Dr. Rick Forster has been selected for a 2009 Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) Student Choice Award. The award will be presented at a reception held in honor of the recipients on April 22nd, 2009.  This award, completely student-driven, highlights the connection between students and teachers, and celebrates transformative experiences within the classroom. 

Dr. Forster was nominated by Geography undergraduate student Julie Miller. She cited his patience with questions, availability for consultation, and generosity of time beyond his teaching excellence as reasons for the nomination. Julie summarized by saying that her "interaction with Professor Forster has been the most influential of my academic experience."

Congratulations, Rick! The recognition is well-deserved.

This is the second year in a row that a geography instructor has won the ASUU Student Choice Award.  Clearly, geography is the students' choice!