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Annual Faculty Brunch
Every year in November, each member of Mortar Board has the opportunity to recognize a faculty member that has had a meaningful impact on his or her academic experience. Faculty members are invited to a Sunday Brunch and program held to honor their outstanding leadership and commitment to scholarly excellence.
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This year's event was held on November 5, 2006 at the Triple Crown Restaurant in Munroe Falls with 13 Faculty Guests, 17 Members, and 2 Faculty Advisors attending. |
Jera Oliver, Committee Chair and Master of Ceremony greeted each attendee and orchestrated a flawless program.
Mortar Board President, Valerie Henry, welcomed the guests of honor. "In some way you have lifted us up so we could reach a little higher and see just a little further than we ever could have managed on our own. Isaac Newton said it very well when he stated, 'If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.' You have transformed us in some way for the better and that is a wonderful gift. It is a gift that will continue to touch the people we meet as we move on to continue our education, pursue careers, begin families, and strive to remain lifetime advocates for the three ideals of Mortar Board – Scholarship, Leadership, and Service." |
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Following a delightful brunch, each member presented their honored guest with a certificate of appreciation and Mortar Board coffee mug filled with sweet treats. We listened to how each special person had touched, challenged, and inspired their Mortar Board invitee. Some were uplifting stories of helpfulness, others told of how they struggled through a professor's class but found the challenge extremely rewarding. One member spent an hour each week discussing philosophy with her guest despite never having had a class with him. We were encouraged to follow our artistic passions (such as theatre, dance, music, and art) throughout our lives even though they may not be our major course of study.
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| While the stories varied, they shared a common theme - the willingness to enter into a relationship. "I teach students, not subjects," was a quote from a faculty guest shared with us by one emotional member. I believe each of our guests share this fundamental philosophical truth. It is what sets them apart and what makes them giants to us. |  |
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Before departing, our Faculty Guests were asked to keep their coffee mug in a prominent place. We hope it might start a conversation with a colleague or two. In closing remarks, Valerie stated, "We can only tell 36 of you a year, but you are touching us, changing us, and inspiring us. Inspire them to live up to your example. You do it every day, little by little, class by class, one student at a time. Remind them and thank you for being one of our giants, for helping us reach higher and see further." |
Honored Faculty
- President Lester Lefton, Ph.D.
- Dr. Christine Balan
- Ms. Elizabeth Sinclair Colando
- Dr. Connie Collier
- Dr. Halim El Dabh
- Dr. Pamela Evans
- Dr. Andrew Gilbert
- Dr. Mark Kershner
- Dr. Mary LaVine
- Ms. Jan Leach
- Dr. Jay Lee
- Ms. Shana Lee
- Dr. Stephanie Libbon
- Dr. Mark Manley
- Dr. Sara Newman
- Dr. Dennis Nygren
- Ms. Hilda Pettit
- Dr. Vernon Sykes
- Dr. Lori Wilfong
- Dr. Robert Zukerman
- Advisor Nancy Mitchell, Ph.D.
- Advisor Margaret Dixon, Ph.D.
Thank you to all our members for your participation in this wonderful event. You made this years program an overwhelming success. And a hearty thank you to our committee chair, Jera Oliver, and her volunteers, Meghan Castangero, Kim Brown, and Katy Roman for your efforts. The program was flawless, a credit to your hard work and wonderful creativity.
Contact UsKent State UniversityMail Box 25 Center for Student Involvement Kent, OH 44242 Kimberly Haas Valerie Henry Madelyn Otcasek Dr. Nancy Mitchell Dr. Margaret Dixon Web Development |
Important DatesRegular Meetings
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