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September 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Dennis Zaritsky Professor, Steward Observatory Astronomy Guggenheim Fellowship Professor Zaritsky is the only astronomer, and Arizona resident to win a Guggenheim Fellowship this year. Zaritsky is developing novel techniques to study astronomical images for information on the evolution of nearby galaxies and the nature of dark matter. Rather than treating individual stars and galaxies as separate objects, he analyzes all of the light across an astronomical image, including what appears as bland sky. Guggenheim Fellows are appointed on the basis of distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional promise for the future accomplishments. What distinguishes the Guggenheim Fellowship program from all others is the wide range interest, age, geography and institutions of candidates. He earned his doctorate in astronomy from UA in 1991 May 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Atal Wassimi President, APhA-ASP, College of Pharmacy APhA-ASP Chapter Achievement Award for 2006 Atal Wassimi is president of the UA College of Pharmacy chapter of the Academy of Student Pharmacists (ASP). The UA ASP group beat out chapters from 32 other Division AAA schools to win the Chapter Achievement Award for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) annual meeting in Atlanta March 16-20, 2007. Division AAA pharmacy schools are those with fewer than 350 students. The UA has 319 students enrolled in its doctor of pharmacy program. This achievement brings significant recognition to the UA because it is the first time in history that a Division AAA school has won the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) ASP Chapter Achievement Award for the fourth consecutive year. Established in 1974, the award recognizes outstanding activities of ASP chapters at the 92 schools and colleges of pharmacy in the U.S. This award is very visible because the American Pharmacists Association is the national professional society of pharmacists in the United States. It represents pharmacy, the third largest health profession, composed of more than 200,000 pharmacy practitioners, scientists and pharmacy students. Founded in 1852, APhA is a leader in the professional and scientific advancement of pharmacy, and in safeguarding the well being of the individual patient. September 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Janet Wang Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers Professor Wang was awarded one of only twenty 2005 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for her research into building electronics design automation software tools. PECASE is the nation's highest honor for professionals at the outset of their independent research careers. PECASE awardees are chosen from 350 to 400 assistant professors who have received grants from NSF's Faculty Early Career Program in the same year of their nomination for the president's award. As Very- and Ultra-Large-Scale Integrated (VLSI and ULSI) circuits get increasingly small and complex, they are becoming much more difficult to design. This is driving up costs throughout the semiconductor industry, hindering development of cheaper and faster computer processors. Professor Wang is working on EDA tools that will automate many steps in circuit design, reducing the complexity of the process. The tools should help circuit designers maximize performance and improve yields in circuit fabrication labs, translating into huge revenue savings for high-volume chip makers. She has also organized design competitions for students at international conferences in VLSI design. Winners of this competition are often recruited by leading industries and universities. Professor Wang’s (funded) efforts to maintain a modern ECE curriculum and deliver well-trained engineers into industry, as well as drive cutting-edge research that will benefit one of America’s bellwether industries, clearly brings significant recognition to the University of Arizona. And her recent Presidential Award has placed UA in the national spotlight. December 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Patrick Vinck Student Researcher, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics First Place - Undergraduate Poster, Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society Patrick Vinck won the first place award for an undergraduate poster in the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society. His presentation, titled "Protein S-Nitrosation in a fibrosarcoma cell line," is the product of two years of research in Dr. William Montfort's lab. Mr. Vinck studies nitric oxide levels in cancer cell lines. The American Chemical Society is a national organization for chemists and related occupations. In the past, the UA has had a strong presence in the American Chemical Society, with several distinguished faculty members in the organiztion, which has 158,000 members. In addition to the Journal of the American Chemical Society, ACS also has a weekly news magazine (Chemical & Engineering News) and other publications. However, Mr. Vinck winning this award demonstrates that only only faculty, but undergraduates also play a strong role in research at the university. By showing that the UA has quality research among undergraduates, the UA is a more robust Research I University. September 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Theodore (Ted) Tong Associate dean of academics and student services and executive director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, College of Pharmacy Bowl of Hygeia The Bowl of Hygeia recognizes a living pharmacist who has compiled an outstanding record of community service. It is the highest award a living pharmacist can receive. The Bowl of Hygeia is the highest, most prestigious award a living pharmacist can receive. It is presented annually to an Arizona pharmacist by Wyeth Laboratories and the Arizona Pharmacy Alliance. The nomination for Tong said, "Ted is nominated for this