Dominic Seguro Receives Skookum Award at Western New England University

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(L-R) President of the Alumni Association Mike Coffey, Dominic Seguro, and University President Anthony S. Caprio

SPRINGFIELD, MA (11/30/2012)(readMedia)-- Dominic Seguro of Ludlow was recently named a recipient of the Skookum Award, an honor presented by Western New England University's Alumni Association. The Skookum is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all their endeavors: academics, co-curricular activities, sports, and community service. "Skookum" is the Native American Chinook Indian word meaning "excellence." Seguro was one of 15 outstanding senior students to receive the award during the University's Homecoming Weekend.

Majoring in Accounting, Seguro is a member of the Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies. He holds the leadership roles of Treasurer within Beta Alpha Psi and Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa. In addition, Seguro is a Peer Advisor, Senior Student Assistant, Open House Supervisor, Orientation Group Leader, First Year Seminar Assistant, and member of the 2013 Class Council.

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 3,700 students, including 2,550 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.