Alice Tharp recognized at Baldwin Wallace University's 2015 Ovation Awards Ceremony

2015 May 15

Alice Tharp of Akron was recognized at the Honors Award Ceremony during Baldwin Wallace University's "Ovation 2015: Unleashed Potential," BW's premier capstone celebration of student achievement. Tharp, a graduate of Revere High School majoring in philosophy, received the Laura Anders Canis Philosophy Scholarship which is given for academic excellence as demonstrated in the philosophy classroom. In presenting the award, BW recognized Tharp for demonstrating an uncommon level of commitment to the discipline of philosophy and showing an unusual level of promise in making significant contributions to the field. Her contributions in the philosophy classroom have been of the first rank.

Held every spring, Ovation is a high-energy, festive event that spotlights the outstanding creativity, research, and academic and artistic accomplishments of BW students. Ovation brings together the whole BW community to celebrate the excellent work of BW's students and faculty. Representing all schools of the University, over 100 students presented their work in the form of displays, live presentations, performances and more.