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(Wolfville,
NS) - In as many years, an Acadia University professor
has won his fourth teaching award. On Thursday, March 16, the
Canadian Association of Physicists announced that Dr. Peter Williams
is the recipient of the 2006 CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching
for his “overall, accomplished contributions to teaching.”
“Dr. Williams is a
wonderful example of what excellence in teaching is all about,” said
Dr. Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, President and Vice-Chancellor of Acadia.
“He has a significant impact on his students, and the University
community, by offering an original and creative approach to
teaching.”
Well-known for his
enthusiasm for physics, Dr. Williams is also known for his
leading-edge teaching style. In 2002, he won an award from the
International Conference on College Teaching, Learning and
Technology for successfully integrating technology into the teaching
of physics through a course called Studio Physics. He has also
received the 2004 Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching and the
2005 Association of Atlantic Universities Distinguished Teacher
Award.
In their announcement
released last week, the Canadian Association of Physicists said that
Dr. Williams has “a clear desire to provide his students with an
exceptional learning experience” and that there is exceptional
evidence that his teaching has had “a significant impact on the
lives and career choices of his students.”
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
http://www.acadiau.ca.
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