Kathryn Meyer, assistant professor of history, and R. Wes Leid, professor of animal science, were recognized for excellence in teaching in the Honors Program, for contributions and service to Honors students, and for committee work and thesis supervision. Director Jane Lawrence expects enrollment to be more than 900 students, including 300 freshmen, this fall.
Emphasis is placed on the writings of ancient historians and biographers.
Instead of bombarding us with dry facts and dates, she weaves the details into the story of history. She makes the people and events come alive. In lectures and class discussion, Meyer focuses on the development of the Roman constitution, Roman expansion in Italy and the Mediterranean, the roles of women and the lower classes, religion, and the impact of Greek civilization upon the Romans. She joined the Honors faculty in 1993. They read, come to class prepared and participate.