MICHAEL J. LYONS WRITING AWARD

The award is given to a student whose written work exemplifies Michael J. Lyons' dedication to vivid and clear prose. The student's writing should demonstrate analytical and synthesizing skills and the ability to write with precision and style. The award was established by his friends and colleagues in 1993 to honor him for his outstanding contributions to the study of history and for his devotion to the written word.

Michael J. Lyons earned his B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 1954, his M.A. from the University of Minnesota in 1963, and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1969. His major publications are: World War II: A Short History (Prentice Hall, 1989, 1993, 1998) and World War I: A Short History (Prentice Hall, 1993, 1999).

Lyons served as Chair of the History Department from 1972 to 1989. He was also the co-editor of the Institute for Regional Studies from 1981 to 1992. He won the 1993 Outstanding Research/Creative Activity Award from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. After his retirement in 1993, he was named Professor Emeritus by the State Board of Higher Education.

MICHAEL J. LYONS WRITING AWARD RECIPIENTS

1994 - William Bair

1995 - Jeff Dixon

1996 - Lisa Braun

1997 - David Betz

1998 - Benjamin Tamte

1999 - Matthew Coon

2000 - Raelene Schneider

2001 - Mathew P. Larson

2002 - Mike Rogers

2003 - Amanda Eder

2004 - Sara Egge

2005 - Timothy Haugrud

2006 - Dylan Christopherson