Commencement and End of Year Awards Announced

The Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning and Design announced a number of commencement and end of year awards received by May 2009 degree recipients.

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Henry Adams Medal goes to the student in the Department of Architecture with the highest grade point average. The recipient is Rebekah Udall, Colorado Springs, CO. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Henry Adams Certificate of Excellence goes to the student in the Department of Architecture with the second highest grade point average. The recipient is Kevin Wade, Independence, MO.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Kansas Student Honor Award goes to the student who possesses an outstanding academic record and has been an active participant in the local student chapter of the AIA. The recipient is Kelly Egdorf, Chaska, MN.

The Alpha Rho Chi Medal is awarded to a student who has shown ability in leadership, performed willing service and shows promise of professional merit through attitude and personality. The recipient is Rebekah Udall.

The Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society Bronze Medal goes to the student, as judged by his/her peers, whose work and attitude best exemplify the honor society’s motto, “craftsman, skilled and trained.” The recipient is Kelly Egdorf.

The John Helm Award is given to the post-baccalaureate degree recipient who has the best Outstanding Graduate Thesis. The recipient is Lance Klein, Manhattan, KS.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND PRODUCT DESIGN

The Eugene McGraw Scholastic Award is presented to the student with the highest grade point average in the interior architecture and design program. This year there are two recipients:  Heather Wise, Bucyrus, KS, and Kathryn Steib, St Louis, MO.

The James Dubois Outstanding Graduating Student Award is given in recognition of academic performance and contributions to the department, program and peers. The recipient is Kathryn Steib.

The Student Leadership Award is presented for outstanding contributions performed for the betterment of the department. The recipient is Tim Sherman, McPherson, KS.

The Outstanding Furniture Design Award is presented for the outstanding project and overall performance in furniture design. The recipient is Abby Mann, Ellisville, MO.

The Outstanding Product Design Award is presented for the outstanding project and overall performance in product design. The recipient is Jill Nichols, Blair, NE.

The Jack C. Durgan Interior Architecture Award is presented to the outstanding overall designer who best demonstrates understanding of the synthesis of specializations within the design curriculum by his/her standard of excellence and innovation in design solutions. The recipient is Heather Wise.

DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE/REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY PLANNING

The Master of Landscape Architecture Outstanding Graduate Award is given for academic performance and contributions to the college, program, and peers. The non-baccalaureate award is given to Anthony Fox, St Charles, MO. The post-baccalaureate award goes to John Perry, Mitchell, SD.

The Master of Landscape Architecture Quinlan Award is given in recognition of academic advancement in the study of landscape architecture. The non-baccalaureate award goes to Scott Capps, Liberty, MO. The post-baccalaureate award goes to Sarah Morrow, Overland Park, KS.

Honoring the first department head of landscape architecture, the Dr. Robert P. Ealy Award recognizes academic excellence based upon scholarly endeavors. The non-baccalaureate award goes to Robin Banks, Liberty, MO; Julianne Rader, Leawood, KS; and Ian Scherling, Goodland, KS.  The post-baccalaureate award goes to Andrew Meessmann, Ames, IA.

The award for leadership and service as president of the K-State Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) goes to Kelsey Kern, Omaha, NE.

The Landscape Architecture Foundation Olmsted Scholarship is named for Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. The purpose of this scholarship is to identify, recognize and support students with exceptional leadership potential who are willing to engage current and critical issues through the use of ideas, influence, communication, service and leadership, thus advancing sustainable planning and design and fostering human and societal benefits. The 2009 recipient is Jeremy Anterola, Liberty, MO.

The American Society of Landscape Architects Competition Award is given to students demonstrating the highest level of academic scholarship and accomplishments in skills related to the art and technology of landscape architecture. Receiving certificate of honor awards are Anthony Fox and John Perry. Receiving certificate of merit awards are Jeremy Anterola and Julianne Rader.

The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Outstanding Student Award in regional and community planning is given to a graduate student in planning at each program accredited by the National American Planning Association. Based on nomination by the planning faculty, the award is given for academic performance, contribution to the program in terms of leadership, participation in planning activities and professional promise. The recipient is Steven Munroe, New Market, NH.

The Leland R. Edmonds Outstanding Research Award is awarded to a graduate student in planning doing research in areas of Professor Edmond’s expertise and interest. The award is based on a student’s proposal for his/her master’s report or thesis and is juried by an external committee. Professor Edmonds was a member of the planning faculty until his passing in 1977. The recipient is Ashley Williams, St Charles, MO.

For more information, contact:
Diane Potts, 785.532.1090