David Forsythe, emeritus Charles J. Mach distinguished professor of political science, was recognized with the Wisherd Award for Outstanding Service by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Emeriti and Retirees Association. The award recognizes contributions to university-affiliated organizations. Since retiring in 2010, Forsythe has continued engagement in the Nebraska Chapter of the United Nations Association, been active in leading Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes, and has organized the annual Winter Lecture Series sponsored by the Unitarian church.
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Priscilla Grew, professor emerita of Earth and atmospheric sciences, was recognized with the Wisherd Award for Outstanding Service by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Emeriti and Retirees Association. Grew is former vice chancellor for research, former director of the University of Nebraska State Museum, and the university’s coordinator for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Since retiring in 2015, Grew has continued as NAGPRA coordinator in a volunteer capacity; remained active in Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum; and is a stalwart supporter of the arts, including the Lied Center where she helped start the Dance Circle, which brings major dance companies to Lincoln.
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Jordan Stump, professor of French, won the 2020 National Translation Award in Prose from the American Literary Translators Association for his translation of “The Cheffe: A Cook’s Novel,” by Marie NDiaye. The award is the only national award for translated fiction, poetry, and literary nonfiction that includes a rigorous examination of both the source text and its relation to the finished English work.
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Martin Centurion, Susan Rosowski Associate Professor of physics, was elected a 2020 Fellow of the American Physical Society. Fellowships recognize members who may have made advances in physics through original research and publication; significant, innovative contributions in the application of physics to science and technology; significant contributions to the teaching of physics; or service and participation in the activities of the Society.
