Margaret Calarco, senior associate director of patient care and chief of nursing at the U-M Health System, has been named 2005 Nursing Leader of the Year by the Washtenaw-Livingston-Monroe Nurses Association, Chapter 8 of the Michigan Nurses Association. The professional association for registered nurses recognized her as a passionate, forward-thinking and creative visionary.

Stephanie Minerath has been named the 2005 Nurse of the Year by the Washtenaw-Livingston-Monroe Nurses Association, Chapter 8 of the Michigan Nurses Association. According to the association, she has served the professional organization in many capacities, fostered formal and informal education of nurses—especially new nursing staff—and has promoted public awareness of the value and importance of nurses.

Dr. Allen Lichter, dean of the Medical School and professor of radiation oncology, is a recipient of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 2005 Gold Medal. The medal recognizes distinguished accomplishments and contributions in the field of radiation oncology. He will receive the award Oct. 18 in Denver.

Dr. John Voorhees, chair of the Department of Dermatology and the Duncan and Ella Poth Distinguished Professor of Dermatology at the Medical School, recently received the 2005 Stephen Rothman Award from the Society for Investigative Dermatology. The award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves by exceptional contributions to the field of investigative dermatology.

Carol Mowbray, professor of social work, is the 2005 recipient of the American Psychological Association's (APA) Harold Hildreth Award. The award is given annually to a senior professional whose career and accomplishments embody the highest principles of public service. The award will be presented Aug. 20 at the APA conference in Washington, D.C.

In addition, the U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association has announced that its Early Career Research Award has been renamed the Carol T. Mowbray Award.

Daphna Oyserman, professor of social work and psychology, has been named a fellow of the American Psychological Society (APS). Fellow status is awarded to APS members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service and/or application.

Dr. John Billi, associate vice president for medical affairs, associate dean for clinical affairs in the Medical School, and professor of internal medicine and medical education, has been elected to the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) board of directors. Billi will serve a three-year term on the board, representing physicians from Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw counties. The MSMS is a statewide professional association of 14,500 medical doctors in Michigan affiliated with the American Medical Association.

Vickie Crupper, associate director of client services for the Office of Financial Aid, is president-elect of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) beginning in October. Crupper will represent MASFAA membership at executive council meetings and, as requested, with federal congressional representatives on issues pertaining to federal financial aid funding.