Faculty, staff, and alumni were recognized at Founder's Day events at Bradley University today.
The Caterpillar Inc. Faculty Achievement Awards for Scholarship and Teaching recognize outstanding non-tenured faculty.
Caterpillar Inc. Faculty Achievement Award for Scholarship
Dr. Luke Haverhals
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Caterpillar Inc. Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching
Dr. Amy Bacon
Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Samuel Rothberg Professional Excellence Award recognizes outstanding achievements in research and creativity by a senior faculty member. Recipients are expected to make original contributions to their field and submit these contributions for critical appraisal by their professional peers.
Samuel Rothberg Award for Professional Excellence
Dr. Laurie Vickroy
Professor of English
The recognition of excellence in teaching became a tradition at Bradley in 1957 when Charles M. Putnam established the Putnam Award for Teaching Excellence.
Putnam Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Claire Etaugh
Caterpillar Professor of Psychology
The Francis C. Mergen Award for Public Service is presented annually by the Central Illinois Bradley Alumni Chapter and Bradley University Alumni Association. It goes to a Bradley faculty or staff member who has distinguished himself or herself in public service, and is named in honor of Francis C. Mergen, former chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering.
Francis C. Mergen Award for Public Service
Dr. Susan Brill de Ramirez
Caterpillar Professor of English
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented by the Bradley University Alumni Association to recognize a graduate whose professional or civic activities bring the highest distinction to themselves, their community and to Bradley University.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Michael Scimo ‘85
Retired Managing Director
Accenture of Chicago
The Outstanding Young Graduate Award recognizes professional, civic and charitable activities of a graduate who is 40 years old or younger.
Outstanding Young Graduate
Lisa Eakman Moon ‘05
President and CEO
Global FoodBanking Network
The Lydia Moss Bradley Award was established thirty years ago to recognize outstanding commitment and service to the University.
Lydia Moss Bradley Award
Dr. Ray Zarvell ’62 MA ‘69
Executive Director, Student Development and Health Services, Emeritus
The Centurion Society was created by the Board of Trustees on the occasion of the university's 85th anniversary to honor outstanding Bradley alumni for their career achievements in business, public life and the professions.
Centurion Society
David Brant, '74
Managing Director, BDO
Andrea Parker '92.
Executive Director, Hult Center for Healthy Living
Michael Scimo ‘85
Retired Managing Director
Accenture of Chicago
