Frank X. Wright Named 2008 Recipient of Darrin Counseling Award
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"As a mentor, Professor Wright pushes for excellence out of his students beyond professional achievement. He has encouraged me to strive as an individual of personal, social, and intellectual pre-eminence."
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Tamer Khattab '08, President of the Phalanx Leadership Honor Society, and Dr. Eddie Ade Knowles, Vice President for Student Life, are pleased to announce that Professor Frank X. Wright, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Lally School of Management and Technology, has been selected as this year's recipient of the David M. Darrin Counseling Award.
This award was established by David M. Darrin '40, to recognize a faculty member who has made an unusual contribution in the counseling of undergraduate students, generously sharing time and talents with them, and demonstrating special concern for their welfare in and out of the classroom. The selection of the award recipient is made by Phalanx, the student leadership honorary society, based on nominations received from an open solicitation to the campus earlier this spring. The Darrin Award will be presented to Professor Wright at this year's Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17.
Professor Wright, has impacted many students, whether in his role as a professor or an advisor. To fully appreciate Professor Wright's impact, it is easier to share some of the testimonials received from his students: "In recent years, I have grown closer to Mr. Wright as both a trusted advisor and a friend. I have observed on countless occasions his unwavering commitment to students, both as an instructor and as an advisor. I am proud to see Frank Wright selected as the 2008 David M Darrin Counseling Award recipient."
"As a mentor, Professor Wright pushes for excellence out of his students beyond professional achievement. He has encouraged me to strive as an individual of personal, social, and intellectual pre-eminence."
"Frank Wright is the most dynamic, engaging, and challenging professor I have encountered in my 4+ years of study across three universities ... He teaches students how to think, how to analyze the world around them, and most importantly, he engenders a lifelong desire for learning in those who have had the privilege to experience one of his courses."
"Anytime anyone needs anything from him he is always willing to give his time, talents, and expertise to help out ... I am glad that he is the recipient of this award because he truly deserves it."
Please join the members of Phalanx in congratulating Professor Wright for his leadership and commitment to students in his years of service at Rensselaer.
Learn more about Professor Wright.
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