FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dr. Lonnie Booker, Jr.
Wayne Schneider and Dr. Mark Bandré
FACULTY & STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Dr. Lonnie Booker, Jr., traveled to Charleston, SC, to attend the national conference of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE), April 9–11, where he was inducted as a board member for the 35-year-old national organization. The AABHE pursues the educational and professional needs of blacks in higher education, with a focus on leadership, access and vital issues impacting students, faculty, staff and administration. Dr. Booker was also asked to be a panelist for the 17th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium, June 1–14, 2015, hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute. His panel discussed emergency management program development and growth at colleges and universities. Dr. David Silverman, associate professor of Communications, presented a paper at the annual national conference of the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association, which convened in New Orleans April 1–4. The paper is based on his upcoming book chapter entitled, “Always Bring Phasers to an Animated Canon Fight: Star Trek Animated Adventures on Saturday Mornings.” The book, released in May, is titled Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek: The
Original Cast Adventures (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015), edited by Douglas Brode and Shea T. Brode. Dr. Silverman serves as the Animation Division chair for PCA/ACA.
Dr. Jamie Spikes participated in the 23rd annual LCMS Conference for Parish Nurses and Congregational Health Ministries, May 27–28, at Concordia University in Mequon, WI.
John Burchill ’80, associate professor of Criminal Justice, spoke on April 9 at a gathering of Kansas County Treasurers and Registers of Deeds. He talked about Kansas horse thieves and claims-jumping, leading to the need for a Register of Deeds.
The national gathering was for parish nursing district representatives of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Dr. Spikes gave a devotion acting as a 1950 Sunday School Teacher, and she made a presentation on recruiting and retaining volunteers within churches.
Dr. Jamie Spikes
On April 28, Dr. Steve Hoekstra, professor of Psychology, returned to his alma mater as awards banquet speaker for the Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS) chapter of Psi Chi national honor society in Psychology and the Graduate Association of Psychology Students (GAPS). Fred Aubuchon, head volleyball coach, spoke April 29 at his high school alma mater, Stockton High School (KS), about how hard work and commitment pays off for academics, athletics, family and career. On April 10, two Kansas Wesleyan administrators were named for service awards in a special ceremony at the annual convention of the Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA) in Wichita, KS. Wayne Schneider was recognized for his 30 years of dedicated service, and Dr. Mark Bandré was recognized for 20 years of service in the field.
Three former KWU faculty members have been bestowed Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees, effective Aug. 1, 2015. Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Barrett-Jones (Teacher Education, 1996–2012 and Interim Provost 2012–13); Mrs. Marcia MacLennan (English and Religion, 1994–2013); and Dr. Susan McDonald (Physics, 2001–15). The nomination of Emeritus status originates in each former faculty member’s division, is endorsed by Division Council and then approved by the board.
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