A ceremony to honor the recipients of the Penny Allen Award was held April 14, 2016 in the Anderson Room at the Ferguson Center. The Sara Bell Penrod "Penny" Allen award, established in 1979, annually recognizes one student and one non-student who have made a significant contribution to student life at the University of Alabama. The award commemorates Penny Allen, a former professor of Social Work and chairperson of the Alabama Union Board of Governors and is intended to recognize those who value improving the quality of student life as she did.
Dr. Melvin Lewis, an assistant professor in the Sports Business Management Graduate program of the College of Human Environmental Sciences, was this year's non-student recipient. Joining him was his wife, Camisha, Dr. Milla Boschung, dean of the college, and Carla Hugg, the student who submitted the nomination. In her nomination, Ms. Hugg spoke, among other things, of Dr. Lewis' enthusiasm and encouragement, his positive attitude and the way he brings real-life experiences to the classroom. She spoke of his efforts to connect students with internships and with the professionals in various sports organizations. She described these efforts as invaluable.
Dr. Lewis certainly meets the criteria of outstanding leadership, service and dedication to students, and professional activity. We congratulate him on this achievement!
Dr. Melvin Lewis, an assistant professor in the Sports Business Management Graduate program of the College of Human Environmental Sciences, was this year's non-student recipient. Joining him was his wife, Camisha, Dr. Milla Boschung, dean of the college, and Carla Hugg, the student who submitted the nomination. In her nomination, Ms. Hugg spoke, among other things, of Dr. Lewis' enthusiasm and encouragement, his positive attitude and the way he brings real-life experiences to the classroom. She spoke of his efforts to connect students with internships and with the professionals in various sports organizations. She described these efforts as invaluable.
Dr. Lewis certainly meets the criteria of outstanding leadership, service and dedication to students, and professional activity. We congratulate him on this achievement!
Dr. Melvin Lewis and student, Carla Hugg; (left) Dr. Boschung and Dr. & Mrs. Lewis (top right)
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