The legacy of a Nebraska alumnae is providing recognition for the continued service and ongoing research of university retirees.
Organized by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Emeriti and Retirees Association, the honors are supported by the Maude E. Wisherd Fund. Wisherd was a librarian at the University of Nebraska from 1916 to 1965.
The Wisherd Award for Outstanding Community Service has been presented to Dick Dienstbier, emeriti professor of psychology.
Dienstbier’s volunteer service in the Lincoln community includes: a decade of teaching and planning courses in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; organizing the free Winter Lecture Series offered annually by OLLI and the Unitarian Church of Lincoln; planning an annual one-day symposium that reflects the previous topic of the Winter Lecture Series; and serving as a lecturer in the university’s Speaker’s Bureau.
Dienstbier said many retired people serve to provide something of value and as a way to continue learning.
“Serving can serve us, too,” Dienstbier said.
“We are very proud to recognize these very deserving individuals for their contributions to the community, university and research fields,” said Rita Kean, president of the emeriti and retirees association.
The awards committee was chaired by Al Seagren and Patricia Crews.
Learn more about the university’s Emeriti and Retirees Association.
