Honors & Other Things
Chemistry
Award: Dr. Percec
Dr. Virgil Percec,
Roy & Diana Vagelos Professor of Chemistry,
has been chosen to receive the American Chemical
Society Award in Polymer Chemistry. The award which
was founded in 1962, is given to recognize outstanding
contributions to polymer chemistry. Dr. Percec
is also a 2003 Fellow of Polymeric Materials: Science
and Engineering (PMSE).
Friars Award:
Dr. Shils
Dr. Edward Shils,
the G.W. Taylor Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurial
Studies, received the Faculty Award from the Friars
Senior Society for his "dedication, teaching
prowess, and outstanding relationship with students
at Penn."
SEAS Staff Recognition
Award
Ms. Maryeileen Banford, graduate
program coordinator in the department of mechanical
engineering and applied mechanics (MEAM), has received
the SEAS Staff Recognition Award. The award, established
in 1989, recognizes the important role that staff
play in supporting faculty, students and the goals
of SEAS. It recognizes employees who contribute
in an extraordinary way to achieving the aspirations
of the School and who inspire excellent performance
from others. Ms. Banford joined MEAM in July 2000
as an administrative assistant. "Maryeileen
showed her true mettle when the department lost
both its office manager and an administrative assistant
to promotions within Penn just prior to the beginning
of the academic year. She stepped in on her own
initiative and took over many new duties as needed.
Maryeileen provided critical assistance during
a time of stress and strain for the department," said
Dr. John Gassani, chair of MEAM.
Humanitarian
Award: Ms. Elansary
Ms. Mei Elansary,
C'04, has won the 2003 Howard R. Swearer Student
Humanitarian Award from Campus Compact. "Mei
has spent a great deal of time promoting health
in the West Philadelphia community," said
President Judith Rodin. "In addition, she
has promoted sustainable partnerships between Penn
and its community. She is very deserving of this
outstanding award."
Ms. Elansary assisted Sayre
Middle School in the development of a seventh-grade
curriculum to help teens reduce lead poisoning
for their families and neighbors, and she took
a leading role in the development of a school and
community health center at Sayre. Each year, the
Swearer Award recognizes five undergraduate students
for their outstanding public service. Ms. Elansary
was chosen from more than 120 students nationwide. |
