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Burgstahler joins Phi Beta Kappa
Matthew Burgstahler, son of Alison and Scott Burgstahler of Sandpoint, Idaho, has been invited into the Theta of Minnesota Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.
Burgstahler is one of 65 students from CSB and SJU to receive an invitation.
The students were formally inducted into the chapter during a ceremony on April 26, in Alumnae Hall, CSB.
A total of 53 seniors and 12 juniors were selected by faculty members at CSB and SJU who are members of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society, which was founded in 1776. There are 40 students from CSB and 25 students from SJU in this year’s group.
The basic criteria for selection are a grade-point average (3.85 for juniors, 3.65 for seniors) and a liberal arts major. The selection committee also looked at the breadth and depth of the student’s program and other achievements, such as a thesis or other research.
This is the eighth group of students who have been inducted into the chapter.
Hill presents at ’17 Scholars’ Showcase
LAMONI, Iowa — Graceland University student scholars from a variety of academic disciplines were selected to present their research and work to an audience of fellow students, faculty and visitors.
Joshua Hill of Sagle was selected for a table display on “using the unity game engine to create musical composition game” in science and math.
The goal of the annual event is to develop a culture of high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities. The showcase is an opportunity for students and professors to professionally demonstrate their scholarly works for the entire campus to see, and enables all schools to see each other’s work in one place. Scholarly works are represented by posters, presentations, demonstrations, senior projects, art shows, musical instrument recitals and more.
Houlihan graduates Bowdoin College
During Bowdoin College’s 212th Commencement ceremony, held May 27, 2017, bachelor of arts degrees were awarded to the Class of 2017, comprising approximately 478 students from 39 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 20 other countries and territories.
Erin P. Houlihan, of Sandpoint, Idaho (83864), a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2017, graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a major in education - earth and oceanographic science and a minor in sociology.
Residents named to GU president’s list
The following residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2017. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.
Sandpoint — Kayla Kassa, Elizabeth Lewis, Elaina Pignolet, and Nathan Schwartz.
Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Gonzaga offers 75 fields of study, 25 master’s degrees, a doctorate in leadership studies, and a Juris Doctor degree through its School of Law.
Gonzaga announces dean’s list honors
Several Bonner County residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University dean’s list for spring semester 2017. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed.
Named to the list from the area are Emmett Jones and Collin Jurenka of Sagle, and Kelly Omodt of Sandpoint.
Gonzaga University is routinely recognized among the West’s best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers 75 fields of study, 25 master’s degrees, a doctorate in leadership studies, and a Juris Doctor degree through its School of Law.