The RAA Awards Program recognizes alumni contributions in every area of volunteer work. All this year’s honorees are to be congratulated for the positive impact they have had on the Rensselaer community. We are proud to be affiliated with this outstanding group of individuals. Winners will be formally recognized at a ceremony during Reunion weekend, Friday, June 6, 2008.
Distinguished Service Award This highest award recognizes truly distinguished service to a profession, to the nation or to humanity: Harry Apkarian '46
(l. to r.) President Shirley Ann Jackson, 2008 Distinguished Service Award recipient Harry Apkarian'46, Betty Apkarian.
Albert Fox Demers Medal
Established to recognize and to stimulate interest in the welfare of the Institute by alumni or friends: Thomas R. Baruch '60,
Robert P. Bozzone '55,
Bob Forman '61
Brian E. McManus '61
(l. to r.) RAA President Carrie Eckart '85, Dennis Powers '63, Bob Forman '61, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Jeff Schanz.
Alumni Key Award Recognizes outstanding service in support of Rensselaer’s advancement by alumni or friends:
Mark J. Anderson '79
Claire M. Fraser-Liggett '77
David A. Gertler '83, '84
E. Rex Krueger '57
Chester E. Martine Jr. '58
G. Nagesh Rao '02
Teaching Award Designed to recognize members of the Rensselaer faculty for their outstanding teaching techniques, contributions to the campus experience and commitment to students: Bruce Piper, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Director’s Award Presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of the Rensselaer Alumni Association and to the Office of Alumni Relations during
the past year:
John Ericson '50
Roger A. Grice '87
Jacqueline Masloff '75
Roger E. Mike '70
Roger Grice '87 accepts his award from Jeff Schanz and Carrie Eckart '85.
Alumni Admissions Recognition of Excellence Award Recognizes outstanding service by alumni to the undergraduate admissions effort: James K. Murphy ’66
Chapter of the Year Award Recognizes the outstanding programs and activities of the regional alumni chapters:
Rensselaer Chapter of Washington, D.C. / Baltimore - G. Nagesh Rao '02, President
Chuck Monis '50 Most Improved Chapter of the Year Rensselaer Chapter of Dallas - John S. Hamilton ’73, President
Special Chapter Recognition Rensselaer Chapter of New Jersey and
Rensselaer Chapter of Northern California
Representing the New Jersey Alumni Chapter: (l. to r.) John Cloninger '96, Howard Isermann '42, Betty Isermann, Ken DeGhetto '50, Sudeshna Nandy, Sandeep Nandy '94.