Students

Departmental Awards

Undergraduate

• Departmental Award In Social Science
  Frank L. Lynch, S.J. Social Science Award
  The Departmental Award in Social Science is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the social sciences, has demonstrated leadership in social science activities, and has shown exceptional promise as a social science scholar and professional.
• John F. Doherty Social Science Award
  The John F. Doherty Social Science Award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the social sciences, has worked towards a social science as a tool for social critique and social change, and has shown potential as a social sciences teacher and researcher.
• John J. Carroll, S.J. Social Science Award
  The John J. Carroll, S.J. Social Science Award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the social sciences, has demonstrated a potential for bridging social science perspectives with national issues, and has shown promise as a social science advocate.
• Mary Racelis Social Science Award
  The Mary Racelis Social Science Award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the social sciences, has shown interest and involvement in cause-oriented groups, and has demonstrated notable promise in social science advocacy work.
• Ricardo G. Abad Social Science Award
  The Ricardo G. Abad Social Science Award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the social sciences, has demonstrated multi-faceted interests in social science work, and has shown much promise as social science communicator.
• Wilfredo F. Arce Social Science Award
  The Wilfredo F. Arce Social Science Award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the social sciences, has demonstrated potential in handling policy issues, and has shown promise as a social science administrator.
• Fernando N. Zialcita Excellence in Cultural Heritage Award
  The Fernando N. Zialcita Excellence in Cultural Heritage is given to a student who has demonstrated multi-faceted interests in cultural heritage and has developed sensitivity and involvement in aspects of cultural heritage that need to be protected and managed.
• Emma Porio Social Science Award for Best Student Paper/Thesis
  The Emma Porio Social Science Award for Best Student Paper/Thesis is given to a student who is able to apply sociological and anthropological theories in the understanding of a social phenomenon in an eloquent, creative and original manner for a paper/thesis written within the framework of SA 105, the Department’s integrative course in Guided Research.

Graduate

• Graduate Research Award in Sociology and Anthropology
  The Graduate Research Award in Sociology and Anthropology is given to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellence in thesis research, has shown outstanding ability to link theory, data and practice, and has demonstrated notable promise as a social science scholar and practitioner

The Social Science Circle