SAA and ASG Honor Faculty Members at Faculty Appreciation Banquet

Adnan Ali Khalaf Alrubaye, research assistant professor of poultry science and biological sciences in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; Chancellor Emeritus G. David Gearhart, professor of higher education in the College of the Education and Health Professions; and Jeffrey Murdock, assistant professor of music education in Fulbright College were named "Most Outstanding Faculty Members" at the Student Alumni Association and Associated Student Government's annual Faculty Appreciation Banquet last spring.

Alrubaye was nominated by Nimit Gandi; Gearhart was nominated by Carole Shook; and Murdock was nominated by Chimdera Nzelu.

Students nominated faculty members through an application process and a selection panel of students who applied to serve on the committee. The selection committee awarded 13 finalists. In addition to Alrubaye, Gearhart, and Murdock, finalists were:

• Aletha Cook of the College of Education and Health Professions
• Angela Elsass of the College of Education and Health Professions
• Erica Westerman of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
• Jacquelyn Mosley of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
• Kevin Hall of the College of Engineering
• Lindsey Aloia of the J. William J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
• Mack Ivey of the J. William J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
• Meera Kumar of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
• Ronna Turner of the College of Education and Health Professions
• Wen-Juo Lo of the College of Education and Health Professions

ASG and SAA honored these faculty members at the 19th annual Faculty Appreciation Banquet at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House in April 2019. ASG and SAA would like to thank all faculty members for their hard work and dedication to students. Questions about the Faculty Appreciation Awards or any other programs should be directed to ASG Vice-President Sadie Bryant, at asgvp@uark.edu. Next year's Faculty Appreciation Awards nominations and applications will open early next semester.

The Student Alumni Association offers an excellent opportunity for students to get involved and further their professional development skills. The Student Alumni Association oversees the University of Arkansas Homecoming Celebration, the Official Ring and the Senior Walk Dedication. Planning campus-wide events focused on traditions, alumni relations and the senior experience, the association strives to provide opportunities for members to connect on campus as well as around the world. To learn more or join, visit www.arkansasalumni.org/students.

The Associated Student Government at the University of Arkansas is a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students and strives to effectively represent student interests. Questions about ASG can be directed to 479-575-5205, asg@uark.edu. ASG is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.

About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports students in pursuing knowledge, earning a degree, finding meaningful careers, exploring diversity, and connecting with the global community. We provide students housing, dining, health care resources, and create innovative programs that educate and inspire. We enhance the University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.