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DAVE THOMAS NAMED DISTINGUISHED FACULTY LECTURER
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ave Thomas, professor of practical theology and apologetics and former dean of the Walla Walla University School of Theology, has been named as the Distinguished Faculty Lecturer for the 2020–21 academic year. Thomas was chosen for this honor based on his long and distinguished career in teaching at WWU and his positive influence on the lives and careers of WWU theology and religion majors and the overall student population. Thomas’ classes in systematic theology and issues of God and faith have helped students grapple with some of the most challenging questions about God and have reached
the needs of many students who are exploring questions of faith. The Distinguished Faculty Lecturer is a Dave Thomas WWU faculty member who is distinguished in leadership, teaching and scholarship; who is involved in governance, church and community service; and who has something important to say. Thomas will address the university community publicly during his Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m.
CLAUSEN-BROWN RECEIVES AWARD FROM MILTON SOCIETY OF AMERICA
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aren ClausenBrown, associate professor of English, has been selected to receive the James Holly Hanford Article Award from the Milton Society of America for her article “‘Not in their idol-worship, but by labor’: The Sabbath and the Book of Isaiah in Samson Agonistes.” The James Holly Hanford Article Award recognizes a published article or multiauthor collection of essays on the subject of the 17th-century poet John Milton. The award is the highest honor presented by the society for an article. Clausen-Brown’s article examines how Milton’s
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WWU CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE IN THOUGHT DURING ONLINE COMMUNITY PROGRAM
tended via Zoom by students, faculty, staff, alumni and other friends of the university. As a result of the generous contributions of WWU alumni and friends, $723,013.15 in scholarship funds were awarded to 632 WWU students through 213 scholarship funds for the 2020–21 academic year. During the program, McVay interviewed faculty and students about academic projects and presentations on topics ranging from glass recycling to salsa gardens and from telling
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he Walla Walla University campus family gathered online on May 19 to celebrate student and faculty academic achievements and scholarships awarded for the 2020–21 academic year. John McVay, WWU president, led the celebration, which was at48
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drama Samson Agonistes responds to debates about Sabbathkeeping in early modern England. She argues Milton Karen Clausendraws his Brown understanding of the Sabbath chiefly from the final chapters of Isaiah and therefore his drama depicts the Sabbath as a day to liberate the oppressed. Visit wallawalla.edu/ English to learn more about studying English at WWU. Kim Strobel
Bible stories in French in Chad to the impact of diet on neurotransmitter production. You’re invited to watch the recorded program on YouTube and to browse the Awards Celebration booklet, which lists all scholarships awarded and the recipients of those scholarships. Access links to both resources at wallawalla.edu/awards. Kim Strobel, WWU university relations supervisor
