Each year at their Homecoming celebration, Nebraska Wesleyan University pays tribute to distinguished alumni. Culminating with a final Legends and Legacies banquet, the alumni are given the NWU Alumni Achievement Award, recognizing their lives and careers. Among these outstanding individuals is Phi Tau’s own Chuck Lang, Nebraska Wesleyan '57.

Lang has spent his life and career as an educator in Nebraska. Widely considered one of the top science educators in the nation, Lang was a mentor to not only students, but other educators as well. This is not the first time Lang has been recognized for his work; he received the Friend of Science Award for his teacher workshops, the Presidential Award for teaching high school physics, and was recognized as a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow for his volunteer work in West Omaha. Along with his dedication as a teacher, Lang has continued to donate and contribute to our brotherhood.

Former student, colleague and Nebraska Department of Education director of science, Jim Woodland, stated, “Throughout his career, Chuck has demonstrated the highest level of competence in science education. In addition to being an outstanding teacher, he was active in professional science education organizations and facilitated the advancement of effective science education in professional development activities.” (via nebrwesleyan.edu, 2022)