Dra. Maria Josefa Canino Arroyo Leadership Award

Award presented to a graduating senior in Latino and Caribbean Studies who has demonstrated transformative leadership at the university, local, and global levels and who embodies the intellectual activism central to Latinx Studies.

Award: Certificate and $500

Since 2020

 

Latino and Caribbean Studies Academic Excellence Award

Award presented to graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence in Latino and Caribbean Studies.

Criteria: 3.7 overall GPA and/or LCS Honors, SAS Honors Program, RU Honors College

Award: Certificate

Since 2017

 

Latino and Caribbean Studies Outstanding Commitment Award

Award presented to graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to Latino and Caribbean Studies.

Award: Certificate

 

Award Eligibility and Procedures: Graduating LCS Majors and Minors

Nominations or self nominations may be sent to the Undergraduate Director.

 

Past Recipients

 

Class of 2021

Dra. Maria Josefa Canino Arroyo Leadership Award

Latino and Caribbean Studies Academic Excellence Award

  • Carolina Montes (LCS / Political Science Major)

Latino and Caribbean Studies Outstanding Commitment Award

  • Rachel Vazquez (LCS Major / Health and Society Minor)

 

Class of 2020

Dra. Maria Josefa Canino Arroyo Leadership Award

Latino and Caribbean Studies Academic Excellence Award

  • Gabriella Guerriero (LCS / Master of Education GSE), LCS Honors
  • Sabrina Jordan (LCS Major), Honors College
  • Karla Larios (LCS / Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major)
  • April Lopez (RBS Marketing / LCS Major), LCS Honors
  • Monica Madera (LCS Major / Political Science Minor), LCS Honors 2019
  • Ezekiel Medina (LCS / Public Health Major), Honors College
  • Eliana Mercedes (LCS / African Studies Major), LCS Honors
  • Neida Perez (LCS / Philosophy Major, Political Science Minor), SAS Honors Program
  • Anhiella Rosa Cordero (LCS / Criminal Justice Major)

Latino and Caribbean Studies Outstanding Commitment Award

  • Amy Castillo (LCS / Criminal Justice Major)
  • Karla Larios (LCS / Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major)
  • Monica Madera (LCS Major / Political Science Minor), LCS Honors 2019

 

Class of 2019

Latino and Caribbean Studies Academic Excellence Award

  • (Not awarded)

Latino and Caribbean Studies Outstanding Commitment Award

  • Recipient: Liandy Gonzalez (LCS Major / Professional Outreach and Development Minor)

 

Class of 2018

Latino and Caribbean Studies Academic Excellence Award

  • (Not awarded)

Latino and Caribbean Studies Outstanding Commitment Award

  • Recipient: Sarah Ferreira (LCS / Art History Major), LCS Honors

 

Class of 2017

Latino and Caribbean Studies Academic Excellence Award

  • Pamela Gomez (LCS / Psychology Major), SAS Honors Program (Psychology)
  • Eliz Rivera Torres (LCS / Public Health Major), LCS Honors, SAS Honors Program
  • Monica Torres (LCS Major / WGS Minor), LCS Honors, SAS Honors Program

Latino and Caribbean Studies Outstanding Commitment Award

  • Jessica Cintron (LCS / Psychology Major)
  • Edith Cuevas (LCS Major / LAS Minor)
  • Taylor Ross (LCS Major / Digital Communication, Information, Media Minor)