George E. Hudson, professor of political science, department chair, and director of Russian area studies and the Washington Semester program, has been named the first Melvin Henry Laatsch Faculty Scholar thanks to an endowment established by alumni in memory of the beloved professor emeritus of political science (1905-1974). 
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Around Myers Hollow
University Names First Laatsch Faculty Scholar
Funded during the university’s Defining Moments Campaign by a group of Laatsch’s former students and friends, the award, given annually to a tenured member of the political science department, recognizes Laatsch’s influence on hundreds of students during his 30-year career at Wittenberg. “While we learned political science from him, we learned as much about personal responsibility, professionalism and leadership from Dr. Laatsch,” said William Steinbrink ’64, interim president, whose lead gift initiated the effort a few years ago. An internationally recognized expert on Soviet and Russian national security and domestic affairs and the recipient of numerous fellowships, Hudson received the 2002 Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching. As the Laatsch Faculty Scholar, Hudson will receive a professional development award of $2,500.
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