Phin Perquin is the recipient of the Dean’s Special Award of Merit for 2012.

Department Chair Shantanu Basu stated that this award was given to recognize Phin’s extended service to the Department and Faculty and noted that this is a rare award that is handed out only in occasional years.

As well, Shantanu added that, “Phin has been a staff member in the Department for 36 years, bringing experience and wisdom to many roles over the years, including that of Department Renovations Coordinator the past few years. There were many competing interests that Phin had to manage, and the beautiful result is visible to all.”