LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - Lock Haven University will hold its annual Academic Honors and Foundation Awards Convocation at noon on Sunday, April 13 in the Price Performance Center.

Presenting the Gerald R. Robinson Distinguished Lecture will be alumna Theresa Merkel, a1963 graduate of Lock Haven University with a double major in mathematics and English and a minor in French. Her career path advanced from high school teaching through college counseling to mediation. Focusing on the individual in the context of family and society has been – and continues – to be a major theme throughout her career. Merkel is the founding owner and senior mediator of the Mediation Center of Winchester, Inc. As a Supreme Court of Virginia Certified Mediator and Mentor, she continues her teaching career through mentoring potential mediators.

The lecture itself is named in honor of Dr. Gerald R. Robinson, the former university vice president for academic affairs and distinguished educator. The spring convocation ceremony recognizes student academic achievement and the LHU Foundation awarding of nearly 120 individually named scholarships for current students.

The public is invited to attend this celebration of student scholarship.