Torchbearer: Winter 1996

Faculty News and Honors

Dr. John Riley is the new dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He succeeds Dr. Glen Hall, who retired. Riley came from Kansas State University. His degrees are from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Oklahoma State University.

The College of Arts and Sciences has honored several faculty and staff. Dr. John Nolt, associate professor of philosophy, won the Senior Teaching Award and a Public Service Award. Dr. Beauvais Lyons, associate professor of art, won the Junior Teaching Award. Dr. Chauncey Mellor, associate professor of Germanic and Slavic languages, also received a Public Service Award. Advising Awards went to Dr. Andrew Kramer, assistant professor of anthropology, and Jane Wallace Mayo, computer science instructor. Dr. Stuart Pimm, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, won the Senior Research-Creative Achievement Award. Dr. Claudia Mora, associate professor of geological sciences, won the Junior Research-Creative Achievement Award. Biology Division Manager David Pratt received the Extraordinary Service Award.

Dr. Mary Frances Drake, professor in textiles, retailing, and interior design, received an Arch of Achievement Award from the College of Human Ecology. Also receiving the award was Sarah DeYoung, director of advising. Faculty enrichment awards went to Drs. Julia Malia and Deborah Tegano of child and family studies; Jay Whelan, nutrition; and Mary Frances Drake, Ann Fairhurst, and Jinkook Lee of textiles, retailing, and interior design.

Dr. William Morgan, professor in cultural studies in education, has received two honors for his scholarly work in sport philosophy. He was inducted as an active fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education based on the national and international impact of his work. He also received the 1995 Philosophic Society for the Study of Sport Distinguished Scholar Award -- the first award given by the Philosophic Society -- as the leading international figure in the philosophy of sport.

Microbiology professor Gary Sayler has received the Silver and Gold Award from the University of Idaho Alumni Association. The award recognizes national and international professional achievement by UI alumni.