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| Spring 2002 Issue |
John CuthbertWVRHC Curator Named Benedum Distinguished Scholar West Virginia and Regional History Collection
Curator John Cuthbert is among three WVU researchers to receive the 2002
Benedum Distinguished Scholar Award. "It's clear John Cuthbert's long-term
contributions have been significant," Wilson said. "These three
researchers have contributed greatly to the research mission of the University
by performing outstanding work in their respective fields of engineering,
the humanities and medicine." The endorsement is gratifying for Cuthbert,
who has served at WVU for more than two decades. "I am greatly honored by this award,"
Cuthbert said. "Above all, to me it represents a recognition and
an endorsement of the value of my effort through the years to broaden
perceptions of West Virginia's cultural heritage which is too often narrowly
defined. "Considering the breadth and significance
of the research that takes place at WVU, it is heartening to know that
scholarship in this field is so highly appreciated." Cuthbert and the other two award recipients
will present individual lectures related to their fields in March and
April. They will accept their $2,500 award at a special convocation at
7 p.m. April 12, in the Mountainlair Ballroom as part of WVU's Weekend
of Honors. Both the lectures and convocation are open to the public. Cuthbert will present a lecture titled
"A Brief Introduction to West Virginia Art History" at 4 p.m.
April 2 in the Mountainlair Rhododendron Room. The Benedum and Distinguished Professors
of WVU established the Benedum Distinguished Scholar Awards in 1985-86
to honor and reward University faculty for excellence in research, scholarship
or creative endeavors. The awards recognize either a single recent
achievement of note or a long, distinguished career that is still ongoing.
The program is funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and
coordinated by the Office of Academic Affairs and Research. This recognition comes on the heels of
another honor for Cuthbert. Last year, the West Virginia Humanities Council
presented Cuthbert with the Charles H. Daughtery Award in the Humanities,
the council's highest honor. |
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