prestigious award for many reasons, the first of which is his national reputation and activities as head of the poison control center. There are few people who have served our community in a more important way than Ted Tong. He has been a tireless advocate of students [and] has been active in the American Pharmacists Associaton, as well as in many other national organizations." Earlier this year, Tong was honored by Tucson's Pan Asian Community Alliance as the Pan Asian Man of the Year. The University of California-San Francisco College of Pharmacy named him as its 2005 Distringuished Alumnus of the Year. March 2008 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Men's SwimTeam Men's Swimming & Diving Team, Athletics NCAA Men's Swimming & Diving Championship 2008 Men's Swimming & Diving Championship in Federal Way, Washington. Arizona claims the first NCAA Swimming Championship in school history with the guidance of Frank Busch, Head Coach who was also selected as the NCAA Swimming Coach of the Year. The Arizona Men's Team won the first NCAA Men's Swimming & Diving Team Championship in school history. The Wildcats finished a three-day meet with 500.5 points. Arizona also ended Auburn's streak of five consecutive championships. Arizona capped the meet with a come-from-behind win in the 400 free relay race. Women's SwimTeam Swim Team, Athletics 2008 NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championship The U of A Women's Swimming & Diving Team won the 2008 NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving Championships in Columbus, Ohio on March 24, 2008 The University of Arizona Women's Swimming & Diving Team made history at the NCAA finals by a blowout win over the defending champion Auburn, the No. 5 team in the nation. The Arizona Women became the first school ever to sweep all five relay events. Arizona set meet records in all five events, American, NCAA and U.S. Open records in every event but medley events and the 800y freestyle. Head Coach Frank Busch was also named NCAA Swimming Coach of the Year. February 2008 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Brad Story Associate Professor, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Fellow of the Acoustical Society For his notable contributions to the advancement of the knowledge of acoustics of human sound production, Dr. Brad Story has been elected as a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. This award recognizes Dr. Story's outstanding contribution to the research literature furthering our understanding of how the mechanics and physiology of the human vocal tract contribute to the sounds of speech and singing. Announcement of his election and presentation of his Fellowship will be made at the Paris, France meeting in June 2008. Since its organization in 1929, the Acoustical Society has sought to serve the widespread interests of the community in all branches of acoustics, both theoretical and applied. April 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements William A. Sibley Professor Emeritus, Neurology John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research Dr. William Sibley, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Neurology, has received 2006 John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research by the American Academy of Neurology and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This prize is given in recognition of Dr. Sibley's life-long, outstanding achievements in multiple sclerosis research. The award comes with a $15,000 cash prize and formal recognition at the national meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sibley was a "Founding Father" of Neurology at the University of Arizona and Neurology's first Department Head. He has done research all of his academic life in multiple sclerosis and received numerous grants from the National MS Society. In 1975-6 he established the first Multiple Sclerosis Center at University Medical Center, supported by the National MS Society. His contributions are responsible for finding a cause and some of the early treatments of multiple sclerosis. Dr. Sibley is internationally known for his efforts in this regard. November 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Jay Rochlin Assistant Professor, Journalism Celebration An online publication produced by students in the University of Arizona's Department of Journalism tied for first place with the University of Nevada-Reno as top winners in the 2007 Online Journalism Awards presented Oct. 18-19. This student-created Web site is not even a year old and it has won national recognition for its look and content. Students and their professor "learned by doing" in creating this site. The award is testimony to the University of Arizona Department of Journalism's recognition that the public demands more sophisticated news Web sites and more imaginative ways to disseminate news. December 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements John (Jack) Nolte Professor, Cell Biology and Anatomy Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award The Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Awards is presented by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) to recognize the significant contributions to medical education made by gifted teachers. The Award was established by the AOA medical honor society in 1988 to provide national recognition to faculty members who have distinguished themselves in medical student education. The award is named for long-time AOA executive secretary Robert J. Glaser, M.D. The Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award is one of the more, if not the most, prestigious general medical education awards. Dr. Nolte is one of only four medical school faculty members in the United States and Canada recognized this year by the AAMC for their efforts to give the next generation of physicians an exceptional educational experience. Recognition of his excellence in creative and dedicated teaching brings national acclaim and acknowledgement to Dr. Nolte and the University of