President Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich addresses the College community at the 2012 Honors Convocation Ceremony held in Lambros Arena, Binder Physical Education Center.

Professor of Religious Studies Gary Herion is honored as a Wandersee Scholar-In-Residence during 2012 Honors Convocation Ceremony in Lambros Arena, Binder Physical Education Center.

Assistant Professor of Physics Parker Troischt is honored as a Wandersee Scholar-In-Residence during 2012 Honors Convocation Ceremony, Lambros Arena, Binder Physical Education Center.

The prestigious Teacher-Scholar Award was presented to Associate Professor of Political Science Laurel Elder by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael G. Tannenbaum. President Drugovich leads the applause.

Hartwick faculty applaud those honored at Honors Convocation 2012, Lambros Arena, Binder Physical Education Center.

Andrew B. Saxton Fellows with President Drugovich.

Trustee Bill Kitson '86 joined those gathered for the 2012 Honors Convocation Ceremony. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the JCH Scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn for Baccalaureate, Commencement, and other appropriate academic occasions. The medallions are a gift from Kitson and his wife, Diane Smith Kitson '87, who herself was a JCH Scholar. The names of all JCH Scholars are found on a plaque - also the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kitson - which is located in the Stevens German Library foyer.

President Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich congratulated each award winner during the ceremony. A reception honoring award recipients was held immediately following the program.

President Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich congratulated each award winner during the ceremony. A reception honoring award recipients was held immediately following the program.

Nancy Tarr '14, Katie Pennings '14, Sean Carpenter '13, Dr. Jason Leo Curley and Maria Chavez '12 lead those in attendance in the singing of the Hartwick Alma Mater, Oyaron, Hill of Dreams by Cureton/Markuson.

Faculty recess from Honors Convocation 2012 ceremony.

This year's Faculty Scholars were congratulated by President Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich.

The 2011 John Christopher Hartwick Scholars were congratulated by President Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich. The John Christopher Hartwick Scholarship is the award of highest distinction at the College. The 2012 JCH Scholars are:  Kelly R. Fayton '13 of Newbury, NH; Tyler R. Hall '13 of Wyckoff, NJ; Ashley R. Hunt '13 of Naples, ME; Jaclyn S. Patterson '13 of Frisco, TX; Mackenzie M. Shipley '13 of Sedro Woolley, WA and ; Anne Lousie Wagner '13 of South Berwick, ME