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Faculty of the Year Award
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Faculty of the Year Award
Dr. Daniel Shaw
(Winner 2008-09)
Department: Philosophy
Courses Taught:
Historical and Philosophical Studies
I; First Year Excellence Ethics
Check out his website to learn a little more about
him!
www.lhup.edu/dshaw
2008-09 Nominees
Dr. Kevin Morrin- Honors
Introduction to Psychological Sciences
Dr. Dan Shaw- Honors Philosophy and First Year
Excellence Ethics
Dr. Joan Whitman Hoff- Honors Philosophy and First
Year Excellence Ethics
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Dr. Jim Strayer
(Winner 2007-08)

Years at LHU: 22
Department: Mathematics
Education: 1979 B.A. Mathematics (Shippensburg
State College); 1987 Ph.D. Mathematics (The Pennsylvania State
University)
Course Taught: HONR 105: Mathematics in
Contemporary Society
Professional Interest: My Ph.D. is in an area of
mathematics called number theory which has applications
in cryptography and the analysis of games. I have
written two textbooks, one on linear programming (MATH
320 here) and one on number theory (MATH 302 here). I
am also a metagrobologist, one who enjoys puzzles and
games. Since puzzles and games frequently incorporate
mathematical principles in their design or solution,
expect to see them used in HONR 105. I have also
written a manuscript entitled Experiments in
Recreational Mathematics which may eventually see
publication.
But my true
passion is teaching! While I remain active in the
greater mathematical community, my main interests lie in
my mathematics classrooms at Lock Haven University.
Expect more excitement than you can handle!
Personal
Interest: I am an avid collector of puzzles that
emphasize the interplay of mechanical principles and
fine art. One room of my home is completely devoted to
my "puzzle museum." (Free admission upon request!) I
also enjoy reading, but nothing too heavy outside of
mathematics. I am currently serving on the Board of
Directors of the Clinton County Women's Center.
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Dr.
Joseph P. McGinn
(Winner 2006-07)
Years
at LHU: 18
Department:
Department of Philosophy; Director Global Honors Program
Education:
PHD The Pennsylvania State
University, USA; Commonwealth Scholar, Edinburgh
University, Scotland; MA University of Waterloo, Canada;
BA (Hons.) University of Manitoba, Canada
Courses
Taught: Honors Historical and
Philosophical Studies I; First Year Excellence Ethics
Professional
Interests: My primary areas of
interest in philosophy include metaphysics, idealism,
pragmatism, and questions involving the intersection of
ethics, politics and culture. I am active in several
scholarly associations such as the American
Philosophical Association and the Canadian Philosophical
Association. In addition, it is my honor to hold
leadership positions in two wonderful organizations: I
am the Director of the LHU Global Honors Program and
Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Canadian Studies
Consortium.
Personal
Interests: I love the outdoors. In the summer I am
an avid cyclist and kayaker. In the winter I try to get
out to ski hills near and far as often as possible.
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Dr. C.W.
Pollard
(Winner 2005-06)
Professor Pollard was a member of
the English Department and has since retired.
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