The Hamand Society of Graduate Scholars
Named in honor of the first dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Lavern Hamand, the Hamand Society of Graduate Scholars recognizes degree-seeking candidates nominated from among each year's class of Distinguished Graduate Students whose achievements in both scholarship and service have had a documented impact on the discipline and the community. The quality and impact of the scholarship and service achievements of the Hamand Society Scholars reflect the highest ideals of the engaged graduate student.
The Hamand Society is supported with gifts from the Hamand children.
Dean Hamand was a professor of history at EIU from 1957 to 1982 and served as dean of the Graduate School from 1967 to 1974.
2013 Hamand Scholars
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Sharon Kim, '13, Master of Science in School CounselingSharon completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Illinois. During her graduate studies at EIU she published a peer-reviewed article, co-authored four grants, completed three peer-reviewed presentations, and served as a participant in two experimental studies. Contributions and leadership to five EIU committees are examples that highlight her extensive service record. Her faculty mentor was Dr. Heidi Larsen. |
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Jessica McDonald, '13, Master of Arts in Communication StudiesJessica completed her bachelor’s degree in communications and culture at Indiana University. During her graduate studies at EIU, she presented four peer-reviewed conference presentations, three guest lectures, and three department research presentations. She earned a Williams Travel Grant and Department Travel Grant to support her work. Leadership on the Executive Board of the Graduate Student Advisory Board and the Study Abroad Society are examples of her extensive service record. Her faculty mentor was Dr. Matthew Gill.
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Cassi Moody, '13, Master of Science in Biological SciencesCassi completed her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences at Eastern Illinois University. During her tenure in the graduate program she completed eight presentations at professional meetings as author or co-author. She was the recipient of the Williams Travel Grant, Graduate Student Investigator Award, the Graduate School Research Grant, and the Illinois Fisheries Society Student Research Grant. Service contributions to committees of the American Fisheries Society are among her regional and state service commitments. Her faculty mentor was Dr. Robert Colombo
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2012 Hamand Scholar
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Anthony Porreca, '12, Master of Science in Biological SciencesAnthony is pursuing his doctoral studies at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
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2011 Hamand Scholars
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Andrew Durso, '11, Master of Science in Biological Sciences
Andrew is pursuing doctoral studies at Utah State university in Logan, working with Dr. Alan Savitzky on the ecology, physiology, and behavior of toad-eating snakes. In the summer of 2012 he will teach the course, Biodiversity of Utah. |
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Dominic Morais, '11, Master of Science in Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Dominic is enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Sports Studies Ph.D. program at the University of Texas at Austin where he he studying physical culture, specifically the Iron Game. He received a William C. Powers Graduate Fellowship and recently had an article accepted in Iron Game History. |
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Justin Schuch, '11, Master of Science in College Student Affairs
Justin works full-time at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as Hall Director, overseeing Bowyer, Brown, Felts, and Steagall Halls, and advising the Residence Association on campus. He is working to obtain the needed experience before starting a terminal degree program in higher education. |
