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Emily Williams and Phillip Counselman.
University of Mobile Art Students Win Honors
Dr. Randall Dupont receives the research award.
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University of Mobile Honors Faculty, Staff at Annual Spring Luncheon The University of Mobile presented awards to faculty and staff during the annual Faculty/Staff Spring Luncheon on May 7. UMobile presented the Emma Frances Megginson Service Award to Dr. Lonnie Burnett ‘79 for his dedication to the university and service to the community. Burnett is assistant vice president for planning and evaluation as well as professor of history. The William Megginson Teaching Award was presented to Becky Fox for excellence in teaching, both inside and outside the classroom. Fox is associate professor of music in the Center for Performing Arts/School of Music. The Mitford Ray Megginson Research Award was presented to Dr. Randall Dupont for research that enhances his professional field. Dupont is associate professor of business in the School of Business. The university promoted Dr. Doug
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Mitchell to professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences. Assistant Professor of Finance Amy Taylor of the School of Business was recognized for completing her Ph.D. in instructional design and development from the University of South Alabama. The university recognized faculty and staff who were retiring as the 2013-2014 academic year ended. Retiring were: Dr. Cynthia Biegler, professor of education in the School of Education; Dr. Dale Younce, professor of Christian ministries in the School of Christian Ministries; Kay Pugh, assistant director in the Center for Adult Programs; Duane Plash, assistant professor in the Center for Performing Arts/School of Music; Dale Johnson, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences; Lila Finney, associate professor in the School of Education; and Adele Hermann ‘97, instructor in College of Arts and Sciences. m
Two University of Mobile art students won honors at “5,” the 2014 art exhibition sponsored by the Mobile Arts Council that is open to area colleges and universities. Emily Williams won third place for her ceramic piece titled “Oct-o-pot #2.” Dakota Cantrell received honorable mention for her ceramic piece titled “Wandering Warrior.” The awards were announced April11, according to UMobile Associate Professor of Art Phillip Counselman ‘01. This year, 40 students submitted 111 works for consideration by juror and judge Elliot Knight, visual arts program manager at the Alabama State Council on the Arts. According to MAC, he selected 59 works in a variety of media by 38 artists. He announced awards for first, second, third place, along with three honorable mentions. m
Dakota Cantrell and Phillip Counselman.