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Calvin Kendall Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Kendall has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the education industry



Calvin Kendall has received the College of Liberal Arts Teaching Award, the Morse Amoco/Alumi Teaching Award, the McKnight Research Award and was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers.

    PLYMOUTH, MN, September 08, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Calvin Kendall with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Kendall celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Kendall's career as an educator began more than 50 years ago as a teacher at Seaside High School in Seaside, California. Prior to this appointment, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts, both in English. He also obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in English from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was mentored by Charles Jones, a distinguished medievalist who piqued his interest in teaching medieval studies. Dr. Kendall went on to pursue a career in higher education at the University of Minnesota, where he has held the title of emeritus professor since 2003.

In addition to his professorship throughout the years, Dr. Kendall has also served the University of Minnesota as assistant and acting chair of the department of English, acting director of the Center for Medieval Studies, director of the graduate studies program in Germanic philology, and as an associate with the International Center of Medieval Art. He has also authored and co-edited several books in his field, and has contributed to numerous articles and professional journals. Today, Dr. Kendall remains abreast in his field through his affiliation with the University of Minnesota Retiree's Association.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kendall's professional accomplishments and contributions have often been recognized. He has received the College of Liberal Arts Teaching Award, the Morse Amoco/Alumi Teaching Award, the McKnight Research Award, and was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Dr. Kendall cites a highlight of his fruitful career as having his doctoral students organize an international conference in his honor upon his retirement, with speakers from around the world in attendance.

In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Calvin Kendall has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.

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