5/15/2001, Honors and Other Things - Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 34

Honors and Other Things

NAS Member: Dr. Alcock

Dr. Charles R. Alcock, the Reese W. Flower Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, has been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences. He is one of 72 researchers nationwide inducted into the Academy this year. His induction brings to 35 the number of Penn researchers in the 1,874 member body.

Dr. Alcock serves as lead researcher in the MACHO Project, an international dark matter experiment. Together with his peers, Dr. Alcock has found evidence of approximately 20 compact but weighty objects, nicknamed MACHOs, or Massive Compact Halo Objects. The discovery of these invisible MACHOs may account for a significant percentage of our galaxy's mass.

Association for Thoracic Surgery President: Dr. Gardner

Dr. Timothy Gardner, the William M. Measey professor of Surgery and chief of the division of cardiothoracic surgery, has been elected president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery; his term will be one year. He will serve as the 82nd president of the Association. Since joining Penn in 1993, Dr. Gardner has participated in the major expansion of cardiac surgical activities in UPHS that now includes the cardiac surgery programs at Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital.

Trudeau Medal: Dr. Fishman

Dr. Alfred P. Fishman, professor emeritus of medicine and senior associate dean for program development at the School of Medicine, is this year's recipient of the Trudeau Medal, from the American Thoracic Society, a branch of the American Lung Association. The award recognizes Dr. Fishman's excellence in original research on the lungs, the control of breathing in health and disease, and on the normal and abnormal pulmonary circulation. This research has led to dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of related pulmonary diseases.

Recognized as an expert in pulmonary diseases, Dr. Fishman's research also includes the study of the heart and kidneys, and the interplay of these organs with the lungs.

The Trudeau Award honors Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau, who served as the first president of the American Lung Association. Dr. Trudeau was among the first to recognize tuberculosis as a contagious bacterial disease and to use laboratory methods to identify its presence.

NAS Member | Assn. for Thoracic Surgery | Trudeau Medal | US-France Roundtable | Angell Medal | UPM Director's Award | AMSA Golden Apple | Achievement in Diversity | 40 Under 40 | Tennis Hall of Fame | UA Recognition | Fulbrights | Rome Prize | GBCA Awards | Ivy Stone 2001 / Senior Class Awards

U.S.-France Education Roundtable

The International Programs office at the Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE-International) is working with France's National Institut de Recherche Pèdagogique (INRP) in Paris to establish the first U.S.-France Education Roundtable. Dean Susan Fuhrman and Executive Director Cheng Davis traveled to France in March and met with INRP's Director Anne-Marie Parrin-Nafakh to lay the groundwork for the roundtables, which will be held, at a minimum, in 2002 and 2003. GSE's national research center, the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE), will represent the U.S. side while INRP will represent the French side.

Stressing the relationship between education and economic growth, the roundtables will address professional development and the relationship between research in education and government policy. By promoting dialogue on these topics, the roundtables encourage the exchange of information and enable each country to learn from the other.

A second outcome of the trip was the signing of an agreement with France's premiere teaching college, the Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maitres des Pays de la Loire (IUFM) in Nantes. The agreement establishes a faculty and student exchange program between GSE-International and IUFM. The program available to GSE faculty and students in spring 2002, will focus on education internships, professional development, and national standards in education.

For more information on the International Programs office at GSE, e-mail intltmp@gse.upenn.edu.

Angell Medal: Charles K. Williams, II

Dr. Charles K. Williams, II, became the eighth recipient of the Angell Medal established by the University Museum to honor distinguished service to the Museum by a supporter. Dr. Williams, an archaeologist, long-time benefactor and a member of the Board of Overseers, was given the award at the Board's annual dinner.

In presenting the award, Dr. Jeremy Sabloff, Director of the University Museum, noted, "I could easily go on at length about Charles' many achievements, the boards he sits on, the articles he has written, but more important than any of these to me is, his deep understanding of and affection for this great Museum; his energy, commitment to, and support of the Museum; and his witty, wry, humble, and direct approach to people and life."

