Alfie Scholars Honored with Year-End Awards

Although Seattle University's in-person commencement ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, virtual events organized by various departments across campus celebrated the Class of 2020. 

Four Alfie Scholars were recognized at Seattle University's Red Night Out, an annual event that celebrates various areas of accomplishment reflective of the multiple facets of Seattle University's mission. 

Stephanie Sanchez
(Nursing, 2020)

Recipient of The Saint Peter Faber Integrity Award. This award is presented to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to fostering citizenship, integrity, and ethical behavior. Stephanie is the second Alfie Scholar to receive this prominent award.

Distinguished Graduating Student Award

Chhavi Mehra (Communication and Media, 2020)

Jorge Lara Alvarado (Civil Engineering, 2020)

Azrael Howell (Psychology, 2020)

3 Scholars, Chhavi Mehra (Communication and Media, 2020), Jorge Lara Alvarado (Civil Engineering, 2020), and Azrael Howell (Psychology, 2020), received the Distinguished Graduating Student Award. This award recognizes graduating students whose outstanding contributions have spanned their time at Seattle University.

Academic Honors

7 Alfies from Cohort 3 received academic honors at graduation:

Summa Cum Laude

Chhavi Mehra (Communication and Media, 2020)

Yue Zhang (Accounting, 2020)

Magna Cum Laude

Cesar Rios III (Nursing, 2020)

Stephanie Sanchez (Nursing, 2020)

Chloe Zabrek (Business Administration and Accounting, 2020))

Cum Laude

Dekha Hassan (Nursing, 2020)

Megan Nguyen (Computer Science, 2020)

Departmental Honors

2 Alfies from Cohort 3 received departmental honors: 

Chhavi Mehra

Received the John Talevich Communications and Media Department Award.

Yue Zhang

Received the Spirit of Albers Award from the Albers School of Business.

Congratulations to our graduates!

It was a different end to your academic career than we all envisioned, but you should be proud of your accomplishments. We certainly are!