Honors student Sarah Haseley (right), with Dr. Christina Jarvis, in Reed Library.
Sarah Haseley, a senior from Lockport majoring in Music Therapy and Music Performance, has been named the recipient of the September Honors Student of the Month Award.
Department of English Professor Christina Jarvis, who teaches HONR 302: Kurt Vonnegut: What Are People For?, nominated Ms. Haseley, a graduate of Lockport High School, for the award.
“In an Honors class filled with smart, engaged participants, Sarah stands out not only for her always thoughtful and insightful comments during discussion, but her kindness and humor in all small group and peer interactions,” - Dr. Christina Jarvis
“In an Honors class filled with smart, engaged participants, Sarah stands out not only for her always thoughtful and insightful comments during discussion, but her kindness and humor in all small group and peer interactions,” Dr. Jarvis commented. “She's the type of student whose intellectual curiosity is contagious, and someone who lives the humane Vonnegutian ideals that are part of our seminar.”
According to Jarvis, Haseley’s first critical essay was historically grounded, carefully researched, well-argued and extensively written. “She not only analyzed an often-overlooked element of Vonnegut's ‘Player Piano,’ but also situated that section in its precise Cold War cultural and historical contexts. She also handed it in early, refusing to take the extra time afforded to all students. She's obviously a diligent student,” Jarvis commented.
Although Haseley maintains a very busy course schedule as a double major, her consistent excellence in a seminar outside her area of study reveals a lot about her motivation and commitment to curiosity and lifelong learning, Jarvis said. Haseley also does a significant amount of service learning and community engagement through her music therapy placements and practicums, while also performing in numerous ensembles and groups, thus enriching campus and community life.
“I think Sarah's decision to double major in two highly demanding musical areas speaks volumes,” Jarvis said. “She is committed to both performance excellence and to using music to help populations in need. Whether people recovering from trauma or children or seniors, Sarah's extensive interdisciplinary course work allows her to reach a wide variety of individuals.”
The Honors Student of the Month Award is made possible due to the generosity of the Office of Residence Life, which this year also launched the new Honors House in Grissom Hall. October nominations are now open. Students must be nominated by a campus faculty or staff member. To learn more about the award, email the Honors Program.
