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Learning, Discovery and Engagement

elebrationA recognition event for the faculty of South Dakota State UniversityFebruary 17, 20155:45 p.m.University Student Union, Volstorff Ballroom

South Dakota State University

CELEBRATION OFFACULTY EXCELLENCE:

2015 OUTSTANDING RESEARCHERS, SCHOLARS, PERFORMERS AND ARTISTSCollege of Agriculture and Biological Sciences Outstanding Researcher Heike Bücking, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology and Microbiology

College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding ScholarBruce Brandt, Ph.D., Professor of English

College of Education and Human Sciences Outstanding ScholarChristine Nganga, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Teaching, Learning and Leadership

Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Outstanding ResearcherChristopher Schmit, Ph.D., P.E., Director of the Water and Environmental Engineering

Research Center and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

College of Nursing Outstanding ResearcherMary Isaacson, Ph.D., RN, Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Nursing

College of Pharmacy Outstanding ScholarTadd Hellwig, Pharm.D., BCPS, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice

EDWARD PATRICK HOGAN AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCEMolly Enz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Global StudiesCody Wright, Ph.D., Professor of Animal Science

Dr. Hogan served many different roles during his 36 year career at SDSU including Professor and Head of theDepartment Geography, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Assistant Vice President forAcademic Affairs and Chief Information Technology Officer.

F.O. BUTLER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCHKendra Kattelmann, Ph.D., Professor of Health and Nutritional Sciences and

Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics

F.O. BUTLER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHINGMary Bowne, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Leadership

F.O. Butler awards are presented to faculty who achieve the highest levels of excellence in their respective rolesthat lead to lasting contributions to the well-being of the people of South Dakota. These awards are named forChicago industrialist, F.O. Butler.

Learning, Discovery and EngagementPROGRAM

MASTERS OF CEREMONIESLaurie Stenberg Nichols, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsLarry Holler, DVM, Ph.D., Faculty Senate President, Professor, Veterinary &

Biomedical Sciences Department/Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory

WELCOMEDavid Chicoine, Ph.D., President

Greetings of Gratitude on Behalf of the SDSU Student BodyCaleb Finck, Students’ Association President

David Fee Memorial Lecture RecognitionDavid Chicoine, Ph.D., President

Faculty Awards for Global Engagement Niall Hanan, Ph.D., Chair of the International Committee

Pat and Jo Cannon Intellectual Property Commercialization AwardPat and Jo CannonWilliam, Aylor, M.S., J.D., Director, Technology Transfer Office

Excellence in Undergraduate Student Advising AwardSteve Erpenbach, President and CEO of the SDSU Foundation

Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring AwardKinchel Doerner, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate School

DINNER

Featured Faculty PerformanceRomantic Pieces for Piano and Violin, Op. 75

Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904)

John E. Brawand, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music, Volin

John M. Walker, D.M.A., Professor of Music, Piano

Dr. Sherwood and Elizabeth Berg Young Faculty AwardKevin Kephart, Ph.D., Vice President for Research

Dr. Harold and Barbara Bailey Award for Excellence in Academic Department Leadership AwardHarold Bailey, Ph.D., Vice President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Higher EducationLaurie Stenberg Nichols, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Award for Excellence in Outreach and EngagementLaurie Stenberg Nichols, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Presentation of Distinguished Researchers, Scholars, Performers and ArtistsCollege Deans

Edward Patrick Hogan Awards for Teaching ExcellenceEdward Hogan, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Emeritus

and Professor Emeritus of GeographyLaurie Stenberg Nichols, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

F.O. Butler Awards for Excellence in Research, Teaching and ServiceDavid Chicoine, Ph.D., President

DAVID FEE MEMORIAL LECTURE

Ann L. Wilson, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Teaching, Learning and Leadership“On Early Human Relationships: From Parenting to Public Policy”

Dr. David Fee was professor of philosophy and religion at SDSU from 1964-1987. He was known to live “the life of the mind” and was an advocate for cross-disciplinary learning, inquiry and collegiality.

FACULTY AWARDS FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Award for Faculty Engagement in International ResearchMark Cochrane, Ph.D., Professor of Natural Resource Management

Award for Faculty Engagement in Internationalizing the Student ExperienceEckhard Rölz, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages and Global Studies

PAT AND JO CANNONINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMERCIALIZATION AWARD

Eric Nelson, Ph.D., Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Science

The Pat and Jo Cannon Intellectual Property Commercialization Award is presented to faculty members whose inventions have potential for regional economic development and successful commercializationthrough a technology transfer process with industry partners.

EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING AWARD

Rebecca Bott, Ph.D., Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist in Animal Science

EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARD

Michael Keller, Ph.D., Professor of English

DR. SHERWOOD AND ELIZABETH BERG YOUNG FACULTY AWARD

Jenn Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and TheatreHasmukh Patel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Dairy Science

Dr. Berg was president of SDSU from 1975-1984 and was the first SDSU graduate to serve in this role. He served in World War II and was an U.S. Agricultural Attaché. Mrs. Berg, First Lady Emeritus, was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Public Service for her volunteer leadership and service.

DR. HAROLD AND BARBARA BAILEY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP

Laurie Haleta, Ph.D., Department Head and Professor of Communication Studies and Theatreand Interim Department Head of Modern Languages and Global Studies.

Dr. Bailey served SDSU as Vice President for Academic Affairs for 24 years. From 1979-1985, he also directed programs to develop departmental leadership for the South Dakota and North Dakota Boards of Regents and the American Council on Education.

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

Larry Browning, Ph.D., Professor of Physics

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