2008 A&S Alumni Medallion Ceremony

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Honors Alumni and Faculty at Annual Awards Dinner

Recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of the College’s alumni and faculty were (from left to right): Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., University president; Aaron M. Bauer, Ph.D., a professor of biology; Ryan Costella, '04; Jean Ruttenberg, '76; Diane T. Hansen, '97; Karen A. Rizzo, M.D., F.A.C.S., '81; Dante J. Scala, Ph.D., '90; Rev. Kail C. Ellis, O.S.A., Ph.D., dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Gary R. Olsen, '74, associate vice president of alumni affairs.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Medallion and Founder’s Award ceremonies were held on Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Villanova Room of Connelly Center.

The Alumni Medallions were awarded to: Ryan Costella, '04; Diane T. Hansen, '97; Karen A. Rizzo, M.D., F.A.C.S., '81; and Dante J. Scala, Ph.D., '90.

The Graduate Alumni Society of Arts and Sciences presented its annual Founder’s Award to Jean Ruttenberg, '76, and Aaron M. Bauer, Ph.D., a professor of biology.

The Alumni Medallion is an annual award given to recognize the accomplishments of select graduates, identified by the department chairs within the College, who have excelled in their professional endeavors. The Alumni Medallion also honors College graduates who have demonstrated service to their communities and to the University. Every effort is made to ensure that the individuals selected are representative of the College.

The Founder’s Award is presented annually to an alumnus/a and a faculty member of the Graduate Studies program of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated excellence in their fields and commitment to Villanova ideals. The award was established in 1992 in honor of Dr. Bernard Downey, professor emeritus of chemistry and founder of the Graduate Alumni Society of Arts and Sciences.

To read more about past winners, click here.

For more information, please contact Diane Brocchi.