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“How do I inspire my students to like cell biology?”
asks Dr. Gary Tallman, the Taul Watanabe Professor of Science.
“I think it is my enthusiasm about what I do, I think they
catch my excitement about the material and they see that I am
really trying to engage them.” Since joining Willamette’s
faculty in 1996, Tallman has made immense contributions to the
University through his research, campus involvement and most importantly,
his teaching.
Great teaching and scholarship lie
at the heart of Willamette’s academic excellence. Endowed
chairs and professorships are two of the best resources we have
for preserving this unique asset. Endowed chairs and professorships
enable Willamette to attract and keep the best teaching and scholarly
talents from around the world. Across the University, our goal
is to endow an additional six faculty positions in order to ensure
our continuing academic excellence.
But
great faculty cannot impact the lives of students without programmatic
support. Willamette will launch a series of new programs and initiatives
that add strength and flexibility to its educational resources.
The College of Liberal Arts will endow a faculty leadership program,
establish an Ethnic Studies program and increase endowment support
for the Public Policy Center which will greatly broaden the University’s
capabilities. Willamette’s Law School will enhance its leadership
position by expanding its Center for Law and Government, Center
for International Law, Center for Law and Business and Center
for Dispute Resolution.
“Dr. Tallman has been a wonderful
advisor and mentor. I can’t imagine a better introduction
to what it means to be a scientific researcher.” –Sarah
Fiedler ’02
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How
Do I Inspire? Academic Excellence 
