The Distinguished Student award is one of the top honors given at Oregon State University - Cascades. Recipients are selected by members of the faculty. The award recognizes a student from within each degree area in the current graduating class for outstanding achievement in academics and contribution to their field.
Distinguished Students consistently show a passion for learning and a dedication to their field of study and to the OSU-Cascades community. The Distinguished Student award was initiated in 2004. The listing below is by academic division.
ARTS AND SCIENCES
Undergraduate Programs
Art -- Leah C. Anderson, Bend, Ore.
Biology -- Derick Hopper, Colville, Wash.
Liberal Studies American Studies -- Suzie Gumm, Redmond, Ore.
Psychology -- Kevin Brent Reynolds, Castle Rock, Ore.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Undergraduate Programs
Business Administration -- Kaelyn Alida Costa, Bend, Ore.
Natural Resources -- Shanti Murphy, Portland, Ore.
Tourism and Outdoor Leadership -- Alex Scagliotti, Bend, Ore.
HUMAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Undergraduate Programs
Human Development and Family Sciences -- Deode L. Castro, Buffalo, N.Y.
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts Teaching Elementary -- Jason Aaron Gruetzmacher, Redmond, Ore.
Master of Arts Teaching Secondary -- Katherine AhSing Lyons, Encinitas, Calif.
Master of Science in Counseling -- Monika Girszewska Castaeda, Szczecin, Poland
(Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Master of Science in Counseling -- Andrea Michelle DeSha, Bend, Ore.
(School Counseling)
The awards ceremony and reception will be held Saturday, June 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m in Cascades Hall. Henry Sayre, Distinguished Professor of Art History and a former leader of the campus will serve as emcee, and Vice President Becky Johnson will host a reception for the students, their families and others. The Distinguished Students will also be recognized at OSU-Cascades 12th Commencement Ceremony.