Drew Laemmermann of Watertown Honored by SUNY Chancellor

DELHI, NY (04/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Drew Laemmermann of Watertown has been named a 2014 recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.

Drew Laemmermann, a SUNY Delhi Construction Management: Design Build major from Watertown, was among an elite group of students to be honored by the State University of New York on April 2 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

"Drew is among SUNY Delhi's best and brightest," said President Candace S. Vancko. "I am tremendously proud of him and very pleased to be able to recognize their accomplishments. His academic excellence and commitment to serving the SUNY Delhi community and beyond will make him an exceptional leader in the future."

Drew Laemmermann is highly dedicated to his studies, achieving high honors for every semester he attended SUNY Delhi and currently holding a GPA of 3.96. His exceptional grades and initiative have earned him scholarships within his field from the Associated General Contractors of America and The MOLES, a heavy civil construction organization, as well as a Student Life Leadership Scholarship. During the mid-winter break in 2013, he had the unique opportunity to use what he learned in the classroom to help Sandy victims by rebuilding their homes devastated by the hurricane.

A dynamic and enthusiastic SUNY Delhi student, Laemmermann has committed his time to many campus activities as a student leader. He has served as a senator and secretary for Delhi's student chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, president and vice president of the Tri-Atelier professional fraternity, and vice president of the Fine Arts Club. He has assisted with Delhi's town-gown relations as a committee member of the Mayor's Task Force and a Community Outreach Assistant. His commitment to volunteering earned him a Silver Leader distinction for completing over 100 hours of community service.

SUNY Delhi is a member of the State University of New York, the largest public higher education system in the U.S. Delhi's seamless approach to education includes over 60 academic programs, which allow students to obtain one-year certificates and two-year associate degrees. Students may also pursue a four-year degree in select programs at Delhi. For more information about SUNY Delhi, call toll-free 1-800-96-DELHI or visit Delhi's web site at www.delhi.edu.