Analog Devices Scholarship and Hank Krabbe Medal are Awarded

published on Aug 25th, 2010

Pictured (from left): David Cronin, Chief Executive, University of Limerick Foundation; Peter Real, Vice-President, Analog Devices; Feng He, Analog Scholarship recipient; Paul McCutcheon, Vice-President Academic & Registrar, UL; John Guiry, Hank Krabbe Medal recipient

At a reception today, two UL students were honoured for their outstanding academic achievement in the area of Electronic & Computer Engineering.

Chinese student, Fei He who is completing his B.Eng. in Computer Engineering was awarded the Analog Scholarship for attaining the best exam results in first year.  Under the scholarship, he receives €7,000.

Also recognised for his academic achievement today was Waterford native, John Guiry, who received the Hank Krabbe Medal accompanied by a cheque for €5,000 based on his final year exam results.  The Hank Krabbe Medal was established by Analog Devices through a donation to the UL Foundation in memory of the late Hank Krabbe, the founding Managing Director of Analog Devices in Limerick.  

Earlier today, John was conferred with his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering degree and at the conferring ceremonies was awarded the University Gold Medal for achieving the overall highest degree results across all faculties in the University.