October 3, 1997 Contact: Jennifer McNulty (408) 459-2495; mcnulty@ua.ucsc.edu

THREE PROFESSORS HONORED FOR THEIR TEACHING AT UC SANTA CRUZ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CRUZ, CA--Three professors in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, were honored today (Friday, October 3) for their excellence in teaching.

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

-- David Brundage, associate professor of community studies

-- Carolyn Martin Shaw, professor of anthropology

-- David Swanger, professor of education and creative writing

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 recommendations compiled by a faculty committee based on nominations put forth by department chairs. The committee was chaired by Daniel Press, an assistant professor of environmental studies. The annual awards were established in 1991 by former dean Eugene Garcia.

"I am happy to take a moment to honor these hardworking faculty members," said Chemers. "Their enthusiasm and dedication set a standard for us all, and I am honored to recognize their achievements."

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, legal studies, politics, psychology, and sociology.

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