Spotlight

• Mary I. Dereshiwsky, associate professor of educational leadership, had an article titled “Using Break Time to Maximize Your Upcoming Online Course,” published in the May-June ’06 issue of LERN Magazine, a publication of the Learning Resources Network.

 

• Donelle Ruwe, assistant professor of English, presented a paper in June at the national Children’s Literature Association conference. Her paper, “The Use of Sight, or, the Industrious Child Takes a Rural Walk,” discussed the rise and fall of botanical guides in the form of… Read more

• Mary I. Dereshiwsky, associate professor of educational leadership, presented two papers, “Save Time Grading Papers and Homework” and “Time-saving Tips on Your Scholarly Productivity,” at last week’s web-based Saving Faculty Time conference sponsored by the Learning Resources Network.

 

• Richard Quartaroli, Cline Library special collections librarian, will moderate a panel acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the 1956 mid-air plane collision over Grand Canyon. The panel will be held at 5:30 p.m. June 30 at Shrine of the Ages, Grand Canyon… Read more

• Brian Drake, senior photography major, was a national finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award in Sports Photography for “Lady Jacks.” This year, collegiate journalists submitted more than 3,100 entries in 43 categories.

 

• Dennis Tanner, professor in health sciences, was interviewed on SpeechPathology.com about his latest book, An Advanced Course in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Jane Kuhn, fiscal and operations director for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, was selected for NAU’s 2006 Service Professional Advisory Council Leadership Award.

The award recognizes NAU service professionals for highly significant contributions, achievements and service to the university or the community through activities beyond their normal responsibilities.

Service professionals are eligible to be nominated by their supervisors, and recipients of the award receive a plaque and small cash reward.

In his letter nominating Kuhn for the award, David Bousquet, vice president of… Read more