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The annual West Texas A&M University Gallery Hanging of honored faculty and staff was held on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Cornette Library.

It was a come-and-go event that recognized award winners from the 2008-2009 year. Each award receiver was honored by the hanging of their environmental portraits.

This year’s recipients were Dr. Bruce Brasington, professor of history, receiving the University Excellence Award; Carolyn Bryant, administrative secretary for the Departement of Agricultural Sciences, receiving a Staff Excellence Award; Karl Kimsey, employer relations coordinator, career services, receiving the Clarence E. Thompson Staff Excellence Award; Dr. Guy Loneragan, associate professor of animal science, receiving the Excellence in Intellectual Contributions Award; Dr. Melody Loya, assistant professor of social work, receiving the Excellence in Service Award; Dr. Byron Pearson, head of the Department of History and Geography and associate professor of history, receiving the Magister Optimus Award; Dr. David Sissom, professor of biology, receiving the Regent’s Professor; Dr. Bryan Vizzni, associate professor of history, receiving the Excellence in Teaching Award; and James Webb, chief information officer for information technology, receiving a Staff Excellence Award.

The Gallery Hanging is hosted by WTAMU Office of Communication and Marketing each fall. It is for the recipients, their families, friends and colleagues.

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In the past, the portraits were displayed in a special case in Mary Moody Northen Hall, but this year it was moved to a new location in the library. The portraits were taken by Rik Andersen, the University’s photographer.

This year’s Gallery Hanging was made an even bigger event because in addition to the Gallery Hanging, Andersen showcased some of his work besides the portraits. The exhibition, which is titled “Stuff,” is located in the library’s First Floor Exhibit Area.

It features a variety of photos taken by Anderson, most of them outside his job as the University photographer. Some are taken from photos he took back in his college days.

It is open to the public throughout the month of November.