2026: Ju Shen, Milestone Book Selection
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Year of Recognition
8-15-2026
Recognition
Promotion to the rank of Professor, Department of Computer Science
Book Selection
The Lord of the Rings (Deluxe Edition, Illustrated by the Author), by J.R.R. Tolkien
Keywords
Academic tenure, promotion, professional milestone
Recommended Citation
Shen, Ju, "2026: Ju Shen, Milestone Book Selection" (2026). Milestone Recognition Program. 216.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/svc_milestone/216
Why the honoree chose the book
It truly is a fascinating story, and what makes it even better is how this specific edition lets you experience it exactly how Tolkien envisioned it. Seeing his own hand-drawn art alongside the text makes the world of Middle-earth feel so much more personal and alive.