LEC HEADLINES

Congratulations to A-LEC Tutors Who Were Honored at the 2013 University Honors Convocation!

Well done!!

University Honors Program Students
Michelle L. Engle
Kevin Robert Matejka

Robert Stewart Hyer Society
Michael Britton Dearman
Jaywin Singh Malhi

Phi Beta Kappa
Tyler Douglas Anderson
Kent Billington Fischer
Sarah Elizabeth Montonchaikul
Christianne Ellen Teague
Preston Kramer Walvoord

Alpha Chi
Michael Britton Dearman

Eta Kappa Nu
Alyssa Aryn Chatten
Alex Bank Lucaciu

Pi Lamda Theta
Ashley Jordan Ridgdill

National Fellowship Awards
Boren Scholar, Tanzania: Oluwadamilade Obamehinti
Goldwater Scholar: Kent Billington Fischer

Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
Philosophy Hausman Award for Excellence in the History of Western Philosophy: Michael James Lundie
World Language and Literatures Philip H. Solomon Award in German: Preston Kramer Walvoord

Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Charles T. Kenner Award in Chemistry: Kent Billington Fischer

Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center
Ben Thomas Excellence in Tutoring Award: Kevin Robert Matejka & Aliaksei Patsevich

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Congratulations to LEC tutor Michael Lundie, who has been recognized for his work in SMU's philosophy department.

Michael is the recipient of The Hausman Award for Excellence in the History of Western Philosophy. This award is granted annually to students who produce excellent scholarship and contribute effectively to in-class lecture discussions about topics relevant to topics in the History of Western Philosophy.

Michael has also been recognized with The Hoskins Essay Award. This award is granted annually to students who write a philosophy paper meriting special distinction, considered the best researched, written, and argued philosophy paper of the year, as decided by a committee of SMU's philosophy faculty members

. Michael Lundie

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We're extremely proud to announce that the A-LEC's
Alexa Taylor
has been recognized with the 2013 President's Continuing Excellence Award

One of the President's Staff Recognition Awards, The Continuing Excellence Award highlights the University employee who shows:
· Significant impact on the University through demonstration of competence, dedication, outstanding performance, problem solving, customer service and ingenuity
· Contribution and demonstrated commitment to the University’s core purpose and values
· Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation among colleagues and University constituents
· Performance at a level above and beyond job requirements

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Lade Obamehinti

Nominees for 2012 SMU Student Employee of the Year