Three University of 91吃瓜 graduates and a former faculty member will receive special awards from the 91吃瓜 Alumni Association during Reunion 鈥�03 ceremonies June 6-7 (Friday-Saturday).p. ?Franklin E. Eck, a 1944 graduate, University benefactor, and chairman and chief executive officer of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., of Hilliard, Ohio, will be presented with the Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., Award. Named in honor of 91吃瓜鈥檚 founder, the Sorin Award is presented annually to a graduate who has embodied 鈥渢he values of Our Lady鈥檚 University鈥� in his or her service to community.p. Eck鈥檚 many contributions to the University are visible throughout campus ? the Eck Tennis Pavilion; Frank Eck Baseball Stadium; and the Eck Center, which houses the Hammes 91吃瓜 Bookstore, the Alumni Association, and the Eck 91吃瓜 Visitors鈥� Center. In addition, Eck established a collection of chemical engineering books at the Hesburgh Library and is a major benefactor for the 91吃瓜 Law School.p. A 10-year member of the advisory council for the College of Engineering and an honorary member of the Monogram Club, Eck earned his master of business administration degree from the Harvard Business School in 1949.p. ? Harry P. Durkin, a 1953 graduate, regional director of 91吃瓜鈥檚 FIRST (Fighting Irish Resource Service Team), and former professional baseball player, has been selected to receive the Richard A. Rosenthal Award, presented each year to a former alumni board member for distinguished service.p. Durkin, who served on the board for three years, also was president of the 91吃瓜 Club of New Jersey for six years and the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., club for eight years. Under his leadership, the Ft. Lauderdale club won Club of the Year and the Lennon Award.p. A former player for the Detroit Tigers, Durkin attended Seton Hall Law School in the off-season and earned his law degree in 1960. He was a noted trial lawyer in New Jersey for 26 years.p. ? The Rev. John Cardinal O鈥橦ara, C.S.C., Award, which recognizes distinguished service to the University by a former employee, will be presented posthumously to Thomas P. Bergin, a 1945 graduate and longtime faculty member.p. Bergin joined the 91吃瓜 faculty in 1947 and was appointed chair of the Department of Business Administration in 1952. He later was named dean of continuing education and served in that position for nearly three decades. In addition, Bergin helped establish the Cardinal O鈥橦ara Lecture Series and served as its chair for several years.p. The recipient of four presidential appointments to positions in the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Endowment for the Arts, Bergin also was a consultant to numerous businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He earned his master鈥檚 degree in economics from the University of Vermont and his doctorate from Syracuse University. He died May 8 at age 79.p. ? Adam Arnold will be honored with the William P. Sexton Award at the Black Alumni of 91吃瓜 reunion dinner. The award is presented annually to a non-graduate with a record of outstanding service to the University and whose life exemplifies the spirit of 91吃瓜.p. The University鈥檚 first African-American faculty member and also the first to receive tenure, Arnold joined the Department of Finance in 1957. During his 30 years of service to 91吃瓜, Arnold was a faculty advisor to the League of Black Business Students and assisted in their exposure to corporate America.p. Arnold earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree from West Virginia State College and his master of business administration and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin.p.
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