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Thomas Harriot College celebrates ECU's Centennial
Natalie Jurgen
Issue date: 9/25/08 Section: News
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Chancellor Steve Ballard, Dean Alan White and faculty and staff from the Harriot College came out to recognize distinguished members of the college.
"The college of arts and sciences is very near and dear to me," said Ballard, who spent 22 years on the faculty of political science departments. "It's good to be back with my brethren."
Ballard stated that the college of arts and sciences accounts for 46 percent of student credit hours at ECU because its core foundations are so important to other colleges throughout campus.
"I'm very pleased to see the 17 interdisciplinary programs offered by the college," Ballard said. "It's a remarkable testament to think about new curricula and things that make a difference to students."
Dean Alan White spoke next on behalf of the college.
"Rooted in more than a 2,000-year-old tradition, the liberal arts are the best preparation for growth, leadership and change," White said.
White then went on to present the Harriot College medallions in recognition of members of the college.
"The medallions are a tangible symbol of Harriot College's esteem for individuals who've made significant leadership, service or philanthropic contributions," White said.
Dr. Deirdre Mageean received the first medallion for her exemplary leadership followed by Dr. Jesse R. Peel for outstanding vision, leadership and philanthropy.
Distinguished professors Dr. Stan Riggs and Dr. Tinsley Yarbrough both received medallions for their exemplary service.
Associate Deans Dr. Michael Brown, Dr. Heather Ries, Dr. Larry Bolen, Dr. Cindy Putnam-Evans, Mr. Todd Berry, Dr. Marieke Van Willigen and Major Gifts Officer, Scott S. Wells all received medallions for exemplary service.
Finally, department chairs within the college of arts and sciences received medallions for exemplary service. Dr. Linda Wolfe of the Department of Anthropology; Thomas McConnell, interim chair of the Department of Mathematics; Dr. Rickey Hicks of the Department of Chemistry; Dr. Richard Ericson of the Department of Economics; Dr. Mike Palmer, interim chair of the Department of English; Dr. Frank Romer of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature; Dr. Ron Mitchelson of the Department of Geography; Dr. Steve Culver of the Department of Geological Sciences; Dr. Gerald J. Prokopowicz, acting chair of the Department of History; Dr. Ronnie W. Smith, interim chair of the Department of Mathematics; Dr. George Bailey of the Department of Philosophy; Dr. John Sutherland of the Department of Physics; Dr. Brad Lockerbie of the Department of Political Science; Dr. Kathleen A. Row of the Department of Psychology and Robert Lee Maril of the Department of Sociology were all recognized.
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