The Human Resources team received the HR Excellence Award for
Transformative Change from CUPA-HR Midwest Region.
Photo Credit:
Amanda Pitts
Faculty and staff members who have given presentations, were
recognized for outstanding contributions or had their research
published are detailed below. The campus community can submit
a sketch online for future publication.
In the News
WGVU Public Media wins MAB Station Excellence Award WGVU Public Media recently received the 2023 Michigan
Association of Broadcasters’ Station Excellence Award for Public Radio
at the association’s annual awards ceremony. The award is among the
most prestigious in the Michigan broadcasting industry, recognizing
outstanding achievement in programming, community service and overall
station operations.
Wil Rankinen, associate professor of communications
sciences and disorders, was interviewed by Minnesota Public Radio for
a story about the
pronunciation of sauna.
Robert Talbert, professor of mathematics, was
interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education for a story about student
well-being in the classroom.
Jonathan Engelsma, professor of computer science and
director of the Applied Computing Institute, Julie Goldstein,
assistant professor of visual and media arts, and two students were
interviewed by WOOD-TV for a story about Project
Grand Path and the Reach Higher Showcase.
Amy Matthews, professor of psychology and director of
the Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project, was
interviewed by the Manistee News Advocate for a story about the rise
in autism spectrum disorder diagnoses in Michigan.
Anthony Spencer, assistant professor of
communications, wrote a chapter, "Pandemic Communication:
International Communication," for a book, Pandemic
Communication, published by Routledge.
Annis Water Resources Institute staff members Christina
Catanese and Amanda Syers gave a
presentation about the institute's water resources outreach and
education program for Michigan Resources on Climate and Land Change
Education participants.
Sean Lancaster, professor of education and assistant
vice president of Academic Affairs, gave a keynote presentation,
"Developing the Art of Teaching Science: Science Teaching
Practices," at the Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference.
Rick Rediske, professor of water resources, gave a
presentation, “PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water: How We Can
Improve the Public Health Response to Impacted Communities?” for the
American Public Health Association.
Tim Penning, professor of advertising and public
relations, gave presentations, "PR Capacity on Corporate
Boards" and "A Second Look at Public Relations Licensing:
Privileged Communication as an Incentive," at the International
Public Relations Research Conference. The second presentation won the
conference award for "Top Paper on the Conference Theme."
The Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency recognized the university's many veteran-centric programs during an awards event. Information Technology honored three staff members during its service award ceremony.