[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 4, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S28]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNITION OF COLORADO'S PROFESSORS OF THE YEAR

 Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Robert von 
Dassanowsky and Carl Wieman for being selected by the Carnegie 
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for 
Advancement of Support Education as this year's U.S. Professors of the 
Year.
  Robert von Dassanowsky, Ph.D., is associate professor and chair of 
Languages and Cultures and director of Film Studies at the University 
of Colorado, Colorado Springs. A widely published literary and film 
historian, Dr. Dassanowsky is founding VP of the Austrian American Film 
Association, which promotes scholarly and production activities between 
the two nations.
  Carl Wieman, Ph.D., is a physicist at the University of Colorado at 
Boulder. In 2001, Dr. Wieman was honored with the Nobel Prize in 
Physics. He gives approximately 60 talks a year on the topic of physics 
research and science education.
  This recognition represents the culmination of a great deal of hard 
work and determined effort. It acknowledges their dedication to 
teaching and commitment to students. They should be very proud of this 
honor.
  Now more than ever, our Nation needs the skills and talents of 
college professors like Robert von Dassanowsky and Carl Wieman. They 
understand the importance of a well-rounded college education for 
students if we are to produce the next generation of leaders. We are 
very grateful for all they do to make a difference. Their effort is 
greatly appreciated.
  Congratulations again to two of Colorado's outstanding 
citizens.

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