Six KU faculty members receive teaching awards

Professors to be recognized during commencement events

Six KU faculty members will receive distinguished teaching awards for the 2004-05 academic year during commencement ceremonies.

Faculty from the KU Medical Center campuses in Kansas City and Wichita will be honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Classroom Teaching. This year’s winners are George Enders, associate professor of anatomy and cell biology; Janice Loudon, associate professor of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences; and Xiaoming Zhang, assistant professor of anatomy and cell biology.

Jie Zhang, assistant professor of linguistics, will receive the Silver Anniversary Award, provided by the 25-year alumni class.

Marni Kessler, assistant professor of art history, will receive the Byron T. Shutz Award, established in 1978 to honor distinguished teaching in economics and business. The selection guidelines were modified in 1985 to honor outstanding teachers from any discipline in alternate years.

The Ned N. Fleming Trust Award for distinguished teaching, scholarship and service will be awarded to James Orr, professor and chair of biology.

Winners are pictured below:

George Enders

Janice Loudon

Xiaoming Zhang

Jie Zhang

Marni Kessler

James Orr