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Dr. Kaye Adkins, professor of English, received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication, the major national organization in technical communication for program administrators and directors. Dr. Adkins is the long-time treasurer for the organization and received recommendations from distinguished faculty across the country.
The design work of student Lindsey Davis was selected for the cover of The Goose, an international journal of art, environment and culture. Davis submitted two posters for the international competition and both were selected for publication, with one being selected for the cover. Her posters are titled, 鈥淪ave the Trees, Save Humanity,鈥� and convey the results of deforestation. Her work can be viewed at scholars.wlu.ca/thegoose.
Dr. James Carviou, assistant professor of journalism, was named a Distinguished 4-year Yearbook Advisor by the College Media Association, the nation鈥檚 largest organization dedicated to serving collegiate media advisers. He was recognized at its national convention in November. Additionally, Dr. Ann Thorne, long-time yearbook advisor and professor emerita of English, was inducted into the CMA Advisor Hall of Fame.
Dr. Karen Koy, associate professor of biology, co-authored a paper, 鈥淭he Anthropocene Fossil Record of Terrestrial Mammals鈥� in the peer-reviewed journal Anthropocene (). The authors were subsequently interviewed by Science Magazine, the official publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, for an article titled, 鈥淲hat Fossils Will Modern-day Civilization Leave Behind?鈥� Science Magazine is the most important science journal in the United States. There was also an article about their work in Discover Magazine.
Student Cameron Edmonson received the NACA庐 Central Markley Scholarship, named for original NACA庐 Central Region founder Larry Markley. Edmonson is a transition mentor for Admissions and career advisor for the Career Development Center.
Claudia Baer, student employment coordinator, was honored by the National Student Employment Association as the recipient of the 2019 Margene Orzalli Memorial Award, presented annually to a member of NSEA who demonstrates extraordinary effort, energy and commitment to both student employees and the profession. The recipient must provide leadership and vision through various activities, including committee work, conferences and programs, and leadership positions as an officer of the organization.
Baer has provided over three years of service to NSEA through her work as a Student Employment Essentials trainer and board appointee. She is also vice president of professional development for NSEA.
Dr. Hannah Piechowski, recently named associate vice president and dean of students, was selected by the College Personnel Association of Kentucky for the Dr. Fred Rhodes Outstanding Service Award. The award acknowledges an outstanding professional who has made significant professional contributions or achievements on a campus, or at the state or regional level. In order to win the award, Dr. Piechowski demonstrated professional ethics, dedication, and commitment to the principles of the college personnel profession.
Jean Foster, administrative assistant in the Career Development Center, earned her Certified Professional Resume Writer Credential from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.
Peter Britton, assistant professor of art, was selected for the 2019 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff. His digital metal print 鈥淭akate鈥� is part of the juried exhibition showcasing mid-South artists.
Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society, received the National Best Chapter Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Only six chapters in the nation receive this award.