The Western New England University chapter of Pi Alpha Theta National Honor Society welcomed 14 students at the University's annual induction ceremony on April 18 in the D'Amour Library.
Phi Alpha Theta is the history honor society. The society promotes the study of history through the engagement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of ideas. The society seeks to bring students, teacher, and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges which promote and assist historical research and publication.
The following students were inducted: Maria Butrimas, Julia Catellier, Jeffrey Devlin, Zachary Drewry, Colton R. Falletti, Kelsey Gallant, Rebekah Harry, Cameron Hovey, Amanda Madison, Grant Edward Manley, Eva Marie Predom, Meghan Sassi, Jorge Sejuela-Silva, and Gabrielle Sweet.
Hampden County District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni ('03/L'07) served as this year's guest lecture to celebrate the academic achievements of students dedicated to the field of history. Professor of History Dr. John Baick awarded the certificates.