Honor Roll 1997-98 | The President’s Commission for LGBT Issues
This past academic year several lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) faculty, staff, and students made significant contributions to scholarship and teaching at the University of Maryland, while several members of the campus community distinguished themselves by enriching life at UM through their work on LGB issues. The President's Commission for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues recognizes them on an Honor Roll that begins with LGB members of the College Park community who gained special recognition this year, continues with individuals who were honored for their contributions to LGB issues, and ends by acknowledging the support of commissioners whose terms expire with the close of the academic year.
Members of the LGB campus community receiving special recognition
- Ruth E. Fassinger
Associate Professor, Counseling and Personnel Services
Distinguished Scholar-Teacher - Sandra C. Greer
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Distinguished Scholar-Teacher - Luke Jensen
Lecturer, School of Music
Spokesperson for the University System of Maryland Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Staff and Faculty Association - Hugh McGowan
Junior, Health Education
William E. Kirwan Award - Thomas M. Regan
Professor and Associate Dean, Clark School of Engineering
Regents' Award for Excellence - Jason Schneiderman
Senior, English
Maryland Medallion - LGBA (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Alliance)
Student Organization of the Year
Members of the campus community recognized for contributions to LGB issues
- Meghan Duffy
Junior, English
Finalist for the William E. Kirwan Award
Citation included her work with the Allies Project, the LGBA, and ANGELS (AIDS Needs Greater Education, Love and Support). - Arthur M. Eckstein
Professor, History
Diversity Initiative Faculty Award
Citation included his leadership and support for domestic partner benefits as Chair of the Senate Human Relations Committee. - William E. Kirwan
President
Defender of Diversity
Citation included his membership and support on the Board of Regents' Ad Hoc Committee on Domestic Partner Benefits, and his naming of the first President's Commission for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues. - Suzanne Marcus
Senior, Women's Studies
Recognition for addressing sexual orientation as Coordinator of the Women's Circle, as Co-Coordinator of the Annual Woman's LeadershipConference, and as a volunteer for Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive. - Shari Scott
Junior, Health Education
Finalist for the William E. Kirwan Award
Citation included her work with ANGELS.
Honors to members of this Commission whose terms expire
- Javaune M. Adams-Gaston
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Studies - Laura Keohane
Campus Compliance Officer, Human Relations Programs - Patricia L. Mielke
Director, Resident Life - Jason Schultz
Doctoral Candidate, Mathematics - Paul L. Taylor, Jr.
Assistant Director, Architecture, Engineering and Construction - Nadra Wass
Senior, German and Electrical Engineering