Dr. Tunks receives a warm send-off reception, filled with well-wishers, honoring his numerous contributions while serving in various capacities in the Office of the Provost, including as Director of the President Scholars Program. He is looking forward to his return to the classroom in the Fall of 2011 as a member of the Meadows faculty.

Dr. Paul Ludden, provost, and Professor Ellen Pryor, welcome past President's
Scholars Director and
Associate Provost Tom Tunks and his wife Jeanne.

Dr. Thomas Tunks, past director of the President's Scholars program, and wife
Dr. Jeanne Tunks
are greeted by President R. Gerald Turner at the reception honoring Dr. Tunks.

Professor Ellen Pryor, Adam Tunks, Dr. Tom Tunks, Dr. Paul Ludden, Dr. Jeanne
Tunks, Martha Starke,
and Denise Green performing the ceremonial "cutting of the neckties" at
the reception honoring Dr. Tom Tunks.