Dean Anaya Named Distinguished Professor
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Distinguished professors are faculty members who demonstrate exemplary performance in research or creative work, a record of excellence in classroom teaching and supervision of individual learning, and outstanding service to the profession, the university and its affiliates.
The CU campuses nominate faculty for the award, the highest honor bestowed uponÌýfaculty across the system's four campuses. President Benson then reviews the nominations and, with the recommendation of theÌýDistinguished Professors Committee, forwards the candadates' names to the Board of Regents.
Université de Sherbrooke Awards Dean Anaya Honorary Doctorate
During its September 22 convocation ceremony, Quebec's Université de Sherbrooke an honorary doctorate for his work defending the rights of indigenous peoples.
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Université de Sherbrooke President Pierre Cossette with Dean Anaya during the convocation / Photo: Michel Caron