Nov 19, 2008 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The academy of faculty and the staff at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ engage in externally supported research, training and service activities that are consistent with the university’s mission and vital to its growth. This column recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications. It also will note sabbaticals, retirements and deaths of our current and former colleagues.