On Saturday, May 18, at Gordon’s 121st Commencement ceremony, provost Janel Curry recognized professor of recreation and leisure studies Valerie Gin and assistant professor of philosophy Brian Glenney as this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Faculty Awards. The Distinguished Faculty Awards are given annually to one senior and one junior full-time faculty member in recognition of excellence in teaching, substantial Read full article »
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Honored: Gin Recognized for Global Sport Contributions
She might teach recreation and leisure studies, but Professor Valerie Gin takes her work seriously. As a result, colleagues from across the country honored her last month for her international contributions to the field. During the Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies (CSKLS) conference held June 7-9 at Indiana Wesleyan University, Gin, who is also the chair of Gordon's Recreation and Read full article »
Moral Reasoning in Sport
Aren't athletics supposed to build character? The answer might be a bit more complex than most would assume. This past summer Valerie Gin, professor of recreation and leisure studies, presented her work on moral reasoning in sport at a conference hosted by Neumann University's Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development. In line with other studies on the topic, Gin Read full article »
Archives Receives Generous Collection for Recreation and Leisure Studies
Dr. Gerald Fain of Boston University, a leading scholar in the field of recreation and leisure studies, chose Gordon as the recipient of his personal collection, in large part because of his relationship with Peggy Hothem, professor of leisure studies who also initiated the program at Gordon in 1990. Fain—who was Hothem’s dissertation advisor in graduate school—said he believed the study Read full article »
