Early receives Phi Beta Kappa Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities

Gerald L. Early, Ph.D., the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters and director of the Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences, received the Phi Beta Kappa Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities on Oct. 28. Early, who is professor of English, of African & African American Studies and of American culture studies, all in Arts & Sciences, received the award during the 41st Triennial Council of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, which met Oct. 25-29 in Atlanta.

Getting to know you

Photo by Ray MarklinLarry J. Shapiro, M.D., and Diana Gray, M.D., talk with Shamika Ketkar and Shashikant Kulkarni, Ph.D., at the New Faculty Reception Oct. 4 at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Farrells, Sheldens receive prestigious Brookings Award

David C. and Betty Farrell and Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden received the Robert S. Brookings Award for their devotion and service to the University and for building a bridge between the University and the region. The Board of Trustees presented each couple with the prestigious award at the Nov. 4 annual Founders Day ceremony.

Flex-spending open enrollment closes Nov. 30

Flex-spending open enrollment closes Nov. 30. New this year is the triple option payment method, which includes the use of a debit card, paying a provider through a regular monthly payment, or reimbursing employees by check or direct deposit.