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(Wolfville,
NS) - Acadia University and the Associated Alumni
of Acadia University (AAAU) have announced the recipients of the
2006 AAAU Faculty Awards. The awards recognize the valuable
contributions of Acadia’s faculty in teaching, research, and service
to the community.
“We are thrilled to
acknowledge the outstanding faculty of Acadia University,” says
Gordon Lummis, President of the AAAU. “Our alumni are proud of the
personalized education they received from Acadia’s distinguished
faculty and want to honour them.”
This year’s award
recipients are Dr. Stephen Maitzen (Department of Philosophy) for
Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Craig Evans (School of Theology) for
Excellence in Research, and Dr. Tom Herman (Department of Biology)
for Excellence in Community Engagement.
“Dr. Maitzen, Dr.
Evans, and Dr. Herman have clearly demonstrated their commitment to
our students, our university, and our community,” said Dr. Ralph
Nilson, Vice-President Academic. “We are proud of our excellent
faculty and celebrate their passion for teaching and creating
learning environments that go well beyond the classroom into the
communities we serve.”
The recipients were
chosen by a committee of faculty and members of the AAAU Awards
Committee. Faculty awards will be presented as part of Acadia
University’s Spring Convocation ceremonies to be held May 14 and 15,
2006.
Acadia University, in
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, has long been recognized as one of Canada’s
premier undergraduate institutions. With its nationally and
internationally recognized research initiatives, small class sizes
and technology-rich teaching and learning environment, Acadia offers
students an experience that includes academic achievement combined
with personal growth and development. For more information about
Acadia, visit our website at
www.acadiau.ca.
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