ONE-TIME RELUCTANT TEACHER RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
Robert "Bud" Fischer (Professor of Biological Sciences Associate Chair) may think he has people fooled; however, his friends and colleagues beg to differ. "Behind his sometimes gruff exterior is a patient and generous soul," said Bonnie Irwin, dean of Eastern's Honors College. "His students appreciate his genuineness as much as his obvious knowledge and talent."

This testimonial, plus others from equally admiring contemporaries and students, serves as reminders as to why Fischer has been named Eastern's Distinguished Faculty Award recipient for the 2007-2008 school year. The irony is not lost on Fischer who, less than 20 years ago, was saying "no way, no how" to the thought of being in front of a classroom. See here for the full story.

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