L. R. Hesler Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service

In 1982, the L.R. Hesler Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service was established to honor Dr. L. R. Hesler, a man known for his outstanding teaching abilities and his service to the University community. As you may know, Dr. Hesler was an internationally respected scientist and for many years was dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to his academic credentials, Dr. Hesler was also known for his deep appreciation of the arts, his enthusiasm for sports and his many contributions of service to the University. A lesser known fact about him was that he was very supportive of many of the University traditions that still exist today such as All-Sing and Carnicus.

The recipients of the Hesler Award have been outstanding professors whose genuine interest in students and contributions to the campus has exemplified the traits for which Dr. Hesler was best known. The recipient will be chosen in early spring and announced at the annual Honors Banquet.

If you would like to nominate a faculty member from your area, please send your nominating statement and the nominee's vita to Mary Holtman-Reed at Tyson Alumni House, 1609 Melrose Avenue, by February 9. To be eligible, a person must hold the rank of professor or associate professor, and his/her record of service to students and to the campus community as a whole must be well documented.

Thank you for your cooperation. Please call 974-6507 if you have questions.