Awards and Prizes

University College-Camden students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement are eligible for awards and prizes which are presented annually at the Arts and Sciences Honors Convocation.

Rutgers University-Camden Alumni Association Outstanding Adult Senior Award.   Donated by the Rutgers University-Camden Alumni Association. Presented to the graduating adult student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the campus.

Arthur E. Armitage Award.  Given by the University College-Camden Honor Society, Gamma Xi Chapter, Alpha Sigma Lambda in honor of the founder of the evening college at Camden. Presented to that member of the graduating class whose academic record has evidenced the highest achievement among evening students who are candidates for degrees. The honoree must be a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda.

Edward McNall Burns Memorial Award.  Supported by an endowment fund that is the gift of Mrs. Edward McNall Burns. Presented to the University College-Camden senior with the highest academic record in the field of history. The recipient must have completed at least 21 credits in history, must be taking at least 3 additional credits during the last semester, and must have the highest grade-point average in all courses in history.

J. Fredrik Ekstrom Scholarship Award for Graduate Study.  Awarded annually to an Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society member who has been accepted for graduate study. The amount of the scholarship is dependent upon contributions received by the honor society. Information regarding eligibility and application may be obtained by writing Connie Cramer, 19 Lafferty Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.

English Department Award.  Given to the University College-Camden senior who has demonstrated academic excellence in English.

Dr. Louis Forman Humanities Award.  Established by the University College-Camden Class of 1976 to honor the outstanding teaching of Professor Forman. Presented to the University College-Camden student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the humanities. Awarded to an English and a history student.

Charles Kaden Memorial Award in Psychology.  Presented to a nontraditional senior whose progress in the field of psychology warrants special recognition.

Outstanding Student Activities Award.  Given by the University College-Camden Student Council to the senior who has given outstanding service in activities.

Jack Marvin Weiner Memorial Award.  Given to the University College-Camden senior who has demonstrated academic excellence in political science.