Perspectives Spring 2015

PERSPECTIVES • SPRING 2015 29 Robert Hawkes, M.S., a native of Maine and avid Red Sox fan who joined the faculty in 2010, received his second consec- utive Golden Apple Award from the students at the 2014 Senior Awards Ceremony. Hawkes diligently works with students in the Physical Diagnosis II and III courses as they hone their history- taking and physical examination skills, developed METI simu- lation exercises, and uses the simulators on a regular basis. In addition, Hawkes is the course director for Clinical Procedures and Surgical Skills and the emergency medicine module for Clinical Medicine and Surgery. He received his B.S. degrees in Business Administration and Biology of Human Health and Illness from the University of Southern Maine, his paramedic certificate from Northeastern University, and his M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of New England. Prior to moving to Florida, Hawkes served as chair of the Health Sciences Division at Southern Maine Community College. In addition to his NSU duties, he works several shifts per month as a physician assistant at Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, Florida. During his free time, he enjoys bicycling about 10 miles per week and maintains a keen interest in ice hockey, which he played in high school. In fact, on occasion, he still enjoys strap- ping on his skates. With all of this going on, he still spends qual- ity family time with his wife, Barbara, and their eight-year-old twins, Katherine and Kevin. Our students are indeed fortunate to learn from one of the best. By Julie Keena, PA-C, Program Director ROBERT HAWKES, M.S. Faculty Spotlight PA – Fort Myers Happenings The class of 2016 celebrated PA Week (October 6-10) by giving back to the community. Several first-year students donated blood when the Lee County Blood Bank came to the Fort Myers Campus, including Allison Priddy (class president), who gained some valuable study time while donating blood. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the class of 2016 made donations to and participated in the local breast cancer awareness walks. On a similar note, students as well as faculty and staff members wore pink to promote breast cancer awareness on October 16. 1. At the helm in the control room of the MEDI simulation exercise. 2. Leading students through a MEDI simulation exercise. 3. Hawkes instructing students in casting and splinting lab. 1 2 3