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HOMECOMING 2010

Everyone is invited to return "Home" to tour the new facilities in Wilker and Telfer Hall (fomerly Life & Earth Science Bldg.) on Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM and participate in the Dedication of Telfer Hall at 11:00 AM.  Meet old friends and visit with faculty.  There is much to see in our $27 million renovated science facilities.

As part of B-W's Homecoming, you may also register for the pre-game lunch, football game and other events.  To register, go to www.bwcommunity.net/homecoming or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 440-826-2104.

Honors Day Awards Given by the Department of Biology & Geology

Ruegsegger Prize in Biology		Biology Merit Award
Kayla Perry		Brittany Giesken

Calvin A. Smith Botany Prize - The Department of Biology and Geology has established an endowed fund in the name of Calvin A. Smith in recognition of his service as a dedicated teacher and faculty advisor from 1963-1998.  The Calvin A. Smith Botany prize is to be awarded to a biology major who has shown exceptional interest and accomplishment in plant science.  Preference is also expressed for a student with outstanding performance in botany courses, and for a student who has taken course work beyond the introductory level and/or independent study.

John W. Miller Zoology prize - The Department of Biology & Geology has established an endowed fund in the name of John W. Miller in recognition of his service as a dedicated teacher and faculty advisor from 1963-2001.  The John W. Miller Zoology Prize is to be awarded to a biology major who has shown exceptional interest and accomplishment in zoology.  Amy Kruzer was the 2010 recipient of this prize!

The James M. Ruegsegger Scholarship is given to honor James Ruegsegger as one of B-W's most distinguished graduates.  As a graduate of the class of 1922, he entered the world of medicine with a concern for others that is the hallmark of a B-W education.  His effective research on polio, pneumonia, diphtheria, meningitis, and tetanus and his service to country earned him the Alumni Merit Award.  It was Dr. Ruegsegger's decision to return to B-W a portion of his resources for this endowment to help future B-W biology students.  Preference is made for a senior biology major who has excelled in biology and plans to continue studies in the biological sciences.

The Edward C. & Diane White Scholarship is an endowed fund that supports two separate awards, one of which is offered to outstanding students who will be attending medical school.  

Stephen D. Hilliard Fund for Student Independent Research - Established in 2004 to recognize Dr. Stephen D. Hilliard's service as a dedicated teacher and faculty advisor from 1973-2004.  This fund was created to foster independent research by Biology majors at Baldwin-Wallace College.
              

Biology League  2010-2011

Officers

Take advantage of the many fun and educational activities planned for this year.  Look for signs in our building of upcoming events and meetings.

Pre-Medical Society 2010-2011

Officers

If you are thinking about a career in healthcare, you should participate in this organization's tours of medical schools, volunteer opportunities, medical school mentoring and social activities.