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The Annual Emil T. Hofman Lecture Posted: 17 Sep 2013 06:50 PM PDT Courtesy of Brendan O'Shaughnessy Emil T. Hofman a. Received the Thomas P. Madden Award for excellence in teaching freshmen in 1963, the Presidential Service Citation in 1977 and the Father Shilts Award for teaching science in 1987. b. Won the Professor of the Year award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education in 1985. c. Has a scholarship fund, lecture series, teaching award and endowed chair named after him. d. All of the above. When a renovation of the Main Building was completed in 1999, University officials established a Wall of Honor and selected 20 people to include for "lasting, pervasive and profound" contributions to Notre Dame. Of those original honorees — which include founder Father Edward Sorin and coach Knute Rockne — just three are still alive, and only Hofman and Hesburgh remain active on campus. Hofman's teaching style and prowess are one part of why he is in this select group. In 40 years of teaching, he missed only one class for personal reasons (food poisoning in the early 1960s). But Hofman's legacy only starts with his teaching. His story is one of wrestling with the issues that have defined the University's history in the second half of the 20th century: creating a more diverse student body, finding the proper balance between teaching and research, and expanding into a national university with a high rate of retention, devoted alumni, huge endowment and international reach. Ultimately, the mystery of Hofman's popularity — despite being strict and demanding — is unlocked by his role as a surrogate. Emil T. Hofman Lecture Many Domers celebrate their admiration for Emil T. Hofman — legendary chemistry professor, mentor to many, and dean emeritus of the First Year of Studies — by visiting with him in person on campus and/or attending the annual Emil T. Hofman Lecture held in his honor on a Game Day. This year Mark Walsh will be presenting: “Dr. Hofman's Chemistry Student to His Wing Man: Clinician, Teacher, Researcher: Taking the Unbeaten Path” Time: 11:00 am Location: Raclin – Carmichael Auditorium, IU School of Medicine 1234 Notre Dame Avenue Be sure to check this weekend’s schedule of events for more details.

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