RAPS Awards Presented at May Luncheon 2017 RAPS awardees and presenters included (from left): Clarence Hein, Cristine Paschild, Steve Brannan, Larry Sawyer, and Scott Burns. t the President’s Gathering for Retired Faculty and Staff in May, RAPS honored Cristine Paschild and Scott Burns. Cris got RAPS’ Special Recognition Award and Scott received the Outstanding RAPS Member plaque. Paschild is the University Archivist, and she has transformed the archival collection, organizing and classifying, making it easily accessible to researchers and those interested in PSU history. She has attached names to hundreds of photos, a very large percentage of which were of RAPS members. Due to her initiative, there are regular informative displays in the main floor hallway. Her award was presented by Clarence Hein, one of the RAPS members regularly using the Archives. Burns was honored for his services to RAPS, the University, and his discipline. His wine tours for RAPS are fascinating, and they raise money for the RAPS scholarships. His name can frequently be found in the local and regional press, explaining phenomena such as the landslides in the West Hills or the movement of glaciers in the Alps. He is a leader in informing the public of PSU’s extensive research activity and its vital role in Portland. His plaque was presented by Larry Sawyer, who nominated him. --Charlie White, Awards Committee Chair --Photograph by Steve Brennan 4 A
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