Faculty, Students Receive Awards at 2013 Fall Convocation

Dr. Harald Menz, Professor of World Languages and Cultures, Director of International Studies and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, received a standing ovation in a packed Commencement Hall as he receives the John R. Taylor Award for the Liberal Arts. Provost David Black presents the award.




Dr. Menz also received the International Association of University Presidents Faculty Achievement Award at today's Fall Convocation.

Kathy Furbee, Chair/Professor of Social Work, accepts Bethany College's recognition on the 2013 President's Community Service Honor Roll at today's Fall Convocation. It is the second time in three years that Bethany has been recognized. Prof. Furbee spearheads the College's community service/service learning programs.

 
 Sophomore Ann Taylor (Communications and Media Arts major) receives the prestigious Richard B. Kenny Award from Jerry Stebbins (Dean of Students) as the outstanding freshman for the 2012-13 academic year at today's Fall Convocation. Ann has a near perfect grade point average and is active in a wide variety of campus activities (including assistant in the president's office).

Phi Kappa Tau fraternity won the Woolery Cup (for outstanding academic performance) for the Spring 2013 Semester. It added to Harald Menz's special day. He serves as the Phi Tau advisor. Evan Marmie accepts the award for Phi Tau.

Alpha Xi Delta sorority won the Anna Ruth Bourne Award (for academic performance) for the Spring 2013 Semester. Shannon Marks accepts the award for the sorority from Dean of Students Jerry Stebbins.