This award is given annually to a faculty member for, “Demonstrated significant service contribution at the College and/or University levels, including the development of new extracurricular programs; advising student societies and student groups with major projects; program advisor; visiting high schools, junior colleges, and other groups to inform them about the College or University; contributions to the functioning of the College as exemplified by service on major committees, leadership role, and interfacing between the College and the outside communities (city, state, nation, world).” His work in creating new courses and opportunities in Entrepreneurship and CleanTech has been very successful and is clearly worthy of this recognition. Professor Adriaens will be presented the Service Excellence Award at the Faculty Honors and Awards Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 28, 2009.