Peter Frank of the Physics and Astronomy Department

Award of Excellence winners from Science

Peter Frank
Head technician, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Anyone who walks into a lab class in the Department of Physics and Astronomy to see neatly arranged lab tables full of equipment can thank Peter Frank. And it is no small task considering he can arrange 10,500 lab stations within one academic year. Frank is a true leader. Not a leader who would present an elaborate speech in front of a big audience, but one who would walk side-by-side and guide you. He is an extremely valuable employee at Western who has helped to build the university’s core values by setting examples for students and co-workers. He has demonstrated a great commitment to service and, more importantly, a greater commitment to ensure Western students get the education they deserve.

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