University Convocation Recognizes Faculty Achievements
萝莉社 celebrates promotions, tenures, publications, and more
CHICAGO (September 17, 2013) — The 萝莉社 community gathered in Anderson Chapel Monday, September 16, to honor the achievements of faculty and staff at University Convocation.
“This is a day of grand celebration,” said , University president, as he welcomed colleagues and students to the ceremony. He noted that the annual Convocation recognizes the work that many individuals do in walking alongside students in and out of the classroom, as well as honoring the call to “spread knowledge, discover knowledge, and teach it to others.”
The ceremony announced newly promoted and tenured faculty; recognized faculty and staff who have recently published books, articles, and other scholarly and creative work; and formally installed as the vice president for student engagement.
Under the direction of , the performed an original composition by Thomas W. Jefferson, who accompanied the group on piano. Jefferson is an member in the and was among the recent authors recognized during the ceremony.
Faculty promotions celebrated include:
- , professor of education
- , associate professor of philosophy
- James Dekker, professor of youth ministry studies, tenure
- , professor of nonprofit management
- , professor of accounting
- , professor of ministry
- , professor of finance, tenure
- , professor of business and nonprofit management, tenure
- , associate professor of athletic training, tenure
- , associate professor of psychology
- , associate professor of education
Traditionally, the University has recognized faculty authors and editors with books published over the previous calendar year. This year’s Convocation expanded this recognition to include faculty and staff who have published books, articles, chapters, plays, reviews, and recordings; and staged exhibitions, art installations, and other creative performances. A full list of these accomplishments is .
Earlier this fall, the University welcomed new faculty and staff at Gathering Day festivities. New faculty welcomed were:
- , assistant professor of sports management
- Wanda Burns, assistant professor of nursing and coordinator of the
- Martha Cammarata, visiting assistant professor of
- Janet Cullen, visiting assistant professor of and
- Tanya Prewitt, visiting assistant professor of
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