TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. J. Norman Baldwin, associate professor and director of the master of public administration program in the political science department at The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the 2010 recipient of the Lahoma Buford Peace Award.
The awards ceremony and reception will be Tuesday, April 20 at the University Club.
Housed in the UA School of Social Work, the Buford Peace Award is granted annually to a UA faculty member who in his/her teaching, research, practice and professional life has demonstrated exceptional levels of involvement in mediating human disputes, helping overcome prejudice, promoting justice and establishing peace.
The recipient receives a $1,000 monetary award. Although the School of Social Work administers the award, any UA faculty member may receive it.
Baldwin has been a member of the UA faculty for more than 20 years. During that time, he has served as Faculty Senate president, where he spearheaded an effort to achieve domestic partner benefits for faculty in same-sex relationships, as well as led an effort to help facilitate the racial integration of UA’s Greek system.
His honors and awards include the Morris L. Mayer Award for service and leadership and the Samuel S. May Award. Outside of the University, Baldwin supports numerous causes and charities, including Amnesty International, Refugees.
Contact
Suzanne Dowling, 205/348-8324, sdowling@ur.ua.edu