Nineteen Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts faculty and staff were among the 225 University of Nebraska–Lincoln employees who were recently honored for providing support to students.
The Parents' Recognition Awards, presented during a Feb. 3 ceremony in the Nebraska Union, are earned through nominations made from parents of Nebraska students. Presented annually, the honors provide positive feedback to faculty and staff about their work with students. They also encourage good student and faculty relationships and provide recognition in an area often overlooked in the formal rewards system.
The Parents Association solicits nominations through an annual mailing, asking parents to nominate a faculty or staff employee who has made a significant difference in their student’s life. Nominations include a short explanation of why this person was nominated.
All who were nominated by at least one parent or student and who are still with the university received a certificate. The annual recognition ceremony was organized by the Division of Student Affairs and co-sponsored by the teaching council and parents association. Certificates of recognition for contributions to students were given during the ceremony. This is the 29th year Nebraska faculty and staff have received the awards from the parents association.
The 2016-2017 recipients from the Hixson-Lied College are listed below. Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of years a recipient has received the award. If no number is listed, the award is a first-time honor.
Art, Art History & Design: Bob Hall, Michael Hoff (4), Rebecca Salem, Francisco Souto
Music: Carolyn Barber (3), Diane Barger (5), Alisa Belflower (12), Kathleen Butler (4), Jan Deaton, Peter Eklund (11), Paul Haar (9), David Hall, Brian Moore (4), Hans Sturm
Theatre and Film: Ian Borden (3), Julie Hagemeier (2), Steven Kolbe (4), J.D. Madsen, Dustin Mosko