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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2007
Texas A&M University at
Galveston Presents Awards
Galveston, Texas
– Texas A&M University at Galveston presented a number of awards to students,
faculty and staff during Commencement Exercises on Saturday.
The Board of Visitors
Distinguished Student Awards were presented to the student in each class who has
demonstrated outstanding achievement in classroom and laboratory work, as well
as in student activities. They are truly the top all around student’s in each
class. The recipients of the 2007 Board of Visitors Distinguished Student
Awards are: Freshman - Cristella P. Torres, Marine Biology; Sophomore - Jonathan
Q. Le, Marine Biology; Junior - Glenn T. Russell, Marine Sciences; and Senior -
Brent A. Newton, Maritime Administration.
The Edwin Eikel Award is the
most prestigious award presented by Texas A&M University at Galveston. The
Edwin Eikel Outstanding Student Award has been presented to a graduating senior
since 1978. In addition to a beautiful plaque for the recipient and a listing
on the university’s perpetual plaque, the recipient receives a $2500 check from
the Edwin Eikel endowment. Robert Eikel, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Eikel to
presented the Edwin Eikel Outstanding Student Award to Amy Luna.
The William Paul Ricker
Distinguished Faculty/Staff Achievement Awards are given to the Faculty and to
the Staff members who have distinguished themselves by outstanding achievement
in teaching, research, student relationships, and/or administration. The award
recipients receive a plaque, a watch and a $2000 check.
2007 William Paul Ricker
Distinguished Faculty award went to Captain Karl Fanning. Many wonderful things
have been said about Captain Fanning by colleagues and students alike. He has
been described as passionate, caring, knowledgeable, effective, and dedicated.
Of Captain Fanning, one student said, “He is a very special kind of teacher. He
goes well beyond just teaching the material. He cares about the individual
student and their future. He gives us the tools and knowledge we need to succeed
in the real world.”
Captain Fanning consistently
makes extraordinary contributions to the quality, vitality and integrity of the
academic programs in the departments of Marine Transportation and Maritime
Administration. In addition to his role of teacher, Captain Fanning serves as
advisor to the Propeller Club, serves as the TAMUG partner and representative to
the Maritime Administration and Department of Transportation effort to develop
programs and curricula regarding maritime security matters in ports, and acts as
the faculty lead to the Bush School for graduate curricula in Maritime
Administration and Maritime Transportation.
The William Ricker Staff
Award was presented to Mr. Ken Bailey. This year’s recipient is noted for
commitment, dedication, and a willingness to take on new challenges. One
colleague said, “Countless times I have personally seen Ken step up and lend a
helping hand or push aside his personal agenda to assist others. It has been a
privilege to work side by side with such a generous and respectful man.”
Mr. Ken Bailey is the
Director of Career Planning and Placement. In that role he has expanded the
employment outreach providing students with greater opportunities for employment
while pursuing their degrees and after graduation. In addition to his serving as
career counselor, he has taken on a variety of other roles, from serving as the
Interim Director of Dining Services to the Crew Team Faculty Advisor, Mr. Bailey
consistently demonstrates willingness to help and his ability to bring out the
best in people.
Ms. Amy Luna
Captain Karl Fanning
Mr. Ken Bailey
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