Derek Beaulieu Honored at Western New England University

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(L-R) Professor of Chemistry Anne Poirot, Derek Beaulieu, and College of Arts and Sciences Dean Saeed Ghahramani

SPRINGFIELD, MA (07/02/2013)(readMedia)-- Derek M. Beaulieu of Hudson, N.H., received the Chemistry Book Prize and Biology Achievement Award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England University. The Chemistry Book Prize is awarded to the graduating senior with outstanding achievement in Chemistry while the Biology Achievement Award is given to the graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, laboratory skills, and personal qualities in pursuit of scientific knowledge.

Beaulieu graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Chemistry and Biology. He is a member of the Mortar Board, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. While at Western New England University, he served as a teaching assistant. In the fall, Beaulieu will attend Tufts medical school.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,800 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.