Liu Family Distinguished Achievement Award in Asian Studies 2010
The Liu Family Distinguished Achievement Award in Asian Studies is given annually to the student whose character and undergraduate work best exemplify the qualities of commitment, diligence, and imagination in the study of Asia.
Liu Family Distinguished Award in Asian Studies
Courtney Henderson
Courtney was selected to receive the Liu Family Distinguished Achievement Award in Asian Studies. This award is given annually to the student whose character and undergraduate work best exemplify the qualities of commitment, diligence, and imagination in the study of Asia and carries a monetary stipend. The award will be presented at the East Asian Languages and Cultures Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 14th, 4:30 pm in 102 DeBartolo.
In a competitive field of candidates, Courtney’s fine academic achievement, contributions to the Chinese Speech Contest, participation in study abroad, and exemplary summer service in Calcutta, India, distinguished her nomination. East Asian Languages & Cultures is proud to recognize her superb accomplishments with the award and congratulates her on her success. Read a feature story on Courtney and the Liu Family Award.
Distinction in Chinese
Jerry Shields
Jerry was selected to receive the East Asian Languages and Cultures Award for Distinction in Chinese. The award recognizes Jerry’s superb academic and service accomplishments in Chinese and carries a monetary stipend. The award will be presented at the East Asian Languages & Cultures Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 14th, 4:30 pm in 102 DeBartolo.
In a competitive field of candidates, Jerry’s strong academic achievement, important contributions to the Chinese Speech Contest, participation in study abroad at Princeton in Beijing, and exemplary service in the Chinese Culture Society, Asian Film Festival, Chinese Table, peer tutoring and Asian Allure distinguished his nomination. East Asian Languages & Cultures is proud to acknowledge Jerry’s distinctive accomplishments with the award and congratulates him on his success.
Distinction in Japanese
Jeffrey Kraft
Jeffrey was selected to receive the East Asian Languages and Cultures Award for Distinction in Japanese. The award recognizes his academic and service accomplishments in Japanese and carries a monetary stipend. The award will be presented to Jeffrey at the East Asian Languages and Cultures Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 14th, 4:30 pm in 102 DeBartolo.
In a competitive field of candidates, Jeffrey’s strong academic achievement, experience in study abroad at Nanzan, and participation in Japanese language table, Asian related activities and events, and peer tutoring distinguished his nomination. East Asian Languages & Cultures is proud to acknowledge Jeffrey’s distinctive accomplishments with the award and congratulates him on his success.
Distinction in Korean
Marisa Villano
Marisa was selected to receive the East Asian Languages and Cultures Award for Distinction in Korean. The award recognizes her superb academic and service accomplishments in Korean and carries a monetary stipend. The award will be presented at the East Asian Languages & Cultures Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 14th, 4:30 pm in 102 DeBartolo.
In a competitive field of candidates, Marisa’s strong academic achievement, exemplary contributions to the Asian American Association, Korean Student Association, and Asian Pacific Alumni Boar, and especially her superb work and leadership in co-producing and co-directing Asian Allure in Fall 2008 distinguished her nomination. East Asian Languages & Cultures is proud to acknowledge Marisa’s distinctive accomplishments with the award and congratulate her on her success.