Dr. Walter R. (Bob) Brown, Associate Professor in the Department of History Distinguished Advising Award The Distinguished Advising award has been earned by Dr. Walter R. (Bob) Brown an Associate Professor in the Department of History. Dr. Brown, a graduate of Emory University , has served as an advisor to students since joining the faculty at the University of Memphis in 1965. As department coordinator for undergraduate advising and in his faculty role, Dr. Brown has worked with literally thousands of students, helping them to develop their academic and personal skills. Since 1988, he and one other colleague have served as advisors to all of the undergraduate majors in history which is one of the largest undergraduate departments on our campus. He takes every student seriously and gives them the opportunity to form a lasting personal and professional relationship with him as a teacher and an advisor. Students appreciate his availability, his knowledge, and his concern for their well-being. They speak of “his brilliant mind” and his kindness, congeniality, and magnanimous spirit that make him an inspiration to them in their studies and an enduring friend. Congratulations, Dr. Brown .