Moseley First
Female Mayo Professor

Dr. Ann Moseley, professor of literature and languages, has received the highest award that can be given to an A&M-Commerce faculty member—the title of Mayo Professor.
In brief comments at the reception, Ann thanked colleagues who were present for attending the day’s events and helping to honor her. “I see myself as representative of the faculty in receiving this award,” said the A&M-Commerce English graduate who earned a doctorate at the University of Oklahoma and then returned to the

literature and languages department to resume teaching.

Given every third year, the Mayo Professorship honors faculty members who epitomize the goals of founder William L. Mayo’s motto of “Ceaseless Industry, Fearless Investigation, and Unfettered Thought.”
“As the first woman to be honored with the designation of the Mayo Professorship, I have been extremely gratified to discover that the Mayo tradition at Texas A&M University-Commerce is a dual one, encompassing both of the original Mayo professors— William Leonidas Mayo and Etta Booth Mayo,” Ann remarked.
In addition to the medallion and plaque, she will receive a cash stipend.

Three retired history professors and one part-time educational administration professor each have been honored with the title of Professor Emeritus.

Joe Fred Cox and Dr. Harry Wade were presented a framed certificate from A&M-Commerce President Keith McFarland at a reception recently. Dr. Robin Rudoff, who died last September, was honored with this title posthumously. Judy Rudoff accepted the award in memory of her late husband.
Dr. Lynn Turner, also has been given the title of Professor Emeritus of Educational Administration.
In his remarks, Turner of Sulphur Springs, said he has had “good people to work with at A&M-Commerce” and “good students who have done well.” Turner noted that he had had opportunities to take other jobs, but he had “never regretted” spending most of his professional career at A&M-Commerce. At their reception, the president praised Cox, Wade and Rudoff for being excellent teachers and taking time to show an interest in the students in their classes.
Judy Rudoff said her husband “had an inkling” before his death that he would receive the professor emeritus award. “He would be so gratified and glad to be among the three getting this award today,” she said.

Alumnus Bush Selected To Advisory Board

Kim Bush has been named to the Advisory Board for the Council on Management and Executive Development (CMED).

Kim serves as associate director of the Center for Professional Development based in the College of Business and Technology at A&M-Commerce. The Center for Professional Development offers training services for business executives, their personnel, and entrepreneurs.

Kim, who is an A&M-Commerce graduate, will be serving a four-year term on the CMED advisory board. “I was extremely honored to have been nominated and then selected by a panel of colleagues to assist in shaping and guiding CMED for the next four years. The nomination gives validation to my work in executive education and is wonderful exposure for the Center for Professional Development and the College of Business and Technology,” Kim said.

“I am pleased, but not surprised, that Kim has been selected for this national leadership role in the area of executive education,” said Dr. Dale Funderburk, interim dean of College of Business and Technology.

Recovering From The Holidays

The holiday season has come and gone once again. How can we recover from this festive time of year?
A few major areas of concern become apparent after the holidays. First, we usually do not stick to our diets, or we overdo it on the foods, and desserts. Second, we spend most of the time indoors visiting with family and friends without much exercise. Finally, we spend lots of money.

The best way to recoup from these activities is to:

• exercise regularly
• eat responsibly
• budget
• increase your exposure to light (artificial or otherwise)

Take a morning walk before work to get the blood flowing, or set aside a certain time everyday where you can sit without interruption for at least 20 minutes.

If you find that your recovery from the holidays is taking too long, for instance a month of a mostly depressed mood, please seek professional mental health counseling. If you would like confidential help finding an appropriate mental health counselor please contact either your local MHMR center, the Community Counseling Center located on the A&M-Commerce campus at 903-886-5149, or the University Counseling Center at 903-886-5145.
—Charles R. Crews, M.Ed.
University Counseling Center