Trine University graduate Olivia K. Schaffner of Wauseon, Ohio, earns honors, awards

ANGOLA, IN (06/24/2013)(readMedia)-- A Wauseon, Ohio, woman has earned honors and awards at Trine University in Angola, from which she graduated May 4.

Olivia K. Schaffner, daughter of Rusty and Michelle Schaffner of Wauseon, graduated summa cum laude from Trine's Franks School of Education with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in science education and chemistry. Summa cum laude is awarded to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.950 with at least 40 semester hours earned at Trine.

Schaffner was awarded Gold Key & Plaque, which recognizes students pursuing bachelor degrees who have been named to the president's list (3.75 or greater grade point average) for four consecutive semesters; Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Outstanding Future Educator Award, recognizes students who have demonstrated academic and professional performance in education; Pi Lambda Theta, scholastic honor society for students in the Franks School of Education; and Who's Who Among Students in America's Universities and Colleges, a national program that recognizes students with outstanding scholastic achievement and service. She also participated in Honors Program, a program that provides enrichment opportunities for high achieving and highly motivated students.

Schaffner was among more than 400 graduates who participated in commencement on May 4 at Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium. It was the first time Trine has conducted the ceremony outside since 1967.

Trine University, an internationally recognized, private, co-educational, residential institution, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees in programs to students in engineering, mathematics, science, informatics, business, teacher education, communication, criminal justice, golf management, social sciences, and various other fields of study. Trine is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and offers 21 varsity sports. Its golf program includes the university-owned 18-hole championship Zollner Golf Course. Founded in 1884 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org), Trine operates a 450-acre main campus in Angola, Ind., and education resource centers throughout Indiana, Arizona and Michigan.

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