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resource that is unique in the world on the UK campus. This professorship will allow Dr.
Voss a break from his heavy teaching load so that he can devote the year to research. Dr.
Voss received a round of applause.
Dr. Sidney (Wally) Whiteheart - Dr. Whiteheart is in the Department of Molecular and
Cellular Biochemistry. He came to UK in 1994 and holds the rank of full professor.
Wally, as he is better known to most, studies how cells secrete materials. Specifically,
his research focuses on blood platelet function in "clotting” both in nonnal blood vessel
repair and in inappropriate clotting that leads to stroke and heart attack. Dr. Tracy added
his personal thanks to Dr. Whiteheart for the last two years for chairing the Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee. Dr. Whiteheart received a round of applause.
On motion made by Dr. Brockman and seconded by Ms. Haney, PR 3 was approved
without dissent. (See PR 3 at the end of the Minutes.)
G. Honorag Degree Recipients (PR 4)
President Todd recommended that the Board approve awarding the degree of Honorary
Doctor of Letters to Judith Clabes, the Honorary Doctor of Arts to Daniel Libeskind, and the
Honorary Doctor of Science to Robert Straus.
Judith Clabes graduated from UK in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and
Joumalism. She was editor ofthe Kentucky Post for many years and CEO of the Scripps
Howard Foundation. She helped create UK’s First Amendment Center. Ms. Clabes is
recommended for an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree.
Daniel Libeskind is one of the most prolific and accomplished architects practicing
today. He began his teaching career at UK as an assistant professor from 1973-75. In 2008, he
completed the Ascent building in Covington, Kentucky. In 2004, he was appointed the first
Cultural Ambassador for Architecture by the U.S. Department of State. He also won the master
plan competition for the area fonnerly occupied by the World Trade Center Towers in New York
City. He designed the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Imperial War Museum North in
Manchester, England. He is an honorary member ofthe Royal Academy of Arts in London,
England. Mr. Libeskind is recommended for an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree.
Dr. Robert Straus came to UK in 1956 as a member ofthe planning staff for the UK
Medical Center, which will celebrate its 50m anniversary this coming year. He served as the first
coordinator of academic affairs for the Medical Center and was chair of the Department of
Behavioral Science for 28 years. He was elected as a member of the Institute of Medicine at the
National Academy of Sciences for his groundbreaking studies of alcoholism. Dr. Straus is
recommended for an Honorary Doctor of Science degree.
On motion made by Mr. Branscum and seconded by Mr. Stuckert, PR 4 was approved
without dissent. (See PR 4 at the end of the Minutes.)