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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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