Catherine Tobin of Bogota, N.J., presented with two awards at Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, CT (04/28/2011)(readMedia)--  Catherine M. Tobin, of Bogota, N.J., received the Albert H. Jente Memorial Prize and Outstanding Sophomore Student Leadership Award at Quinnipiac University's Undergraduate Awards Day ceremony on April 30.

The Albert H. Jente Award is given to a student who has done the most for his/her class through loyalty, cooperation, fair play and teamwork. The Outstanding Sophomore Student Leadership Award is given to a student with a 3.0 GPA or better who is involved in activities, with a clearly demonstrated leadership role in at least one activity.

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