Nineteen Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts faculty and staff were among 250 University of Nebraska–Lincoln employees who were honored for their support to students during the annual Parents' Recognition Awards March 1.
The awards, presented in a ceremony at Willa Cather Dining Complex, were earned through nominations made by parents of Nebraska students. The honors provide positive feedback to faculty and staff about their work and relationships with students, giving 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 member who has made a significant difference in their student's life. Nominations include a short explanation of why the employee was selected.
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 Office of Student Affairs and co-sponsored by the Teaching Council and the Parents Association. Certificates of recognition for contributions to students were given during the ceremony. This is the 31st year Nebraska faculty and staff have received the awards from the Parents Association.
The 2018-2019 recipients from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts 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.
Music — Carolyn Barber (4); Paul Barnes (7); Alisa Belflower (14); Mary Bircher; Anthony Falcone (12); Gretchen Foley (3); Garrett Hope; Jamie Reimer (3); Sergio Ruiz; William Shomos (7)
Theatre and Film — Brad Buffum (6); Christopher Irvin (2); Steve Kolbe (6); Ann Marie Pollard; Sharon Teo-Gooding (3)
Art, Art History and Design — Christy Aggens (2); Andrea Bolland (6); Mina Kim; Aaron Sutherlen