AWARDED EMERITUS STATUS
Anthony Diaz — Department of Chemistry PhD, Chemistry, Oregon State University
Dr. Diaz has been a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at CWU for 25 years. He taught general, inorganic, and physical chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentored many students outside the classroom in master’s theses and other research projects. He also served as Chair of the Chemistry Department from 2016 – 2020, during which time he established the department’s first Professional Advisory Committee. In his time at CWU he published more than 20 peer-reviewed research articles and obtained more than $800,000 in external funding. Other notable accomplishments include receiving the Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award and the Phi Kappa Phi Scholar of the Year Award.
Elaine Glenn — Department of Geography MS, Brigham Young University
Elaine Glenn has provided exemplary contributions to the Geography Department and the Douglas Honors College in over 30 years of employment at Central Washington University. Her passion for learning and teaching excellence left an indelible mark on our department and the more than 10,000 students fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her. Throughout her illustrious career, Lecturer Glenn demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to teaching students about Geography. Her dedication to fostering an environment in which every student thrived has not only enriched the academic experience of our students but also advanced their understanding of key issues in world regional and political geography. Elaine was an amazing recruiter of majors to the Geography Department, and her presence is greatly missed. It is also worth noting that Elaine’s outstanding contributions to teaching were duly recognized, as evidenced by her prestigious appointment as the Distinguished Faculty Non-Tenure Track Teaching in 2017. Her unwavering dedication to student learning has set a benchmark for excellence in teaching and has earned her the respect of colleagues and students alike.
Audrey Huerta — Department of Geological Sciences PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Audrey’s time at CWU has focused on expanding the opportunities for undergraduate students. Hired to direct CWU's Science Honors Research Program, Audrey worked with COTS faculty and administrators to support undergraduate student participation in research projects. These research opportunities provided students with the skills to attain fulfilling careers. After the Science Honors Research Program was cancelled, Audrey worked with Dr. Ali Scoville to successfully fund the Solver Scholarship Program, providing funding (up to $20,000 per student), as well as academic and professional support for over 30 CWU undergraduates. This program changed the lives of so many deserving students, and Audrey considers the program one of her greatest accomplishments. In addition to supporting undergraduate students, Audrey focused her research on the Geology of the Antarctic Continent. Along with 5 of her students, Audrey has spent nine field seasons in Antarctica, digging holes, flying in small planes, ski- dooing for days, and repelling down mountain faces. This effort has resulted in numerous publications, and a better understanding of the history of the ice-covered continent. After retirement, Audrey will continue her research in Antarctica, but will take the time to cook, travel, and mountain bike.
Paul James — Department of Biological Sciences PhD, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Paul began his career at CWU in Fall Quarter 1990. As a fisheries ecologist, Paul immediately began to study Pacific Northwest streams with an aim for better conservation and management of native trout and salmon. He taught numerous ecology-related courses and received Excellence in his teaching reviews. He also made sure students got hands-on experience in the field, taking them on many field trips to experience our region's rich natural history. Paul served as an unofficial liaison between the Yakama Nation and CWU via his work in fisheries, and has directly influenced the education of a significant number of fish ecologists who are working professionals in our region. Most recently, he has been a critical part of a team of CWU biologists that study wildlife habitat connectivity along the I-90 Corridor near Snoqualmie Pass.
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