St. Ignatius Award:
Maria Teresa Gaston, director of Creighton’s Center for Service, and Justice
Tanya Winegard, assistant vice president for student life.
Following Fr. Schlegel’s annual Convocation address faculty members with 25 years of service to the University will be honored, emeriti promotions will be conferred and distinguished administrator, faculty and research awards will also be presented. They include:
Distinguished Administrative Service Award–Mary Beth Bestenlehner, assistant dean of University College.
Distinguished Faculty Service Award–Frank Ayers, D.D.S., associate dean for student affairs, School of Dentistry.
University Research Award–Michael G. Cherney, Ph.D., professor of physics, College of Arts and Sciences.
Clinical Professor Emeritus of Medicine–John T. Hartigan, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of Medicine–Michael J. Weaver, M.D.
Professor Emeritus of General Dentistry–Paul E. Tamisiea, D.D.S.
Professor Emeritus of Periodontics, John S. Mattson, D.D.S.
Mary Lucretia and Sarah Emily Creighton Award winners:
Rachel Bloom
Gail Jensen, Ph.D.
The Rev. Tom Schloemer, S.J., Outstanding Student Leader Award Winners:
Patrick Lam- Sophomore
Maria DeMeuse- Junior
Laura Thomas- Senior
Gregory Wittenburg- Senior
Briana Scott- Graduate/ Professional School
Teaching for Tomorrow Award Winner:
Mr. Kyle Woolley- Sociology and Anthropology
The Rev. Thomas J. Lukaszewicz, S.J., Staff/Administrator Award Winner:
Shannon Smith- Campus Ministry
The following individuals received awards at the Dean’s Luncheon:
Dr. Gintaras K. Duda (Tenure Track Teaching)
Fr. J. William Harmless, S.J. (Scholarship)
Dr. John F. Schalles (Scholarship)
Dr. Charles Timothy Dickel (Service)
Dr. Mary T. Longo (Part-time)
Fr. Richard J. Hauser, S.J. (Mission)
Dr. HollyAnn Harris (Freshman Advising)
Dr. Amy E. Wendling (Major Advising)
Dr. Isabelle Cherney and Dr. John Calvert received certificates as holders of the Barry Professorship and the Casper Professorship.