The 2000-2001 Fred Brand Jr. Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Advising presentation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Nittany Lion Inn.

The Smeal College of Business Administration is recognizing some members of its faculty and staff for their efforts in teaching and advising at the upcoming ceremony.

Abdullah Yavas, associate professor of business administration, will receive the Undergraduate Teaching Award. The award recognizes outstanding business educators for excellence in teaching and for contributions to the art of teaching.

Torsten Ringberg, a Ph.D. candidate, is being recognized with the Graduate Student Teaching Award, which recognizes success as a teacher in both competence of subject matter and in ability to inspire students to high achievements.

Jocelyn Bennett, coordinator of minority affairs and undergraduate student programs, will receive the Undergraduate Advising Award. It is presented in recognition of diligent service and rewards outstanding business advisors who have demonstrated sincere interest in the individual student or in student groups.