnicity.
Maria San filippo, B.a., Wellesley College, 1998. argentina, Chile, Greece, Turkey, north/east europe: To commemorate the custom, and perhaps help to preserve the practice of public movie-going.
MARIA OPASnOV TylER ’52 SChOlARShIP In RuSSIAn STuDIES
anne Christine Burke, B.a., Wellesley College, 2011. Slavic languages and literatures
SARAh PERRy WOOD MEDICAl FEllOWShIP
laura Huang, B.a., Wellesley College, 2009. Medicine
FAnny BullOCK WORKMAn FEllOWShIP
alia noelle Gurtov, B.a., Wellesley College, 2007. Paleoanthropology
graduate fellowships awarded by wellesley college to alumnae
MARGARET FREEMAn BOWERS FEllOWShIP
Marsin rahim alshamary, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. Comparative Politics
MARIA OPASnOV TylER ’52 SChOlARShIP In RuSSIAn STuDIES
elena Mironciuc, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. russian language and literature
JACquElInE KRIEGER KlEIn ’53 FEllOWShIP In JEWISh STuDIES
abigail rose Weitman, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. Jewish StudiesGayron louise Berman, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. Jewish Studies
SuSAn RAPPAPORT KnAFEl ’52 SChOlARShIP FOR FOREIGn STuDy
elzė račkaitytė, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. infectious disease research
SuSAn RAPPAPORT KnAFEl ’52 TRAVElInG FEllOWShIP
Tenzin yewong dongchung, B.a., Wellesley College, 2013. What the Tibetans can learn from the World: an exploration of Minority education Systems
graduate fellowships and scholarships awarded by wellesley college to seniors
“Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”
The Commencement Procession is one of the few remaining occasions for which the faculty of american colleges and universities still wear formal regalia. Participants in Wellesley’s Commencement Procession this morning reflect the colors, chevrons, velvets, and wools of diverse degrees earned here and abroad.
Perhaps the most readily identified of american regalia is the crimson robe bedecked with three black velvet stripes on the sleeve, denoting the doctoral degree of Harvard university. although most american universities observe the traditional black robe, distinguishing among levels of education by the cut of the robe and the colors on the hood trim, Harvard is one of a number of institutions permitting colored robes (others include yale, Brown, Boston, and Johns Hopkins universities).
Those in the audience today will observe, among others, a burgundy robe with blue satin panels and a hood, which signifies Southampton university. another colorful robe, this time bright red with royal blue sleeves, will be seen on a doctor of Political Science from Oxford university. The hood, also red, identifies the university, while the blue silk interior denotes the academic field. The wearer of this robe has lightly suggested that rather than bearing any medieval significance, the red of the robe might be the result of some london tailor’s having been in possession of a surplus yardage of red wool. The master of Philosophy robe from Oxford university, known as the gimp gown, has black lace embroidery along the sleeves and a blue and white hood.
Most gowns reflect degrees earned in the united States and are prescribed by the american Council of education; the present form was adopted in 1932 and revised in 1959.
according to this form, observed by most members of the Wellesley College faculty as degree recipients from american universities, the bachelor’s gown is plain with long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is slightly fuller in cut and has long oblong sleeves open at the wrist with an arc cut in the front. The doctor’s gown is still fuller with bell-shaped sleeves. it is faced down the front with black velvet and has three bars of black velvet on the sleeve, although the velvet and bars may be in the color representing the bearer’s academic field, as in the British system.
Hoods are the most distinctive part of the american academic dress. The exterior of the hood is black; its length is three feet for the bachelor’s degree, three and one-half feet for the master’s degree, and four feet for the doctor’s degree. Hoods are lined with the official colors of the college or university conferring the degree, and the trimming is velvet, reflecting the color of the bearer’s academic field.
for all academic purposes, including trimming of the doctor’s gown and edging of hoods, the color indicating the fields of learning are: art, letters, Humanities—White; economics—Copper; education—light Blue; fine arts—Brown; Music—Pink; Philosophy— dark Blue; Physical education—Sage Green; Science—Golden yellow; Theology—Scarlet.
academic regalia
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