Academy of Distinguished Alumni
The Academy of
Distinguished Alumni honors the college’s finest graduates.
The college
recognizes that 54 of its alumni have been honored with the University
Centennial Award and will grandfather each of these individuals into the
Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Each of these alumni will have their names
engraved onto the CEFNS Academy of Distinguished Alumni Plaque, to be located
in the Dean's office.
Our distinguished
alumni
View a list of our current Distinguished Alumni.
| 1935 | Dr. Elbert D. Brooks | 1998 | Physical Science |
| 1962 | Dr. Peter H. Wiebe | 2008 | Biology/Zoology |
| 1965 | Dr. Steven W. Carothers | 1996 | Biology |
| 1965 | Mr. Jim L. Matson | 1996 | School of Forestry |
| 1965 | Dr. Jo Anne Vasquez | 1996 | Biology |
| 1966 | Mr. John R. Kirkpatrick | 1999 | School of Forestry |
| 1966 | Dr. James E. Summerton | 1999 | Chemistry |
| 1968 | Mr. Albert J. Hugo-Martinez | 1996 | Electrical Engineering |
| 1969 | Mr. Joe A. Albo | 1996 | Biology |
| 1969 | Dr. Joseph M. Boyce | 1997 | Geology |
| 1969 | Mr. James F. Reynolds | 1996 | Biology |
| 1970 | Dr. Gary A. Batsell | 1997 | Chemistry |
| 1970 | Dr. Donald E. Jennings | 1996 | Physics |
| 1971 | Mrs. Sharon A. Baca | 1997 | Mathematics |
| 1971 | Dr. Karen E. Steinbronn | 2001 | Biology |
| 1972 | Mr. William B. Mancini | 2000 | Engineering |
| 1973 | Mr. William C. Bruchman | 1996 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 1973 | Mr. Roger W. Clark | 1997 | School of Forestry |
| 1973 | Dr. Diana J. Gabaldon | 1998 | Biology |
| 1973 | Dr. Charles F. Kluth | 2001 | Geology |
| 1974 | Dr. O.J. Reichman | 1996 | Biology |
| 1974 | Ms. Christine E. Turner | 2000 | Geology |
| 1974 | Dr. Mickey S. Urdea | 1996 | Biology |
| 1975 | Dr. Grover D. Owens | 1998 | Chemistry |
| 1975 | Dr. Ray F. Stewart | 1996 | Chemistry |
| 1975 | Ms. Barbara L. Weiland | 1997 | Biology |
| 1976 | Mr. Rick D. Cables | 1999 | School of Forestry |
| 1976 | Mr. William B. Carroll | 1997 | Civil Engineering |
| 1976 | Dr. Julie K. Gorte | 1998 | Forestry |
| 1976 | Mr. John V. Molenar | 2000 | Physics |
| 1976 | Mr. Daniel W. Nagala | 1996 | Computer Science & Eng |
| 1976 | Mr. Richard D. Turley | 1998 | Civil Engineering |
| 1976 | Mr. Gregory L. Van Buskirk | 1999 | Civil Engineering |
| 1977 | Dr. Michael P. Meredith | 2000 | Mathematics |
| 1978 | Dr. Paul C. Begovac | 1999 | Biology |
| 1978 | Dr. Michael G. Ryan | 1996 | School of Forestry |
| 1979 | Ms. Virginia L. Korte | 2008 | Biology |
| 1979 | Mrs. Kristy C. Krahl | 1997 | School of Forestry |
| 1979 | Mr. Stephen W. Morrall | 1999 | Chemistry |
| 1980 | Mr. Gary L. Bishop | 2008 | Physics/Mathematics |
| 1980 | Mr. Greg W. Bruening | 1997 | Computer Science & Eng |
| 1980 | Mr. Hedayat E. Daie | 1999 | Electrical Engineering |
| 1980 | Mr. Thomas T. Mounts, II | 1999 | Civil Engineering |
| 1981 | Ms. Cheryl A. McMillen | 1999 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 1982 | Ms. Paula M. Bertino | 1998 | Environmental Sciences |
| 1982 | Mr. Glenn B. Ingram | 1998 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 1982 | Dr. Joseph K. Scharrer | 1997 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 1984 | Mr. Larry E. Tyler | 2001 | Electrical Engineering |
| 1985 | Mrs. Veronica A. Carlson | 1997 | Mathematics |
| 1985 | Mr. Russell G. Gilbert | 1998 | Industrial Supervision |
| 1988 | Mr. Robert J. Brown | 1998 | Industrial Supervision |
| 1989 | Ms. Lisa L. Bagwell | 2000 | Electrical Engineering |
| 1990 | Mr. Joey M. Martinez | 1999 | Industrial Supervision |
| 1992 | Mrs. Catherine O. Taylor | 1997 | Physical Science |
View the 2008 Ceremony Distinguished Alumni PowerPoint.
Nominations
Nominations will be considered, based on a combination of any of the following criteria:
- demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership on a community, state, national, or international level
- distinction in their chosen fields or professions
- significant contributions of time and/or philanthropy to the university or their community
If you wish to nominate an alumnus/a, please complete the nomination form and attach any supporting materials, such as:
- a resume
- list of the most outstanding contributions to career and community made by the nominee
- a biography or list of biographical sources
- letter of support
- newspaper clippings
- lists of prior awards
- publications,
Return your nominations to:
Northern Arizona University
Office of the Dean, College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences
PO Box 5621
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Finalists
All nominations will be reviewed by the Leadership Council and confirmation of finalists will be made at the annual spring Leadership Council meeting. Notifications of confirmation will be sent from the Dean to the confirmed nominees.
Benefits
Each new nominee will:
- be honored at the annual alumni award dinner/ceremony held on the Friday of Homecoming Weekend
- have their names engraved onto the CEFNS Academy of Distinguished Alumni Plaque