When University of Denver Professor Suisheng "Sam" Zhao was nominated as DU's Distinguished Scholar, a professor from the University of Virginia
described him as "a leading light in contemporary China scholarship."
That comment was cited by Provost Gregg Kvistad at DU's Convocation in October, when Zhao, a professor at DU's Josef Korbel School of International Studies, was named as the University's Distinguished Scholar for 2009-10. The award recognizes unusually significant and meritorious achievement in professional scholarship.
Kvistad also noted that a Wisconsin professor had written that he was in "awe" of Zhao's productivity and the "top-notch" level of his work.
Michael Hennon, a former student of Zhao's, says the professor's real-world experiences made his classes dynamic.
"His contacts around the world, and his travel, add significant value to the classroom experience," Hennon says. "He often has elements in class lectures that have yet to make the headlines."
"I am indebted to him- his classes have had a direct impact on my future career prospects."
Read the full article about DU's distinguished scholar, Professor Zhao.
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