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The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognized 210 outstanding students with 244 scholarships and awards at its 2016 Honors Day Convocation. The celebrated students are pursuing degrees within the College’s nearly two dozen departments and programs.

The event, held Sunday, April 17 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom, is the largest single gathering recognizing student achievement at SIUE, outside of commencement.

“CAS Honors Day provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many outstanding students we have in the College of Arts and Sciences,” said Gregory Budzban, PhD, dean. “The students honored have successfully begun a journey of intellectual transformation that will continue throughout their educational and professional careers.

“Honors Day also permits us to express our deep appreciation to the sponsors of our awards,” he added. “Their continued generosity has a profound impact on the lives of our students, and we are extremely grateful.”

Approximately 500 people were in attendance, including students and their family and friends, CAS faculty and staff and a large number of award and scholarship sponsors.

The featured student speaker was Dylan Anderson, a senior double majoring in foreign languages and literature and historical sciences. Six students were honored for their achievements with awards from more than one department.

CAS Honors Day ended with a celebratory reception in the Morris University Center’s Goshen Lounge.

Photos: Gregory Budzban, PhD, dean of the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences

Approximately 500 people attended CAS Honors Day in SIUE's Meridian Ballroom.