George Reese, Associate Director for the Office of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (MSTE) Cassiette West-Williams, doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, were named as 2002 recipients of the Campus Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement.

In its third year, the awards program was developed to recognize individuals on the Urbana-Champaign campus who fulfill the University's commitment to using their scholarly, creative, or professional knowledge to improve the well-being of Illinois citizens.

"Both George and Cassiette are outstanding representatives of the College and the campus," said Dean Susan Fowler. "Their activities and efforts really do bridge academic study with community practice."

The awards program is an extension of the Partnership Illinois initiative and the Senate Committee on Continuing and Public Education.