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Two individuals who have had an impact on University of Central Missouri students entering the safety profession, Bruce Lyon and Georgi Popov, have been honored as Fellows by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). They are among three 2023 recipients of this award which is the highest honor given by the Society in recognition of their significant contributions to the occupational safety and health profession.
April 25, 2023
An educator described by colleagues as an extraordinary teacher and well-respected leader who has great passion and enthusiasm for his work, Scott Strohmeyer, Ph.D., is being honored as the 2023 recipient of the University of Central Missouri’s Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.
April 06, 2023
Michelle L. Amos, Ed.D., a University of Central Missouri faculty member who colleagues praise for her impeccable work ethic and high level of dedication to students’ success and well-being, has received the 2023 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. She was honored on March 23 by the university’s Board of Governors.
March 23, 2023
Two individuals who have had an impact on University of Central Missouri students entering the safety profession, Bruce Lyon and Georgi Popov, have been honored as Fellows by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). They are among three 2023 recipients of this award which is the highest honor given by the Society in recognition of their significant contributions to the occupational safety and health profession.
April 25, 2023
An educator described by colleagues as an extraordinary teacher and well-respected leader who has great passion and enthusiasm for his work, Scott Strohmeyer, Ph.D., is being honored as the 2023 recipient of the University of Central Missouri’s Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.
April 06, 2023
Michelle L. Amos, Ed.D., a University of Central Missouri faculty member who colleagues praise for her impeccable work ethic and high level of dedication to students’ success and well-being, has received the 2023 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. She was honored on March 23 by the university’s Board of Governors.
March 23, 2023
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