Congratulations to the following students who were awarded Outstanding Undergraduate Learning Assistant Awards for 2007 - 2008. Student nominations came from Faculty, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and LBC students. Along with a certificate, each winner has been given $50.00 worth of Spartan Cash.

	Spring 2008	Fall 2007
Chemistry:	Maxwell Braverman	Lauren Liddell
Biology:	Amanda Gnau	Hong-Phuc Nguyen
Physics:	Zachary Deland	Jamie Perrault
Calculus:	Rahil Dharia	Leslie Wetzel

Nominees must exemplify the ideals of the program, and contribute significantly to improving the quality of science education, by showing active leadership skills and excellence in peer learning assistance teaching while maintaining a high level of academic achievement.

Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Learning Assistants

This is an award to recognize outstanding learning assistants in Lyman Briggs College. Along with a certificate, winners in each discipline will receive a small monetary award.

Criteria:  Must be a Lyman Briggs undergraduate learning assistant during the current academic year.

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The Sean Healey Memorial Award

Sean Healey was a Lyman Briggs College computer science major that died in 1992 after his sophomore year as the result of complications of muscular dystrophy. Sean was a gifted writer and avid reader, someone who was never without a book in his hand. Therefore, through the generosity of his parents, Diana and Patrick Healey, Lyman Briggs College has established the Sean Healey Memorial Award for Honors Writing. This award is to be given each semester to an LBC student whose work reflects the engagement, intelligence and, skills Sean displayed in his own first-year writings. This award is to be based on the following criteria.

1. A current Lyman Briggs College student
2. The student should be enrolled in an Honors section of LBC 133 for which the student is to receive the award.
3. The student is to be in good financial and academic standing with the University.
4. The student will be nominated and selected by a committee of the LBC faculty.


The award is to be given for the best short essay written by a student fulfilling these criteria and will consist of a $500.00 US Savings bond, consisting of a $250.00 expenditure, that if left to maturity will be worth $500.00.

Dr. Ronald C. Hamelink Scholarship in Mathematics

Dr. Ronald Hamelink is one of the founding faculty members of Lyman Briggs College. As MSU’s first student to graduate with a 4.0 GPA, Dr. Hamelink set an example for success that carried over into his career as an educator. Dr. Hamelink has touched the lives of countless Lyman Briggs students since its inception in 1967. Lyman Briggs College and the College of Natural Science are pleased to honor him with the establishment of this endowment. Many of Dr. Hamelink past students have given their financial support to this Scholarship in his honor. Originally established in 2003, we are pleased to announce the full funding of this Scholarship which will begin awarding for the Fall of 2008.

Criteria: Lyman Briggs College will select Scholarship recipients according to its policies and procedures on the basis of previous academic achievement, professional goals, and/or financial need. Recipients are normally selected during the Spring semester, with awards to be effective the following Fall semester. The number of awards made in a given year and the amount of the awards will be based upon available funds. Open to new or current students in Lyman Briggs College.

Selection: Recipients will be selected by the LBC Awards Committee

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Pamela Ann Merry Endowed Scholarship

Pamela Ann Merry was a member of the first class (1967) of Lyman Briggs College. After she graduated she worked at Argonne National Laboratory and achieved the "scientist" title. Pam died in 1987 due to complications associated with leukemia. Ms. Patricia L. Merry and Donald G. Borseth have created an endowed scholarship for "worthy and capable students enrolled at Lyman Briggs College who will be offered greater opportunities to study and explore the sciences." The scholarship normally shall be awarded yearly to one or more applicants. Selection of recipient(s) normally will be made during the second semester with the award to be effective the following fall. The amount of the award shall be determined by the Lyman Briggs College considering the amount of distributable income available. The award normally is credited during the tuition payment process.

Eligibility: All science majors at Lyman Briggs with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Criteria: Candidates should demonstrate excellence in their chosen academic field and will be asked to fill out an Informational questionnaire. Preference will be given to those who wish to pursue a research career.

Selection Process: Recipients will be selected by the LBC Awards Committee

Application Form

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Brian Falzon Book Scholarship

Brian Falzon was a bright, creative and energetic student as well as a generous friend. Brian always had a smile for everyone, hence his nickname "Cloud". Brian loved life at MSU and considered the Lyman Briggs College his second home and the students in Holmes Hall his extended family. Brian's parents and sister have created this book award in Brian's memory so that he may never be forgotten. It provides for the awarding of up to $300.00 worth of course-related book purchases to a Lyman Briggs student each semester. To be considered, students must be in the Lyman Briggs College and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in MSU classes. Financial need will be a factor in the selection of the recipient. Other qualifications being equal, preference will be give to such students living in Holmes Hall.

The fall semester award (Open to incoming freshmen students from W. Bloomfield High College-candidates will be identified by W. Bloomfield High College counselors/teachers)

During selection, priority will be given to the following respectively:

1) Must be a student from West Bloomfield High College,
2) Incoming student to the Lyman Briggs program,
3) Cumulative GPA (must be at least a 3.4),
4) Financial need, and
5) Those living in Holmes Hall.


The spring semester award: (Open to all LBC students)

During selection, priority will be given to the following respectively:

1) Financial need,
2) Cumulative GPA (must be at least a 3.0),
3) Involvement in the Briggs and MSU community,
4) Those of Junior or Senior class standing (although anyone can apply), and
those living in Holmes Hall.


Note: Recipients will be selected by the LBC Awards Committee

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Howard and Joan Hagerman Endowed Scholarship for LBC Biology

Dr. Howard H. Hagerman was one of the pioneer faculty members in the residential college programs at MSU. As a charter faculty member in Lyman Briggs, he established the biology program in a nurturing setting that provided a unique combination of formal and informal learning opportunities that characterize the Briggs experience. Increasing numbers of students are applying to LBC because they feel that it supports their growth in a cooperative atmosphere and provides a stimulating educational experience. This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Hagerman in a manner befitting his legacy to Briggs.

This scholarship is available to LBC Biology majors with a preference given to those who intend to teach. Up to $500.00 will be awarded on the basis of scholastic standing, grade point average, financial need, and recommendations from professors who know the student's work and potential. The award provides funds for tuition, books or supplies as needed.

Open to students of sophomore or above class standing majoring in biology with a 3.0 overall grade point average.

Application Form