Annual Honors Day Celebration 2008

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Risk Management and Insurance

RMI Alumni Club Undergraduate Student of the Year Award
This annual award—sponsored by the RMI Alumni Club—recognizes a senior-level student majoring in risk management and insurance who has demonstrated academic excellence in coursework related to managing risk.
 
 James Brian Duncan
 
Outstanding Personal Financial Planning Graduate Student of the Year Award
This annual award recognizes a graduating personal financial planning student who has demonstrated academic excellence in graduate-level coursework and whose efforts have enhanced the quality of education for other students in the personal financial planning program.
 
 Jeff McClenning
 
Outstanding Risk Management and Insurance Graduate Student of the Year Award
This annual award recognizes a graduating risk management and insurance student who has demonstrated academic excellence in graduate-level coursework and whose efforts have enhanced the quality of education for other students in the risk management and insurance program.
 
 Nihal Joag 
 Inkyung Pyo

Robert W. Batten Actuarial Science Award
Robert W. Batten served as professor and director of Georgia State's Actuarial Science Program for 25 years.  This award is presented annually to an actuarial science student in recognition of outstanding performance in actuarial mathematics.
 
 Andres Vesga Mahecha
 
Floyd S. Harper Actuarial Science Award
The late Dr. Floyd S. Harper joined Georgia State's faculty in 1958 and was instrumental in the creation of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance's Actuarial Science Program.  This award is presented annually to a graduating senior in actuarial science in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and character—qualities that Dr. Harper strove to develop in his students.
 
 Marc Christopher Santillo
 
Eli A. Zubay Actuarial Science Award
The late Dr. Eli A. Zubay co-founded Georgia State University's Actuarial Science Program in 1958.  This award recognizes academic excellence and is presented annually to the undergraduate actuarial science major with the highest overall grade-point average.  Recipients must have accumulated at least 60, but no more than 90 semester credit hours, and must have completed at least 12 semester credit hours of actuarial science coursework with no grade lower than a "B."
 
 Juyeon C. Heo 
 
Gamma Iota Sigma Leadership Awards
This award recognizes Gamma Iota Sigma—Zeta Chapter members who demonstrate outstanding leadership and initiative within the organization.  Recipients must also exhibit ethics in leadership and mindfulness of others.

 Atiya Avery
 James Brian Duncan
 Joshua Steele

Gamma Iota Sigma Service Awards
This award recognizes Gamma Iota Sigma—Zeta Chapter members for distinguished service to the organization and to the Department of Risk Management and Insurance and its activities.

 Atiya Avery
 Daniel A. Browning
 James Brian Duncan
 Myong U. Lee
 Joshua Steele

Assurant Group Scholarship
Assurant Group sponsors two annual $2,500 scholarships.  One award is given to a Robinson College junior or senior student majoring in risk management and insurance.  The other award is given to a junior or senior Robinson College student majoring in actuarial science.  Selection is based on merit.

 Pedro Barros
 James Connor
 Nan Ma


Atlanta Claims Association Edward S. Kelly Scholarship
This annual scholarship awards up to $1,500 to an undergraduate or graduate Robinson College student who exhibits an interest in the claims function or who majors in risk management and insurance.  Selection is based on scholarship, past accomplishments, and growth potential.

 Veronica Ray

Robert W. Batten Scholarship
Established to honor retired professor and director of Georgia State University's Actuarial Science Program, Robert W. Batten, this fund awards annual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in actuarial science.  Selection is based on scholarship and financial need.

 Hae Won Jung
 Chayanin Kerdpholngarm
 Nan Zhu

John W. Hall Fellowship
This fellowship of up to $3,000 is named in honor of Professor John W. Hall, whose 19-year tenure as chair of the Georgia State University Department of Risk Management and Insurance was noted as a period of growth and excellence. It is available to qualified graduate students majoring in a program offered by the Department of Risk Management and Insurance. Selection is based on leadership and integrity.

 Tae Young Kim
 Yu Meng
 Ning Wang

Leyton B. Hunter Fellowship
Fellowships are awarded to doctoral students with concentrations or research in risk management.  This fund was established by friends of Leyton B. Hunter in honor of his numerous contributions to the insurance industry.

