Racquetball Tournament to Raise Funds for Denny Scholarship
George Denny
The College of Education and Health Professions is sponsoring a racquetball tournament to benefit the George S. Denny Memorial Scholarship Fund. The tournament is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the racquetball courts in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building at the University of Arkansas.
Denny, a professor of educational statistics and research methods, died June 13 at the age of 55. He joined the faculty of the College of Education and Health Professions in 1991. Denny published numerous research papers over the years and won many awards for his work. He won the college's STAR award in May for outstanding all-around faculty member.
In addition to being a valued and respected teacher, colleague and researcher, Denny was known for his devotion to racquetball and played with several of his fellow professors.
"George loved playing racquetball and played as many as four times per week in the time I knew him," said Christian Goering, associate professor of English education. "While he thought the game was fun, mentally and physically challenging, and a great excuse to get some exercise, it was the time in between the games – jokes, conversations, mentoring and friendship – he gave me that will remain a part of me forever."
Online registration for the tournament is required. The entry fee is $20 for University of Arkansas students and $50 for all others. The deadline is enter is Wednesday, Dec. 4. Please read the tournament rules before registering.
If you would like to support this cause but prefer to sleep in on Saturday morning, you may sponsor a player. Email Lori Foster at llfoste@uark.edu for information on giving without competing.
Contributions to the scholarship fund in honor of Denny may also be made directly by visiting the Online Giving website.
Contacts
Heidi Wells, content writer and strategist
Global Campus
479-879-8760,
heidiw@uark.edu
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