The second of three finalists for the Robert Foster Cherry Award, which honors outstanding professors, presented a lecture Monday explaining issues involved with teaching and creating strong departments and communities outside the classroom.

The first of three finalists for the Robert Foster Cherry Award, which honors outstanding professors, presented a lecture on Monday downplaying President Ronald Reagan’s role in the Cold War.

Three finalists for the 2012 Robert Foster Cherry Award will visit Baylor at various times over the next five weeks to present lectures, with one ultimately winning the award designed to honor great teachers.

Three finalists for the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching will visit Baylor this fall, each giving two lectures in their respective departments as well as their official Cherry Award lecture.