The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Alumni Association is proud to honor an alumnus of distinction, an outstanding faculty member, and a
student who best exemplifies volunteer service to the campus and the community.
The 2006 PGAA Alumni of Distinction Award is given to Dr. Robert Whipkey. Dr. Whipkey is being recognized for his ongoing involvement at the
University of Pittsburgh as well as for his many contributions to the Community and Medical society. Dr. Whipkey attended UPG for 3 terms
before transferring to Oakland and graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. A former Clinical Instructor for Pitt,
he continues to lecture to University of Pittsburgh resident and medical students. Dr. Whipkey also serves as a resource for the Greensburg
Tribune Review for medical issues which touch the citizens of Greensburg and its surrounding communities. Always giving to his community,
he developed the "Chest Pain ER" program to streamline cardiac care and the "Stroke Alert" program to streamline stroke care at Westmoreland
Regional and Frick Hospitals.
The 2006 PGAA Outstanding Faculty Award is given to Mary Grace O'Donnell, Ph.D. Dr. O'Donnell is being recognized by the PGAA based on
outstanding ratings she earned from UPG students for her excellence in classroom instruction and her devotion to the development of students.
Dr. O'Donnell earned her M.A. from the University of Pittsburgh after earning her B.A. from Seton Hill College. She currently holds the
Division Chair for Natural Science, Math and Engineering at UPG and is an associate professor who has taught at UPG since Fall 1992. Dr.
O'Donnell regularly offers courses in Mathematics. In addition to other awards, Dr. O'Donnell was also the recipient of UPG's first
Distinguished Service Award.
The 2006 PGAA Student Community Service Award is given to Joseph Frambach, a junior at Pitt-Greensburg. Joe is a second year resident of
the Outdoor Adventure and Community Service (OACS) residential learning community and a member of Central Westmoreland County Habitat for
Humanity Campus Group at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. His service in the Greensburg community extends to the Westmoreland
County Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, and the Salvation Army to name just a very few among his extensive resume. Joe is being recognized for
his outstanding work in the community, his consistent efforts to work with students in a community service capacity, and his ability to
maintain a strong academic standing. We are proud to have such a student as part of the UPG community.
The Fall 2006 Freshman Scholar Award has been given to Arynn Frankenberry who will start this August.