2005 Faculty Recognition Award

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Marjorie Labhart, instructor of Mathematics, was one of two full-time faculty members appointed in 1965 when Indiana State University Evansville opened its doors. She has been connected with USI for 40 years with the exception of semesters missed for childbirth. Mrs. Labhart is a dedicated educator whose caring personality, combined with her expertise as a teacher and advisor, have gained her the enduring respect of her students and colleagues.

In addition to currently teaching undergraduate classes in algebra and trigonometry, she is the survey of mathematics proficiency examination coordinator, a member of the Bachelor of General Studies Committee, and the emcee for the annual Math-O-Rama held in conjunction with the State Math Contest at USI. She was instrumental in forming the first Student Government Association and was a member of the first Faculty Council (now Faculty Senate) on campus. Other USI past involvements include chair of the committee to change the format of the University Honors program, a member of the University Center Coordinating Committee responsible for planning a $4 million expansion, coordinator of intermediate algebra and college algebra classes, University Division advisor, chair and secretary of the Student Academic Affairs Committee, a member of the state review committee for distance education, and vice-chair for the School of Science and Engineering Faculty Division for Campaign USI.

Mrs. Labhart holds a Master of Mathematics from University of Tennessee and a bachelor's in secondary education from University of Evansville. She and her husband Sigmund live in Evansville. They have three adult children and two grandchildren.

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