Spring Break
Faculty take home prestigious honors
Cash prizes, salary boosts, medallions among perks
By: Jim Myers
Issue date: 4/17/08 Section: News
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"It's important to take a night off to recognize the excellence and celebrate the accomplishments of the UA faculty," said Eugene Sander, executive vice president and provost and master of ceremonies.
The introduction of the ceremony featured recognition of former UA President Henry Koffler and his wife, Phyllis, who were in attendance, and a short speech by UA President Robert Shelton.
Three Henry and Phyllis Koffler Prizes were awarded throughout the evening. Each recipient was awarded $10,000, a medallion and a certificate for their achievement in their award category.
The Public Service/Outreach Koffler Prize went to professor John Marchello of the Department of Animal Sciences. Marchello, the founder of the UA Rodeo Club back in 1967, was lauded for numerous contributions in the areas of food safety and youth and public education throughout his 42-year career as a member of the UA faculty.
The Koffler Prize for Teaching went to Carrol McLaughlin, a professor in the School of Music. She won for her innovation in developing Harp Fusion, a UA harp ensemble that combines elements of classical, jazz, new age and folk music and has toured internationally.
The Koffler Prize for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity went to Albrecht Classen of the Department of German Studies. Classen is regarded as one of the leading experts on medieval women writers, having written five books on the subject.
"It's very humbling," Classen said on receiving the award. "I've gained a lot from my students, and they gain from me in turn. The passion carries over."
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