AITP held its semester celebration on Monday 4/19 in the Goldstein Library. Students, parents and faculty attended the event which was designed to honor the 50 IT students who are graduating in 2 weeks. Dean Larry Dennis opened the event followed by awards for students.
The first category was the AITP Honors Cords that students will wear at graduation. AITP members who earn a 3.5 or higher GPA in the major are eligible. Students receiving honor cords include:
- Gina Bollota
- Bryan Cabezas
- Nick Cook
- Josh Crespi
- Keri Ellis
- Travis Hession
- Brandon Johnson
- Matt Kennedy
- John Larsen
- Ross Mathis
- Alex Shin
- Charleta Williams
- Van Williams
- Denny Windgassen
In addition to the honor cords, students who excelled in the Perspectives Course were also honored. Students and faculty voted on the best Interactive Resumes, and the winner in each category are:
- Best in Information Architecture: Alex Shwartz
- Best in Marketing: Brandon Johnson
- Best in Innovativeness: Ari Friedman
- Dean’s Award: Greg Ungemach
- Dean’s Award – Best Graphic Design: Laura Hockman
Finally, students were honored for their individual achievements and contributions to the school.
- AITP Service Award: Charleta Williams
- AITP Humanitarian Award: Aldo De La Paz
- Gene Sherron Award: Denny Windgassen
- Highest Academic Achievement (OVERALL FSU GPA): Christopher Harrison
- Highest Academic Achievement (IT MAJOR GPA): Gregory Ungemach