George Hoffmann Award for Faculty Excellence DEEANNE WESTBROOK Deeanne Westbrook, Professor of English, has been at the University for nearly 30 years. The nomination portfolio for the Hoffmann Award is a testament of distinguished contributions to the University in instruction, university service, and scholarship. A former colleague wrote: “Deeanne has done it all and done it superbly ... Deeanne not only has my highest respect; she also provokes in me something like wonder.” Many of her students have become her colleagues at Portland State or faculty at other colleges and universities. They speak of Professor Westbrook as a “mentor” and a “model for my teaching.” Others relate the pivotal role that she has played in their careers and in their lives. In the spirit of humanism, collegiality, and civility, Deeanne is described as the “voice of reason” and a “rift mender,” both within the Department of English and across the University. She is “someone who seamlessly blends great intellect with absolute respect for others.” Deeanne is valued for her commitment to serving the administrative needs of the department. Professor Westbrook is recognized for her varied and productive scholarship. She has published and presented papers in the fields of linguistics, composition theory, 19th century poetry, and prose. She has published a book. Ground Rules, on baseball and myth, and has also published original works of poetry and prose. Two quotes bring together people’s thoughts regarding Deeanne Westbrook. “Honor her and make public her gift for inspiring the love of learning in every student’s life she touches” and “Her colleagues trust her widsom, depend on her wisdom.” 9
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