Faculty, Staff of UA College of Engineering to be Recognized at Special Awards Reception May 9

By Steve Delgado - May 4, 2011, 10:52 am

The University of Arizona College of Engineering will honor extraordinary faculty, students and staff at a special awards ceremony May 9 in the Student Union Memorial Center.

Faculty members who've received noteworthy attention for their work during the 2010-11 academic school year will be recognized, along with college staff who've achieved significant career achievements. Included in the ceremonies are an honorary doctorate, recognition from the Arizona Department of Education, five associate professorships with tenure, and regional awards from the Arizona Cancer Center and the Arizona Society of Professional Engineers.

National and international recognition of faculty from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Khon Khan University in Thailand, Great Minds in Stem (HEENAC), Intel and the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona will also be presented at the afternoon ceremony.

"This event will be a special time when we can pause to honor our colleagues for their outstanding achievements, and say thanks to them directly for all they've done during their careers," said Jeff Goldberg, Dean of the UA College of Engineering.

At a Glance
UA College of Engineering Awards Reception

When
Monday, May 9, 2011 from 3:30  - 5 p.m. Program starts at 4 p.m.

Where
Tucson Room of the Student Union Memorial Center

More info
Special ceremony from the UA College of Engineering honoring faculty and staff members who have reached significant career milestones or received noteworthy recognition during the 2010-11 academic year.

Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by May 5, 2011 to Gardinia Laster, 621-2496 or glaster@email.arizona.edu