2011 Convocation - College of Social and Behavioral Science

Twenty Percent of U Graduates are CSBS Students

David Rudd, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science, congratulated graduates at convocation held Friday, May 6 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The college awarded 1400 bachelor degrees and 150 graduate degrees—20 percent of all degrees awarded at the U in 2011.

Dean Rudd recognized both students and faculty for various accomplishments during the academic year. Students recognized were:

Jeff Dixon, political science graduate named the Young Alumni Association Outstanding Senior
Ashley Edgette, environmental studies and political science graduate named the Civically Engaged Student of the Year
Brandon Peart, senior in economics and political science who will receive the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship.

The faculty recognized included:

Dr. Marissa Diener, professor of family and consumer studies, recipient of the University Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Susan Olson, vice president and professor of political science, recipient of the Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women
Dr. Heather Melton, assistant professor of sociology, recipient of the CSBS superior Teaching Award
Dr. Kathleen Nicoll, assistant professor of geography, recipient of the CSBS Superior Teaching Award
Dr. Zachary Zimmer, professor of sociology, recipient of the CSBS Superior Research Award
Dr. Andrew Jorgenson, assistant professor of sociology, recipient of the CSBS Superior Research Award.

Dean Rudd also recognized the distinguished and honorary alumni from the college who were honored at a luncheon the previous afternoon. See the following story for more information.

For the first time in many years a student response was offered during convocation. Shilo Platts, a graduating senior in psychology, delivered the speech.

For information on the U's commencement ceremony held earlier in the day please visit: http://unews.utah.edu/p/?r=042511-2