Utah State Magazine Takes the Silver

Utah State Magazine Takes the Silver

Utah State magazine won a silver medal from the regional Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. The Utah State University publication was recognized as the second best magazine among 33 entries in a CASE region that stretches from Colorado to California. Utah State magazine beat BYU, UCLA and the University of Southern California, among others.

The next issue marks the ninth anniversary of the publication. Launched in February 1995 to spread the word about the university's contributions as the state's only land grant university, the magazine garnered a 90-percent-plus approval rating in its first survey of readers. Readership ratings in magazine surveys from comparable universities rarely exceed a mid-80-percent approval rating, and the average is considerably lower.

This is the fourth award for Utah State magazine, which is published by University Advancement. The magazine is edited by Jane Koerner and designed by Holly Broome-Hyer. To see the latest edition and find out how to receive all issues published each year, go to www.utahstate.usu.edu.

Dr. Bruce Miller Kicks off Inaugural Professor Lecture Series

In an effort to increase the visibility of outstanding scholarship on campus, the offices of the provost and the president have initiated the Inaugural Professor Lecture series at Utah State. The series recognizes and honors recently promoted full professors.

Bruce Miller, newly promoted professor in the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department, was the first person honored by President Kermit L. Hall and Provost Stan Albrecht. Miller presented his Inaugural Professor Lecture at the home of the Halls with invited guests and friends participating as Miller showcased his portfolio of academic excellence. Miller gave a brief summary of how he became interested in his academic career, and he followed with a presentation of his contributions to teaching and research at Utah State.

"The lecture series will honor each of the people at Utah State who have achieved the highest rank at the university," President Hall told the invited guests. "Dr. Miller and other full professors will get the chance to reflect on their careers and show their community of friends, family and colleagues the issues of importance to them. This lecture series is the first great opportunity in the next phase of their wonderful careers in academics."

Dr. Miller came to Utah State University in 1991. He has been both teacher of the year and advisor of the year in the College of Agriculture. He is an exceptional teacher, recognized for his interactive teaching style and his commitment to integrating agricultural sciences across all agricultural disciplines.

His research during his tenure at Utah State has been dominated by work with composting animal waste by-products — or as Miller put it to laughs from the crowd, yes, manure. He has researched the beneficial uses of compost as it applies to numerous areas, including weed seed reduction, nitrogen utilization, economic potential and air quality.

The next lecture in the Inaugural Professor Lecture series is Jan. 13, when Department of Music Professor Todd Fallis will present.

President Hall has Recording Session 

Utah State University President Kermit L. Hall recently released 14 recorded lectures as part of The Modern Scholar series titled The Law of The Land: A History of the Supreme Court.

Hall's lectures were taped in New York City at Recorded Books and cover issues that include the high courts' decision making process, its traditions, justices and impact on American life. The course also examines the court's history and landmark cases including Lochner v. New York and Nixon v. United States.

"The Modern Scholar series offers students the opportunity to learn from some of the world's greatest living professors, and we're thrilled to have Dr. Hall involved in our project," said John Alexander of Recorded Books. "He's a nationally recognized name."