Arizona. May 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Lynn Nadel Professor, Psychology The Graqemeyer Award The Grawemeyer Award, given to acknowledge and disseminate outstanding ideas in the science of Psychology, is one of the most prestigious awards for a Psychologist. It acknowledges originality, creativity, scientific merit and impact on the field of Psychology. Dr. Nadel shares the award with Professor John O'Keefe of University College London with whom he coauthored an extremely influential book, "The Hippocampus as a Cognitive Map." Grawemeyer awards are given annually, after an international search. Drs. Nadel and O'Keefe were selected from among 37 nominations from seven countries. This award is well publicized: in SCIENCE Magazine, the New York Times, the American Psychological Association Monitor, Association for Psychological Science observer. As with all scientific awards, the Grawmeyer Award brings honor to the University as well as to the scientist. Additional information can be found at the website: http://www.louisville.edu/ur/onpi/grawemeyer/ Lynn Nadel Professor, Psychology Grawemeyer Award The Grawemeyer Award, given to acknowledge and disseminate outstanding ideas in the science of Psychology, is one of the most prestigious awards for a Psychologist. It acknowledges originality, creativity, scientific merit and impact on the field of Psychology. Dr. Nadel shares the award with Professor John O'Keefe of University College London with whom he coauthored an extremely influential book, "The Hippocampus as a Cognitive Map." Grawemeyer awards are given annually, after an international search. Drs. Nadel and O'Keefe were selected from among 37 nominations from seven countries. This award is well publicized: in SCIENCE Magazine, the New York Times, the American Psychological Association Monitor, Association for Psychological Science observer. As with all scientific awards, the Grawmeyer Award brings honor to the University as well as to the scientist. Additional information can be found at the website: http://www.louisville.edu/ur/onpi/grawemeyer/ March 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Kyle Morrison Police K-9 Officer, Police 1st Place Award for Explosive Detection At the Tucson K9 Trials, there were over 100 K9 teams participating from the Military, Department of Corrections and Law Enforcement agencies from around the country. In K9 job performamce (Patrol, Narcotics Detection, Explosives Detection) UAPD Officer Kyle Morrison and UAPD K9 Michael earned the First Place Award in explosive detection. The Tucson K9 Trails are a recognized K9 performance competition through-out the United States and draw competitiors from all aspects of criminal justice agencies. Agencies send thier best-of-the-best handler's and K9's to compete in these Trails. Officer Morrison & K9 Michael's participation alone in this competition shed favorable lime-light upon UAPD and The Univerrsity of Arizona. With Officer Morrison's First Place Award in the Explosives Detection compettion, he further demonstates that The University of Arizona is not only a top level eduactional institution but also has high quality employee's in every facet of day-to-day life. Officer Morrison & K9 Michael's ability to win this award when over 100 K9 teams were participating, further substantuate The University of Arizona as a high quality, top level organization! Harvey Meislin Professor and Head, Emergency Medicine David K. Wagner Award The David K. Wagner Award is the highest award presented by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM). This award recognizes a member who has had a meaningful impact on the field of Emergency Medicine and who has contributed significantly to the promotion of AAEM's goals and objectives. There are more than 22,000 emergency medicine physicians in the US. This award brings national recognition to the UA. December 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Residence Life Residence Hall Association, Residence Life Intermountain Affiliat of College and University Residence Halls The purpose of the Student Award for Leadership Training is to reward student leadership training programs in the residence halls. The Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls recognized the University of Arizona Residence Hall Association for their excellent training program entitled Hall Council Executive Board Training Day and Hall Leadership Camp. The SALT award is a competition between the more than 20 affiliated schools within the IACURH region. The winning school of the award has demonstrated a dedication to continued leadership development and training within their campus environment. The fact that the University of Arizona Residence Hall Association won this award in November at the IACURH regional conference shows the continued committment to the on-campus residents within our community. February 2008 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Richard Jorgensen Professor, Plant Sciences iPlant collaborative Dr. Jorgensen is the lead principle investigator on the largest ($50 million) competitive grant ever received by UA from the National Science foundation. After a national competition, the National Science Foundation selected the UA to receive this grant indicating that the team of scientists led by Dr. Jorgensen was viewed as the best in the nation. November 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Elaine Jones Faculty, College of Nursing Distinguished Practioner Dr. Elaine Jones has been elected as a Distinguished Practitioner to the National Academies of Practice. Dr Jones was nationally recognized for her work with culturally Deaf populations and heart healthy communities, and for her expertise in cross-cultural research. Dr. Jones is one of the few nurse researchers who conduct research with Deaf populations. Her work has made significant contributions to improve the health care of the Deaf. The National Academies of Practice promotes quality health care for all by addressing public policy, education, research and