Release date: May 16, 2003
Contact: Deb Hammacher, Associate Director, University Media Relations,
at 404-727-0644 or dhammac@emory.edu

Emory Faculty Members Receive Awards for Outstanding Teaching, Research, Leadership

Ten Emory University faculty members were honored with teaching, research and mentoring awards presented at the university’s commencement ceremony May 12.

• Lucas Carpenter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of English at Emory’s Oxford College, received the University Scholar/Teacher Award. The recipient is chosen by Emory faculty on behalf of the United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Carpenter is a resident of Conyers (30013).

• Eleanor C. Main, professor of political science and director of the Division of Educational Studies, received the Thomas Jefferson Award, which is presented to a faculty member or administrative officer in recognition of significant service to the university through personal activities, influence and leadership. Main is a resident of Atlanta (30361).

• Richard Rubinson, professor of sociology, received the George P. Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring, established in 1997 by trustee John T. Glover. Rubinson is a resident of Dunwoody (30338).

Seven Emory professors received the Emory Williams Award for Distinguished Teaching. The university’s most prestigious awards for teaching were established in 1972 by alumnus Emory Williams. The three awards in the arts and sciences are selected by a committee of Emory College faculty. Goizueta Business School, Oxford College and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing each present an award for excellence in undergraduate teaching, and one other award rotates among the professional schools. The 2003 recipients of the Emory Williams Award are:

• Joyce Burkhalter Flueckiger, associate professor of religion. Flueckiger is a resident of Atlanta (30345).

• Emily Hamilton, assistant professor of mathematics. Hamilton is a resident of Atlanta (30307).

• Michelle Lampl, associate professor of anthropology. Lampl is a resident of Atlanta (30324).

• M. Eloise Brown Carter, professor of biology, Oxford College. Carter is a resident of Grayson (30017).

• Diana C. Robertson, associate professor of organization and management, Goizueta Business School. Robertson is a resident of Atlanta (30305).

• Leslie M. Holmes, associate, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Holmes is a resident of Marietta (30364).

• E. Brooks Holifield, Charles Howard Candler Professor of American Church History, Candler School of Theology. Holifield is a resident of Atlanta (30341).

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