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July 14, 2008 Professor Emeritus James H. Humphrey dies at age 97
It is with sadness that we announce that Emeritus Professor James H. Humphrey died July 11, 2008. Dr. Humphrey an emeritus professor in the Kinesiology Department had moved to Livonia Michigan in recent years. He received his bachelor's degree from Denison University, his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University and his doctorate from Boston University. James taught at all educational levels from elementary school to the college graduate level. During WWII, James served as an Athletic Specialist at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. He started his career as an assistant professor of physical education at Michigan State University. In 1953, he became as associate professor of physical education and health at the University of Maryland in College Park and was promoted to full professor in 1956. As a notable researcher and author, James was the recipient of numerous honors and awards during his career. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances, his daughter Joy Rose (Tim) and cousin, Hazeljean Adams. Memorial donations may be made to the James H. Humphrey Graduate Research Writing Award. Payable to UMCP Foundation and sent to Dr. Jane Clark, Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-2611. Read More >
July 13, 2008 Dr. Jaime Schultz selected as Lilly Teaching Fellow for 2008-09
Congratulations to Dr. Jaime Schultz for her selection as a campus CTE-Lilly Teaching Fellow. This program provides the opportunity for up to ten faculty members from the College Park campus to meet regularly during the academic year to discuss and address important issues in undergraduate education. Dr. Schultz joins a distinguished group of campus faculty who have been Lilly Fellows including other faculty from the School of Public Health: Dr. Marvin Scott (Kinesiology) and Dr. Donna Howard (Public and Community Health). Read More >
