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Richard Sears

This announcement was emailed to faculty and staff on Sept. 28 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:

We are saddened to announce that Richard Sears, professor emeritus of political science, died Sept. 27.

Information about a service for Dr. Sears is not available at this time.  When a service is announced, information will be provided on the Inside WFU web site.

Dr. Sears joined Wake Forest’s political science faculty in 1964. He retired in 2002. He was  instrumental in gaining a grant to start an international studies program at the University in 1986 and led it until 1999.  During his tenure with the program, opportunities expanded for students to study at several countries and an international studies minor was created.  In 2001, Dr. Sears received the Donald O. Schoonmaker Faculty Award for Community Service.

We grieve Dr. Sears’ death and extend our condolences to his family and friends, as well as those at Wake Forest who had the opportunity to know him.

Wake Forest offers support and counseling services for all students, faculty and staff.  The Counseling Center may be reached at 336-758-5273, the Chaplain’s Office at 336-758-5210.  For faculty and staff, there is also the Employee Assistance Program at 336-716-5493.

Wake Forest recognizes excellence in teaching, research, service

25127346235_a52caa9a80_mWake Forest students, faculty and staff community gathered in Wait Chapel on Feb. 18 to celebrate 182 years since the University’s founding and the accomplishments of faculty and alumni in teaching, research and service.

The following awards were presented during the annual celebration. Photos are available in this gallery.

Medallion of Merit: The University’s highest honor, the Medallion of Merit, is presented to someone who has rendered distinguished service to the University, including past presidents, trustees, benefactors, alumni, and retired faculty and administrators.

This year it was awarded to two members of the Wake Forest community, Jenny Robinson Puckett (‘71 P ‘00), retired Spanish instructor and historian, and James T. “Jim” Williams (’62, JD ’66, P ’89, P ’92, P ‘96), life trustee and benefactor, for their outstanding achievements.

URECA Faculty Awards for Excellence in Mentorship in Research and Creative Work: Each year, the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) Center recognizes faculty members who engage Wake Forest undergraduates outside the classroom and inspire, guide, and support the students’ intellectual and creative endeavors.

Professor of Mathematics Ken Berenhaut received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentored Scholarship in the Sciences.
 
Assistant Professor of English Laura Aull received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentored Scholarship in the Arts and Humanities.

Jon Reinhardt Award for Distinguished Teaching: Associate Professor of Romance Languages Linda Howe received the Jon Reinhardt Award for Distinguished Teaching, which recognizes an experienced faculty member who exemplifies the ideals of a liberal arts education.

Reid-Doyle Prize for Excellence in Teaching: Assistant Professor of German Tina Boyer received the Reid-Doyle Prize for Excellence in Teaching, which is awarded to outstanding faculty members in the early part of their careers.

Award for Excellence in Research: Jeffrey Katula, Associate Professor of Health & Exercise Science, won this award presented to a member of the faculty who is an outstanding scholar at an early stage of his or her career.

Donald O. Schoonmaker Faculty Award for Community Service: Professor of Music and Associate Dean for Faculty Governance David Levy won this award, which recognizes extraordinary community service by a teacher-scholar.

Kulynych Family Omicron Delta Kappa Award: This award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who bridges the gap between classroom and student life. This year’s recipient was Michele Gillespie, Dean of Wake Forest College and Presidential Endowed Professor of Southern History. 

Joseph Branch Excellence in Teaching Award: Professor of Law and Associate Dean Jonathan Cardi received the Joseph Branch Excellence in Teaching Award, which is presented to a member of the School of Law who exemplifies teaching and service to the legal profession.

Additional information about Founders’ Day is available here. 

Faculty win awards at Convocation

Patricia Dos Santos waits to receive her award.

Patricia Dos Santos waits to receive her award.

The Wake Forest community gathered together for Founders’ Day Convocation on Feb. 21 to celebrate the University’s founding in 1834 and the accomplishments of faculty and alumni in teaching, research and service.

Faculty awards are listed below:

  • Rhoda B. Billings (JD ’66), who was a professor at the School of Law from 1973 to 2003, won the Medallion of Merit, the University’s highest honor.
  • Music professor Louis R. Goldstein won the John Reinhardt Award for Distinguished Teaching.
  • Assistant professor of physics Oana Jurchescu won the Reid-Doyle Prize for Excellence in Teaching.
  • Assistant professor of chemistry Patricia Dos Santos received the Award for Excellence in Research.
  • Anne Boyle, professor of English and associate dean for student-faculty academic initiatives, received the Donald O. Schoonmaker Faculty Award for Community Service.
  • Ken Zick, vice president and dean of student affairs and professor of law, was awarded the Kulynych Family Omicron Delta Kappa Award.
  • Associate professor of legal writing Tracey Banks Coan was presented the Joseph Branch Excellence in Teaching Award.

To find out more about Convocation, the awards and those who won then, see the Wake Forest News Center »

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