03 Thursday Dec 2015
CRR Mike Shay, who received a new Creek Road T-shirt during his initial “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” in 2012, has now been honored for his “pioneering contributions” to research in physics.
Shay, a professor in the University of Delaware’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), an honor that places him among the top one-half of 1 percent of society members. Congratulations, Mike!
23 Sunday Aug 2015
CRR Steve Goodwin, associate professor of behavioral health and nutrition at the University of Delaware, is a 2015 recipient of the American School Health Association’s (ASHA) Distinguished Service Award.
“I am honored to receive this award and to be recognized by my ASHA colleagues for my contributions to our professional community,” Goodwin said.
We are equally honored that Goodwin is one of Creek Road Runners’ best ambassadors.
Congratulations, Steve, on a well-deserved honor.
See full story.
24 Saturday Jan 2015
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Kevin Tresolini, a (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal sportswriter, recently wrote a piece on the USATF 2014 XC Club Nationals races that were held in December. Among those singled out for outstanding achievement were CRR Diane Kukich and CRR Doug Ridge.
Kukich placed 9th nationally among her 60-64 peers, and Ridge placed 10th among the 70-and-over men. See original post.
03 Monday Nov 2014
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Junior (redshirt sophomore) Sam Parsons, son of CRR George Parsons and CRR Christina Parsons, placed fourth at the ACC Men’s Cross Country Championship on Friday, helping his N.C. State Wolfpack team to a second place finish. Sam has been running well at the DI level and ran the 8K course outside Charlottesville, Va., in a stunning 23:25 (that’s in the neighborhood of 4:41 per mile on a cross-country course).
proud parents
See recent N.C. State student athlete profile on former Tatnall standout Sam Parsons.
13 Friday Jun 2014
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Here’s more non-running-related good news about Creek Road Runners at the University of Delaware.
Physics and Astronomy professor and CRR Mike Shay and another faculty member have been awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA for studying energy transport from the sun. Shine on, Mike! See story.
CRR Paul Pusecker, senior business officer for the College of Arts and Sciences, has been presented the University’s John Warren Excellence in Leadership and Service Award. Well done, Paul! See story.
Assistant professor of English and CRR Christine Cucciarre was presented the College of Arts and Sciences’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Cucciarre’s classroom teaching consistently receives the highest ratings from student evaluations. Awesome, Christine!
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