Bulldogs Honored for Excellence in Teaching and Advising

SPAW awardsSeven Truman alumni members of the University faculty and staff were recently recognized for excellence in teaching and advising.

  • Jill Arnold (’98) and Elizabeth Wiles (’06) were promoted to Associate Professor and granted tenure.
  • Jeanne Harding (’92) and Violet Odzinski (’18) were the William O’Donnell Lee Advising Award recipients.
  • Marianna Giovannini (’64) received the Points of Excellence Award.
  • Laci Cook (’03), owner of Sip Downtown, received the Points of Light Award, a special recognition for community members and businesses who have shown invaluable support and contribution to the University.
  • Elizabeth Wiles (’06) was recognized with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
  • Stacey Kaden (’03, ’04) was named Educator of the Year.