Cathy Fleischer, an EMU professor of English language and literature, has received a $12,000 award from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) to serve as special imprint editor in producing a new book series that NCTE will publish.
"My job is to develop a series of books surrounding various NCTE initiatives and policy statements. The series I envision connects theory, research and practice by focusing on one issue or initiative at a time," Fleischer said.
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Fleischer |
The first set of books, probably five, are written about the Policy Statement on Adolescent Literacy developed by the NCTE's research office. Fleischer is currently working with invited authors on their proposals and will continue to work closely with them as they develop their books.
NCTE, one of the largest and most influential professional organizations in the country, has worked to advance teaching, research and student achievement in the English language since 1911. Membership to the counsel includes teachers from all levels, elementary through college.
The organization has been publishing books and journals for years, but teaching and learning constantly demands developing and updating the publications to serve teachers and students in the best way possible.
"What I really like about this approach is that it builds upon the already smart work being done by so many people at NCTE," said Fleischer. "And it is really exciting to contact writers and work with them to develop the books, and with journal editors and people at NCTE in creating a full-fledged push toward the theme."
George Liepa, professor in the School of Health Sciences, was elected a Fellow by the Governing Board of the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS).
Fellows are entitled to exceptionally important recognition because of their achievements in science. This is an elite group whose membership cannot exceed 2 percent of the AOCS membership.
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Liepa |
For almost 100 years, the AOCS has grown from the nine founders on the steps of the Memphis Jockey Club in 1909 to an international organization consisting of more than 4,000 members throughout 90 countries across the globe. AOCS is a global professional scientific society for all individuals and corporations with interest in the fats, oils, surfactants, detergents and related materials fields.
"I was previously made a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and many years ago was a National Institute of Health Fellow. But, this one is extra special since they only elect a couple of fellows each year and I am soon to become a 30-year member of AOCS," said Liepa.
The mission of the AOCS is to be a global forum to promote the exchange of ideas, information and experience; to enhance personal excellence; and to provide high standards of quality among those with a professional interest in the science and technology of fats, oils, surfactants and related materials.
Marie Webber, a 2004 Eastern Michigan University's alumna, has been awarded the Young Achiever Award from the EMU Alumni Association for her article "Stormy Weather and Personal Choices: Hurricanes Katrina-Rita."
This award is presented to alumni whose achievements have been dignified by personal honors bestowed upon them by their peers and who have demonstrated the worth of their education through their post-college achievements. Generally, recipients have been graduates of EMU for less than 10 years.
"This is a personal award. Writing the article, I wanted to point out that there are bigger things out there than some of us realize and it felt good to be recognized for something that was so important to me," said Webber.
The article was published in California State University's "Reflections Magazine." The narrative detailed her experience as a volunteer for the Red Cross during Hurricane Rita.
Webber, who received her bachelor's degree from EMU, is finishing her master's in health service administration at the University of Michigan.
Eastern Michigan University's Model UN team garnered six awards at the Midwest Model United Nations Conference in St. Louis Feb. 13-17.
The awards were: outstanding delegation in general assembly plenary, forth committee, human rights council, security counsel, honorable mention for third committee and counter terrorism committee.
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MODEL STUDENTS: Members of Eastern Michigan
University's Model UN team show off some of the six
awards they won at the recent Midwest Model United
Nations Conference in St. Louis, Mo. |
"Model UN students learn about current world problems, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, comparative foreign policy, the U.N. and international organizations, as well as effective persuasive speaking and communication," said Richard Stahler-Sholk, an EMU associate professor of political science and faculty sponsor for the Model UN team.
Twenty-three EMU student diplomats traveled to the conference, a four-day simulation of international diplomacy that attracted approximately 800 students from colleges and universities from the Midwest region. At the conference, EMU students represented the foreign policy positions of Qatar, South Korea and Venezuela on a variety of topics, similar to the agenda of the United Nations. After months of researching their countries' positions and long hours of multi-lateral negotiations at the conference with delegates from universities throughout the Midwest, the EMU team succeeded in passing resolutions reflecting hard-won consensus on complex global problems.
Stahler-Sholk said student interest in international affairs has been growing steadily, and it is reflected in the increasing enthusiasm for Model UN. The department of political science recently received approval for a new class, "Global Issues." A new major in international affairs also is available.
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UP AND OVER: Howard Booth,
an EMU professor of biology,
clears a height in the pole
vault during the recent United
States Masters National
Indoor Track and Field
Championships. Booth placed
second in his 60-64 age
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Howard Booth, an EMU professor of biology, recently earned a silver medal in the pole vault (9 feet, 2 inches) in the 60-64 age group at the United States Masters National Indoor Track and Field Championships, which took place March 29-30 in Boston. Booth also placed seventh in his age group in the long jump with a leap of 14 feet, 6 inches.
Jolene Worley, a senior on EMU's women's gymnastics team, won two honors at the annual Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Awards Banquet. Worley was selected as the MAC Gymnast of the Year and the Senior Gymnast of the Year. One of the greatest gymnasts to ever compete at EMU, she is rated first in the Mid-American Conference and 73rd in the nation in the all-around. At the 2007 MAC Championships, she posted three top-three finishes in the all-around to capture the championship, EMU's first all-around championship in 14 years. The senior captain enjoyed great success in her final season, winning 10 individual event titles, four all-around crowns and was named MAC gymnast of the week twice.
Carlos Medlock, a junior point guard on EMU's men's basketball team, was recently named honorable mention All-Mid-American Conference for the 2007-08 season in a vote by the league's coaches.
The six-foot Medlock started in all 29 games for the Eagles. He averaged 14.9 points per game, eighth in the MAC; 4.17 assists, fifth in the MAC; had a .826 free throw average, sixth in the MAC; and an assist/turnover ratio of 1.19, seventh-best in the MAC.
During his three-year career, Medlock has played in 75 games, starting in all but one. He recently passed the 1,000-point benchmark with 1,005 points. He has had 56 double-digit scoring games, has scored 20 or more points in 18 games, and has led or tied the team in scoring 31 times during his career.
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Daniel Holtzclaw, a senior middle linebacker on EMU's football team, has been selected to the Rotary Lombardi Award preliminary watch list for the 2008 season. This award is given annually to the best defensive down lineman or other defensive players who play within five yards of the line of scrimmage. Holtzclaw has started all 35 games at middle linebacker during his three-year EMU career. He was a freshman All-American in 2005 and a first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection in 2007. Last year, he finished third in the MAC and tied for 21st in the nation with 125 tackles. The watch list will be updated before the start of the season to indicate the players who have been selected as pre-season honors candidates.
