Helen Moore, professor of sociology, has earned the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching award from the American Sociological Association. The award is reserved for ASA members who have made a significant impact on the way in which sociology is taught at the regional, state, national or international level. Moore will received the award during the ASA’s annual meeting and honor ceremony on Aug. 21. Read more here.
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Nicole L. Smith, a sophomore geology and environmental studies major, has been awarded the $1,000 George E. Condra Memorial Scholarship. The award is in memory of Dr. George Condra, director of university's conservation and survey division from 1921 to 1954.
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DeAnna Masterson, a junior marketing and global studies major, won first place out of the 15 teams from universities across the nation in a case competition at the National Collegiate Leadership Conference at the University of Arizona. Students analyzed the Community Food Bank of Arizona's current gleaning program, through which they salvage fresh food in the region and distribute it to those in need, and developed a plan to expand and organize the program in a way that benefits the organization and its stakeholders. Her teammate was Magella Swanson, a junior international business major.
