1. Academics
  2. Department of World Languages and Cultures
  3. Prizes and Awards

Prizes and Awards

The Department of World Languages and Cultures regularly gives out four awards and prizes. 

Chris Miller ’14 Awards

Created in the memory of Chris Miller ’14, these awards help defray costs to majors and minors of the Department of World Languages and Cultures as they pursue studies abroad.

Chris Miller, an alumnus of the Spanish division, had a free spirit, a generous soul, and a passion for understanding the world around him. Our department seeks to carry on his legacy by assisting others to pursue study abroad experiences.  

The Henry Salloch Prize

The prize was made possible through the generosity of Dr. Erika Salloch, Professor Emerita of German, and offered in memory of her husband Henry Salloch, a long-time friend of the Department. A cash award, as well as a certificate, is given each year to a student or students in recognition of academic achievement and personal commitment to the understanding of other cultures. 

  • 2016 - Shana Brouder

  • 2014 - Nicolas Campisi

  • 2013 - Ryan Bankert

  • 2012 - Morgan Phillips

  • 2011 - Lauren Seeley

  • 2010 - Akin Walker

  • 2009 - Isaac Schendel

  • 2008 - Wes Schantz

  • 2007 - Stephanie Gardiner

  • 2006 - Kristin Porter and Alana Wase

  • 2005 - Ioana Secosan and Nico Armstrong

  • 2004 - Florin Ivan

  • 2003 - Rebekah Beckett Land and Ian May

  • 2002 - Mike Duck

  • 2001 - Michele Bantz

  • 2000 - Megan Kilby and Yessenia Santiago

  • 1999 - Sarah Keturah Litoff

  • 1998 - Abbie Marie Robbins

  • 1997 - Jennifer Lee Burkmar

  • 1996 - Patricia Anne Walton

  • 1995 - Lisa Marie Brown

  • 1994 - Stephany Lynn Slaughter and Joseph Merrill Koskuba

  • 1993 - Tina Louise McKuen and Monique LeChelle Ware

  • 1992 - Raphael R. Koster and Vanessa Ann Post

  • 1991 - Tamara-Diana Braunstein and Thomas Marc Pabon

  • 1990 - Jennifer Lynne Eisberg and Kristine Joy Winschel

  • 1989 - Colleen Marie O’Sullivan and Carl William Schaller III

  • 1988 - Sean Moore Ireton and Aina Ingrid Carlsson

The Departmental Service Award

Established in 2006, this award honors students for their outstanding service to the Department of World Languages and Cultures.

  • 2018 - Jessica Jones

  • 2016 - Lily Britt

  • 2014 - Cara Subasic

  • 2013 - Katherine Gildner

  • 2009 - Carmen Castillo

  • 2008 - Leah Ganse

  • 2006 - Sarah Fritz

The German Studies Alumni Award

The German Studies Alumni Award is given annually to the senior who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a depth of understanding in the field of German Studies.

  • 2020 - Drew Berry and  Elizabeth Casibry

  • 2019 - Claire Gardner

  • 2016 - Shana Brouder and Kayla Kyle

  • 2015 - Yeuk Hing Chan

  • 2014 - Sarah Kuist

  • 2012 - Melissa Erdman