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Phi Kappa Phi Forum, Summer 2007

Jon M. Engelhardt, EdD (Wichita State University), has been named as dean of the Baylor University School of Education, effective July 16, 2007. Engelhardt comes from Wichita State University (WSU), where he has served as dean of WSU's College of Education since 1997. He also was the Phi Kappa Phi chapter president at WSU at the time of his appointment to Baylor.

Erin LeAnn Fortenberry (University of Southern Mississippi) received the 2007 Phi Kappa Phi Silver Bowl award during the University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) ninety-seventh anniversary celebration. The award is given to a USM student with outstanding academic credentials. Fortenberry, a double major in molecular biology and biochemistry, has been published eight times and plans to attend medical school after graduation.

Thomas Robert Frederick (Cornell University) has been awarded an ArtistIn-Residency at the Aspen Guard Station, San Juan National Forest by three jurors representing the San Juan Public Lands Center. The location of the Aspen Guard Station in the subalpine zone will allow Mr. Frederick to further the development of his "Closer to Wildflowers" body of work. He held a free public workshop on "painting with light" on Saturday, July 7, at the cabin. More information can be found at www. ThomasRobertFrederick.com.

Paul Graham (Columbus State University) was named the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education's Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year for 2006. He was chosen from a pool of thirty-four nominees state-wide. As the winner, Graham will serve as an ambassador for technical education in the State of Georgia for a year.

Valerie S. Crash (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown) has been awarded the 2007 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. She received the award at the spring commencement ceremony. An associate professor of fine arts, Grash teaches courses in architectural and art history.

Jay Henry (University of West Virginia) was named the 2006 Big East/ Aeropostale Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He is a two-year starter at middle linebacker for West Virginia. Henry maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA and graduated in May of 2006 with a bachelor's degree in finance and is working on a second degree in accounting. He has received ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American honors in each of the past two years, as chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Jessica Hicks (Arkansas State University) was awarded the 2007 R.E.Wilson Award at Arkansas State University in April. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding recent graduate or graduating senior and is selected from students nominated based on character, determination, involvement, and academic achievement. Hicks graduated in May with a degree in accounting.

Nathan Huret (Elon University) was awarded the Dan Stewart Scholarship by the North Carolina Economic Developers Association (NCEDA). The award is given to members who demonstrated outstanding achievements in economic development throughout the state. Huret serves as Existing Industry Coordinator for the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation. The Dan Stewart Scholarship will cover the tuition cost for Huret to attend the Economic Development Course offered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a one-week program held in September.