Public Service

Trailblazer in the Deaf Community Dr. Glenn Anderson’s career is anchored in public service at the university level, state level, and throughout the nation. His service includes mentoring students in the McNair Scholars Program, mentoring undergraduate students as they progress through and obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees at UA Little Rock, and serving on … Dr. Glenn Anderson

Service-Oriented Law Professor Professor Lynn Foster has exemplified the law school’s core values of professionalism, public service, and access to justice. Professor Foster is an outstanding teacher and serves as an excellent example for her law students. She has worked in a variety of projects to help her students and her community and to create … Ms. Lynn Foster

A Shining Example Professor Cindy Gilbert has gone above and beyond and has been a shining example of someone who is dedicated to the service of the general public. Nursing by its very nature is a service profession, but she takes service to another level. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Professor Gilbert consistently volunteers … Ms. Cindy Gilbert

Service Before Self Dr. Kristin Dutcher Mann’s service to her students, to her colleagues, and to the educational community is tireless. Most extraordinary, Dr. Mann maintained and continued her work while battling cancer during the 2011-2012 academic year. As her letter of nomination attests, Dr. Mann was so committed to continuing her work during this … Dr. Kristin Dutcher Mann

National Leader with Inmate Rehabilitation Dr. David Montague’s influence in community outreach is his willingness to share his expertise concerning the assassination of President Kennedy. Having worked on the Kennedy Commission, Dr. Montague frequently provides interviews and gives talks on this subject. For example, Dr. Montague served as the keynote speaker for the Los Angeles … Dr. David Montague

Sharing Science Expertise Instructor William Jay Sims has taught in the Department of Earth Science for 15 years, while portraying a commitment to service at the local, state, and national levels, as well as to UA Little Rock. “Jay has been very active in the science education community. He rarely misses an opportunity to judge … William Jay Sims

Mediating for Justice Law Professor Kelly Browe Olson has dedicated her career to advocating for children and families; educating the next generation of lawyers; and training judges, lawyers, and other professionals in conflict resolution. An associate professor and director of clinical programs for more than 11 years at the law school, Olson is said to … Kelly Browe Olson

Providing Decades of Service to UA Little Rock and Beyond Catherine Lowry, senior instructor and coordinator for the information technology minor in the Department of Information Science, is recognized as someone who always maintains a professional attitude and a good sense of humor. With decades of service under her belt, Lowry is “truly an embodiment … Catherine Lowry

Leading Interdisciplinary Studies Dr. Angela Hunter, associate professor in philosophy and interdisciplinary studies, has excelled in all aspects of her work, but it is her public service that is “simply stellar.” For Dr. Hunter, service work is simply what one does to be a contributing member of one’s own community. According to her department chair, … Dr. Angela Hunter

Serving Latino Children and Families Dr. Anarella Cellitti, an associate professor in teacher education, believes service has multiple layers. Her first focus is on targeting areas of greatest need, beginning with the community at large. For the last five years, Dr. Cellitti has focused her service agenda on Latino children and families in Little Rock … Dr. Anarella Cellitti