Faculty and Staff Recognized at Awards Ceremony
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, honored seven faculty and staff members at its 45th Annual Honors and Awards Convocation ceremony on Sunday, April 23, in Erie Hall.
Faculty and staff members, including Chancellor Jack Burke, Senior Associate Dean Robert Light and Associate Dean David Christiansen, presented more than 80 awards to individual students, student organizations, and fellow faculty and staff in five primary categories: student life, athletics, academics, special service, and faculty and staff awards. The ceremony was followed with a reception in the Wintergarden for all winners.
The faculty and staff awards are listed alphabetically by recipient.
Co-recipients Brenda C. Bane, copy center operator, and Stacey A. McCoy, accounting clerk and student activities assistant, were presented with the Benjamin A. Lane Outstanding Service Award. The award honors a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to Penn State Behrend as exemplified by the unparalleled devotion of Benjamin A. Lane, associate professor of English emeritus.
Leigh-Ann Bedal, lecturer in anthropology, was awarded the Council of Fellows Excellence in Teaching Award. Established in 1969, the award recognizes a faculty member who most truly fills the role of inspired and committed teacher.
Frank W. DeWolf, director of the RFID Research Center and lecturer in management and e-Business, was presented with the Council of Fellows Excellence in Outreach Award, which recognizes a faculty member who most truly serves the college, community and an academic profession.
Thomas L. Hemminger, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, earned the Council of Fellows Faculty Research Award. This award was established in 1982 and recognizes a faculty member who truly fills the role of an inspired, dedicated researcher at Penn State Behrend.
Andy A. Herrera, director of educational equity, was presented with the Best Student Organization Advisor Award, honoring a club advisor who supports the organization through regular attendance at meetings and organization-sponsored events, consistently helpful advice to the officers and its members, and service to the organization.
David H. Johnson, associate professor of engineering, earned the Guy W. Wilson Award for Excellence in Academic Advising by a Penn State Behrend faculty member.