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Recent Award Recipients

The following awards were sent for 2024 Honors Convocation:

Caleigh Pfalzer — Anthropology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Katie Cosman — Archaeology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Madison Hanford — Rozanne M. Brooks Sociology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Caleigh Pfalzer— Criminology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

International Honor Society in Sociology
Alpha Kappa Delta

Students who major in sociology, are junior or senior status,  earn an overall average of 3.2 or higher and a 3.0 or higher in at least 12 hours of sociology courses are eligible for election to the New York Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the national sociology honorary society. Normally, invitations to join are sent out in March, and those accepting membership are honored at a luncheon held in May prior to graduation ceremonies.

The purpose of the organization is to encourage and recognize academic excellence in the study and practice of sociology. In some instances, membership brings a small point average bonus on federal civil service tests. The Chapter Representative of the New York Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta on the Cortland campus is Dr. Anna Curtis.  For more information about Alpha Kappa Delta, visit their website.

Congratulations to our 2024 inductees:  Colin Aleci, Benjamin Wood and Kaitlyn Hoitt

National Honor Society in Criminology
Alpha Phi Sigma

Students who major in criminology, have completed at least 42 credit hours, earn an overall average of 3.2 or higher and a 3.2 or higher in at least 12 hours of criminology courses, as well as a cumulative grade point average which falls in the upper 35 percent of their class, are eligible for election into Iota Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society. Normally, invitations to join are sent out in March, and those accepting membership are honored at a luncheon held in May prior to graduation ceremonies.

The purpose of the organization is to encourage and recognize academic excellence in the study and practice of criminology. The Chapter Representative of the Iota Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma on the Cortland campus is Dr. Mary Cannito-Coville. For more information about Alpha Phi Sigma, visit their website.

Congratulations to our 2024 inductees:  Sophie Alemany, Hanna Barry, Thomas Fischer, Abbey Hunt, Joseph Mattera, Hannah Natale, Nicholas Paglino, Gillian Pivnick, Madison Shaw and Parker Arenas

2024 Recipient of the Delmar C. Palm Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service:  Olivia Morrison

This award is given to a student majoring in Sociology, Anthropology, Archaeology or Criminology who, like Professor Palm, has made exemplary contributions to the well-being of the community.  In selecting the recipient of this award, first priority is given to volunteer work in Cortland County, especially for off-campus agencies and groups.

Sociology/Anthropology and Criminology Clubs

All Cortland students who are interested in sociology, criminology and/or anthropology are invited to join the Sociology/Anthropology Club or the Criminology Club, which provides involvement beyond the classroom in both fields. Members organize lectures, debates, films, field trips to various institutions, travel to professional conferences, and informal gatherings between students and faculty. Membership is open to non-majors as well as to students majoring in sociology, criminology, or anthropology.

As of Fall 2024, the SOC/ANT and CRIM clubs are not meeting regularly.  If you are interested in reviving one of these clubs, email the Department Chair (Dr. Anna Curtis, anna.curtis@cortland.edu).