University professor honored

for leadership, involvement
On June 15, sociology Professor and newly elected University Senate President Gregory McLauchlan will receive the 2002 Charles E. Johnson Memorial Award in a pre-commencement brunch at 10 a.m. in the Knight Law Center’s Wayne Morse Commons. He will also be acknowledged at the 125th spring commencement, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in McArthur Court.
Since 1980, the award has been given to a faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional service to the University and its community and who has exemplified the principles of former University President Charles E. Johnson. Johnson, who served as acting president after University President Arthur S. Flemming, resigned in 1968, and was killed in an automobile accident in 1969.
To receive the award, the faculty member must show an active commitment to freedom of speech and assembly, and contribute to the University’s capacity to adapt constructively to change.
“McLauchlan has been outspoken with his opinion in the community,” Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Affairs Gwen Steigelman said. “He was chosen because he has a long-standing tradition of involvement.”
McLauchlan demonstrated these qualities shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, when he helped to recruit a group of speakers for a public teach-in. He was also chosen because of his leadership in the Wayne Morse Chair Committee and his involvement with the Citizens for Public Accountability and the Friends of Eugene.
A five-member faculty committee selected by the University Senate chose McLauchlan based on nominations submitted by faculty, staff and students.

— Danielle Gillespie