Julie Abendroth, Ed.D Professor of the Year Award is presented in memory of Professor Abendroth, whose dedication to the student-athletes was not limited to the classroom. She was able to bridge the gap, becoming a mentor and a friend of our student-athletes. Presented by the Willamette University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to a Willamette University professor demonstrating devotion to the pursuit of excellence by our student-athletes in both academics and athletics.