inquiry. The role of nursing within the collaborative approach involves patient assesment, patient education, implementation and evaluation of nursing measures to promote comfort, health and restorative care. The College of Nursing is honored that Dr. Jones has been recognized for her many contributions to Nursing by the National Academies of Practice and wishes to submit her name for the Outstanding University Achievement Award. March 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Elaine and Myron Jacobson Professor, College of Pharmacy Dept of Pharmacology and Toxicology E. Bruce Street,Sr/Roger J. Williams Award in Preventive Nutrition Prestigious nationwide award given annually by the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth to recognize individuals who have made major contributions to preventive nutrition, either scientific or sociological. Includes $6000 cash prize. This is the ninth time the award was given. Previous recipients include researchers at University of Texas, Columbia, Berkeley, MIT, University of Wisconsin. This award focuses national attention among researchers and others on the research accomplishments of Elaine and Myron Jacobson. The husband and wife are also members of the Arizona Cancer Center and BIO5 Institute. For nearly 30 years, their work has focused on understanding the roles of niacin and niacin-derived molecules in human health, especially in relation to skin sun damage including skin cancer. The National Cancer Institute has selected one of the novel compounds developed by the Jacobsons for the topical delivery of niacin for evaluation as a skin cancer prevention agent. December 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Laurence Hurley Professor, Pharmacololgy & Toxicology and Associate Director, BIO5 Institute, College of Pharmacy Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame Dr. Hurley, who holds the Howard Schaeffer Endowed Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences, was inducted into the American Chemical Society's Division of Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame for his exemplary service to the division, the society and the field of medicinal chemistry. Founded in 1876, the American Chemical Society is the world's largest scientific society. Inductees into the society's Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame are chosen because they have made an overall outstanding contribution to medicinal chemistry through a combination of research, teaching and service. May 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Audrey Holland Regents Professor, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences The National Aphasia Association Honoree National Aphasia Association Advocacy Award Audrey L. Holland, Ph.D., CCC, BC/NCD, Regents’ Professor Emerita of Speech, Languages and Hearing Sciences is being honored for her accomplishments on behalf of people with aphasia and their families. Her research and clinical interests cover a number of neurogenic communication areas, but the heart and soul of her work has been in aphasia rehabilitation, as a clinician and as a researcher. Dr. Holland enjoys traveling, politics and most of all, playing with her three grandchildren. February 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Thomas Hixon Professor, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Alfred K. Kawana Council of Editors Award The Alfred K. Kawana Council of Editors Award is reserved for outstanding researcher/scholars with a sustained history of exemplary publications in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)journals. This award recognizes Dr. Hixon’s outstanding contributions to the research literature in communication sciences and disorders through more than 40 publications in ASHA’s journals. In addition Dr. Hixon has served as Director of the National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders at the University of Arizona since 1991. From 1988–1991 Dr. Hixon was Head of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and was Dean of the Graduate College from 1995-1999 and 2003-2005 and Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies from 1999-2005. March 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Theodore Glattke Professor, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award in Audiology The American Academy of Audiology proudly recognizes outstanding individuals who have had an impact on the profession through their teaching, clinical service, research contribution, and/or innovative program development. These Academy Honorees inspire and remind us of the contributions made on behalf of the hearing impaired persons they serve. The Academy Awards Reception will be held in Denver, CO on April 19-21, 2007. Dr. Ted Glattke’s dedication to students, his service to American Indians and children in Mexico, his pioneering research in evoked potentials and otoacoustic emissions, his administrative service to university, local, national and international organizations and his enduring support of colleagues places him among the most accomplished members of his profession. His intellect and knowledge, along with his personal grace and humane spirit, are cherished by his colleagues. He has authored, edited, or coedited over 75 scholarly publications and presented more than 200 invited lectures. He has directed the research and degree programs of eight Ph.D. dissertations. His core altruistic nature is reflected in his long and sustained service to underserved populations in the United States and Mexico. He sought, obtained and sustained a program at the University of Arizona for the graduate education of American Indian students in communication sciences and disorders. January 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Marlene Freeman Assistant Professor, Psychiatry 2005 Arizona Wellness Leadership Award 2005 Arizona Wellness Leadership Award is given to a person who demonstrates a commitment to healthy women and a healthy community. The Conference motivates and inspires women to take action for