LAS recognizes excellence in its staff.
January 1, 2005
Outstanding Staff

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their outstanding service to the institution. Their contributions are vital to maintaining LAS as a great college.

LAS Staff Awards

  • Shari L. French, Anthropology
  • Bob Taylor, School of Chemical Sciences
  • Vicki Tempel, Chemistry

LAS Academic Professional Awards

  • Dianna K. Armstrong, Mathematics
  • Firmino D. D. Pinto, Psychology

LAS Nancy J. McCowen Distinguished Service Award

  • Sandra L. Osterbur, Astronomy
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