On Wednesday, April 8, faculty members from the entire college were recognized for teaching, research, and service and 3 MFA students were featured readers throughout the program.

Abby Kerstetter and Matt Truslow read their poetry and Nate Barron read from a micro-essay. Associate Dean of CLA and emcee Bruce Ronda arranged the program such that the individual works were effectively showcased and the readings marked logical breaks in the series of awards. Their work was well received by the audience and they made us proud.

English department faculty also made us proud as they received several recognitions and awards. The retirement of Doug Flahive was noted, as were the service milestones of Cindy O’Donnell-Allen (15 years), Sue Russell (20), and others. Zach Hutchins, Tobi Jacobi, and E.J. Levy received Faculty Development Awards, which provide a summer stipend for research and creative artistry. Pam Coke received the CLA Excellence in Teaching Award for Associate Professors, and Louann Reid received the Distinction in Advancement Award. In recognition of a career of distinguished teaching, creative artistry, and service to the university, Leslee Becker was named a John N. Stern Distinguished Professor. This award is a career milestone.

We thank all faculty who were willing to be nominated and prepared materials, and we thank Zach Hutchins, Sarah Sloane, and Bruce Shields for their letters and support where such nominations were required. A special thanks also to Sarah Sloane and Deanna Ludwin for the great pictures of the event.