their future by providing a unique event that celebrates life, learning, family, and culture. Dr. Freeman exemplifies this idea. Dr. Freeman was recognized for her work at the University during the Arizona Women's Conference. Women of all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds attended this conference. The 2005 conference, celebrating wellness for women, hosted a sold-out crowd of 800 participants and dignitaries including keynote speaker Governor Janet Napolitano. During the presentation of this award, participants learned of Dr. Freeman's work as director of the Women’s Mental Health Program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center including her work with postpartum depression. February 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Robert Fiore Professor, Spanish & Portuguese Encomiene con Placa de la Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio Encomienda con Placa de la Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio This award is one of the highest given by the government of Spain and honors Professor Fiore for his career-long dedication to the culture and literature of Spain. The Honorable Inocencio F. Llamas, Counsul General of Spanin in Los Angeles will be here to bestow the award on January 9, 2007 December 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Brian Erstad Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy ACCP Education Award Dr. Erstad received the Education Award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy for substantial and outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacy education, and the Distinguished Practitioner Award from the National Academies of Practice in Pharmacy. The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) is a professional and scientific society that provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to enable clinical pharmacists to achieve excellence in practice and research. The college's Education Award recognizes an ACCP member who has shown excellence in the classroom or clinical training site, conducted innovative research in clinical pharmacy education, demonstrated exceptional dedication to clinical pharmacist continuous professional development, or shown leadership in the development of clinical pharmacy education programs. The National Academies of Practice was founded in 1981 to advise governmental bodies on problems of health care. Recipients of the Acadmies' Distiguished Practitioner Award are individuals who have spent a significant portion of their professional career as practitioners in the direct delivery to, and practice of health care to the consumer. April 2008 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Kylee Eblin Pharmacology and Toxicology Doctoral Student, College of Pharmacy Women in Toxicology Student Achievement Award The Society of Toxicology's Women in Toxicology Student Achievement Award is a national award. Eblin was selected for the award for her academic achievement, leadership and service in the field of toxicology. Eblin's research focuses on how low-level arsenic exposure damages bladder cells, which may lead to the development of cancer. The Society of Toxicology is the leading organization dedicated to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology. Eblin was one of three students nationwide selected for the 2008 award. January 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Ajit Divakaruni Undergraduate Senior, Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Marshall Scholar For the first time since 1997, the UA has a recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious national award that provides recipients with full funding of 60,000 for two or three years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. Scholarship winner Ajit Divakaruni, a senior majoring in biochemistry, mathematics, and molecular and cellular biology, said he will use the funding to pursue a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Cambridge University. He is working toward three degrees, all at the baccalaureate level with honors, in the departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics, Mathematics, and Molecular & Cellular Biology. He has maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average throughout this exceptionally difficult course of study involving multiple honors courses in all three departments.Ajit as an excellent student. He is in fact the kind of student that one sees perhaps 2 or 3 times in an entire career. December 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Albrecht Classen University Distinguished Professor, German Studies AATG Outstanding German Educator Award and Checkpoint Charlie Foundation Scholarship The American Association of Teachers of German and the Checkpoint Charlie Foundation, Berlin, Germany, honored Professor Albrecht Classen with this award for his outstanding achievement in furthering the teaching of German in schools of the United States. This honor is the highest award bestowed upon College-University Professors of German in the United States and is a sign of recognition for these accomplishments by the German Checkpoint Charlie Foundation in Berlin. This award demonstrates that the Department of German Studies is recognized nationwide as one of the finest institutions in this country promoting the study of German language, culture, and literature. March 2008 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Frank Busch Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach, Athletics NCAA Swimming Coach of the Year Frank Busch was named the NCAA Swimming Coach of the Year for both the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Team. Head Coach Busch helped guide both the Women's & Men's Swimming & Diving Team to become the NCAA Swimming & Diving Champions. September 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements J. Lyle Bootman Dean and Professor, College of Pharmacy ASHP Award of Excellence Dean Bootman was chosen by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' (ASHP) board of directors