Dr. Amy Sturgis, adjunct instructor of interdisciplinary studies, is a finalist for the inaugural Northeast Tolkien Society’s Imperishable Flame Award for Tolkien/Inklings Scholarship in 2005. Sturgis was nominated for her work in managing the Past Watchful Dragons International Conference held at Belmont University in November. She has also given talks about J.R.R. Tolkien at various venues, including The One Ring Celebration and assorted radio programs such as NPR’s “Talk of the Nation.”