Higher Learning
March 5, 2004

Matt Parks, adjunct professor in political science, has won the Hay-Nicolay Dissertation prize. The $5,000 prize is one of the largest, if not largest, dissertation award with respect to monetary amount. The dissertation was done at Boston University under advisor Professor Angelo Codevilla. The title is “Self-Evident No More: The Generation After The Founders.”

Udo Schlentrich, director of the UNH William Rosenberg International Center of Franchising, has received a $25,000 gift from the Rosenberg Family Trust for technology upgrades and a $5,000 gift from Bob Naser for the Rosenberg Archive.

The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding work at the VPFA Expanded Staff meeting held at Holloway Commons Feb. 19. Project FRESH Team Award: Stephanie Behan, Controller’s Office; Sarah Flause, Computing & Information Services; Jennifer Lorenc, VPFA Office; David Proulx, VPFA Office; and Alice Samuel, Controller’s Office. CIS Team Award – Blackboard Project: Joanne Adams, Academic Technology; Randy Carver, Enterprise Computing; Renee Cicerchi, Enterprise Computing; Eileen Cooley, Enterprise Computing; Bruce Davies, Help Desk Professional Services; Mike Giordano, Academic Technology; and Simon Karpen, Client Services.