Ward presents Lindberg lecture May 5

Sally Ward, professor of sociology and the 2003 recipient of the Lindberg Award for her achievements as both an outstanding scholar and teacher in the College of Liberal Arts, will present her address “For Better or Worse: Marriage, Social Science, and Public Policy” Wednesday, May 5, at 4 p.m. in Murkland 115.

A reception for Ward will be held from 3:30-4 p.m. in Murkland 110. Both the reception and address are free and open to the public.
Ward has taught at UNH for more than 20 years. She is known for her ability to balance an active research program with a strong commitment to students and to the welfare of the UNH community at large.

She served as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts for two years and is chair of the sociology department. Her recent research includes evaluations of the International Research Opportunities Program (IROP) at UNH and the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund. In 2000 she co-edited “Program Evaluation and Family Violence Research.”

The annual Lindberg Award was established by the College of Liberal Arts in 1986 in memory of Professor Gary Lindberg of the Department of English. Lindberg was an exceptional scholar and outstanding teacher whose dedication and service to UNH as well as the wider community exemplified the highest academic standards and ideals. Following tradition, this year’s recipient, David Frankfurter, professor of history and religious studies, will present his address next spring.