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COVID-19 Vaccination - Head of Pfizer Virology Department

 

Rich Hutchins

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Today Pfizer submitted the completed clinical study package for a remarkable COVID-19 vaccine to the FDA For Emergency Use Authorization. I am grateful for the dedicated scientist I have been blessed to work with that have dedicated their lives over the past 254 days to make this possible. I'm also grateful for so many more who have been praying to God for us, and those in other companies, that we might be inspired to accomplish this desperately needed work. He has heard and answered those prayers. He always does. #Pfizer, #GiveThanks

Granbury Middle School Baseball

 

Tarleton State University Barry B. Thompson Service Award

 Dear Committee Members,

Please accept this letter as my formal nomination of Dr. Jarrod Schenewark for the Barry B. Thompson Service Award. Jarrod has been at Tarleton State since 2014 and is a dedicated member of Team Kinesiology and a valued member of the University community.

Dr. Jarrod Schenewark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Science within the School of Kinesiology. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?' What I have noticed about Dr. Schenewark is that he possesses the characteristics of a servant leader. He quietly goes about his day focused on the little matters that will help our students, department and university achieve their true potential. He is determined to set daily goals that stretch him as a professional. He has an uncanny ability to hit his marks all while remaining open and engaged as a colleague. Jarrod does not provide simple lip-service to King's quote, he shows up each day with an attitude of service to others.

SERVICE TO THE STUDENTS - Dr. Schenewark has been at Tarleton for seven years and considers teaching to be the most important aspect of his role as a faculty member. He is a supervisor for student research projects and serves as an academic advisor for countless students. Schenewark possesses a quiet strength and reflective nature that inspires his students to 'raise the bar' both in the classroom and in their professional lives. Focused on engaging our students in the historical aspects of sport and physical education, Schenewark uses thoughtful discussion prompts as a means for drawing students into a dynamic conversation. his dedicated service to students provides them with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to one day become future leasers within the Kinesiology and Sport profession.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY - Jarrod has lived a life dedicated to the service of others; in short, service is the essence of his existence. Schenewark has worked in numerous capacities including serving on the SACSCOC Steering Committee, Speaker Symposium Committee, and CoE liaison for assessment (a thankless, time-consuming task). Most recently, he served as the Faculty Senate President with Dr. James Hurley during his first year as the University President. Schenewark was able to provide steady guidance to the incoming President as he navigated a move to the NCAA Division I athletics and contended with a global pandemic. During the COVID crisis, Schenewark and the Faculty Senate team offered calm reassurance behind the scenes as the faculty transitioned to a fully on line environment. The University community remained flexible during the crisis thanks in part to Schenewark's effective leadership.  

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY - Schenewark enjoys giving back to the community. In 2018, he was instrumental in securing Rudy Ruettiger, Notre Dame football player, to serve as the keynote speaker for the Sadler Distinguished Scholar Series. In 2020, he secured a traveling historical exhibit to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Negro Baseball League. Jarrod's vision to provide historical context to the current generation is for the betterment of the overall community.

I first met Dr. Barry B, Thompson in 1986 and I believe he would have appreciated Jarrod's commitment to excellence as a servant leader. Schenewark has answered Dr. King's pressing question - he simply does for others. I enthusiastically support and recommend Dr. Jarrod Schenewark for the Barry B. Thompson Service Award.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kayla Peak
Associate Dean / Professor - School of Kinesiology

Oak Woods School "Shining Star"

I have selected this phenomenal girl as the Shining Star from our classroom this six weeks because Breyer comes to school each day with a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. 

She's a straight A student who always goes above and beyond what's expected.

Breyer is also a good friend to her classmates, and she's always willing to lend a hand to help them or a smile to cheer them!

She's my right-hand girl who helps me each day. I am very blessed to have this incredible young lady in my class who makes my heart smile each day.

I love Breyer Schenewark!

Congratulations on this well-deserved award.

Mrs. Keryn Herbold