 Jin Gao
 Hae Won Jung
 Thorsten Moenig
 Xue Qi
 Bo Zhang

The Helen C. Leith Fellowship
Endowed by the Helen C. Leith Foundation, this fellowship program makes available fellowships to doctoral students in an insurance-related field.  Selection is based on merit.

 Jimmy Martinez
 Yuanyuan Wang
 Xiangjing Wei
 Jian Wen
 Zhiqiang Yan

John W. Morgan Scholarship
This $2,500 annual scholarship was endowed by Pritchard & Jerden, Inc. and 11 of its employees in honor of their friend and colleague John W. Morgan. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who exhibits a strong interest in the claims function and is majoring in risk management and insurance. Selection is made on the basis of scholarship, character, and need.

 Tuy Luong

Risk and Insurance Management Society Scholarship
The Atlanta Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society sponsors annual scholarships of up to $2,400 for undergraduate and graduate students interested in risk management.  Selection is based on merit.

 Rachael Adondakis
 Robyn Attaway
 Atiya Avery
 Pedro Barros
 Tuyen Luong
 Zachary Tanner

C. V. Starr Scholarship
Endowed by the Starr Foundation, this fund provides several annual scholarships of up to $4,000 to students majoring in actuarial science or any of the risk management programs.  Priority is given to graduate students, but undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of coursework and who have outstanding potential are considered.  The scholarship may be held for 2 years.

 Parimal Desai
 Yuanyuan Ding
 Lei Jiang
 Tae Young Kim
 Rachel McNeill
 Joshua Savage
 Jonathan Seelig
 Bo Xu
 Qing Xu

Aon Scholarship

 Ben Bedont
 Sayali Joshi
 Alisa Smith

Insurance Professionals of Atlanta

 Atiya Avery

PLUS Foundation Graduate Research Assistantships

 Nihal Joag
 Haiyang Zhang
 Yuanchen Zhuang

St. Paul Travelers Foundation Scholarship Award

 Diadra Griffin
 Veronica Ray

Sam & Joyce Turner Scholarship

 James Connor

Sam Baig (Colemont Insurance Brokers) Scholarship

 Brett Carpenter

Brightworth Scholarship

 Patrick King


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Excellence at J. Mack Robinson College of Business
James Brian Duncan
"I chose Robinson because of its highly ranked RMI program. My experience at RCB has included getting involved in the insurance community...My most memorable experience was attending the Risk Management and Insurance Society's educational conference and meeting all the industry professionals in my field and seeing one of my professors present at the conference."
James Brian Duncan
Department of Risk Management and Insurance
RMI Alumni Club Undergraduate Student of the Year Award
Gamma Iota Sigma Leadership Award
Gamma Iota Sigma Service Award

 

Excellence at J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Juyeon C. Heo
"I chose RCB because of the great professors and outstanding quality of the Actuarial Science program. (Moreover, I know that the Risk Management and Insurance program is ranked second in the nation.) I am very proud to be studying here for my BBA in Actuarial Science. The quality of my education has exceeded my expectations. I believe that the knowledge and skills I have acquired will be very helpful in my area of practice."
Juyeon C. Heo
Department of Risk Management and Insurance
Eli A. Zubay Actuarial Science Award



Excellence at J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Michele Nisbett
"I chose the Robinson College of Business because of its reputation and high ranking. It has the right mix of courses, programs, activities and faculty members to successfully prepare students for today's business challenges. The student body is very diverse. Our various educational and professional backgrounds enhance the learning experience. The master's of Taxation professors clearly are experts in their respective fields. They bring their vast knowledge and years of invaluable experience to the classroom and constantly challenge us. They are approachable and genuinely interested in our professional development."
Michele Nisbett
School of Accountancy
PricewaterhouseCoopers Excellence Award in Tax Research
Nita Robinson Scholarship

 

Excellence at J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Robert Cullinan
"I was looking for a university with a graduate degree program that catered to working adults. The Flex MBA program made it possible for me to mesh my class schedule with my busy personal and work schedules and complete my degree in 3 years. My time at the Robinson College of Business has been immensely rewarding. I have found the course of study to be both challenging and relevant to my needs. I have found faculty members to be knowledgeable in their subject matter and skilled at bringing about an interactive learning process that works well with older graduate students. In most classes, I felt that I learned a great deal from fellow students due to this environment."
Robert Cullinan
Department of Managerial Sciences
Norman R. Harbaugh Scholastic Achievement Award