UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Awards

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College of Arts and Sciences Awards


College Excellence in Teaching Award Winners

College Excellence in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities Award Winners

College Excellence in Service Award Winners

College Excellence in Advising Award Winners

CAS Faculty Awards Wall

 


University Award Recipients from the College of Arts and Sciences since 2000


UWRF Distinguished Teacher Award

Since 1965, this has been the highest university honor bestowed upon our faculty. Current seniors and alumni from three and five years prior are invited to nominate a distinguished teacher. If you meet these criteria, click the link above to access the nomination form.

  • Dr. Melanie Ayres, Psychology, 2023
  • Rhonda Petree, English and Modern Languages, 2022
  • Dr. Patti Cudd, Music, 2021
  • Dr. Ian Williams, Geology, 2016
  • Dr. Earl Blodgett, Physics, 2014
  • Dr. Chen-Cheng Huang, 2012
  • Dr. Karl Peterson, Chemistry, 2011
  • Dr. Lowell McCann, Physics, 2010
  • Dr. Daniel Marchand, Chemistry, 2009
  • Dr. Travis Tubré, Psychology, 2008
  • Dr. James Madsen, Physics, 2007
  • Dr. Ed Peterson, History, 2004
  • Dr. Jennifer Brantley, 2003
  • Dr. Karen Klyczek, Biology, 2000

Paul B. and Robert Dykstra Faculty Excellence Award

Supporting faculty excellence, the Paul B. and Robert Dykstra Faculty Excellence Award endowment supports one faculty award per academic year. The award is designed to support faculty research, creative and scholarly activity. It is intended to be awarded to a tenured or tenure-track faculty member who is either currently involved in a project or has proposed a research, creative or scholarly project.

  • Dr. Samuel Alvarado, Chemistry and Biotechnology, 2023
  • Dr. Erik Withers, Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, 2022
  • Dr. Alexandru Tupan, Mathematics, 2022
  • Dr. Cheng-Chen Huang, Biology, 2021
  • Dr. Lissa Schneider-Rebozo, English, 2020
  • Dr. Ioana Ghenciu, Mathematics, 2020
  • Dr. Matthew Vonk, Physics and Pre-Engineering, 2019
  • Dr. Jamie Schneider, Chemistry and Biotechnology 2018
  • Dr. Paige Miller, Sociology and Criminology, 2017
  • Dr. Cyndi Kernahan, Psychology, 2016
  • Dr. Mark Bergland, Biology, 2016
  • Dr. Travis Tubré, 2013
  • Dr. David Rusterholz, Chemistry 2011

Keith Wurtz Award for Teaching Excellence

Rewarding innovations in teaching and learning, the Keith Wurtz Award for Teaching Excellence endowment supports two faculty awards per academic year. The award is designed to support innovators and those who demonstrate "trailblazing" characteristics that may include innovative approaches to teaching, demonstrated scholarship of teaching and learning (e.g. publishing a journal article or textbook), innovative use of technology, curriculum development, effective assessment approaches and results, outreach and partnerships with collaborators on- or off-campus.

  • Dr. Timothy Lyden, Biology, 2023
  • Dr. Rebecca Haley, Chemistry and Biotechnology, 2023
  • Dr. Rich Wallace, Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, 2022
  • Dr. Travis Tubre, Psychology, 2021
  • Dr. Paul Budde, Music, 2021
  • Dr. Arpan Jani, Computer, Information, and Data Sciences, 2021
  • Dr. Cheng-Chen Huang, Biology, 2020
  • Dr. Melanie Ayres, Psychology, 2019
  • Dr. Desiree Wiesen-Martin, Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, 2019
  • Dr. Earl Blodgett, Physics and Pre-Engineering, 2017
  • Dr. Joseph Rein, English and Creative Writing, 2015
  • Dr. Karen Klyczek, Biology, 2014
  • Dr. Kim Mogen, Biology, 2013
  • Dr. Jamie Schneider, Chemistry and Biotechnology, 2012
  • Dr. Cyndi Kernahan, Psychology 2011
  • Dr. Eric Hofacker, Mathematics 2010

UWRF Adviser of the Year

Good advising is a cornerstone of our students’ academic success. Since 2000, one outstanding faculty adviser has been chosen each year to recognize the contributions of this important role. Current seniors and alumni from three and five years prior are invited to nominate an adviser of the year.

  • Dr. Paul Budde, Music, 2020
  • Dr. Jennifer Willis-Rivera, Communication and Media Studies, 2018
  • Dr. David Bonko, Marketing Communications, 2014
  • Dr. Kathleen Hunzer, English, 2013
  • Dr. Mark Bergland, Biology, 2012
  • Dr. Keith Chavey, Mathematics, 2011
  • Dr. Travis Tubre, Psychology, 2009
  • Dr. Herb Cederberg, 2007
  • Dr. Brad Caskey, Psychology, 2004
  • Dr. Cliff Mottaz, Sociology, 2001
  • Dr. Steve Olson, Marketing Communications, 2000

Chancellor's Award for Excellence for Classified Staff

  • Jody Sather, Psychology, 2022
  • Joan Kratt, Journalism, Marketing Communications and Political Science, 2012
  • Susie Zimmer, Art and Outreach, 2005
  • Sheri Reis, Mathematics, 2003

 

2024 College of Arts and Sciences Awards Nomination Criteria and Submission Information

 

2024 CAS Awards Nomination Criteria and Submission Information

2024 call for nominations

 

UW System Awards


2014 Regents Teaching Excellence Award

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