Dr. Whitworth, an associate professor here in the English department, was recently awarded "Faculty Member of the Week" by the university baseball team. Jared Marshman, a current student of his, advocated strongly for him, saying, "“I think Dr Whitworth deserves the award because obviously he’s battling cancer and MS4 and just the determination and perseverance to continue to come to class and teach us and not let his condition effect him."
The team chooses a new faculty member to award each week, basing their decisions on their service to their students as well as their performance inside and out of the classroom. On April 26, the baseball team will host a Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day at their double-header game, and all honorees are invited to attend. Mike Collins, head baseball coach, says that the award has brought a positive spirit to the team and the recipients alike. As he says, "The award forces the players to reflect on the contributions of people around them as well as witness the impact positivity can have on others."
Congrats to Dr. Whitworth!
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