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Sources: Ted Cable, 785-532-1408, cable@k-state.edu;
E. Wayne Nafziger, 785-532-4579, nafwayne@k-state.edu;
and Kathleen Witcher, 785-532-5444, kwitcher@k-state.edu
http://www.k-state.edu/media/mediaguide/bios/cablebio.html
http://www.k-state.edu/media/mediaguide/bios/nafzigerbio.html
News release prepared by: Katie Mayes, 785-532-6415, kmayes@k-state.edu
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
TWO K-STATERS RECOGNIZED WITH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD, ONE POSTHUMOUSLY
MANHATTAN -- Ted Cable, professor of horticulture, forestry and recreation resources, and the late Elfrieda Nafziger have been named Kansas State University's most outstanding international educators.
The International Educator Award was established by the provost's office and recognizes individuals who have contributed to advancing international education at K-State. Contributions can include the development of innovative programs to advance international education; recruiting or mentoring students, faculty and staff from outside the United States; or implementing learning activities that prepare U.S. students for a diverse and global society.
Cable, who specializes in natural resource management, has been intensely involved in educational outreach in Africa, Latin America and key parts of Europe. He led the first K-State study tours to Africa and has been directly involved in bringing international students and faculty to K-State. He has won several K-State teaching and advising awards and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an outstanding teacher in the field of conservation education. Cable is widely published in the field of natural resource management and environmental interpretation.
"There has literally been a worldwide impact for the work that Ted has done," said William Richter, K-State professor emeritus of political science and chair of the selection committee for this year's award. "It is unusual to have the breadth of experience he has."
Richter is a former recipient of the international educator award and a former associate provost for international programs.
Nafziger was a longtime employee of the office of international programs. She was the daughter of Ukrainian emigres who spent years educating a variety of students, including high school students in Canada and graduate students learning English in Finland. Nafziger was one of the founders of World Friendship, a non-religious organization established for American and international women of Manhattan.
During her years in the office of international programs Nafziger helped to establish numerous study abroad and other international programs and assisted many of Cable's efforts.
"To Elfrieda, it wasn't just a job -- it was her life's passion," Richter said.
Nafziger's husband, E. Wayne Nafziger, a university distinguished professor of economics, and two sons, Brian and Kevin, accepted the award.
The awards were given Nov. 21 at an annual ceremony that is part of International Education Week, a nationwide event. More information about international programs at K-State is available at http://www.k-state.edu/oip
