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| Dr. Srinivas Sampalli, of the Faculty of Computer Science, has won a national 3M Teaching Fellowship Award. "We all know how wonderful a person Srini is and it is certainly fitting that his zeal and expertise and passion for teaching is recognized," says Nick Cercone, Dean of Computer Science. "He is a wonderful researcher, teacher and colleague and we are very fortunate that he is one of ours." |
"As an academic, there are many different ways in which to be recognized. But appreciation from students is the best reward a teacher can get. This is particularly true at Â鶹´«Ã½, where students have continuously impressed me with their dedication to high standards of learning. Thus I am absolutely delighted to have been chosen for the 2004-05 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Award."
- Dr. Patricia Glazebrook, Philosophy
At this time of the year, we pause to share in the celebration of our students« accomplishments. It is also fitting to celebrate excellence in the classroom. Â鶹´«Ã½'s professors are leading experts who are recognized around the world. They develop pioneering new approaches to research, they win international awards and recognition, and they embrace a mentor role, sharing their expertise with students year after year. Dr. Robert Fournier, one of our teaching award winners, appreciates the recognition he received this year. "It is a wonderful honor to be publicly acknowledged for doing a job that is the highest priority of all universities." The following individuals have been chosen for special recognition. Congratulations to all.
Teaching Awards
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence:
Dr. Dennis Phillips, Department of Psychology
The 2004-05 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Award
Dr. Patricia (Trish) Glazebrook, Philosophy
Faculty of Science Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Robert Fournier, Department of Oceanography
Professor of the Year, Earth Sciences
Mr. Peter Wallace
Dr. Forbes Langstroth Memorial Award, Physics and Atmospheric Science
Dr. Ian Folkins
Undergraduate Chemistry Society Teaching Awards
Dr. Mark Stradiotto and Dr. Peter Wentzell
Award for Excellence in Teaching Economics
Dr. Teresa Cyrus
Environmental Programmes Student Society Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Tarah Wright
Award for Best Neuroscience Faculty Member
Dr. Tara Perrot-Sinal
Psychology Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Brad Frankland
Science Society Teaching Award
Dr. Richard Wood, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
The Srini Award for Teaching Excellence (Computer Science)
(This award recognizes such contributions as those of Dr. Srinivas Sampalli) Dr. Denis Riordan
Jessie I. MacKnight Teaching Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Hoan Linh Banh
Silver Shovel Award, Medicine
Dr. Munaa Kareemi
Â鶹´«Ã½ Medical Alumni Association Resident Teaching Award
Dr. Rob Stevenson & Dr. Jason Williams
Honorary Classmate
Ms. Sharon Graham, Director of Admissions and Student Affairs
(In recognition for outstanding professionalism and service to class)
Health Professions Award for Teaching Excellence
Dr. Diane MacKenzie
Professor Appreciation Award (Engineering)
Dr. Tasos Georgiades
Chemical Engineering Professor of the Year
Dr. Stephen Kuzak
Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor of the Year
Dr. Jacek Ilow
Industrial Engineering Professor of the Year
Dr. Ron Pelot
Biological & Environmental Engineering Professor of the Year
Dr. Ken Wilkie
The Hanna and Harold Barnet Award for Excellence in Teaching First Year Law 2004-05
Professor Diana Ginn
Canadian Nursing Students' Association Preceptor/Mentor Award
Professor Colleen Kiberd
MBA Professor of the Year
Dr. Sunny Marche
Commerce Professor of the Year
Professor Joan Conrod
Â鶹´«Ã½ Law Students' Society and Alumni Association Award for Teaching Excellence
Professor Chris Nicholls
Â鶹´«Ã½ Awards for Outstanding Academic Advisors 2005:
Amita MacInnis
School of Business Administration
Dr. Don Stoltz
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
The winners of the 2004-05 Â鶹´«Ã½ President's Graduate Teaching Award are:
Adrienne Rygel, Civil Engineering
Jayme Salsman, Microbiology & Immunology