West Chester University
Department of Mathematics
33rd Annual Awards Ceremony
November 17, 2019
Some of the award winners at the Department of Mathematics 33rd Annual Awards Ceremony
The West Chester University Department of Mathematics 33rd Annual Awards Ceremony was held on November 17, 2019, at the Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester. The program commenced with a Friends and Family Social Hour from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m, with the brunch and awards ceremony being from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
More information about the scholarships awarded may be found on the department's scholarships page.
The photographs below are of the students receiving their awards.
More pictures from the awards ceremony may be found in the slideshow uploaded to the department's youtube channel.
The pictures are also available for download on this Shutterfly page (prints of any picture may also be ordered at this Shutterfly page).
Program
Host: Dr.
Peter L. Glidden
Chair, Department
of Mathematics
Welcome remarks: Dr. Radha Pyati
Dean, College of the Sciences and Mathematics
James L’heureux Scholarship
Professors Joseph Moser and William Seybold
Drs. John Kerrigan and Paul Wolfson
Awarded to: Sarah L. Emery
Class of 1943 Mathematics Scholarship
Presented by: Dr. Rosemary Sullivan
Awarded to: Megan R. Maloney Angela M. Xavios
Dr. and Mrs. Albert E. Filano Mathematics Scholarship
Presented by: Dr. Kathleen Jackson ‘67
Dr. Lisa Marano
Renewed for: Sarah C. Adcock Michael T. Tarrant Mitchell P. Henderson Kaitlyn C. Cannon
Awarded to: Bill Timmann
Class of 1963 Scholarship for Promising Math Education Majors
Presented by: Mr. James Rubillo ‘63, DSc (Hon) ’04
Awarded to: Kelly M. Schmoock
Grosshans Hirsch Applied Mathematics Scholarship
Presented by: Dr. Andreas Aristotelous
Awarded to: Henry J. Brown
Frank E. Milliman Scholarship
Presented by: Dr. John Kerrigan’63
Awarded to: Sean J. Hazen
Dr. Michael P. Montemuro Memorial Scholarship
Presented by Ms. Diane Montemuro Murgio ‘81
Ms. Vaune Rolfs
Awarded to: Ethan Whitney
Mary Pinder Nunan ’43 Scholarship
Awarded to: Anna L. Dyska
Katherine Smith Math Scholarship
Presented by: Richard and Patricia ‘77 Smith
Parents of Katherine Smith ‘11
Awarded to: Julia R. Edwards
Mathematics Scholarship
Presented by: Dr. Scott Parsell
Awarded to: Angela J. Bussanich Tyler J. Clark Olivia A. Wilson Patrick Gillespie Sydney A. Dickson Jillian J. Blessington
Keith M. Hazen Brett R. Gillott Hannah R. McGovern R. Hunter Langel Jonathan I. Thurston Jessica A. Miller
Distinguished Service to the Applied Statistics Program Award
Presented by: Dr. Randall Rieger
Awarded to: Brian Wynne
Applied Statistics Scholarship
Presented by: Dr. Randall Rieger
Awarded to: Kimberly A. Jackson Todd L. Randolph Kelli H. Johnson Kaitlyn M. SchulzJason Mendoza Eric Terkpertey
Mark Wiener Endowment Awards
Presented by: Dr. Brian Bowen ‘94
Dr. Emily Miller
Awarded to: Kylie H. Borkowski Amanda J. Carulli Marissa N. Elizardo Nicholas R. Marcil Meredith A. Miller
Benjamin E. Faber Scholarship
Presented by: Dr. Allison Kolpas
Awarded to: Diego A. Jorge
Actuarial Recognition
Presented by: Dr. Peter Zimmer
Awarded to: Brandon Edwards James Whitmire
Special thank you to Dr. Lin Tan for taking pictures today!
History of Mathematics Funds
The Mathematics Scholarship (1974)
The Mathematics Scholarship was created in 1974 by the faculty of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The initial purpose was to raise funds for an endowment that would generate enough interest to provide several monetary awards to undergraduate majors of the department for their high academic achievements.
Class of ‘43 Scholarship (1991)
Two class members of the Class of 1943, Jean Stevenson and Oreste Leto, established this fund in celebration of their 50th Class Reunion.
Mark Wiener Memorial Scholarship (1992)
Mark Wiener was a Professor of Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Computer Education at West Chester University. He was the sponsor of the Anderson Math Club and was President of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics of Philadelphia and Vicinity (ATMOPAV).
Michael P. Montemuro Memorial Scholarship (1998)
Dr. Michael P. Montemuro, who served as Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics, was a member of the University faculty for 34 years. He was very active in the faculty union and served as president of APSCUF for 18 years. Dr. Montemuro received the Distinguished APSCUF Service Award, the West Chester University Presidential Service Award, and was coach of the University ski team.
