Congratulations to the 2023 AAUP-Utica Scholarship Winners!

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The Virgil C. Crisafulli Scholarship for leadership and service in the spirit of the AAUP was awarded to Rhiana Marie Wojcik, nominated by Professor Kirstin Walker.

The Robert W. Millett Scholarship for Academic Achievement was awarded to Alexandra (Lexi) Lumley, nominated by Professors Sarah Keesom & Adam Pack.

Thanks also to the 2023 AAUP-Utica Scholarship Committee members, Dan Tagliarina and Ari Gratch

About AAUP-Utica Scholarships

Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually at the AAUP-Utica spring luncheon. AAUP-Utica members are invited to nominate worthy Utica University students who:

  • Are in at least their second semester at Utica University, and
  • Have not yet completed their undergraduate degree, and
  • Need to complete at least 12 credits after the spring semester to earn their undergraduate degree, and
  • Have not already been awarded a scholarship by the AAUP-Utica.

While any nominee should have both an outstanding academic record and an interest in service to the community, the emphasis is different, with the Millett scholarship highlighting the academic and the Crisafulli highlighting service. A subcommittee of the governing board reviews the nominations and determines the winners of the scholarships.

The Virgil C. Crisafulli Scholarship is awarded each year to a student for demonstrated outstanding leadership in regard to at least one of the AAUP’s core values such as academic freedom, professional responsibility, civic service, humanitarian concern for others, and solidarity with those who share the common goals of equity and voice for all.

The Robert W. Millett Scholarship is awarded each year to a student for academic excellence reflecting the values of the AAUP: respect for open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas; the right to self-expression; integrity in scholarly endeavors; and support for academic freedom.

AAUP-Utica Student Scholarship Nominations due May 1!

AAUP-Utica members, do you have an outstanding student who could benefit from a $1,000 scholarship? 💰

If so, consider nominating them for one of the two AAUP-Utica $1,000 student scholarships! 

1️⃣  The Virgil C. Crisafulli Scholarship is awarded each spring to a Utica University student for demonstrated outstanding leadership in regard to at least one of AAUP’s core values such as academic freedom, professional responsibility, civic service, humanitarian concern for others, and solidarity with those who share the common goals of equity and a voice for all.

2️⃣  The Robert W. Millett Scholarship is awarded each spring to a Utica University student for academic excellence reflecting the values of the AAUP: respect for open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas; the right to self-expression; integrity in scholarly endeavors; and support for academic freedom.

While any nominee should have both an outstanding academic record and an interest in service to the community, the emphasis for each award is different. The Millett scholarship highlights academics and the Crisafulli scholarship highlights service.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for an AAUP-Utica scholarship, a Utica University student must:

  1. Be in at least their second semester at Utica University, and
  2. Have not yet completed their undergraduate degree, and
  3. Need to complete at least 12 credits after the current spring semester to earn their undergraduate degree, and
  4. Have not already been awarded a scholarship by the AAUP-Utica

NOMINATIONS

AAUP-Utica members are invited to nominate worthy Utica University students for these scholarships. 

To nominate a student, please send the nominee’s name and a letter of recommendation to the AAUP-Utica Scholarship Committee:Dan Tagliarina and Ari Gratch no later than Monday, May 1, 2023. Be sure to specify which scholarship you are nominating your student for.

⭐️ Scholarship winners will be announced at our Spring Business Meeting on Wednesday, May 10 ⭐️

Lastly, don’t forget that if you purchase any AAUP-Utica items from our store, a portion of each purchase goes towards the AAUP-Utica Student Scholarship Fund. There is also an option on the store website to make a gift to support the student scholarship fund without making a purchase. 

Congratulations to the 2022 AAUP-UC Scholarship Winners!

The Virgil C. Crisafulli Scholarship for leadership and service in the spirit of the AAUP was awarded to Jordyn Bucci-Mooney, nominated by Professor Jim Smith.

The Robert W. Millett Scholarship for Academic Achievement was awarded to Joslyn Phalen, nominated by Professor Elizabeth Threadgill.

Congrats to our winners!

About AAUP-UC Scholarships

Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually at the AAUP-UC spring luncheon. AAUP-UC members are invited to nominate worthy Utica College students who:

  • Are in at least their second semester at Utica College, and
  • Have not yet completed their undergraduate degree, and
  • Need to complete at least 12 credits after the spring semester to earn their undergraduate degree, and
  • Have not already been awarded a scholarship by the AAUP-UC.

While any nominee should have both an outstanding academic record and an interest in service to the community, the emphasis is different, with the Millett scholarship highlighting the academic and the Crisafulli highlighting service. A subcommittee of the governing board reviews the nominations and determines the winners of the scholarships.

The Virgil C. Crisafulli Scholarship is awarded each year to a student for demonstrated outstanding leadership in regard to at least one of the AAUP’s core values such as academic freedom, professional responsibility, civic service, humanitarian concern for others, and solidarity with those who share the common goals of equity and voice for all.

The Robert W. Millett Scholarship is awarded each year to a student for academic excellence reflecting the values of the AAUP: respect for open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas; the right to self-expression; integrity in scholarly endeavors; and support for academic freedom.

Congratulations to the 2021 AAUP-UC Scholarship Winners!

The Virgil C. Crisafulli Scholarship for leadership and service in the spirit of the AAUP was awarded to Katherine Hawley, nominated by Sarah Keesom and Tom McCarthy.

The Robert W. Millett Scholarship for Academic Achievement was awarded to Bee Ewing, nominated by Wilfredo Alvarez, David Chanatry, Ariel Gratch, Paul MacArthur, Jeffrey Miller and Patricia Swann.

Congrats to our winners!

About AAUP-UC Scholarships

Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually at the AAUP-UC spring luncheon. AAUP-UC members are invited to nominate worthy Utica College students who:

  • Are in at least their second semester at Utica College, and
  • Have not yet completed their undergraduate degree, and
  • Need to complete at least 12 credits after the spring semester to earn their undergraduate degree, and
  • Have not already been awarded a scholarship by the AAUP-UC.

While any nominee should have both an outstanding academic record and an interest in service to the community, the emphasis is different, with the Millett scholarship highlighting the academic and the Crisafulli highlighting service. A subcommittee of the governing board reviews the nominations and determines the winners of the scholarships.

The Virgil C. Crisafulli Scholarship is awarded each year to a student for demonstrated outstanding leadership in regard to at least one of the AAUP’s core values such as academic freedom, professional responsibility, civic service, humanitarian concern for others, and solidarity with those who share the common goals of equity and voice for all.

The Robert W. Millett Scholarship is awarded each year to a student for academic excellence reflecting the values of the AAUP: respect for open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas; the right to self-expression; integrity in scholarly endeavors; and support for academic freedom.