Achievements for Sept. 23

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Fri, 09/23/2016 - 09:20

William Seiler, professor of communication studies, has earned the 2016 Robert J. Kibler Memorial Award from the National Communication Association. The award is given annually to recognize the qualities of Kibler's professional and personal life, including dedication to excellence, commitment to the profession, concern for others and acceptance of diversity. Seiler will receive the award during the association's 102nd annual convention, Nov. 10-13 in Philadelphia. For more information about Seiler, click here.

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David Berkowitz, professor of chemistry, has been named a member of the Board of Editors of Organic Reactions. The series, which started in 1942, serves as a key reference for organic chemistry literature. The publication process includes a thorough peer-review system, ensuring a high quality and attention to detail for which the series is noted. For more information, click here.

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Eve M. Brank, associate professor of psychology, is the new director of the Center on Children, Families and the Law. Brank has been a member of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty since 2008 when she joined the law/psychology and social programs. Prior to coming to Nebraska, Brank was a faculty member in criminology, law and society at the University of Florida. For more information about Brank, click here.

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Steve CooperJames Le Sueur, and Patty Simpson have been selected to participate in the Big Ten Academic Alliance's Department Executive Officers Seminar. Each year, approximately 50 department heads and chairs from Big Ten universities are named fellows for the seminar. Topics covered include conflict resolution, time management, faculty development, performance reviews and group problem solving. The Nebraska fellows are selected by the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

  • Cooper is director of the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.
  • Le Seuer is chair and professor of history.
  • Simpson is chair and professor of modern languages and literatures.

For more information, click here.