Faculty, staff and students filled the Assembly Hall at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences on March 18 for the 2013 Honors Convocation. The ceremony is held annually to recognize faculty and staff for their outstanding achievements.
The year’s featured speaker for the convocation was Julie Lasley, the 2012 Rose Y. Temple Distinguished Faculty Member, followed by the deans of the divisions providing the accomplishments for faculty. The vice president of human resources provided special remarks for staff.
Awards were presented by Dr. Betty Sue McGarvey, president of Baptist University. The 2013 Rose Y. Temple Distinguished Staff Member award was given to Denise Bowman and the 2013 Rose Y. Temple Distinguished Faculty Member award was given to Judy LaBonte.
Dr. Anne Plumb, dean of Nursing, presented the 2013 DAISY Award to Tracey Power, instructor for the Nursing division.