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This is the time of year that the University of Washington honors some of its best and brightest. Awards are given to honor outstanding teachers, staff, mentors and those engaged in public service. There are also awards for alumni and friends of the University who have distinguished themselves. On June 8, all these special people will be honored at a formal ceremony hosted by President Mark Emmert at 3:30 p.m. in Meany Hall. Here, we introduce you to the people behind the accomplishments.
2006 University of Washington Recognition Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD
The Distinguished Teaching Award is given to faculty members who show a mastery of their subject matter, intellectual rigor and a passion for teaching.
Cheryl Greengrove
| Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program, UW Tacoma
Sarah Keller
| Chemistry
Ron Krabill
| Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program, UW Bothell
Shanga Parker
| Drama
Jennifer Salk
| Dance
Robin Stacey
| History
Bill Wells
| Business
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
The Excellence in Teaching Award is given to graduate student teaching assistants who demonstrate outstanding skills in the classroom.
Deborah Paulsen
| Psychology
Georgia Roberts
| English
DISTINGUISHED STAFF AWARD
The Distinguished Staff Award is given to staff who contribute to the mission of their unit or the University, respond creatively to challenges, maintain the highest standards in their work, establish productive working relationships and promote a respectful and supportive workplace.
MaryEllen Anderson
| Art
Alysun Deckert
| Food and Nutrition Services, UWMC
Kathryn Leonard
| University Libraries
Karen Long and Alison Stevens
| English in the Workplace Team
Gary Pedersen
| Chemistry
S. STERLING MUNRO PUBLIC SERVICE TEACHING AWARD
The S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award is given to a faculty member demonstrating exemplary leadership in community-based instruction, including service learning, public service internships and community partnership projects.
Daniel Winterbottom
| Landscape Architecture
BROTMAN AWARD FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE
The Brotman Award recognizes collaboration within and among departments, programs and groups that improves the quality of undergraduate education.
Biren “Ratnesh” Nagda
| Intergroup Dialogue, Education and Action (IDEA) Center, School of Social Work
DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO LIFELONG LEARNING AWARD
The Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award is given to faculty who have taught for at least two years in non-degree programs sponsored by the UW and aimed at adults for professional development, personal interest or career redirection.
Tom Linder
| Physiology and Biophysics
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
The Outstanding Public Service Award is presented to a faculty or staff member to honor extensive local and/or national and international service.
Sinclair Yee
| Electrical Engineering
JAMES D. CLOWES AWARD FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING COMMUNITIES
The James D. Clowes Award for the Advancement of Learning Communities recognizes a faculty or staff member who transforms undergraduate learning by creating or sustaining learning communities among student s.
Angelina Godoy
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Law, Societies, and Justice and Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
DAVID B. THORUD LEADERSHIP AWARD
The David B. Thorud Leadership Award honors one faculty member and one staff member who lead, serve, inspire and collaborate with broad-ranging impact that is beyond their regular responsibilities.
Mike Wallace |
Atmospheric Sciences and Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean
John Coulter
| Health Sciences Administration and Medical Affairs
MARSHA L. LANDOLT DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE MENTOR AWARD
The Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award recognizes faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the education and guidance of graduate students.
Joel Migdal
| Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
ALUMNA SUMMA LAUDE DIGNATA
The Alumna Summa Laude Dignata Award is given not for recent work but for a lifetime record of achievement. It is the highest honor that the UW can bestow on a graduate.
Linda Buck
, ‘75
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The UW Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals who make outstanding efforts on behalf of the Alumni Association.
Marie Olmstead
, ‘58
PRESIDENT'S MEDAL
The President's Medal is given to two top seniors in the graduating class, one of whom completed at least three-fourths of his or her degree requirement at the UW and the other who entered the University with at least 60 transfer credits from a Washington community college. Candidates are judged on overall academic record, including grades.
Sariah Khormaee
| Neurobiology and Biochemistry
Heather D. Evans
| Anthropology and Comparative History of Ideas
DESIGN | Ken Fine and Karisa Meyer
