Awards and Recognition
2 Old Main Society Members are recognized by the Merrill Cazier Library
Associate Vice President for Research Joyce Kinkead was given the annual Library Faculty Award in recognition of her donations to the Merrill-Cazier Library. The award was presented to her on Oct. 27.
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List Of Previous Spirit Of Old Main Winners
1998 Jay R. Bingham
1999 Ted W. Daniels
2000 Kathryn Caine Wanlass
2001 Dale & Adele Young
2002 Dan & Manon Caine Russell
2003 Ray Lillywhite
2004 John E. Osguthorpe
2005 Stan & Judith Meyrick
2006 Carol & Jim Laub
2007 Vernon M. Buehler
2008 C. Hardy and Sonya "Sunny" Redd
2009 Betty Hinckley & Preston P. Nibley
Previous Spirit of Old Main New Generation Award Winners
2008 Mark K. and Wendi P. Holland
2009 Brian and Natalie Broadbent
O.C. Tanner VP is honored with Professional Achievement Award
Photo by Steve Eaton
When Kaye Jorgensen started at O.C. Tanner in 1974 as a clerk making $2.97 an hour she had to promise to stay for at least two years if they gave her a job. In March 2009, the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business presented Jorgensen, who is now the senior vice president of human resources at O.C. Tanner, with a Professional Achievement Award.
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Old Main Society Member Vern Buehler greeted people at his 90th birthday Party
Photo by Steve Eaton
Michael Ballam, left, his son, Ben, and, his wife, Laurie, greet Old Main Society Member Vern Buehler at his 90th birthday party at the David B. Haight Alumni Center. Some 150 people attended the event in June 2009.
Dolores Gossner Wheeler honored for donation to Army
Dolores Gossner Wheeler made it possible for care packages to be donated to 350 Army Reservists serving in Iraq, despite the economic hardships endured by the farmers in Utah and Idaho involved in the care packages. To read more information, click here.
Homecoming will celebrate Alumni of the Year - Gary & Karen Black
Old Main Society Members Gary and Karen Black will be receiving the Alumni of the Year award at Homecoming, September 20-26th. For more information, click here to read the Alumni Newsletter that announces all of the awards for Homecoming, as well as announces many activities for your enjoyment.
May Commencement Teaching Excellence Awards Given
Through an extensive selection process involving both students and faculty in the various academic colleges, two Old Main Society members were recognized with teaching excellence awards at Utah State University's May Commencement. They included Dr. Kim Corbin-Lewis from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services and Dr. Thomas Fronk, from the College of Engineering.
Dr. Kim Corbin-Lewis is an associate professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Speech Science Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing, Voice Disorders and Disorders of Motor Speech and Swallowing. Over her 30-year career as a speech-language Pathologist, Dr. Corbin-Lewis has infused her teaching with "real life" clinical practice by delivering services to individuals with voice, swallowing and motor speech disorders. She celebrates the many accomplishments of her students and communicates the highest standards of professionalism. Thanks to state-of-the-art course content and challenging performance expectations, students leave her class well-prepared to provide evidence-based treatment to individuals with communication disorders.
Dr. Thomas Fronk, is an associate professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. He consistently sets high standards in terms of interacting with students and takes the time to give them personal and professional counsel that contributes significantly to their success as students working towards bachelor's and graduate degrees. He has an excellent perception of what students need in terms of a balance between theory and practical applications. His passion for teaching and helping students is evident and they know he is interested in their success as students and individuals.
Patty Halaufia named Head of Alumni Relations
Patty Halaufia was named head of the Alumni Relations office. She will continue as executive director of the USU Foundation. Click here for more details.
Old Main Society Member Elected Chairwoman of the Utah State University Board of Trustees
Old Main Society Member Suzanne Pierce-Moore was elected chairwoman of the Utah State University Board of Trustees May 15 during a regular session of the institution's top governing board. To see the full article click here.
Old Main Society Member given Lifetime Achievement Award
Old Main Society Member Dinesh Patel was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grand America Hotel during the Utah Genius 2009 Awards Luncheon. read more here.
USU Community Awards Presented April 2, 2009
USU's First Lady Joyce Albrecht presents Old Main Society Members Dolores Wheeler and Vosco Call with the USU/Community Associates Award at Plaza 255 on Thursday April 2, 2009. Also pictured are OMS members and 2008 Co-USU/Community Associates Presidents David and Sheryl Bessinger and 2009 USU/Community Associate Co-Presidents Joan and Frank Scheffke.
Watts Family Recognized with Inaugural Aggie Family Legacy Award
Watts Family, members of the Old Main Society, recognized with the Inaugural Aggie Family Legacy Award. To see the details of this please click here.
2008 Spirit of Old Main Recipients
At the Old Main Society Dinner on Friday, September 12, 2008 C. Hardy & Sonya S. Redd were recognized with the 2008 Spirit of Old Main Award and Mark K. & Wendi Holland with the 2008 Spirit of Old Main - Next Generation Award. To see the details of this please click here.
2007 Spirit of Old Main Recipient
Utah State Today did an article on Vernon M. Buehler, our 2007 Spirit of Old Main Award Recipient. To read the article click here.