Dr. and Mrs. Albert E. Filano Mathematics Scholarship (2000)
Dr. Albert E. Filano was a long-serving faculty member and administrator, serving the University for more than 35 years as Professor of Mathematics, Department Chair, Division Director, Academic Vice President, Interim President, and advisor to the Newman Center. The scholarship fund was established as part of the naming of Filano Hall dedicated on August 19, 2000, the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Benjamin E. Faber Endowed Scholarship (2002)
This scholarship was created by George and Karin Faber, parents of Benjamin, after his death in an automobile accident on October 30, 2001, when a deer struck his car. Ben was a 1996 graduate of Unionville High School. He received an associate degree with honors from Delaware County Community College and was a senior at West Chester University pursuing degrees in both mathematics and physics. Ben was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa national honor fraternity. Ben earned the rank of Eagle Scout while a member of Troop 22.
Applied Statistics Endowment (2008)
The Applied Statistics Graduate Degree Program was created in Fall 2003, and this fund was created to provide an award to graduate students in the program who have shown exceptional academic achievement in their studies.
Frank E. Milliman Endowed Scholarship (2008)
For 48 years Professor Frank Milliman taught, mentored, and advised thousands of West Chester University students. Among his former students, one can easily find university professors, professional mathematicians, actuaries, and literally hundreds of current secondary school mathematics teachers who constantly tell us how they strive to teach mathematics, to assess student achievement (with high standards), and to be available for students the way Professor Milliman was for them. Professor Milliman’s name will always be synonymous with the Department of Mathematics.
Mary Pinder Nunan ’43 Endowed Scholarship (2015)
When Mary Pinder was a junior at West Chester State Teachers College, she wona mathematics award for excellence. This event, in the spring of 1942, had a great impact on Mary and she always knew that one day she would create her own scholarship for West Chester mathematics majors. In the spring of her senior year, her dean asked her if she would be willing to substitute teach math at Pierre S. du Pont High School in Delaware. Mary accepted the position and took the bus from outside (Old) Main Hall to Delaware every day to teach. In May, Mary attended her West Chester graduation and returned to du Pont Monday, as its school year did not end until mid-June. She graduated with the highest honors and three majors: mathematics, English, and social studies.
Actuarial Science Award Fund (2016)
Established by the Department of Mathematics, the purpose of this fund is twofold:
(1) to reimburse, either partially or fully, those West Chester students who have
passed one of the actuarial examinations offered by the Society of Actuaries, Casualty
Actuarial Society, or other certifying organization; and (2) to recognize excellence
in actuarial science.
Class of 1963 Scholarship for Promising Math Education Majors (2016)
Jim Rubillo credits Albert E. Filano and Frank E. Milliman for recognizing and supporting students who demonstrated promise in mathematics education. After graduating in 1963, Jim embarked on a 47-year career in public education. He remained active within several mathematics professional associations at the state and national levels and provided teacher professional development programs in 50 states and across Canada. Most recently, Jim served as the Executive Director of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) for eight years. Jim received the Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, and the NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service to Mathematics Education. Jim also received the University’s Distinguished Alumni Award and an honorary Doctor of Science degree. This scholarship awards a math education senior who demonstrates leadership and excellence in mathematics education courses.
Grosshans Hirsch Applied Mathematics Endowment (2016)
Dr. Michael Hirsch graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science. He later attained a Masters in Applied Mathematics from the University of Delaware and a Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research from the University of Florida. Dr. Hirsch credits Dr. Frank Grosshans, an accomplished West Chester University faculty member and mathematician, for introducing him to the government defense field, where he has spent over 20 years developing solutions for both defense and commercial problems. Today, Michael is the owner and President of ISEA TEK (Industrial & Systems Engineering Analysis Technologies). This scholarship recognizes a mathematics major who demonstrates potential and excellence in several core mathematics courses.
Katherine Smith Math Endowment (2016)
Katherine Smith graduated from West Chester University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education. Katherine's father, Richard, and mother, Patricia who is a 1977 West Chester University alumna, established this scholarship in honor of their daughter. This scholarship recognizes a student majoring in mathematics who demonstrates high academic achievement in the view of mathematics faculty.
M.S. Applied Statistics Fund (2016)
Established following the generous contribution of alumna. April Taylor M ’11, this fund offers support for programming, speakers, or events that enhance the experience of students and alumni of the Applied Statistics Graduate Program.
James L’heureux Scholarship (2017)
Dr. James L’heureux joined the faculty of West Chester State College in 1969. In
1974, Professors L’heureux, Branton, Morgan, and Verno raised $112 from selling books,
which marked the beginning of the Mathematics Scholarship Fund. Under the leadership
of Dr. L’heureux, this fund grew to over $100,000 by his retirement in 2000 and today
it has a balance of well over $750,000. In addition to the Mathematics Scholarship
Fund, Dr. L’heureux also encouraged friends of the Department to establish other scholarship
funds for our students. The L’heureux Endowment was established by colleagues of
Dr. L’heureux in recognition of and gratitude for all he has done for the Department
and our students.