Jennifer Delibac Honored at Western New England University

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(L-R) Chair and Associate Professor of Communication Doug Battema, Jennifer Delibac, and Dean of Arts and Sciences Saeed Ghahramani

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/13/2012)(readMedia)-- Jennifer L. Delibac of Essex Junction, VT, received the Nancy Hoar Excellence in Communication Award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England University. The award is given to a graduating senior with the highest overall grade-point average in Communication. Doug Battema, Chair and Associate Professor of Communication, presented the award saying "Jenna is one of the brightest students I have taught at Western New England: a polished writer, a deep and critically engaged thinker, and a skilled researcher."

Delibac graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts. She is a member of the Lambda Pi Eta, Mortar Board, and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies and was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. While at Western New England, Delibac served as a resident advisor, treasurer of the racquetball club, first year assistant, and as a member of the Residence Hall Association.

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.