Honors convocation highlights academic achievement

CAUSES celebrated our honor students with a convocation held on Friday, May 1, in recognition of academic achievement. Students who demonstrate diligence and determination are commended at the annual celebration. Dr. Gabriela Lemus delivered the keynote address. 

Dr. Lemus (l) with Dean O'Hara

Dr. Lemus serves on the Board of Trustees for the University of the District of Columbia. As Executive Director of “Progressive Congress,” she is leading the organization’s efforts to chart a new vision and strategic direction that is closely aligned with the vision of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Dr. Lemus previously served as: adjunct professor on U.S. Mexico border studies, international economic development and comparative politics at San Diego State University and the University of Memphis; Director of Policy and Legislation at the League of United Latin American Citizens; head of the Labor Council of Latin American Advancement; and Vice-Chair of the Hispanic Leadership Agenda. Here is an excerpt from her address:

"The world is becoming more tightly interwoven, as opposed to getting smaller. This means we're at a critical juncture. You're the answer. You are taking steps forward in a field that is quite unique--the sustainable, evolution of our economy. Soon you'll see it firsthand when you begin your careers. Sustainable development is really a global movement, and the U.S. is last on the charge here. Sustainable development is a holistic, ethic, and political approach that combines economic prosperity, social justice and environmental sustainability. It means that a good society focuses not only on GDP but on economics more broadly--quality of life, that includes decent jobs, social inclusion and environmental sustainability."

Congratulations to the following CAUSES students:

CAUSES Aspiration Award: Special Achievement Award 
The Special Achievement Award is bestowed upon one student from each of the academic programs who exemplify CAUSES Aspirations for its graduates. We aspire that our graduates be well-prepared to succeed in their chosen field of study and have the following attributes and competencies. They are:
     - Global citizens committed to local relevance.
     - Adept at solving urban problems.
     - Committed to health & wellness and food & water security.
     - Skilled at navigating diverse social, cultural, built and natural environments.
     - Independent thinkers and collaborative team players.
     - Adaptive lifelong learners.

Architecture

Christopher Jones (undergraduate)

Wanda Briscoe (graduate)

Environmental Sciences

Sania Rose

Health Education/Public Health

Diana Yadiberetgueret Passah Cybele

Nursing

Terri Woods

Nutrition and Dietetics

Christine Ju (undergraduate)

Adeola Oluwakemi (graduate)

Professional Science Masters Program

Harold Y. Yapuwa (graduating senior)

Rahil Fofana (upcoming senior)

Top Students

Full-time students who earned a minimum of 3.0 GPA in college-level courses in the 2014 Fall semester.

Summa Cum Laude

Architecture

Christopher Jones

Ekaterina Krupko

Nutrition and Dietetics

Randi Wagner

Environmental Science 

Michael Prothero

Health Education

Diana Yadiberetgueret

Magna Cum Laude

Nutrition and Dietetics

Catherine Kingori

Cum Laude

Architecture

Diego Alvarado

Health Education

Brianna Brown

Michelle Payne

Straight "A" Students

Undergraduate students, enrolled full-time during the 2014 Fall semester, completed 30 credit hours and earned all A’s for both semesters.

Nutrition and Dietetics 

Loren Bockweg 

Christine Ju

Rebecca Lea

Architecture

Ekaterina Krupko

High Honors Students

Undergraduate students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.60-3.79 while enrolled full-time during the Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Fall 2014 semesters in college-level course with no I’s, F’s, or W’s.

Architecture

Yoftahe Woldesimaiate

Highest Honors Students
Undergraduate students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.80-4.00 while enrolled full-time during the Fall 2014 semesters in college-level course with no I’s, F’s, or W’s.

Nutrition and Dietetics 

Loren Bockweg 

Christine Ju 

Rebecca Lea

Lisa Willis

Randi Wagner

Architecture

Ekaterina Krupko

Lana Oudat

Photos of the event are available on our Facebook page.