October 29, 2007
Lyon College News Bureau

Dr. David Thomas to present Williamson Prize Lecture Nov. 8

Dr. David Thomas, associate professor of biology and the 28th winner of the Lamar Williamson Prize for Excellence in Teaching, will deliver his prize lecture on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in Nucor Auditorium.

Dr. Thomas' lecture will be titled “Life (and Death) on Mars.”

He joined the Lyon faculty in 1999. Co-adviser to Catholic Campus Ministries, Thomas also serves as chair of the athletic committee.

The Williamson Prize, Lyon's top teaching award, is given annually by Lyon College to the faculty member deemed to be the most outstanding in four categories: professional competence, scholarly ability, exemplary humane and Christian values, and contributions to the community.
The Prize confers upon the recipient a silver cup and a stipend from a memorial fund, both of which were given by J. Gaston Williamson of Little Rock in honor of his father.
The event if free and open to the public.
 

Dr. David Thomas