October 9, 1996 Contact: Jennifer McNulty (408) 459-2495; mcnulty@ua.ucsc.edu

FOUR PROFESSORS HONORED FOR THEIR TEACHING AT UCSC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CRUZ, CA--Four professors in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, were honored today (Wednesday, October 9) for their excellence in teaching.

The recipients of the Division of Social Sciences 1996 Distinguished Teaching Awards are:

-- John Borrego, associate professor of community studies

-- Mark Harmon, assistant professor of politics

-- Avril Thorne, associate professor of psychology

-- Carl Walsh, professor of economics

The award, which recognizes outstanding undergraduate teaching in the social sciences, carries with it a $500 cash prize and an engraved plaque that features a "golden apple."

Social Sciences Dean Martin Chemers announced the recipients at the annual division convocation this morning. Recipients were selected by Chemers from a list of nominees compiled by department chairs. The annual awards were established in 1991 by former dean Eugene Garcia.

"UC Santa Cruz is well-known for its emphasis on undergraduate education, and it's due in large part to the dedication and talent of faculty like these," said Chemers. "I can't thank them enough for their fine work, and I'm happy to celebrate with them today."

Social sciences is one of four academic divisions at UCSC; the others are arts, humanities, and natural sciences. Each division is home to a wide range of departments and programs. Social sciences includes anthropology, community studies, economics, education, environmental studies, Latin American and Latino studies, politics, psychology, and sociology.

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