The School of Business held its Award & Graduation Ceremony, which featured the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society induction ceremony, distribution of the school academic and service honor awards, and recognition of students who are graduating, in May and December. In total, 29 students were inducted into the Honor Society, 23 students received the Academic Award and four students were presented the Outstanding Student Service Award. In May, Tony Bonilla and Marda Reid were inducted as Honorary Members into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society. In addition, Professor Kevin Caskey, Sally Schultz and Tulin Sener received the Distinguished Teaching Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Distinguished Research Award, respectively. Aaron Hines received the Staff Service Award.

In order to be nominated for membership in the Honor Society, undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and have fulfilled specific credit requirements. Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 and have completed 24 credits towards their graduate degree. The Academic Award is presented to graduating students, both undergraduate and MBA, who have an overall GPA of 3.8 or higher (summa cum laude). The Outstanding Student Service Award is presented to graduating students, both undergraduate and MBA, who were nominated by a professor because they have demonstrated outstanding leadership and/or otherwise contributed significantly to the School and/or University.

Please contact Danielle Tomczyk, Director of Business Projects, at tomczykd@newpaltz.edu for more information.