Sheila Shawl Extravaganza
Over 200 people gathered June 16 at the Weisman Art Musuem for the Sheila Shawl Extravaganza, an event co-hosted by the School of Social Work and the Silent Witness National Initiative, a Twin Cities domestic-violence prevention organization. The event featured both a live and silent auction of more than 40 exquisite, hand-knit shawls, created in honor of the late Sheila Wellstone’s commitment to ending domestic violence. The funds raised were split between Silent Witness and the Sheila Wellstone Fellowship in the School of Social Work. Attendees included Joan Mondale, artist and spouse of former U.S. vice president Walter Mondale; Joan Quie, former first lady of Minnesota; and Marcia Avner, former chief of staff for the late Senator Paul Wellstone.
CHE Alumni Society honored
The College of Human Ecology Alumni Society (CHEAS) was honored with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association’s Program Extraordinaire Award at a reception in September. CHEAS has developed exceptional opportunities for students—including a mentoring program and professional development activities. CHEAS was named UMAA’s Society of the Year in 2003. To learn more about CHE alumni societies and programs, visit www.che.umn.edu/alumni.
CHE awards
CHE faculty, staff, and students were honored this past spring with awards recognizing excellence in their work in the college. Congratulations to Barbara Martinson, design, housing, and apparel (DHA), E-Teaching Award; David Hollister, social work (SSW), Excellence in Academic Advising Award; Denise Guerin and Caren Martin (both DHA), Excellence in Outreach/Engagement Award; Ron Rooney (SSW), Educational Leadership Award; Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, food science and nutrition (FScN), New Career Excellence Award; Debbie Boyles, administration, Award for Outstanding Achievement by Professional & Administrative Staff; Megan Morrissey (SSW), McFarland Outstanding Teaching Award; Mindy Kurzer (FScN), Excellence in Discovery Award; Charleen Klarquist (DHA), Civil Service/Bargaining Unit Outstanding Performance Award; Gerry Schamberger, Heather Akou, and Elizabeth Morgan, Outstanding Student Awards.
In Memory
Marie Christenson
Former faculty member Marie Christenson (’41 home economics, ’59 home economics education, and Founders Society donor) died June 28 at age 87. She was on CHE’s faculty from 1958 until her retirement in 1979. Before that, she was a teacher in Houston County, a 4-H agent for the Minnesota Extension Service, and a teacher at the Adult Education Institute of Foods for Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools. Christenson also served CHE and her profession as a volunteer. The Marie and Clifford Christenson Fund, established by Christenson and her spouse, supports CHE undergraduates.
Howard Morris
Howard Morris, professor emeritus of food science and nutrition, died March 13 at age 85. He was internationally known for his research on cheese fermentation and maintained an active research program well into his retirement. Morris received his Ph.D. in dairy products from the University of Minnesota in 1952 and then joined the faculty, serving until 1989. He advised almost 400 undergraduates, guided to completion the work of 34 graduate students, and received many teaching awards. Memorial gifts may be made to the Professor H. A. Morris Memorial, University of Minnesota Foundation.
George Hoshino
Professor emeritus George Hoshino, an internationally recognized expert in the field of social welfare policy, died March 21 at age 84. He was a faculty member in the School of Social Work from 1973 to 1990. He began his career in 1948 as a welfare officer in the U.S. Department of the Army in Japan, earned a Ph.D. in 1960, and served for 42 years in various social welfare positions, including 32 years in social work education. Memorial gifts may be made to the George Hoshino Scholarship Fund, University of Minnesota Foundation.
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