Sam Corman

“Sam Corman has demonstrated the kind of intellectual curiosity, dedication to rigor and sense of educational possession that we hope all students seek,” says Literature Professor Patricia Ard. “Sam exceeds expectations and challenges himself to excel both analytically and creatively,” she continues, “He is a refreshing presence, unapologetic about his intellectualism and at the same time he preserves a sense of respect and easy collaboration with his peers.” Sam is a senior majoring in Literature who has earned a 3.82 grade point average. He is from Jackson, NJ.

Awarded Scholarships

2010

Simon, Dr. Ernest Book Award

Dr. Ernest Simon was a professor of Literature at Ramapo from 1973 until his retirement in 1998. A group of his former students established this fund a number of years ago to honor their teacher and benefit Ramapo seniors in the Literature major. Dr. Simon appreciated the gesture and he and his wife Christiana contributed to the fund. Mrs. Simon further enhanced the fund after Dr. Simon’s death in 2003.

“One of the things I most enjoyed about Ernie Simon was that he never tired of sharing what he knew,” says his friend and colleague, Professor Ira Spar. “He approached our discussions, his teaching, and his students with the same energy that he gave to all that he did, and I count him among the best teachers Ramapo has ever had.”

This faculty-nominated award recognizes an outstanding Literature major who shows a “commitment to reading and research.”