2024 Presidential Award Recipients
An email message sent to the campus community on November 7, 2024:
Dear Assumption Community,
I am delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Presidential Awards, recommended by the Presidential Awards Committee from an impressive group of nominees for their outstanding work and dedication to Assumption’s mission. Please join me in congratulating these exceptional colleagues:
- Dr. Smriti Rao, Department Chair of Economics, Finance, and Accounting; Professor of Economics; and Global Studies Program Director, is awarded the Paul Ziegler Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship.
- Dr. Eloise Knowlton, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Studies, is awarded theKathleen M. Murphy Presidential Award for Excellence in Contribution to the Mission.
- Dr. Paul Shields, Associate Professor of English, is awarded the Michael O’Shea Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.
- Dr. Jennifer Morrison, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Studies, is awarded thePresidential Award for Service.
Each of these individuals exemplifies the spirit of excellence that enriches our community. I look forward to celebrating their remarkable contributions with you.
Please join me on Thursday, November 21, at 3:30 pm in the Tsotsis Ballroom for our Presidential and Years of Service Awards celebration, where we will formally honor this year’s award winners. A reception with beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will follow, providing an opportunity to gather in the company of friends to celebrate our community.
Please let us know you are coming here.
Warm regards,
Greg Weiner, Ph.D.
President