An active member of the Museum's Board of Overseers since 1985, Dr. Williams currently serves as Chairman of the $55 million, 21st Century Campaign, after launching it in February 2001 with an unprecedented $16 million contribution.

Dr. William's volunteer work with the Museum is an extension of his life-long work and commitment to archaeological research and education. He received his Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology in 1978 and as Field Director of the Corinth Excavations of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece (1966-1997), he pursued his twin passions: archaeological research and training opportunities for a new generation of scholars--including students and researchers from Penn.

Marian Angell Godfrey Boyer, for whom the medal was named, was a long-time supporter, one of the founding members of the Women's Committee, and Acting Director, 1946 and 1947.

Director's Award: Ida Goldstein

Ida Goldstein, the University Museum's longtime Volunteer Placement Coordinator, is the 2001 recipient of the Director's Award-established by the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to honor exceptional volunteer achievement.

"The Museum has a treasure trove of exceptional volunteers-thanks in no small part to Ida Goldstein, our 'volunteer of volunteers,'" noted Dr. Jeremy Sabloff, director of the University Museum. "For more than a decade, she has dedicated herself not only to the Museum itself but to other volunteers like her who devote their time and energy to the Museum."

AMSA Golden Apple: Dr. Davies

Dr. Helen C. Davies, professor of microbiology, has been selected as the American Medical Student Association's (AMSA) recipient of the 2001 National Golden Apple for Teaching Excellence Award. This award is designed to recognize a medical school professor who has a significant impact on the educational value that the medical student receives from his/her coursework. She is the first Penn professor and the first woman to receive this award.

The student who nominated her did so because "she is a revolutionary both inside and outside of the classroom and she has thus transformed our outlook on medicine forever." AMSA's selection committee was impressed with the variety and depth of her experience, as well as her contributions to medical education. As an instructor, she has made "a significant impact on the educational value that the medical students receive from their coursework." Dr. Davies' use of music in teaching enables medical students to learn difficult material. The award was presented at AMSA's 51st National Convention.

"On behalf of our nation's physicians-in-training, we would like to once again commend you for your teaching excellence. You are an asset to the University of Pennsylvania and to all physicians-in-training," said Dr. Sindhu Srinivas, AMSA's National President.

Achievement in Diversity: Dr. Outlaw

Dr. Freida Outlaw, assistant professor of nursing, was presented with the School of Nursing Award for Outstanding Effort and Achievement in Diversity at the recent 11th Biennial Black Health Care Conference.

40 Under 40: Ms. DeFries

Carol DeFries, executive director of the Office of Government, Community and Public Affairs, has been honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of this year's 40 Under 40. The award singles out 40 individuals under 40 who are making their mark on the Philadelphia community. Ms. DeFries was recognized for her "commitment to professional excellence and contributions to the community."

NAS Member | Assn. for Thoracic Surgery | Trudeau Medal | US-France Roundtable | Angell Medal | UPM Director's Award | AMSA Golden Apple | Achievement in Diversity | 40 Under 40 | Tennis Hall of Fame | UA Recognition | Fulbrights | Rome Prize | GBCA Awards | Ivy Stone 2001 / Senior Class Awards

Tennis Hall of Fame: Dr. Brody

Dr. Howard Brody, emeritus professor of physics, received the International Tennis Hall of Fame 2000 Tennis Educational Merit Award at the USTA Annual Meeting in Tucson, in April. Dr. Brody is a member of the International Tennis Federation Technical Commission, United States Tennis Association Sports Science Committee, and winner of the 1996 Professional Tennis Registry's Plagenhoef award for sports science. During part of the 1991 season, Dr. Brody was Penn's interim varsity tennis coach.

