Twenty-one Washington State University faculty have been named as the newest members of the Core-to-Career professional development program that impacts undergradutes’ career readiness.
Shawna Herzog, assistant professor for Washington State University’s Department of History, is the winner of the 2022-23 Excellence in Online Teaching Award. The student-nominated annual award is sponsored by WSU Global Campus.
The Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, would kick off the age of exploration with his “discovery” of the Americas in 1492. But the first Columbus Day celebration would not happen until the 18th century, 300 years after Columbus’ journey across the Atlantic. WSU Assistant Professor Shawna Herzog said Columbus Day did not become prominent until the late 19th century,.
I have hated my fair share of classes throughout my life, college being no exception. One thing I can never say, though, is that I’ve ever hated a professor at WSU. Whether their class was my cup of tea or not, all of my professors brought something uniquely enjoyable to their work.
While the transition to online learning was stressful for some students, I am sure professors faced many of their own problems both work-related and otherwise. After all last year threw at us, I can’t think of a better time to recognize the hard work our professors have done.