Alexa Zavlek

Alexa Zavlek of Bloomingdale, N.J. is a Literature major with a 3.96 GPA.

She is a the Vice-President of the Literature honor society Sigma Tau Delta, where she has been involved in many events, including working on the society’s annual International Literature Convention..  “I am very proud of my involvement in the Literature major, and I enjoy working closely with my peers and professors.” Additionally, for over 10 years, she has been involved with the organization CASA Kids.

Post-graduation, Alexa looks forward to continuing her education by obtaining her Masters’ and Ph.D.  Eventually, she would like to work as a college professor and further her passion for the English language.

Awarded Scholarships

2019

Christopher, Professor Robert J. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded in Spring 2024. Applications open 12/28/23 and close 1/28/24.

The Robert J. Christopher Memorial Scholarship honors the long and positive relationship between Robert J. Christopher (1937-2006), a distinguished professor of literature and Ramapo College of New Jersey. For 32 years, Dr. Christopher served as an academic administrator in addition to introducing generations of students to the depth and beauty of English and American literature. In addition, Dr. Christopher created and directed the Oxford Honors Program, the College’s first honors program and one of the early study abroad programs for liberal arts students enrolled at Ramapo College. The program brought Ramapo College students to Oxford University for summers of study and travel in England where they were introduced to the places that produced the greats of English literature.

The Professor Robert J. Christopher Memorial Scholarship was created by Dr. Christopher’s family and friends to recognize superior academic achievement among literature and documentary film/video majors, which reflects Dr. Christopher’s teaching and research interests.