MESA Mentoring Award
Walter G. Andrews
University of Washington
2008 Recipient
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the education and training of others in Middle East and Turkish studies. With deep appreciation for his inspiring example as a teacher and scholar; his flair for communicating the aesthetic and scholarly thrill to be found in the literature of a distant era and the satisfaction to be had in seeking connections between past and present; For his tireless care for his colleagues and his enthusiasm for collaborative projects across disciplines and art forms. And for the generous attention he gives to all students who turn to him and thereby reap the rewards of his meticulous training, sound advice, and continuing involvement in and encouragement of their scholarly careers. It is an honor to recognize Walter Andrews, an outstanding mentor, who represents and fosters the finest of Middle East and Turkish studies scholarship.