Milestones

Matt Boyle has joined the men’s rowing program as an assistant coach.

Bebe Bryans, women’s rowing head coach, has named Erik Miller Varsity Women’s Lightweight Rowing Coach.

Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Beth Graue has been named director of graduate training of the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research.

University of Wisconsin-Extension Educator Pat Ludeman and Outreach and E-Learning Program Manager John Fischer received 2006 UW–Extension Academic Staff Council Awards for Excellence. The Award recognizes UW System academic staff members who have distinguished themselves in professional or instructional service that furthers the Wisconsin Idea.

William Morgan, professor emeritus of kinesiology and renowned sports psychologist, is the newest recipient of the Hetherington Award, the highest award bestowed by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Morgan developed the “iceberg profile” in the 1970s to describe the mood characteristics of marathon runners and other athletes, among other accomplishments.

The following people have received 2006-07 Academic Staff Professional Development Grant Awards: Danna Basson, UW Survey Center; Andrew Bersch, Comprehensive Cancer Center; Sara Boggs, School of Human Ecology and the Department of Academic Affairs; Nancy Brower, University Communications; Ryan Burton, Department of Medicine; Mark Connolly, Center for Education Research; Ulrike Dieterle, Health Sciences Libraries; Kerryann DiLoreto, UW Survey Center; Nathalie Dinguirard, pathobiological sciences department; Lori DuBenske, Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis; Ilia Guzei, chemistry department; Carol Hulland, dairy science; Judith Humphries, pathobiological sciences department; Noriko Kita, geology and geophyics; Meredith Luschen, Agricultural and Life Sciences Research Division; Jamie Murray-Branch, Communicative Disorders; John Ollinger, Waisman Center; Sybil Pressprich, Division of Continuing Studies administration; Shannon Reagan-Shaw, dermatology department; Theodore Sickley, Department of Forest Ecology and Management; Sarah Wells, Orientation and New Student Programs.