President Shepard discusses Western's future in Opening Convocation for faculty and staff

Western Today staff

September 17, 2010

Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard delivered his Opening Convocation remarks to a packed house in the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater this morning. The text of the speech is online, and the entire Opening Convocation was recorded. The video will be posted online as soon as it is available at https://president.wwu.edu/.

Before the speech, a number of faculty and staff awards were handed out. Winners were:

  • Excellence in Teaching Award: Rich Brown, assistant professor, Theatre Arts
  • Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award: Daniel Larner, professor, Fairhaven College
  • Peter J. Elich Excellence in Teaching Award: Jerry Johnson, professor, Mathematics
  • Diversity Achievement Award: Kathy Kitto, professor, College of Sciences and Technology
  • Paul J. Olscamp Research Award: Hud Hudson, professor, Philosophy
  • Carl H. Simpson Bridging Award: David Patrick, professor, Chemistry
  • Oustanding Classified Staff Award: Heidi Zeretzke, Facilities Management
  • Professional Staff Award for Excellence: Bill Managan, Facilities Management
  • Team Recognition Award: Advanced Materials Science and Enginneering Center

Photos of the winners are available online at https://president.wwu.edu/.

 

Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard addresses the WWU community during Opening Convocation on Sept. 17. Photo by Matthew Anderson | University Communications
Sue Hoidal, president of WWU's Professional Staff Organization, Provost Catherine Riordan and President Bruce Shepard applaud the faculty and staff award winners during Opening Convocation. Photo by Matthew Anderson | University Communications
Heidi Zeretzke, winner of the inaugural Outstanding Classified Staff Award, stands with President Bruce Shepard and Provost Catherine Riordan. Photo by Matthew Anderson | University Communications