HONORS & Other Things

HERS: Ms. Calhoun and Ms. McCue

This year Penn will send Amy Calhoun, associate director, digital media design program and Nancy McCue, project manager, campus services, to the Summer Institute for Higher Education. They will join women from across the country in the month-long program on the Bryn Mawr campus. The program is co-sponsored by Bryn Mawr College and Higher Education Resources (HERS) Mid-Atlantic.

Keck Award: Ms. Greene

Virginia Greene, senior conservator at University Museum, has been awarded the Sheldon & Caroline Keck Award from the American Institute for Conservation. The award annually honors one or two senior conservators with a sustained record of excellence in the education and training of conservation professionals. Dr. Joyce Hill Stoner, Chair of the American Institute for Conservation's Award Committee noted that Ms. Greene, "has a long history of mentoring conservation students at all levels, from pre-program students to interns from conservation programs to post-graduate interns coming with a specialized focus."

Nursing Medallion: Dr. Bowles

Kathryn H. Bowles, research assistant professor, Center for Gerontologic Nursing Science, School of Nursing, has been awarded the Villanova University College of Nursing Medallion for Leadership in Nursing Research. The Award is given once a year to a Villanova alumni for outstanding achievements in the profession.

Preservation Award: Penn

Last week, Penn received the Board of Directors' Award from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The University was cited as "..a potent force for historic preservation, both on campus and in its surrounding residential neighborhoods. Penn's 'West Philadelphia Initiatives,' launched by President Judith Rodin when she became University President in 1994, is resulting in the restoration of historic buildings throughout University City's eight National Register of Historic Districts. Over 175 families have enjoyed University housing subsidies for faculty and staff, resulting in widespread improvements to West Philadelphia's Victorian-era housing stock." The organization also recognized that, "Rather than construct a new building for a campus center, Penn stitched together historic buildings into the new Perelman Quad, resulting in the beautiful restorations of Irvine Auditorium and Houston Hall. Penn's overall preservation achievements have significantly improved the character of its campus, benefiting the entire city."

This is the eighth year the Preservation Alliance Achievement Awards were presented for achievements in restoration and preservation in the Philadelphia region's built environment.

Carnegie Fellow: Dr. Smith

Dr. Rogers Smith, the Christopher H. Brown Professor of Political Science, has been named a Carnegie Scholar. Dr. Smith is one of 16 fellows who were recognized for their innovative scholarship in areas of interest to the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Dr. Smith's research topic is Civic Horizons: Achieving Democratic Citizenship in Modern America.

"We want to encourage and support scholars of vision who ask the tough questions, analyze the intractable problems facing the country and the world and seek to find new ways of stimulating positive social change that advance our goals," said Dr. Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie Corporation. Dr. Gregorian inaugurated the Scholars program in 1999 with the aim to support path-breaking research that expands the intellectual margins of the Corporation's program areas.

SEAS Staff Recognition Award

"In recognition of the important role that staff play in supporting faculty, students and the goals of the School of Engineering and Applied Science," SEAS established the Staff Recognition Award. The award recognizes non-faculty employees who contribute in an extraordinary way to achieving the aspirations of the School and who inspire excellent performance from others. This year's award went to Terry Kientz of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM). Mr. Kientz is an electronics engineer who began his career at SEAS in September 1997, and in a rather short time has taken on numerous and varied responsibilities. Faculty have commented on Mr.Kientz's versatility and creativity in the design and fabrication of electromechanical systems and in the use of micro-processors for both data acquisition and control. As reported by the Award Committee, overwhelmingly positive support letters for Mr. Kientz's nomination were received from many students, faculty and staff. Dr. John Bassani, Chair of the Mechanical and Applied Mechanics Department, said "Terry is a truly creative and resourceful person who likes to work with others. He is always willing and eager to help, and he welcomes new challenges. He took on this job when an employee of 15 years left for a new opportunity--Terry hit the ground running and hasn't stopped since!"

Miller Center Fellowship

Margaret Pugh O'Mara, a graduate student in history, has received the 2001 Miller Center Fellowship in contemporary politics, policy and political history for Cities of Knowledge: Cold War Politics and the Roots of the Information Age Metropolis, 1945-1975. Ms. O'Mara's research explores how increased federal spending on higher education and scientific research, spurred by Cold War politics, transformed major U.S. metropolitan areas by encouraging high-technology, high-skill employment sectors.

The Miller Center Fellowship is from the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs and awards each fellow a one year grant to support writing and research in American political development.

Two Gates Recipients

Amanda Codd, C '01, biological basis of behavior with a minor in chemistry, and Bart Szewczyk, W '01, finance and legal studies, have received the inaugural Gates Cambridge Scholarship for study at the University of Cambridge.

The scholarships are for a tenure of one to three years at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship program is funded through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Mellon Scholar

Sophia Malamud, C '01, linguistics and mathematics and a University Scholar, has received an Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies. The fellowship provides one-year of graduate study in the Humanities, including a stipend, tuition and fees.

Beinecke Scholar

Yaran Noti, C '02, English, has received the Beinecke Brothers Memorial Scholarship. He is one of 20 winners in the national competition. Under the scholarship, Mr. Noti will study Medieval or Renaissance literature as part of his graduate studies.

Jane Wallace Scholarship

Gabriella Ianoale, C' 02, and Alison Fair, C'02, have been selected to receive 2001 Jane Wallace Memorial Theatre Internship Scholarships. The scholarships will provide for financial support allowing Ms. Ianoale and Ms. Fair to pursue professional theatre training and apprentice programs for the summer of 2001.

The Wallace award was established in 1989 by George Wallace '39 in memory of his wife Jane, whom he met at a Pennsylvania Players audition.

Levi Travel Fellowships

The William A. Levi Travel Fellowshps, based on merit and financial need, are awarded to outstanding Penn students to participate in one of Penn's non-Western-European programs as part of the Summer Abroad Program. This year's winners are:

Jamie Osnato, C '02, to Buenos Aires.

Shaun Gonzales, C '03 to India.

Margaret Watt, C '02 to Seoul.

More Fulbrights.

Veronica Aplenc, a graduate student in Folklore and Folklife for Islands of Confinement will study in Slovenia.

University Symphony to Beijing

Seventy members of the University's Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Ricardo Averbach, performed with the Beijing Opera performer Sun Ping in Beijing. Both performances were part of the second "Meet in Beijing" Arts Festival on May 27 and 28.

On May 30, the Orchestra will perform at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Penn maintain strong relations through joint academic programs.

Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 35, May 29, 2001

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