1997

> The College is awarded $5.5 million in external funding for research and sponsored projects.

> The College receives a $2.6 million Technology Challenge Grant to develop uses of information technology in classrooms for high-risk students.

> First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton comes to the College Park campus to speak on quality child care and visits the Center for Young Children.

> Karen R. Harris, Special Education department, wins the University Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Award.

> Robert Risinger, former chairman of the Department of Secondary Education, passes away on August 8.

> Walter Waetjen, former faculty member in Human Development, passes away on August 15. A memorial service takes place at Memorial Chapel on October 7.

> Lucile Bowie, former Human Development faculty member, passes away on August 26.