AWARDED EMERITUS STATUS
César García — Department of Communication PhD, Universidad Complutense Madrid
As a valued, long-time member of the department from 2007 to 2024, Dr. Garcia was a critical citizen of the department, leading the Public Relations Program during its most successful years. Dr. Garcia is a prolific scholar. The record of his scholarship is impressive in terms of its breadth and quality, including his scholarly work published in two languages (English and Spanish). His scholarly accomplishments kept the Department of Communication competitive while providing our students with quality education. There is no doubt that his scholarly efforts inspired other members of the department. The Department of Communication is thankful for the work Dr. Garcia has done as a member of the department, and it will be an honor to have Dr. Garcia continue to be part of the department as an emeritus professor.
Stephen Moore — Department of History PhD, College of William and Mary
Dr. Stephen Moore joined the History Department in 2004. Steve was a model teacher-scholar: his research deeply informed his courses, and his teaching influenced the clarity and direction of his scholarship. Steve’s service as the coordinator for the History/Social Studies program was also intricately connected. His course and lesson planning were intentionally transparent to students, so that they could undertake this complex process themselves. From freshman classes to innovative graduate seminars, to individual advising and careful guidance of student research, Steve epitomized fine mentorship. His impressive research portfolio included his book, Bootleggers and Borders: The Paradox of Prohibition on a Canadian-American Borderland, published in Fall 2014 to rave reviews. He regularly presented well-received journal articles and conference papers, on such topics as Canada’s influence on American prohibition legislation and on its decision to enter World War II. In all ways, Steve richly deserved the conferral of emeritus status.
Kenneth Munsell — Department of History MA, Central Washington University
Senior Lecturer Kenneth Munsell taught at CWU for thirty-three years. He taught hundreds of courses in diverse areas, including European history, U.S. history, and more specialized Douglas Honors College topics. Ken also fully — and passionately — participated in departmental matters, including searches, speaker events, and, perhaps most importantly, the Phi Alpha Theta honor society. For the annual Phi Alpha Theta student conference, Ken put hundreds of hours into reading and critiquing papers and helping with logistics, acting as chair and/or commenter on panels, and participating in plenary meetings and judging sessions. For almost two decades (1983-2002), Ken also ran the Small Town Institute, a non-profit organization. In that capacity, Ken edited the institute’s bi-monthly journal and books. Ken undertook these service activities without additional salary or contractual requirements. He simply did it as a labor of love. These activities and accomplishments make him eminently worthy of emeritus status.
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