to receive the ASHP Award of Excellence. The award is given only occasionally to "individuals who have made significant contributions to health-system pharmacy practice." Recipients must be unanimously approved by the ASHP board of directors. This achievement brings signficant recognition to the UA because it is a prestigious award given by a large, high-visibility, highly respected professional organization. According to ASHP President Cynthia Brennan, PharmD, MHA, "Dr. Bootman's leadership through his work with the Institute of Medicine's Identification and Preventing Medication Errors committee has helped illuminate the toll medication errors take on patients and the entire health system. We are extrememly pleased that the Institute of Medicine had the foresight to appoint a pharmacist of Dr. Bootman's stature to lead the work of this important committee." ASHP is the 30,000-member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care, and other components of health care systems. ASHP, which has a long history of medication-error prevention efforts, believes that the mission of pharmacists is to help people make the best use of medicines. March 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements J. Lyle Bootman Professor, College of Pharmacy APhA Hugo H. Shaefer Award Bootman received the 2007 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Hugo H. Schaefer Award for numerous contributions to pharmacy & society, including his book Principles of PharmacoEconomics, used in 35 countries; his co-chairmanship of the Institute of Medicine committee that wrote "Preventing Medication Errors," which gained international recognition; and his founding of UA Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Research. The award will bring significant recognition to the UA because the APhA is a large, far-reaching organization, and the Hugo H. Schaefer Award is one of the association's most prestigious. Established by APhA in 1964 in honor of its long-time treasurer, the Hugo H. Schaefer Award recognizes outstanding voluntary contributions to the organization, the profession and society. APhA's awards program is pharmacy's most comprehensive recognition program. Founded in 1852 as the American Pharmaceutical Association, APhA is the first-established and largest professional association of pharmacists in the United States. Their more than 57,000 members include pharmacists, scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and others interested in advancing the profession. December 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Kathryn Bayles Professor Emerita, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Dr. Kathryn Bayles was awarded 2006 Honors of the Association. The Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) are bestowed upon members who are well-known through the nation and the world for a lifetime of distinguished contributions to the field of speech, language, and hearing. It is the highest honor the Association can give. Dr. Bayles was recognized for her outstanding contributions in research, leadership, teaching and mentoring. Throughout her impressive professional career, Bayles has demonstrated extraordinary skills in leadership, innovation, and administration. Her work was described as cutting-edge. An example of her creative vision was Bayles' leadership in developing the enormously successful Telerounds continuing education program, a series that was broadcast live via satellite to the nation from the UA. Other examples of her leadership include serving as 2006 Program Chair of the Adult Communication Disorders Sub-committee to establish ANCDS practice guidelines for persons with dementia, and UA SPH Department Head from 1999 to 2005. Dr. Bayles also led efforts to encourage greater knowledge of cultural diversity and competence, and implementation of learner-centered teaching strategies and other innovative pedagogical approaches in the classroom. February 2007 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Carol Barnes Regents' Professor, Psychology Evelyn F. McKnight Chair for Learning and Memory in Aging/ Critical Role in Establishing UA Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute Dr. Carol Barnes has spent the last three decades studying how memory changes with age. Because of her expertise in this area, she was approached by the McKnight Brain Research Foundation to establish a Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at the UA. The Foundation gave the UA $5 million (which the UA matched) to create the Institute. Dr. Barnes is the director of the Institute and was named the Evelyn F. McKnight Chair for Learning and Memory in Aging. This achievement brings significant recognition to the UA. There are only three other Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institutes in the country. The creation of one at the UA will make the UA one of the top research institutes in the country in the area of aging and memory. Dr. Barnes was critical in bringing this honor to the UA. January 2006 University Honorees Outstanding Achievements Patricia Auflick Outreach Services Librarian, Health Sciences Library Rosenzweig Distinguished Service Award of the Arizona Library Association This is the most prestigious award presented by the Arizona Library Association. Emphasis is placed on effectiveness regionally or statewide. Criteria include significant accomplishments and leadership over the past ten years in Arizona. Ms. Auflick is the Outreach Services Librarian at the Arizona Health Sciences Library and her main responsibility is to improve access to reliable, high-quality health information for all Arizonans, both professionals and the lay public. She is a visible representative of the University as she travels around the state. The award recognized that “ Pat’s efforts have improved access to health information for Arizona’s health care providers, patients, consumers, and librarians. She has worked to bridge the gap between several professional communities who strive to support the health of the people of Arizona.”