5/06/02--Boston College Law School faculty members received three prestigious awards at the University’s Faculty Day celebration on May 1, 2002.

"These awards recognize the significant contributions of our faculty to the Boston College community and to the teaching profession," said BC Law Dean John H. Garvey. "These three outstanding professors represent the ideals and commitment of everyone in the law school community, and I'm very pleased and proud of their achievements."

Associate Dean for Administration Michael Cassidy received one of two Distinguished Service Awards given out this year. The award recognizes outstanding service to the University, School, Department, or Profession by Boston College faculty or librarians. Service is defined by Boston College as a contribution that goes substantially beyond one's traditional duties. Of special importance is the impact of the individual's contributions, directly or indirectly, on students. The award consists of a cash prize and a grant for the support of service activities.

BC Law Professor Ingrid Hillinger received one of two Distinguished Teaching Awards. The award honors her commitment to all of the activities that facilitate learning: lecturing, clinical teaching, conducting seminars, tutorials, recitations, advising, and mentoring. Distinguished teaching implies overall excellence, sustained commitment, and effectiveness in helping students achieve meaningful goals. The award consists of a cash prize and a grant for the support of teaching.

BC Law Professor and former dean Avi Soifer won the Distinguished Senior Scholar Award, which recognizes outstanding scholarly accomplishments of full-time Boston College faculty or librarians. Senior Scholar Awards are given to persons who have compiled a substantial and continuing record of outstanding research and scholarly activity. Winners in this category must have achieved preeminence in their field and be so recognized in letters of support from national and international leaders in the field. The award consists of a cash prize and a grant for the support of teaching and research.