Montgomery County Residents Honored at University of Scranton Commencement

SCRANTON -- Melissa Christine Beltz, Eaglevill was among the 68 students honored by The University of Scranton during its undergraduate Class Night ceremony. The Jesuit university awarded outstanding members of the Class of 2011 for academic achievement and service.

Beltz was the recipient of the Excellence in International Language Business Award and a Fulbright/Pädagogischer Austauschdienst English Teaching Assistantship to Germany. She received a bachelor of science, magna cum laude, in international language-business.

Beltz was a member of Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society. She served as a Research Assistant in the Language Learning Center, Webpage Editor for the World Languages and Cultures Department and a German language tutor for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence.

Beltz was involved with the Conservatory of Music and Dance and volunteered for United Neighborhood Centers Language Partnership Program.

She is a graduate of Souderton Area High School, Souderton.