Distinguished Service Awards to be given by Alumni Association

Dr. Turnbull“Dr. Turnbull has distinguished himself as a masterful teacher and counselor to students,” said Dr. Glenn Bernet, vice president for academic affairs, ”and he mentors the faculty within his department to likewise be passionate about their students.”

In 1973, Robert Turnbull joined the Evangel faculty to teach French, and since 1989 has served as chairman of the Humanities Department. He received the Clark Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service in 1993.

This summer, he will host his sixth tour to France. “These trips make language study come alive,” he said. “To be immersed in the culture where the language is spoken really opens students up to a broader worldview.” An average of 8-10 students explore France with him biennially.

Turnbull earned his Ph.D. from New York University in 1983, after five years of study and teaching in N.Y., Paris and Brussels. He is married to Charlotte (Nylin ’76).

Cathryn “When there’s a tough, complicated puzzle that needs to be unraveled, I always know I can count on Cat,” said George Crawford, vice president of the Business Office.

Cathryn “Cat” Vincel started at Evangel in 1973 as an invoice clerk in the accounts payable area. In less than a year she was promoted to supervisor of accounts receivable. In that position, she demonstrated diligence and accuracy, two attributes important to the process of registering students and recording transactions.

Currently, she works part time reconciling the University’s bank accounts, providing backup for the cashier, preparing reports for the auditors and helping the department wherever she is needed.

“It’s a tremendous blessing to the office to have someone who can step in and help in several different areas and do the job well,” said Crawford.

Cat is also a talented musician who plays percussion in the Springfield Symphony.