From BGSU OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
The University recognized a group of its highest-achieving faculty April 13 during the annual Faculty Excellence Awards. Faculty were honored for research, teaching, creative arts, service, leadership, advising, mentoring and more during the celebratory event in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.
Joining President Mary Ellen Mazey on the stage were alumnus David Levey, chair of the BGSU Board of Trustees, who gave credit to his undergraduate faculty for launching him into a successful life; Dr. Rodney Rogers, provost and senior vice president; and Dr. William Balzer, vice president for faculty affairs and strategic initiatives, who led the event.
“All of BGSU takes great pride in the work and accomplishments of our faculty,” Rogers said. “Time and time again, we hear stories about a particular faculty member who changed a life, challenged a student, opened a door to new possibilities. That’s what makes BGSU such a great place.”
Mary Natvig (left) is presented the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award by Rachelle Kristof Hippler, Faculty Senate chair. (BGSU photo)
Three faculty received the Professorship of Excellence title. The Professorships of Excellence are presented to faculty holding the rank of full professor who have achieved outstanding success in teaching, research, creative arts or service and whose work merits special recognition. The title is held for three years, and brings additional support for its duration.
Dr. Cynthia Baron, theatre and film, was named Professor of Research Excellence.
Dr. Mikel Kuehn, musicology, composition and theory, was named Professor of Creative Arts Excellence.
Dr. Kefa Otiso, geography, was named Professor of Service Excellence.
The Master Teacher Award, selected and presented by the Student Alumni Connection, was given to Dr. Andrew Gregory, School of Earth, Environment and Society.
The President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work went to Dr. Sue Carter Wood, English.
Faculty Senate gave four awards this year, presented by Faculty Senate Chair Rachelle Kristof Hippler:
Dr. Mariana Mitova, apparel merchandising and product development, received the Community Involvement Award.
Dr. Mary Natvig, musicology, composition and theory, received the Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Nathan Richardson, romance and classical studies, won the Leadership as a Chair/School Director Award.
The Department of Sociology received the Unit Recognition Award, which was accepted by department chair Dr. Susan Brown.
Two faculty members were recognized once again for having received honorary titles earlier this year from the BGSU Board of Trustees.
Dr. Eric Dubow, psychology, was named Distinguished Research Professor
Dr. Alberto González, communication, was named Distinguished University Professor
The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research presented the Olscamp Research Award and the Outstanding Early Career Award. Two winners for each award were selected this year.
Olscamp Research Awards went to:
Dr. Karen Guzzo, sociology
Dr. Moira van Staaden, biological sciences
Receiving the Outstanding Early Career Award were:
Jenn Stucker, chair of the graphic design division in the School of Art.
Dr. Hans Wildschutte, biological sciences
The Academic Advising and Mentoring Award was also presented to two people
Dr. Ann Light, political science
Dr. Holly Myers , environment and sustainability
Two faculty members were awarded the Elliott Blinn Award for Faculty- Undergraduate Student Basic Research/Creative Work. Honored were:
Dr. Kate Magsamen- Conrad, School of Media and Communication, communication department
Dr. Hans Wildschutte, biological sciences
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