The College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University recognized outstanding faculty and staff members at its fall convocation on Oct. 18 at the Wes Watkins Center.

Two professors received the Junior Faculty Award for Scholarly Excellence. Earning honors in natural sciences was Kristen Baum, assistant zoology professor. Zoology's Acdemic Advisor, Karen Smith, was awared one of three staff awards.

The convocation is among the many ways that the OSU College of Arts and Sciences rewards excellence. Each year the awards are coordinated by the chair of the OSU Arts and Sciences Faculty Council. To learn more visit cas.okstate.edu.

Regents Professor Peter M.A. Sherwood, college dean, presenting the awards to Dr. Kristen Baum (left) and Karen Smith.