UA Recognition Awards

The Undergraduate Assembly presented their recognition awards to UPPD and Allied-SpectaGuard at the third annual UA and UPPD ceremonies last month. The awards went to:

UPPD Police

Ofc. Floyd Johnson Ofc. Miguel Ortiz

Ofc. Stacey Livingston Ofc. Norman Owens

Detc. Phil Lydon Detc. Ray Rodman

Ofc. Charles McCarry Detc. Larry Singer

Sgt. Peg OÕMalley Sgt. John Washington

Sgt. John Wylie

More Fulbrights

Hilary Dick, Anthropology, When Migration is Culture: How Some Mexicans Become Migrants, will study in Mexico.

Matthew McHugh, Nursing, The Family Health Nurse Study, will study in Denmark.

Rome Prize: Ms. Whang

Carol Whang, a graduate student in the department of music, has been awarded the Rome Prize by the American Academy in Rome. Ms. Whang will study at the Vatican Library to complete research for her dissertation, Seeing, Hearing, Remembering , and Assimilating: Compositional Strategies in the Masses of Palestrina.

The winners were selected through a national competition and the award provides a residency of six months to two years at the American Academy in Rome, plus a stipend.

GBCA Awards: Irvine Auditorium & Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall

Irvine Auditorium (at right) has received the 2001 Building Excellence Award for Historic Restoration from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall (at left) won the Best Institutional Project. Irvine Auditorium restoration was designed by the architectural firm of Venturi Scott Brown & Associates and the contractor was Unkefer Brothers Construction Company. Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall was designed by Maria Romanach Architects with Lorenzon Brothers as the contractor. This was the 5th annual Building Excellence Awards sponsored by the General Building Contractors Association.

Ivy Stone 2001

The 2001 Ivy Stone was designed by David Chu, COL and WH '00. It is carved in gray granite (dimensions: 1'-6" x 1'6" x 0'-1 5/8"). The stone will be placed at 36th Street & Locust Walk, on the southside wall.

[CLICK HERE FOR IVY STONE FUN FACTS]

Senior Class Honor Awards and recipients are:

Spoon: Raymond G. Valerio, COL
Bowl: Theodore E. LeCompte, SEAS
Cane: Malhar N. Saraiya, SEAS
Spade: Jared S. Susco, WH

Althea K. Hottel Award: Diana M. Caramanico, WH

Gaylord P. Harnwell Award: Lipika Goyal, COL

David R. Goddard Award: Dayna S. Platt, COL

R. Jean Brownlee Award: Hoa T. Duong, COL

Leadership Awards Association of Alumnae:

Fathers' Trophy: Diana M. Caramanico, WH
Class of 1915 Award: Robert B. Reeves, WH'01
Class of 1946 Award: Vinay P. Singh, EAS'01

Sol Feinstone Undergraduate Awards:

Rohan M. Amin, EAS '02 ;
Michael K. Krouse, EAS '02;
Adam J. Luginbuhl, NUR '02;
Grant R. Martsolf, NUR, '02

Alumni Society Student Award of Merit:

Elaine Eng, COL '01;
Lawrence J. Haverty, EAS '01;
Benjamin J. Katz, WH '02;
Maria F. McClay, COL '01;
Whitny J. Perkins, COL '01;
Erika L. Tanenbaum, COL '01

Penn Student Agencies Award: Adam H. Magnus, COL '01

James Howard Weiss Memorial Award: R. Cameron Winton, COL '01

IVY DAY STONE FUN FACTS

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Can you place this Ivy Day Stone? Do you know which campus site has been chosen by more graduating classes than any other as the location for the Ivy Day Stone since June 7, 1873? Did you know that for each year between 1926 and 1961, there are two stones, one placed by men and one by women? Do you know where the women's stones were placed?

Visit www.upenn.edu/almanac/v47/n34/ivy.html for these answers and links to more Ivy Day information.

NAS Member | Assn. for Thoracic Surgery | Trudeau Medal | US-France Roundtable | Angell Medal | UPM Director's Award | AMSA Golden Apple | Achievement in Diversity | 40 Under 40 | Tennis Hall of Fame | UA Recognition | Fulbrights | Rome Prize | GBCA Awards | Ivy Stone 2001 / Senior Class Awards

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