Arkansas Alumni Association Announces Call for Nominations for 2015 Johnson Fellow
John Register (center), 2014 Johnson Fellow, with student alumni board members
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- The Arkansas Alumni Association announces the opening of nominations for the 2015 Johnson Fellow. The fellowship is In its sixth year and recognizes the career and life achievements of an outstanding University of Arkansas alumna or alumnus.
The fellowship is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Jeff Johnson ’70 and his wife, Marcia, who envisioned a program to bring U of A alumni of note to campus to engage and inspire current students,
A selection committee will review the nominations and choose the next Johnson Fellow. The 2015 Johnson Fellow selection committee includes:
- Dr. Jeff Johnson ’70, Physician, Saint John’s Clinic, Springfield, Missouri
- Gerald B. Jordan ’70, Associate Professor, Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism
- M. Reed Greenwood ’61 ’62 ’74, Dean Emeritus, College of Education & Health Professions
- Carolyn H. Allen, Dean of Libraries, U of A
- Amy Tu JD ’96, Chief Counsel, Commercial Aviation Services, The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington
- John Forrest Ales ’02, Director, Corporate Communications, Walmart, Bentonville, AR
Previous Johnson Fellows include:
- 2010 - Lt. Gen. Martin Steele ’74, USMC (Ret), President/CEO Uncommon Leadership, LLC, Tampa, FL
- 2011 - Regina Hopper ’81, JD ’85, Partner/Co-founder, Integrated Advocacy Management, Alexandria,VA
- 2012 - John Forrest Ales ’02, Director, Corporate Communications, Walmart, Bentonville, AR
- 2013 - Amy Tu JD ’96, Chief Counsel, Commercial Aviation Services, The Boeing Co., Seattle, WA
- 2014 - John Register ’88, Associate Director, Community & Military Programs, United States Olympic Committee
The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, Oct. 31.
For further information or to nominate a candidate, contact Julie Preddy, associate director of lifelong learning, at 575-6368 or email jpreddy@uark.edu.
Contacts
Tammy Tucker, director of communications
Arkansas Alumni Association
479-575-6390,
twtucker@uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.