People – June 4
The Center for the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CCIT) at Duquesne University has named Dr. Garnet Butchart of Dormont as one of two its 2014 Paluse Faculty Research Grant competition.
Butchart, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies at The Center for the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CCIT) at Duquesne University, will receive a $4,500 Paluse grant, which are awarded to support research and scholarship that reflect Duquesne University’s mission and engage resources in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Butchart is using the grant to support research he’s doing this summer for his book, tentatively titled “Community and Communication: Continental Philosophical Perspectives.”
“The project outlines the historical and conceptual contours of the ideas of ‘community’ and ‘communication’ addressed in the major works of philosophers Jean-Luc Marion, Jean-Luc Nancy, Roberto Esposito and Peter Sloterdijk,” said Butchart. “Crucially, it brings the perspectives of each philosopher into dialogue with one another and with inquiry in the field of communication and rhetoric.”
William Sarris, president of Sarris Candies Inc., is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 Award in the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia program. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Sarris was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 20 at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel.
State Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon, presented citations this month to multiple residents of the 42nd Legislative District in honor of outstanding personal achievements.
The following citations were awarded by Miller during the month of May:
• Matthew John Wood of Mt. Lebanon was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout;
• Christian Smetana and Jack Brownfield of the Bethel Park High School Forensics Team, on winning the state championship in public forum debate;
• Mike Zmijanac of Mt. Lebanon, who received the 2014 Pennsylvania Coaches Achievement Hall of Fame award;
• Zachary Bahm, Alyssa Lebowitz, Ben Marks, Brady Schaer and Molly Shure, all of Mt. Lebanon, received the Nathan H. Kaufman Award for outstanding achievement both in the classroom and in high school sports;
• Moe Lederman of Mt. Lebanon was inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements as a baseball player;
• Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh’s 25th anniversary, presented at the Kentucky Derby Gala.
Residents of the 42nd Legislative District are encouraged to contact Sheryl Cohen in Miller’s district office at 412-343-3870 to recognize students, community members or organizations who have received an honor or achievement meriting a citation.