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1991 in the FSU Biological Science History project
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1991 In the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University (updated 9 June 06)

In April, friends and colleagues of then Professor Daniel Simberloff organized a quilting bee and produced a quilt commemorating the birth (in May) of his first daughter, Tander Lee Simberloff. For a fuller account, see "Quilting" on the "Traditions" page.

Near the same time, greenhouse foreman Karen Graffius and former graduate student Gail Vandekerkove organized a baby shower for Dr. Simberloff, held in the department's Conradi conference room. In keeping with the themes of biological science and baby care, the refreshments consisted of chocolate fudge, judiciously amended with edible seeds and herbs and lovingly sculpted into quite authentic-looking "traces of wildlife" (labeled by genus and species), including traces of Homo sapiens, presented in a diaper.

Administration
Faculty roster
Arrivals
Departures
Awards to faculty, students, staff
Publications
Obituaries

Administration

Chair: Lawrence G. Abele, then Joseph Travis
Associate Chair for Graduate Studies: Thomas M. Roberts
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies: Paul R. Elliott

Arrivals

  • new Assistant Professor Peter C. Wainwright

Departures

  • Professor Donald R. Strong, who accepted a position at the University of California, Davis, and its Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory

Awards

  Faculty Awards

  • Professor Paul R. Elliott was named Kappa Delta Faculty Member of the Year.

  • Professor E. Imre Friedmann was named a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor.

  • Professor William F. Herrnkind received the College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Teaching Award.

  • Professor Kurt G. Hofer received FSU's Ross Oglesby Award for Scholarship and Leadership and was named an FSU Distinguished Teaching Professor.

  • Professor Joseph Travis was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

  Student Awards

  Staff Awards

Obituaries

  • Professor Emeritus Henry M. Stevenson died. (See Frances C. James. 1992. In memoriam: Henry M. Stevenson, 1914-1991. Florida Field Natualist 20(1): 21-22.)


This page is part of the
Departmental History Project of the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University. Can you help us fill in the blanks? If you were once a student here, or a member of our faculty or staff, we'd love to hear from you. Send an e-mail to thistle@bio.fsu.edu, a fax to (850) 644-9829, or snail-mail to Dr. Anne B. Thistle, Editor, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1100. And thanks!
What's News
Dr. Debra Fadool has received Albion College's Distinguished Alumni Award for 2007. Debi received this award at Albion College's Awards Ceremony during their Homecoming Weekend.
Dr. Walter R. Tschinkel, Professor in the Department of Biological Science, has been awarded the Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Award for 2007/2008.